#Engage, Energize, & Educate
April 3rd, 2025
Dear PVE Families,
We appreciate all of our staff and students who were so respectful throughout the school during our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA RICAS testing yesterday and today. We will conduct make-ups on Monday and Tuesday for any students that were absent.
Our Math RICAS Testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th will take place on Wednesday, May 7th and Thursday, May 8th. Students will be permitted to bring in gum again for our Math RICAS Testing.
Wednesday, April 2nd was International Children’s Book Day. Eleven members from the SHS National Honor Society (NHS) visited Ms. Staruch and Mrs. Lakeway’s classrooms. The NHS members read to students and help kindergarteners make DIY books to take home.
In fourth grade, students from SHS are visiting PVE on Tuesdays for the next month to present the FLITES French program. The students are thrilled to have this partnership with SHS.
Guided Hike At Wolf Preserve
The 2025 Smithfield Elementary Hiking Challenge will begin on Saturday April 12th and continue until May 11th. This is the third annual Hiking Challenge, more information will be provided on the entirety of the Hiking Challenge as we approach April Break. Save the date for Saturday, April 12 from 10am-12pm to join Mr. Gruczka, Ms. Tourgee and others to hike the Wolf Hill Preserve loop and visit the location pictured above. The hike is 2.3 miles of wooded, rolling terrain. Adults must accompany their children for the entirety of the hike. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited, please RSVP on this link by April 7th, in order to assess if additional guided hikes are necessary. .
Reading Week is April 7-11
PVE will celebrate “The Most Magical Week on Earth” with 5 days of literacy activities and spirit days. Our Vocabulary Parade will be held on Tuesday April 8th at 9:00, and is a fun way for students and staff to dress as a new or favorite word. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity! More information about each day’s theme, as well as the Vocabulary Parade, can be found here: Reading Week Flyer
Flyers
2025 Yearbook Order Information
D.A.R.E. Skating Flyer for 5th grade
Walking School Bus is BACK April 2nd!
Important Dates:
Friday, April 4th-Fifth Graders vs. Staff & Parents Soccer Game-Deerfield Park at 5:30pm /Tickets required.
Sunday, April 6th-Student Choice is Dave & Busters from 9:00-12:00 pm or the Dance from 4:00-7:00 pm
Monday April 7th-Friday April 11th- Reading Week Reading Week Flyer
Wednesday, April 9th-Teaching & Learning Night 5:00-7:00 pm *It was originally scheduled for 4/10/24
Thursday, April 10th Lenny Cabral storyteller assembly.
Monday, April 14th-Friday, April 18th-No School for Spring Recess
Friday, April 18th-PVES Night At Fenway Park-Tickets must be purchased prior to Feb. 15th
Tuesday, April 22nd-Earth Day Activities
Thursday, April 24th-Fifth Grade D.A.R.E./ Ice Skating from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, May 3rd-Fifth Grade Pool Party from 2:00-4:00 pm & the SSELAC Color Run
Tuesday, May 6th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, May 7th-RICAS Math Testing in grades, 3, 4, and 5. Hearing Screenings take place at PVES.
Thursday, May 8th-RICAS Math Testing in grades 3, 4, and 5. Spring Carnival/Volunteers Needed!
Monday, May 12th-Wednesday, May 14th- Musical Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 14th-NGSS Science Testing in Grade 5
Thursday, May 15th-Musical Performance-more information to follow
Friday, May 16th-In school musical performance at SHS
Wednesday, May 21st-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Thursday, May 22nd-Grade 3 & 4 Field Trip to the RI Philharmonic from 10:30-1:00 pm/End of Year Carnival in the staff parking lot
Monday, May 26th-No School for Memorial Day
Thursday, May 29th-PVE’s Got Talent- Talent Show at SHS
Friday, May 30th-District Fifth Grade Field Day at Deerfield Park and Fifth Grade Dance from 6:00-8:00 pm
Monday, June 2nd-2P & 2L have a field trip to Revive the Roots from 9:30-11:30 am/Special Olympics Torch Run-Date and time to be determined.
Tuesday, June 3rd-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend. 2K & 2A Revive the Roots field trip from 9:30-11:30 am.
Thursday, June 5th-Field Day at PVES
Friday, June 6th-Rain Date for Field Day at PVES
Wednesday, June 11th-Tentative Kindergarten Ceremony at PVES and Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at SHS
Thursday, June 12th- Fifth Grade Pizza Lunch in the courtyard at 11:10 am. Parents (with BCI’s and volunteer training are welcome to supervise).
Monday, June 16th-Tentative Last Day of School!
Have a terrific weekend!
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera