Category: Superintendent’s Messages
First Responder Recognition – Interest Survey – 10/15, 10/28, 10/29
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
In honor of First Responder Appreciation Day, October 28, 2021, the district is holding special events at each building and would appreciate volunteers from our First Responder families and town residents. In preparation for our activities, we are sending out this community-wide interest survey to all first responders (law enforcement,…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Invite to Listening Hour – Thursday 10/7/21
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I will be hosting a Superintendent’s Listening Hour next Thursday, October 7, at 5:45 pm in the High School Library, just prior to our scheduled Board of Education meeting. Please consider joining me to meet our new Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jackie Levine, who joined our PVCSD team in July. …
Msg. from Dr. Luft – PVES Assistant Principal
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I am pleased to announce that after an extensive interview process that began with over 110 applicants, we welcome Jennifer Picco as the next Assistant Principal of Putnam Valley Elementary School. Ms. Picco will be assuming the position vacated by Tom Chickery who recently accepted the position of Middle School…
September 11, National Day of Service and Remembrance
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Reflecting on the return to school this week, I’m feeling tremendous pride and gratitude for our PV students and staff, and at the same time, I’m finding it difficult to comprehend that this Saturday, September 11, 2021, will mark the 20th anniversary of that tragic day. A day when everyone who is…
Remote and Quarantined instruction
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As everyone begins to settle back into school during these first two interrupted weeks of instruction, I would like to take this opportunity to restate and clarify some information:
Remote vs Quarantined Instruction: These two terms have been used within a variety of communications and warrant clarification.
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Remote…
Welcome Back! Thank you for your partnership!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
With open arms and smiling faces, we welcomed students back into our buildings. The energy has been restored to our buildings and our classrooms are again filled with students eager to learn alongside their peers. Our staff members rejoice in the fact that their classrooms once again resemble the student-centered…
Update from Dr. Luft – Excitement is building!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Excitement is building as we are only days away from welcoming our students back into our classrooms. Over the past several weeks we have had the opportunity to see many current students participate in our summer enrichment programs and welcomed our incoming Kindergarten students with our traditional bus run and…