Pleasant Valley Community
We just returned from Spring Break week and we have been pushing hard since the snow and ice of January faded away. It is great to have students learning and improving in so many classes and so many ways. Middle School is a wonderful time and being part of the work at PVM often brings me joy.
For the past 3 years, one of our themes has been to encourage students and staff to “Find Their Greatness.” The idea is that inside each one of us there is the capability to become extraordinary. The goal is to set our sights on finding that which brings passion to our everyday life and allows each one of us to activate the faith and hope necessary to do the exceptional. Greatness is different for each person, an individually tailored talent, skill, focus, or belief that when ignited, allows us to truly find joy in this life. Often we do not know what that will be until we have tried many things. However, sometimes, our passion surfaces the first time we experience an activity, event, challenge, or success. The wonderful thing, in my eyes, simply lies in the quest for finding the greatness within. The journey of life is made so much sweeter when we are searching for and finding that which will bring us joy.
This quest is what middle school is all about; the continual exploration of possibilities and trying different experiences out. As I contemplated our school and this goal, I thought about the many ways we help students explore the possibilities that might help each individual “Find Their Greatness.” Here is a list of just a few:
High Quality Daily Instruction Band History Day
Art Computers Health/Fitness
Jazz Band Minecraft Spirit Days
ASB Google Classroom IXL Math Tutorial
After School Socials PTA Art Guides
6th grade outdoor school Patriot Pride Sports & Games
Math Challenge Color Guard Marching Band
Drama STEM Unicycle Club
ROTC Advisory Red & Green Games
Field Trips Teacher Assistants Project Based Learning
Track Opportunities PTA Food Bags
Daily Student Announcements Book Fair After School Activities
Elementary TA opportunities PBIS Committee 1:1 technology
Above is just a snapshot of the many ways in which the staff and students at Pleasant Valley are trying to “Find Their Greatness.” What I know is that as we continue to focus on improving the climate and culture at our school and engage students each day with high quality instruction that produces results for student learning, our school will become better and better. Thank you for all your support to make PVM great.
