UPCOMING EVENTS
Spirit Week money should be placed in an envelope with the students name and given to the classroom teacher no later than Wednesday, April 13.
*IMPORTANT NOTE* While Spirit Week encourages creativity and inspires fun, students should honor the faith and moral beliefs of Pioneer Valley Christian Academy.
CRAZY HAIR DAY
Students can come to school with crazy hair styles and funky-fun colors.
CHARACTER DAY
Dress up like your favorite character! Spiderman? Princess Peach? Winnie the Pooh? LeBron James?
CHARACTER DAY
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, or pink! God has blessed us with a rainbow of colors to enjoy. Pick your favorite and dress from head to toe in that color!
TEACHER DAY
Have fun dressing like a teacher! What’s your favorite subject? Maybe you love art? Dress like Mrs. Annis. Maybe you love gym? Dress like Mr. Porter.
Boy Suggestions: Mr. Porter, Mr. Duff, Mr. Mimeault, Mr. Campolongo, Mr. Beggs, Mr. Emerson.
Girl Suggestions: Mrs. Andre, Mrs. St.Denis, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Berian, Mrs. Enderle, Mrs. Guarnera, Ms. Morin, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Weferling,etc.
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.
EARLY RELEASE
12:00 PM DISMISSAL
FRIDAY, MAY 6
The PVCA Annual Plant Sale Early Open will take place on Friday, May 7, beginning at 2:00 PM. In order to prepare and free up volunteers, students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 7.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY
EARLY OPEN PLANT SALE
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2:00PM
Did you know that PVCA hosts the LARGEST PLANT SALE in all of Western Mass? The 31st Annual PVCA Plant Sale will kick-off on Friday, May 6, from 2:00-7:00 PM in the Academy’s double gymnasium. The Friday Early Opening is for PVCA families and their friends. Over 10,000+ plants to choose from AND the Chick-fil-A Enfield food truck will be parked outside during the sale!
31st ANNUAL
PLANT SALE
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 7:00 AM
Can’t make it on Friday? Shop on Saturday. The PVCA Plant Sale is open to the public on Saturday, May 7, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The PVCA Newspaper Club will be selling coffee and Donut Dip donuts, AND the Chick-fil-A Enfield food truck will be parked outside selling their delicous chicken biscuits, chicken sandwiches, etc.
PVCA’S 50TH YEAR
PRAISE & CELEBRATION CONCERT
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 6:30 PM
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is celebrating 50 years in Christian Education and will celebrate with an end of year praise and celebration concert. There will be performances by current students (Kindergarten-Grade 5, Middle School, and High School), alumni, faculty, and staff. More details to follow.
*NOTE* STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
- Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to apply to be volunteers.
- Students in grade 6 may apply to volunteer if their parent is present with them.
- Slots are LIMITED and all students must speak with Mrs. Funchion prior to signing up.
PLANT SALE PREP -
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SATURDAY, ARPIL 30
Volunteers are needed to transfer items from plant sale storage to the gymnasium.
Note: Volunteers should wear work clothes, sturdy shoes/work boots, and bring a pair of working gloves.
MONDAY, MAY 2
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prep work includes and is not limited to: lifting and placing masonite sheets to protect the gymnasium floor, lifting and setting up plant sale tables and plant displays, attaching protective coverings to the exits and entrances, applying protective coverings to plant displays/tables.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prepwork includes and is not limited to: lifting and setting up plant sale tables and plant displays, attaching protective coverings to the exits and entrances, applying protective coverings to plant displays/tables, hanging up plant and pricing signs, etc.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prep work includes and is not limited to: hanging plant/price signs, unloading plants, stocking plants, attaching price tags, etc.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prepwork includes and is not limited to: hanging plant/price signs, unloading plants, stocking plants, attaching price tags, etc.
PLANT SALE - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1:30-7:30 PM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Cashiers
- Cashier Assistants
- Floor Attendants/Re-stock
- Security
- Parking
- Volunteer Cafeteria
- Registration
- Clean-Up
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 6:45-11:00 AM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Cashiers
- Cashier Assistants
- Floor Attendants/Re-stock
- Security
- Parking
- Volunteer Cafeteria
- Registration
- Clean-Up
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 10:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Cashiers
- Cashier Assistants
- Floor Attendants/Re-stock
- Security
- Parking
- Volunteer Cafeteria
- Registration
- Clean-Up
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2:00-5:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Removing plants from displays and returning to storage racks
- Cleaning up plant debris and dirt off plant displays and floor
- Breaking down and removing plant displays and tables
- Sweeping and lightly mopping floor covering
- Cleaning volunteer cafeteria
- Removal of trash
Call PVCA Director of Marketing,
Caroline Funchion, at 413-782-8031 or email cfunchion@pvcama.org.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
PIONEER VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - 31ST ANNUAL PLANT SALE
LARGEST PLANT SALE IN WESTERN MASS
WITH OVER 10,000 PLANTS
TO CHOOSE FROM
HELP NEEDED
APRIL 30-MAY 7, 2022
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
PLANT SALE PREP -
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SATURDAY, ARPIL 30
Volunteers are needed to transfer items from plant sale storage to the gymnasium.
Note: Volunteers should wear work clothes, sturdy shoes/work boots, and bring a pair of working gloves.
MONDAY, MAY 2
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prep work includes and is not limited to: lifting and placing masonite sheets to protect the gymnasium floor, lifting and setting up plant sale tables and plant displays, attaching protective coverings to the exits and entrances, applying protective coverings to plant displays/tables.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prepwork includes and is not limited to: lifting and setting up plant sale tables and plant displays, attaching protective coverings to the exits and entrances, applying protective coverings to plant displays/tables, hanging up plant and pricing signs, etc.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prep work includes and is not limited to: hanging plant/price signs, unloading plants, stocking plants, attaching price tags, etc.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and set up for the plant sale. Prepwork includes and is not limited to: hanging plant/price signs, unloading plants, stocking plants, attaching price tags, etc.
PLANT SALE - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1:30-7:30 PM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Cashiers
- Cashier Assistants
- Floor Attendants/Re-stock
- Security
- Parking
- Volunteer Cafeteria
- Registration
- Clean-Up
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 6:45-11:00 AM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Cashiers
- Cashier Assistants
- Floor Attendants/Re-stock
- Security
- Parking
- Volunteer Cafeteria
- Registration
- Clean-Up
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 10:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Cashiers
- Cashier Assistants
- Floor Attendants/Re-stock
- Security
- Parking
- Volunteer Cafeteria
- Registration
- Clean-Up
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2:00-5:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to help in the following areas:
- Removing plants from displays and returning to storage racks
- Cleaning up plant debris and dirt off plant displays and floor
- Breaking down and removing plant displays and tables
- Sweeping and lightly mopping floor covering
- Cleaning volunteer cafeteria
- Removal of trash
Call PVCA Director of Marketing, Caroline Funchion, at 413-782-8031 or email cfunchion@pvcama.org.
DROP OFF ALL ITEMS TO MRS. MAYNARD'S ROOM 154
BY THURSDAY, APRIL 14
TACTICAL AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
BACKPACKS (10X19X14)
BANDAGE STRIPS (1"X3")
BIG CINCH ABDOMINAL BANDAGES
BURN AID
WATER GEL BURN DRESSING (4 X 16 OR 4 X 4)
BUTTERFLY STRIPS
CPR MASK
CRAVAT BANDAGE
EMERGENCY COMPRESSION BANDAGES
EMT SHEARS
MEDICAL ADHESIVE TAPE ROLLS
MULTI TRAUMA DRESSINGS (12 X 30)
PAIN RELIEVERS
TWEEZERS
SAFETY PINS
SUTURE NEEDLES (SIZE 6)
TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT
TONGUE DEPRESSORS
IV CATHETER (18g, 20g, 22g)
EYE WASH (4oz)
CERVICAL COLLAR
HOSPITAL SUPPLIES
TYLENOL/ACETAMINOPHEN
ADHESIVE BANDAGES
ANTIBIOTICS
CHEST SEAL
ANTISEPTIC WIPES
BENADRYL SALINE EYE DROPS
IBUPROFEN/ADVIL
CAFFEINE PILLS
EMERGENCY BLANKETS
LATEX GLOVES
PRIORITY ITEMS FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
*NOTE* PLEASE NEW CLOTHING ONLY! NO MORE WORN OR OLD CLOTHING WILL BE ACCEPTED, THANK YOU!
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
BLANKETS AND BEDDING
CONTAINERS FOR LIQUIDS
(CANISTERS FOR WATER)
DISPOSABLE UTENSILS AND TABLEWARE
FIRST AID KITS
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
NEW CLOTHING
NEW FOOTWEAR
TENTS
MATTRESSES
SLEEPING BAGS
HYGIENE ITEMS
DIAPERS
BABY WIPES
SOAP/BODY WASH
DEODORANT
SHAMPOO
FEMININE PADS
TOOTHBRUSHES
TOOTHPASTE
COMB
*NOTE* NO HAND SANITIZER
FOOD SUPPLIES
INSTANT MEALS
- RAMEN PACKETS
- OATMEAL
- MAC&CHEESE, ETC
ENERGY/PROTEIN BARS
DRY CEREAL
GRANOLA
DRIED FRUIT
PEANUT BUTTER
CANNED FOODS
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.
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 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