Learning and Leading! All members of our Putnam Valley school community are learners and leaders, whether we are in the classroom, at a conference, or on the field. This month, our K - 12 Writing Committee met for the first time to develop a Writing Continuum for the district. Criminal Law students at PVHS put Hamlet on trial live, with our film students capturing every riveting moment and challenging cross-examination. Dr. Gerry Micera presented at a national conference of fellow choral directors, bringing strategies for managing anxiety in young performers. We are so proud of all of our students and colleagues for their passion and dedication to learning at all levels!

Welcoming Families! PVCSD colleagues are inviting families into our buildings for great parent learning opportunities and celebrations. Our elementary school colleagues welcomed K - 2 families to learn all about literacy in the earliest years of their education. At the High School, our guidance counselors invited junior parents to learn all about the college process. Our PVMS Student of the Month Breakfasts celebrate our students while celebrating our very important Learner Profile Attributes!

Amazing Concerts and Artwork! Our students delighted audiences throughout the month of January with beautiful and inspiring musical performances. From high school chorus and band performances (including a surprise Tango treat!) to the fourth grade concert, our school community had the privilege of seeing just how talented PVCSD is at every level! Thank you to our amazing music department for all of their hard work and dedication; they have had a profound impact on our students and have inspired a true love of performance art throughout the district!

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The following PVHS Art Students will participate in the Young Artists Exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art - February 11-March 3, 2024:

Lana Cruz, Francesca DeBenedittis, Michelle Feliz, Kayla Francis, Mina Francis, Amelia Melfi, Keara Mule, Sophie Taus, Kira Vogt, Maddy Young.

Opening reception on February 11 - requires reservations.

Before the holidays, we were absolutely thrilled to announce that our very own Eduardo Recinos had been selected, out of thousands of applicants in the

tri-state area, as the Heart of a Giant Award winner. This prestigious award, presented by the New York Giants, Hospital for Special Surgery, and USA Football, highlights students who display a relentless work ethic and an unmatched love of the game. For those who know Eduardo, you know that there is no one more deserving! 

On December 6, the team traveled to Metlife Stadium to surprise and support Eduardo as he learned he was the award winner! Eduardo was surrounded by his family and teammates and was presented the award by NY Giants Quarterback Daniel Jones!

Eduardo is the first-ever non-player recipient of the award and has raised the bar for all future honorees. It was a special and emotional moment for all in attendance. At our January 18 Board of Education meeting, we presented Eduardo with Pride In Putnam Valley.

Please watch the Giants video above. Below, please watch the video directed and produced by our very own high school senior Sierra Gabriel.

Thank you to all those who voted for Eduardo and for your continued support of our student-athletes, teams, and athletic programs.

THANK YOU Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department

With gratitude and deep appreciation, we present Pride In Putnam Valley to the members of the PVVFD for their willingness to volunteer their time and take personal risks to protect

the Putnam Valley community.

We also extend our gratitude for all the department does especially for the students of the Putnam Valley School District. The department members consistently go above and beyond, giving up more of their limited free time to provide their knowledge, experiences, and resources.

As community volunteers, you are mentors to our children

and everyday heroes of our community.

Pride In Putnam Valley

Presented December 14, 2023, by

Dr. Jeremy Luft, Superintendent of Schools

 & The Board of Education

Ms. Hochberg welcomed our 7th-grade ELA and ELA-ENL classes to the Learning Commons this month, showing students books about refugees available to them and showing them how to best use the Learning Commons. The experience certainly enhanced their reading of A Long Walk to Water.



Next time, this class will explore Dystopian literature with Ms. Hochberg after they read The Giver in class.

The Putnam Valley Education Foundation Annual Casino Night fundraiser for PVCSD is back, with a new March date! Mark your calendars and prepare to join us on March 23 at Putnam County Golf Course.

If you would like to submit a donation, please contact pvefny@gmail.com.

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