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PPHS May Newsletter

#WeArePalPk #TigerTough

PPHS MayNewsletter#WeArePalPk #TigerTough

Principal's Message

While the beginning of May brings us a step closer to the end of the school year, PPHS is kicking into high gear. This month marks the beginning of Advance Placement testing for students taking AP courses as well as the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) for grades 7-11. You can find a copy of the parent notification letter we sent for AP here and NJSLA here. Please encourage your children to try their best on these assessments. Receiving certain scores in AP could mean earning college credit which saves time and money while putting students ahead of the curve when they start college. As for the NJSLA, these scores could be used as a graduation pathway when students reach their senior year and will be a factor in determining placement for next year. In short, we know that our students can achieve success when they put their best foot forward. Let's cheer them on and encourage them as they sprint through the "finish line."


With Tiger Pride.


Mr. Andrew Garcia

🌼 April Recap 🌼

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Junior NHS & NHS Inductions

Congrats to the newly inducted Junior National Honor Society and National Honor Soiety members. Your hard work and dedication has paid off. We are proud of you!
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Student 5% Growth Target

Linkit! Form C benchmark was adminstered in March. This is one of the tools in our arsenal that allows us to be more efficient in classrooms and gauge student progress. Students who demonstrated a 5% growth or more from Form A (fall) to Form C (spring) earned a free period and an ice cream cone from Mr. Softy. Congrats to the 302 students who reached the goal! Mr. Softy will visit PPHS in May. Stay tuned for a picture of the event in our next newsletter.
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NY Philharmonic Orchestra Field Trip

Our students took a trip to NYC to see the dress rehearsal for the Philharmonic Orchestra at Lincoln Center. What agreat opportunity for our students!
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Pep Rally

PPHS celebrated our student athletes during our Spring Pep Rally on Friday, April 28th. The pep rally was a culmination of Spirit Week events during which grade levels battled to earn Tiger Cup points. Aftern the points were tallied, the Seniors, Class of 2023, were crowned the first ever annual Tiger Cup winners! Thank you to Mrs. Turro (senior class advisor), Mr. E (Ath. Director), custodial team, teachers, and students for making this event great!
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Tigers at Work Trip

Mrs. Fiorentino's Tigers at Work class visited Kormit to learn about textile printing as part of their work-based learning program! Students had an opportunity to tour the facility, speak with employees, and design and make their own t-shirts!
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Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to our Teacher Of The Year, Ms. Dellosa. Your dedication to our students is endless and your love for our school and community is appreciated! Great Work!
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PPHS Dance Team & Hope Club Performance

The PPHS dance team, Hope Club K-pop team, and Korean traditional instrument team performed at the Family Touch β€œWalk for Hope” fundraising event held at Overpeck on April 22nd. All proceeds from the walkathon will be put towards Family Touch’s programs aimed at improving youth mental health in our local communities. These students are not only dedicated to their sport and club but to our community. You make PPHS proud!
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Spanish Honor Students visit ECC

Students in Spanish 1 Honors took a trip to the ECC on 4/26. The HS students read books they created as part of a project to ECC students. It is great to see our older students helping and being positive role models for future PPHS Tigers!
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Bring Your Child to Work Day

Staff brought their children to PPHS on Bring Your Child to Work Day. Our students had a blast interacting with their teacher's children. The kids took part in special PE & Art activities too!

πŸ—“ May Events & Important Dates πŸ—“

May 1st - 5th

  • Teacher Appreciation Week


May 5th

  • PPHS Talent Show from 6-8pm in the PPHS Auditorium


May 1st - 11th

  • AP Exams (Morning and Afternoon sessions)


May 9th

  • 8th Grade Field Trip to the American Museum of Natural History


May 12th

  • Q3 Perfect Attendance & Principa'ls List Breakfast
  • AP Psychology Field Trip to the NYC Museum of Illusions
  • Teacher & Student Basketball Game (Senior Class Fundraiser)


May 15th & 16th

  • NJSLA in ELA for students in grades 7, 8, & 9
  • Delayed Opening for grades 10, 11, 12


May 17th, 18th, & 19th

  • NJSLA in Math for students in grades 7, 8, & 9
  • Delayed Opening for grades 10, 11, 12


May 18th

  • PPHS Art Show @ The Riverside Gallery from 5-8pm


May 19th

  • Ice Cream Truck for students who achieved 5% or more growth in their Linkit! Benchmarks


May 22nd & 23rd

  • NJSLA in Science for students in grades 8 & 11


May 25th

  • Senior Awards Night @ 6:30 in the PPHS Auditorium


May 26th

  • 1/2 Day


May 29th

  • School Closed in Observance of Memorial Day


May 30th - June 2nd

  • NJSLA Makeup Testing


May 31st

  • Spring Concert @ 7pm
  • Guest Speaker for Grades 9-12