NO SCHOOL – Mid Winter Break
All NUSD schools will be closed February 17th thru the 21st for Mid Winter Break. Enjoy the time off and we will see you back on February 24th!
Black History Month
Black History Month began in 1926 as part of an initiative by writer and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson who launched Negro History Week in 1926. Woodson proclaimed that Negro History Week should always occur in the second week of February —between the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the bicentennial of [...]
A Message from Principal Sadan
Dear Parent or Guardian, I am writing to ask for ~15 minutes of your time to complete an online survey that will help us improve your child’s school. We have asked YouthTruth – a nonprofit organization that supports hundreds of schools and districts across the county – to conduct an anonymous survey on our behalf. [...]
“But where is your jacket/lunchbox/backpack/water-bottle/hat/chrome book?”
Have you reached your wits end with your child leaving things at school? As the Lost & Found fills up rapidly again, we TRULY sympathize. We asked around and here are a few tried and true ideas from our staff on how to get your kid to be more responsible when it comes to their [...]
NO SCHOOL January 17th & 20th!
Can you say FOUR DAY WEEKEND??? There will be no school on Friday, January 17th for Staff Development. There is also no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Happy Thanksgiving, Pleasant Valley Community!
Thanksgiving, our holiday that is widely associated with Pilgrims and Native Americans, has come to symbolize intercultural peace, America's opportunity for newcomers, and the importance of home and family. At Pleasant Valley, we are incredibly grateful for our diverse, welcoming community of parents, students, teachers & staff as well as extended family members and friends. [...]
The Air Over There
With Fire Season underway, we are getting calls from concerned parents regarding the air quality in relation to outdoor activities and school closures. Marin County Schools use airnow.gov to monitor air quality and have provided these informational graphics for your reference.
We’re On It!
Trying to coordinate a school schedule with work and family life can be a bit hectic! At Pleasant Valley we are doing our best to keep parents informed of all the activities and important dates throughout the year. But if you ever find yourself in need of quick update there are a few places you [...]
Thank You for Another Wonderful Year!
As our 2018-2019 school year draws to a close, we want to thank everyone who made this year a success. So many people in our community go above and beyond to meet the needs of our students. From our front office staff and maintenance crew who keep the wheels in motion, to the teachers who [...]
Summer Reading!
Novato Free Library's Summer Reading program starts June 15th! To keep your children reading over the summer, be sure to sign them up for this annual reading program. Traveling a lot this summer? No problem! Many children's titles are now available online! Your child only needs their library card number to create an account and [...]