CALLING ALL 4TH GRADE

SCIENTISTS!!!!

PVES Science Fair

The 4th grade Science Fair projects will be displayed during

our Achievement Fair on March 28th-29th. Mrs. Murray will be working with the students once per week during their recess to

help guide them in the process of carrying out a science experiment. The first meeting will be Wednesday, February 15th in the LMC at 1:30 PM. If you would like your child to

participate, please complete the form below and give it to your teacher by Monday, February 13, 2012.

_____I would like my child to participate in the 4th grade Science Fair! Child’s Name: ___________________________ Class: ______________ ________________________________ ________________ Parent Signature Date

6:30-8:00 PM

The Putnam Valley Elementary School wil l hold an excit ing event called Family Math Night. Our PVHS Math Honor Society students (Mu Alpha Theta) wil l faci l i tate the act ivi t ies . Students, parents, s ibl ings, and other relatives are invited to attend a fun-f i l led evening of mathematical pleasure. We encourage you to continue to support your student 's mathematical growth through your partic ipation in Family Math Night. There wil l be a variety of resources available and many hands on activi t ies that you can explore with your children. Come and see how we use technology to make math fun! There wil l be games, puzzles, an est imation raff le, and so much more! Activities will be set up in the New Gym and the Cafeteria, as well as the hallway outside the cafeteria. Be sure to check out the books and games on display.

*Please note that this is not a drop-off event.

Parents need to stay and supervise their children We hope to see you there!

P.A.R.P. (Parents as Reading Partners)

P R E S E N T S

WEAR YOUR BLACK AND WHITE LIKE A PENGUIN

on Friday, February 10th

PARP celebrates the importance of reading in our everyday lives.

Establish good reading habits now that will last a lifetime.

P.A.R.P.

GET YOUR VERY OWN MARK-MY-TIME

DIGITAL BOOKLIGHT

Special price during P.A.R.P. Only $14.00 – ORDER NOW!

Read anytime, anywhere….even in the dark

with this cool new mark-my-time digital booklight with a bright LED light on an

adjustable arm and an integrated clip to attach the bookmark to the pages of your

favorite book!

Child’s Name_________________ Teacher________________ Child’s Name_________________ Teacher________________ Parent’s Name_________________ E-mail_________________ Number of Mark-My-Time Bookmarks __ x $14.00 = $______ _____ Cash _____ Check #_____ (Please make payable to PVPTA) Color (Pink/Blue/Green):____________ (depends on availability)

P.A.R.P. (Parents as Reading Partners)

P R E S E N T S

PAJAMA DAY

(with a BOOK SWAP)

On Friday, February 17th, all students, teachers and staff are invited to come to school dressed in their pajamas as we mark the conclusion of PARP and unwind before Winter

Break.

All children are encouraged to participate in our Book Swap by bringing a gently used book to exchange with another student. This is a wonderful and fun way to obtain new

reading material.

P.A.R.P. (Parents as Reading Partners)

P R E S E N T S

WEAR

RED (READ EVERY DAY)

IN CELEBRATION OF

VALENTINE ’S DAY on Tuesday, February 14th

Be Cool and Read a Book!

 ALOHA  FUN  FAIR!      

         SAVE  THE  DATE:    FRIDAY,  MAY  18TH  ,2012      

The  Fun  Fair  Committee  would  like  to  invite    you  to  our  First  Committee  Meeting!  Thursday,  February  16th  at  7pm    PV  Elementary  School  cafeteria!      We  would  love  to  see  you  there!  

   Annamaria  Cross  Adrienne  Eppner  Melissa  Perelson  Fun  Fair  Co-­‐chairs      If  you  have  any  questions  about  this  committee,    please  email  Melissa  Perelson  at    muffydorsey@yahoo.com

www.pvcsd.org E-mail us at: pvpta@pvcsd.org

Putnam Valley Elementary and Middle School PTA

Please join us for a presentation on

HEAD LICE

The very mention of the words can set heads itching!

This meeting will be presented by Anna Albano-Krosche, who is a professional lice technician and is known as the

Lice Lady of Westchester, as seen in Westchester Magazine.

Discussion will include symptoms of head lice, ways in

which to prevent the contraction of it, the implementation of a lice-ridding regimen for head lice and nit removal,

effective products to eradicate head lice and ways to prevent re-infestation in your home.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Middle School Cafeteria Meeting begins at 7:30 PM

All are welcome.

Babysitting available If you need babysitting, please call 845-661-3267 by Friday, February 25th. Babysitting provided for

school aged children only.

 

10 WEEK SESSION ON THURSDAYS BEGINNING MARCH 8TH

3:30 - 4:30 IN ART ROOM

$100 FOR 10 SESSIONS

FOR 1ST - 4TH GRADERS

SCRAPBOOK & ALL SUPPLIES ARE INCLUDED

YOUR CHILD JUST NEEDS TO BRING IN THE PHOTOS FOR EACH CLASS!

DATES & THEMES: 3/8 - BACK IN THE DAY 3/15 - MOM & ME 3/22 - DEAREST DADDY 3/29 - MY SPECIAL PEOPLE 4/12 - BEST BIRTHDAYS EVER 4/19 - VACATION TIME 4/26 - WINTER WONDERLAND 5/3 - SPRINGTIME BLOOMS 5/10 - SUMMER SUN 5/17 - FALL FUN

INSTRUCTOR: SERAFINA MARTORANO

Putnam Valley Parks & Recreation Registration Form

Name: ________________________________________ Parent/Guardian:________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________Email: MUST SUPPLY!___________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________ Cell / WorkPhone:__________________________________ Emergency Contact: __________________________________ Phone Number:____________________________

Program Name Day /Time Fee age/ grade ______________________________________________________________________-____________ __________________________________________________________________________________

By my signature I have read and also understand the Putnam Valley Parks & Recreation Registration and Policies Statement. I assume all risks of personal injury involving these activities. Acting for myself or son or daughter. I do hereby release the Town of Putnam, the Parks & Recreation Commission, its staff and special instructors of all liabilities including claim and suits of law or equity, for any injuries which result directly or indirectly by reason of participation in the above activities.

I am aware that the Town of Putnam Valley does not provide Accident Insurance.

S ignature: _______________________________________________________ Date:______________________

CLUB

Putnam Valley Recreation Youth  Chess  Classes  

When:   Experienced  Players,  Thursdays       March  8th  –  April  19th         Less  Experienced,  Wednesdays       March  7th  –  April  18th      

Beginners,  Tuesdays       March  6th  –  April  17th    

Time:  3:30-­‐4:30pm        

Where:   Putnam  Valley  Elementary  School      

Who:               Boys  &  Girls,  Grades  3  &  4          

Cost:     $30  –  6  weeks        

Instructor:    Chess  Master  &  Author,  Stephan  Gerzadowicz    (Mr.  G.)  Mr.  G  is  endorsed  by  the  U.S.  Chess  Federation  and  is  considered  by  them  to  be  one  of  the  six  most  

distinguished  scholastic  chess  instructors  in  the  United  States.    He  has  taught  over  1000  children  in  6  states  in  the  last  10  years.      

Registration:    Sign  up  at  PVPR  or  mail  in  registration  form  to:  Putnam  Valley  Recreation,  265  Oscawana  Lake  Rd.,  Putnam  Valley,  NY  10579  

PSST: DID YOU KNOW? CHESS MAKES KIDS SMART!

Studies show that kids who participate in at least one chess class do better in academics.

(But don’t tell the kids, they like it because Mr. G. makes it fun!) For more information call: 845-526-3292

PTA PUTNAM VALLEY READS

Invites you to our

PARENT BOOK CLUB

Reading choice:

The Tiger’s Wife By Tea Obreht

FRIDAY, March 9th -- 7:00 PM

PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY An evening for parents* to discuss questions and topics relative to the book

For more information about this book, please visit the author’s website at: http://www.teaobreht.com/

Please contact Dana Lopez @ DRose97@aol.com with any questions regarding this Parent Book Club.

* This book club is for adults only – no children please.

Please note reading choices for the remainder of the school year: 4/13/12 - The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

5/4/12 - The Descendants by Kuai Hemmings 6/1/12 - TBD

Overview In a Balkan country mending from war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather’s recent death. Searching for clues, she turns to his worn copy of The Jungle Book and the stories he told her of his encounters over the years with “the deathless man.” But most extraordinary of all is the story her grandfather never told her—the legend of the tiger’s wife.

SPONSORED BY: 

For more information & to register visit our website:  http://www.asaponlinereg.com/pnwboces 

 QUESTIONS:  

Dorna at 914‐248‐2335  dschroeter@pnwboces.org 

This camp is led by former CEE staff member, Michael Clough , who has a B.S. in Environmental Science with a concentration in biology.  Mike has worked with some of the Northeast’s premier conservation and 

environmental education groups and has  extensive live animal experience including; wolves, birds of prey, frogs and pythons.  He has presented over 6,000 educational programs to families, libraries, fairgoers, preschoolers 

and college audiences covering a variety of topics from native insects to global climate change.  Currently Mike is the Assistant Director of the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum.  

Winter Wildlife Week February 20-24

 

If you love wildlife, then this is the place to be over winter break! Spend  four fun‐filled days exploring and learning about some of the wildlife native to 

southeastern New York.  Each day will focus on a different group of animals including, mammals, birds, raptors, reptiles and amphibians, invertebrates and spiders.   

 

There will be outdoor explorations and tracking, indoor activities, hands‐on investigations,  individual discovery, games, experiments, interactive demonstrations with live animals and 

opportunities to handle the animals!   

Bring your passion for animals and be prepared to come                    away with lots of new knowledge and amazing memories. 

   

Ages: 10‐14  Fee: $260  

Location: P/NW BOCES  Yorktown Heights, NY