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UPCOMING EVENTS
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WINTER BREAK
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21-
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed for winter break beginning Monday, February 21, through Friday, February 25. School will resume Monday, February 28, 7:45 AM.
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NJHS INDUCTION
Tuesday, March 1
7:00 PM
The National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 7:00 PM. Families and classmates are welcome to attend.
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CLASS/GROUP PICTURE DAY
THURSDAY
MARCH 3
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy will be closed for winter break beginning Monday, February 21, through Friday, February 25. School will resume Monday, February 28, 7:45 AM.
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MARCH 4, 1:00-6:00 PM
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
NO SCHOOL
School will be closed on Friday, March 4, for a teacher professional morning and afternoon parent teacher conferences.
Conferences will be held between 1:00-6:00 PM in the school auditorium/cafeteria. Parents should enter through the elementary entrance.
Students are not permitted. Pleae arrange childcare.
ANNUAL ROYAL BALL
Saturday, March 5
6:00-8:00 PM
The Royal Ball is back! The PVCA annual father daughter dance is for girls in PRE-K – Grade 8 and their fathers or a special guest. Tickets are $25.00 per father and princess pair. $10.00 for each additional princess. Tickets include a dessert bar, a craft, and a photo. Register and pay online at pvcama.org/princess no later than Friday, February 18.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL
TICKET SALES OPEN
MARCH 7
“Annie Jr.” tickets sales will open on March 7. To reserve your tickets, visit pvcama.org/anniejr or call 413.782.8031.
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Annie JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com
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LOVE PVCA?
Tell your family, friends, and neighbors about Welcome Wednesdays. On Wednesday, February 16, PVCA will host its first Welcome Wednesday event. Prospective families will enjoy a private tour, a chapel service, and a meet and greet with Headmaster, Mr. Duff. Welcome Wednesdays are by appointment only. To schedule a visit, please contact Director of Admission, Lisa Kerns at 413-782-8031 or email lkerns@pvcama.org.
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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.
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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
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CYO BASKETBALL
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A MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health requires all school-age children to have an updated Physical Examination Form and a Physician Certificate of Immunization on file. Our records indicate that your child needs an updated Physical Examination (or an updated Physician Certificate of Immunization).
If your child has had a current physical, please submit it to the school nurse. In order for a student to be exempt from the Massachusetts immunization requirements a medical or religious exemption form must be annually submitted. Please refer to the following link for further information. https://pvcama.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Exemption-Letter-Final-Draft-PDF.pdf
Paperwork needs to be submitted to the front office, faxed to 413-782-8033, or emailed to mgunn@pvcama.org.
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
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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).
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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.
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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
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Attention all “Dads & Grads
You are invited to participate in pick-up basketball games on Mondays, 7:30-9:00PM, in the PVCA gym.
The basketball games are for men who are either dads of PVCA students or are PVCA alumni.
If you have questions, please contact Slav Zenchenko at 413-883-0455.
Masks are optional.
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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
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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
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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