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AND CYO GAME CANCELLATIONS
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.
TEXT “1” RETURNING, “2” NOT RETURNING, OR “3” UNDECIDED
You will be receiving an automated phone call or text message which will require that you to respond with a “1” for RETURNING, a “2” for NOT RETURNING, or a “3” for UNDECIDED. The information will be used to determine classroom capacities and staffing. If you have any questions, please contact the business office (413) 782-8031.
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
GIVE PRAISE
As I reflect on this year and look forward to the 2022-23 school year, I am overwhelmed by God’s faithfulness to PVCA. God’s word instructs us to PRAISE Him, especially when times become difficult. COVID can complicate operating a school, but we are reminded in I Thessalonians 5:16-18 to “rejoice ALWAYS, pray CONTINUALLY, give THANKS in ALL circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” We look forward to another great year educating your children from a Biblical worldview.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER
VALENTINE’S DAY CARNATIONS
JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 4
The PVCA Booster Club will be selling Flower Grams for Valentine’s Day. Flyers will be sent home on Monday, January 24.
ASVAB TESTING-GRADE 11
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
8:00-11:00 AM
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy students in grade eleven take the ASVAB test on Friday, February 4. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery measures a student’s knowledge and ability in ten different areas.
BOARD PRAYER MEETING
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
8:00 AM
Members of the Pioneer Valley Christian Academy community are welcome to join the Board of Directors for a virtual monthly prayer meeting the first Saturday of each month beginning at 8:00 AM. To sign up for the prayer meeting, email PVCA Board Member, Mr. Robert Thoelen at thoelenr@gmail.com.
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.
HIGH SCHOOL-BLACK HISTORY FILM FESTIVAL
In celebration of Black History Month, PVCA will be hosting a film festival on the morning of Thursday, February 10th. Instead of attending their regular classes, high school students will have the opportunity to select a film, view it, and participate in a discussion group. Discussions will focus on the contributions of African Americans, perseverance, and the Christian response to injustice both in history and today. Please click on the links below to review the information about the selected films. If you would like more information about the content of a film, visit Common Sense Media. Some of the movies contain scenes of a sexual nature; these scenes will be omitted from our showing.
If there is a film that you do not want your student to see, please communicate that information via email to dtaft@pvcama.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL-BLACK HISTORY FILM FESTIVAL
PVCA middle school students will also participate in the film festival on the morning of Thursday, February 10th. However, they will watch a different selection of movies. Please click on the links below to review the information about the selected films. If you would like more information about the content of a film, visit Common Sense Media.
If there is a film that you do not want your student to see, please communicate that information via email to dtaft@pvcama.org.
QUEEN OF KATWE
THE VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME ORGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THIS EVENING, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, HAS BEEN POSTPONED (DATE&TIME TBD)
ALL CYO GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELEED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 29.
FRIDAY CYO GAMES ARE STILL ON AS SCHEDULED.
CYO BASKETBALL
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
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
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.
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