Pine View Elementary School

My first kid completed 5th grade from PVES and my second kid is currently studying at PVES. There were issues when the Principal changed but they have stabilized with their education focused priorities. It would be nice if they can send the communications about events little earlier otherwise I don't see any major setback from qualified teachers perspective. Could there be better schools, you bet - but this is not bad as some have portrayed.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is led by the most horrific principal and assistant principal I have had the opportunity to know. As long as your child fits in a box you are fine. Otherwise expect a lot of grief and surprisingly the lack of knowledge in handling children in elementary education. We did have the opportunity to work with a handful of teachers, each of whom was dedicated and effective. However, in this type of environment the administration sets the tone for the school. My children were unfortunate enough to attend for two years. We subsequently switched schools and have had a very enriching experience at their new school. I would not subject my children to this environment.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been at PVES for the last five years and absolutely love it! I know how hard the teachers, administration, and other staff members work on a daily basis. They put their students first and want EVERY child to succeed! I highly recommend Pine View to new families and potential staff members! :)
--Submitted by a teacher

Sadly, this schools principal and asst. principal want no parent involvement what-so-ever. Used to be schools praised helpful, involved parents..not this one. If your child is not your priority, this school will welcome you with open arms..if you have no plans of volunteering or walking your child to class, or join your child for lunch..this school's administration welcomes you. Kind of backward, would'nt you say?
--Submitted by a parent

My child has gone to this school for a few years now, and we are on our 3rd. set of principal & asst. principal. In our 1st. week, we had a new rule added daily, and overall confusion. Let's hope this wont set the tone for the new school year. While some new rules seem to be beneficial, others seem like an accident waiting to happen. Let's have faith they will get it together. We have some fabulous teachers here and we certainly dont want to lose them..
--Submitted by a parent

We recently acquired a new administration..getting any sort of school/home communication with the previous duo was bad, now it is non-existent. If an administration doesn't respect or even care how the families of the children feel, with whatever new "policy" they create, they will certainly get NO respect in return. Why is there no communication? This is small town America, not Russia.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the last post. Change is fine if it is for the good of our children but communication of any change is necessary especially when you want the change to work. How can any administration feel comfortable with making so many changes and not informing the parents but expect cooperation. This is America, this is a public school, I pay my taxes, I have a right to know what is going on with my child's school. What is the big secret? Hey PVES, get with it. Have respect for the parents, keep us in the know and maybe you will get a little more respect.
--Submitted by a parent

My son was sent to the clinic because he was crying out in pain during class. Doreen Jaszcar, the clinic assistant, calls me and tells me that I need to control my son and that he needs to have consequences for his behavior because he is being too loud and disturbing the other children. She said all of these appalling things in front of my son and other children in the clinic. They heard every emotionally and verbally abusive word she said about sick children. She should not be working with children since she believes children should be punished because they are sick and in pain. The principal will not say what was said to her regarding her deplorable behavior. Jaszcar has no remorse because she said that children need to have consequences for their behavior again even after she was "talked to".The principal said that this would not have any effect on my child. I completely and utterly disagree. If anything words can be more hurtful and can live on in the mind of a child for a very long time and continue to cause them emotional and physical pain. I am extremely disappointed how this was handled. I have very little trust in how my children will be treated in the clinic in the future
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the last couple comments...the Prinicipal and Vice Principal are truly rude and unapproachable but we've had nothing but great teachers over the years so we've put up with the attitude problems at the top. It's too bad because the school would get a lot more support if the leadership cared as well.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the second year my two kids attend Pineview. I must say that some teachers are good and others, so, so. I guess that's something no school can control....unless they have an amazing supportive system. I believe they send way too much paper trail home. When it comes to saving trees, this is NOT the school. The communications are wordy and dissorganizaed. The principal and her assistant are very sour people.They need to realize that they are there to serve our children no matter their race, color, social status or level of intelligence. I, noticed their bad attitude from the beginning, but I did not pay attention to this, and in exchange, treated them back with love and respect. Still, everytime I go into the office, I feel I am entering a room full of piranhas. jajaja...anyway, my kids love it here.
--Submitted by a parent