REMOTE LEARNING FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
A MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. GLASS - 4/3/2020
Today was a hard day.
While many already expected that in-person learning would not be happening for the rest of this school year, I know that hearing some finality on this issue was difficult.
What we are all experiencing is a form of grief. Grief is a natural process and a response to the loss of a dream.
Our students had dreams about the experiences they would have with their friends and teachers. Our staff had dreams about the memories they would make with their students and the learning they would explore together. Families had dreams about “normal” life returning, where they were not having to balance work and home responsibilities while also trying to keep their families safe and taking on the responsibility of educating their children.
All of these change now.
It is understandable and normal to feel some sadness when what we believed would be our future changes. However, we must also remember that there is much we can and should appreciate about where we are now and who we have in our lives. And, we must look forward to when the day comes that the threat of this virus does not rule our lives.
As a recovering history teacher, I think often about the experiences in our collective past and what we can learn from those. There are any number of challenges and nemeses previous generations have courageously faced and defeated. The coronavirus is ours today.
Our enemy is formidable and relentless. It does not rest, it offers no mercy, it targets everyone, it has no concern for the boundaries we draw, and it exploits every mistake and weakness we offer it.
It will be up to us to rise to meet the ferocity of this enemy in equal measure. Our countermeasures will be social distancing, sheltering in place, and sanitation. We will also fight this enemy by making sure life goes on - that we continue to grow, learn, and show respect and love for one another. We will also need to be tough and to persevere … because these next few weeks or months are going to be difficult.
Today was indeed a hard day. And today (and for every day going forward through the end of this pandemic), we will need to rise to meet the challenge before us.
Kind regards,
Jason E. Glass, Ed. D.
Superintendent and Chief Learner
Today was a hard day.
While many already expected that in-person learning would not be happening for the rest of this school year, I know that hearing some finality on this issue was difficult.
What we are all experiencing is a form of grief. Grief is a natural process and a response to the loss of a dream.
Our students had dreams about the experiences they would have with their friends and teachers. Our staff had dreams about the memories they would make with their students and the learning they would explore together. Families had dreams about “normal” life returning, where they were not having to balance work and home responsibilities while also trying to keep their families safe and taking on the responsibility of educating their children.
All of these change now.
It is understandable and normal to feel some sadness when what we believed would be our future changes. However, we must also remember that there is much we can and should appreciate about where we are now and who we have in our lives. And, we must look forward to when the day comes that the threat of this virus does not rule our lives.
As a recovering history teacher, I think often about the experiences in our collective past and what we can learn from those. There are any number of challenges and nemeses previous generations have courageously faced and defeated. The coronavirus is ours today.
Our enemy is formidable and relentless. It does not rest, it offers no mercy, it targets everyone, it has no concern for the boundaries we draw, and it exploits every mistake and weakness we offer it.
It will be up to us to rise to meet the ferocity of this enemy in equal measure. Our countermeasures will be social distancing, sheltering in place, and sanitation. We will also fight this enemy by making sure life goes on - that we continue to grow, learn, and show respect and love for one another. We will also need to be tough and to persevere … because these next few weeks or months are going to be difficult.
Today was indeed a hard day. And today (and for every day going forward through the end of this pandemic), we will need to rise to meet the challenge before us.
Kind regards,
Jason E. Glass, Ed. D.
Superintendent and Chief Learner
visitor management system
Prospect Valley Elementary School is uses the Raptor Visitor Management System to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and faculty. Part of keeping students and faculty safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times. The Raptor system will better allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safer environment for our students and staff.
Upon entering Prospect Valley Elementary School, visitors are asked to present an ID such as a Driver’s License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the Raptor system. The Raptor system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. Within a few seconds, the system will either clear the visitor and provide the visitor a name badge or flag the visitor’s name. Upon notice of a flag, further inquiry will be conducted to research the reason for the flag. During this inquiry, the person will not be permitted on campus. This inquiry could take a day or two depending on the availability of our security team.
No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency.
Use of this system will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.
The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor Visitor Management System quickly identifies those that may present a danger to our students. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety at Prospect Valley Elementary School.
Upon entering Prospect Valley Elementary School, visitors are asked to present an ID such as a Driver’s License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the Raptor system. The Raptor system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. Within a few seconds, the system will either clear the visitor and provide the visitor a name badge or flag the visitor’s name. Upon notice of a flag, further inquiry will be conducted to research the reason for the flag. During this inquiry, the person will not be permitted on campus. This inquiry could take a day or two depending on the availability of our security team.
No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency.
Use of this system will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.
The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor Visitor Management System quickly identifies those that may present a danger to our students. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety at Prospect Valley Elementary School.
Prospect Valley PTA Officers 2019-2020
President: David Harris
President Elect: Leslie Weinstein
Vice President: Bev Haynie, Principal
Secretary: Jen Siegal
Treasurer: Jenny Miller
President Elect: Leslie Weinstein
Vice President: Bev Haynie, Principal
Secretary: Jen Siegal
Treasurer: Jenny Miller
Safety Note
Please be aware of bicycles riding on W. 32nd Ave. When coming in or out of the drop-off streets (Quail, Pierson, and Parfet), please look out for the cyclists crossing these streets.
Prospect Valley Facebook Family Connection
Parents, you are invited to join our parent run Facebook group, Prospect Valley Community. This is a great place to meet parents, ask questions about PV and the community, find carpools, etc... It's a great way to stay connected to your child's school community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/492403004243373/
https://www.facebook.com/ProspectValleyElementarySchool/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/492403004243373/
https://www.facebook.com/ProspectValleyElementarySchool/
Family/Staff Support
Our Family/Staff support program provides meals, goodies, cards, and notes to students, staff, and their immediate family members in times of illness, birth, surgeries, accidents, death and celebrations. If you know of a family in need, please contact us here.
