Equipping students to seek Truth, pursue academic excellence,
and live with integrity.
Dear Families,
During the weeks of October 3-7 and October 11-14, students in grades K-5 will be completing MAP testing. MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students. Your child’s classroom teacher will let you know the days your child will be taking these tests. Please do everything you can to be sure your child is present those days. As always, if your child is not feeling well, keep him or her home and we will set up a make-up session.
The students in grades K-2 are taking two tests; one in reading and one in math. Students in grades 3-5 will take an additional test in science. The tests are untimed, but each test session generally takes one hour to complete. If a student needs more time, more time will be provided. For students in Kindergarten, the sessions are only half-an-hour long. The amount of time spent testing is greatly decreased using these computerized tests, and we will be able to access results almost immediately to be able to better serve our students and families.
If you have any questions about MAP testing, feel free to contact me. I help to set up and proctor the tests.
In Him,
Malissa Feragne
Dear Parents,
During the mornings of October 3,4, and 6, middle school students will be completing MAP testing. MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students. Please do everything you can to be sure your child is on time and present those days. As always, if your child is not feeling well, keep him or her home and we will set up a make-up session.
The tests will focus on reading, math, and science. The tests are untimed, but each test session generally takes one hour to complete. If a student needs more time, more time will be provided. The amount of time spent on testing is greatly decreased now by using these computerized tests, and we will be able to access results much sooner to better serve our students.
If you have any questions about MAP testing, feel free to contact me.
Grace & Peace,
Ed Campolongo
MINECRAFT
CLUB
Tuesdays
Begins October 4
3:00-4:00PM
Grade 3-4
Students will build, edit, and explore the world of Minecraft. The PVCA Minecraft Club will guide students through the game, first learning how to move and explore, before moving on to building and crafting. No previous Minecraft experience or coding needed to join the club.
CHRISTIAN DANCE
CLASSES AT PVCA
Tuesdays
Begins October 4
4:00-5:00PM
Kindergarten-Grade 2
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is partnering with The Willing Room to offer Christian based dance lessons after school on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:00-5:00PM. The classes will be taught by either Alex Lugo, a PVCA Alumnus, and/or his wife Gabby Lugo.
MINECRAFT
CLUB
Fridays
Begins October 7
3:00-4:00PM
Grade 5-6
Students will build, edit, and explore the world of Minecraft. The PVCA Minecraft Club for grades 5-6 is for more advanced Minecraft players. This club will work on builds together as well as individually.
CHRISTIAN DANCE
CLASSES AT PVCA
Fridays
Begins October 7
4:00-5:00PM
Grade 3-6
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is partnering with The Willing Room to offer Christian based dance lessons after school on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:00-5:00PM. The classes will be taught by either Alex Lugo, a PVCA Alumnus, and/or his wife Gabby Lugo.
CROSS COUNTRY FOR GRADES 5-8
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Grades 5-8
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FREE
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Coach Gabriel Malloy
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Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm for 3 weeks
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Starts Wednesday, October 5th
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Official cross-country meet where athletes will race 1.6 miles on Thursday, October 20.
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To sign-up, email Mr. Malloy: gmalloy@pvcama.org
YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS
EXTENDED through October 14
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy youth basketball sign-ups are open Monday, September 26 through Friday, October 7. Register by clicking on the button below. Practice and game schedules are yet to be determined. Athletic Director, Steve Porter, will communicate with parents once coaches are selected. Thank you for your patience.
THE EAGLE CAFE IS OPEN!
Please click on the link below to learn how to order your student’s school lunch.
Ordering will remain open until 10:00pm Tuesday, October 11, for next week’s school lunch (October 17-21)
DADS AND GRADS BASKETBALL
MONDAYS
Dads and Grads is for dads of PVCA students and PVCA male alumni. Dads and Grads meet in the gymnasium on Monday nights* and play pick-up basketball games from 7:30-9:00 PM. Contact Tom Beggs with any questions regarding this event: *phone* 508-243-7312 or *e-mail* tbeggs@pvcama.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL MOUNTAIN CLASSROOM
OCTOBER 11-14
Every fall, the entire middle school takes a four-day trip to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham’s Grant, NH. Parents of middle school students should view the Mountain Classroom Parent Reminders.
TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAM
LEARN MORE!
Click on the buttons below to learn more about PVCA’s Tuition Reduction Program. If you have ANY QUESTIONS, please call the PVCA Main Office and leave a message for Jessica Gonzalez.
PARENT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
The Pioneer Valley Christian Academy Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO) is a volunteer organization consisting of parents who intend to be the light of Christ through servant leadership. The PVO will act as the link between volunteers and the service opportunities at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy. The PVO will function as the central hub for volunteer inquiries and volunteer staffing. As we serve, we desire to enhance our children’s educational experience, support our teachers, staff and administration, and build a strong sense of community at PVCA.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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PVCA
TEXT MESSAGE
ALERTS
School cancellations, classroom announcements, and/or special notifications will be sent to your phone via text message.
To sign up:
text ALERT
to 22300
It is that EASY!
PVCA IS HIRING-JOIN OUR TEAM!
CONTACT
Laura Duff
lduff@pvcama.org
413-782-8031
CONTACT
Laura Duff
lduff@pvcama.org
413-782-8031
CONTACT
Laura Duff
lduff@pvcama.org
413-782-8031
CONTACT
Laura Duff
lduff@pvcama.org
413-782-8031
NEED PRAYER?
THE PVCA PRAYER LIST
The PVCA prayer list is updated daily and sent out weekly 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.
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