UPCOMING EVENTS
HIGH SCHOOL
SPRING FOCUS RETREAT
APRIL 6-8
The PVCA Focus Retreat, typically held in the fall, will be held this spring. This year’s retreat will be held at GROTONWOOD CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER in Groton, MA. Students and staff will depart after school on Wednesday, April 6, and plan to return on Friday, April 8, before the end of the school day. Parents will be notified if the buses are delayed. If you have not signed up for PVCA texts, please text ALERT to 22300.
*Students and staff are permitted to dress down on Wednesday, April 6.
GOOD FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY, APRIL 15
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed for Good Friday, April 15. School will resume on Monday, April 25, at 7:45 AM.
SPRING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
APRIL 18-22
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed for spring break beginning Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22. School will resume on Monday, April 25, at 7:45 AM.
LAST DAY TO ORDER!
SPECIAL HOT LUNCH
KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 8
APRIL 8
The PVCA Parent Volunteer Organization will be preparing a hot lunch for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 on Friday, April 8. The cost is $5.00 and includes: chicken nuggets, side of mac n’cheese, fruit, raw veggie, treat, and juice box. All order must be placed and paid for no later than Monday, April 4 (no exceptions).
A MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Welcome spring! While spring provides longer days and warmer wearther, it also brings a long list of allergy symptoms. To prevent and alleviate symptoms your child may be experiencing, a daily over the counter medication could be useful. The school does not provide allergy medication such as Benadryl*. If your child requires daily medication during school hours, parents must provide a pharmacy labeled container for the medication and fill out the appropriate forms listed below.
Food Allergy Medical Form
Medication Order Form
Inhaler Medication Form
All other medical related forms can be found under the Medical tab under FAQ on the PVCA website
If you have further questions please call 413-782-8031 and ask to speak with the school nurse. Thank you for your cooperation.
Mylah Gunn
School Nurse
*Benadryl is used for allergic reactions or for more emergent situations, not seasonal allergies.
PERPETUAL ENROLLMENT
With perpetual enrollment, students are automatically re-enrolled for the upcoming school year. However, it is crucial that you inform us of your intentions so plans can be made to hire additional staff and manage new student wait lists.
WITHDRAWAL PENALITIES
If your student is not planning to return to PVCA next year, you must notify the school in writing or by emailing our Business Manager, Jeffrey Lansner, at jlansner@pvcama.org on or before March 31 to avoid early withdrawal penalties.
MARCH 31 DEADLINE
UPDATED TARDY POLICY
Although we understand unforeseen circumstances can occur which prevent a student from arriving to school on time, Tardiness often results in missed important information in the classroom, as well as interruption of the learning environment for the teacher and other students.
Excused tardies include illness, death in the family, medical appointments, unforeseen emergency, (to be determined by the Administration) or prior arrangement with the Principal. Without a phone call or a note, your child’s tardy will be marked unexcused.
As a reminder, our school day begins at 7:45 AM. We appreciate your cooperation in having your student arrive on time to school. If you have any questions, or if we can be of assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to contact one of us via email Malissa Feragne / Edward Campolongo or by phone (413.782.8031).
SIGN-UP FOR TEXT ALERTS
To sign up:
text ALERT
to 22300
It is that EASY!
School cancellations, classroom announcements, and/or special notifications will be sent to your phone via text message.
COVID HOME TESTS
With the rise of covid cases in Massachusetts PVCA has been accepting Covid Home Tests
If your child becomes symptomatic please keep them home and notify the school nurse or the front office staff.
Home kits are convenient and can be purchased at most pharmacies and grocery stores. You may also inquire about FREE testing kits available through your home town or city.
PCR Testing
- For contact tracing, PVCA requires a copy of your child’s COVID result.
- Prior to submitting the form, please print your child’s first/last name and date of birth on the form, and then take a photo of the form and email it to the school nurse.
Home Testing
- When administering the home test, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to recieve the most accuarate test result.
- When swabbing, make sure to use a circular motion in both nostrils for at least 5 seconds
- Once the result is revealed, take a photo of the test and email it to the school nurse with the following information: student’s first and last name, date of birth, symptom start date, test date, test result, and home test brand, or fill out the form listed below.
PLEASE HAVE A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORM A REPEAT COVID TEST IF
- Your home test was not done properly
- If your child’s result was negative, but is experiencing covid symptoms
PVCA RAPID COVID HOME TEST FORM
Thank you to all of the parents who have expressed a desire to volunteer their time at PVCA this year. We would love for you to fill out the attached form and join our Parent Volunteer Organization, or PVO. If you have questions regarding the PVO, you can contact:
Caroline Funchion
Director of Marketing
cfunchion@pvcama.org
*volunteers for school events, PVO fundraisers, and teacher appreciation
Lisa Kerns
Director of Admissions
lkerns@pvcama.org
*volunteers for classroom help
NEED PRAYER?
THE PVCA PRAYER LIST
The PVCA prayer list is updated daily and sent out monthly to subscribers. If you would like to sign-up for the PVCA prayer list or have a prayer request, fill out the form(s) below.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PVCA PRAYER LIST
PRAYER REQUEST FORM
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS
All notifications will be released by 6:00 AM
PVCA One Call Now
One Call Now is a service PVCA uses to alert the community with important notifications. Voice or text messages will be sent to you if our school must close or delay opening due to weather.
ALL PVCA families are automatically signed up for One Call Now unless they opt out.
PVCA Text Update
To receive text updates, text “ALERT” to 22300.
Be sure PVCA has your cell phone # on file and your cell provider allows you to receive text messages from a third party number.
Local News & Radio
Local News Channels – ABC 40, WFSB 3, WWLP 22
Local Radio Station – WIHS 104.9 FM
The PVCA dress code, or standard of dress, is posted on the website under the parents tab. Please review the dress code to be sure your son or daughter is following it.
Common dress code violations are:
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wearing shirts that are not polos such as t-shirts
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wearing sweatshirts and hoodies with words or images
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wearing shorts, dresses, or skirts that do not follow the fit requirements