Throughout the month of April, we celebrated the many successes of the Winter Guard and Winter Drumline, as well as chorus students who earned seats in the OCMEA Senior High and Junior High All-County Honors Chorus. We also recognized the wins and ongoing efforts of spring sports teams. Additionally, Unified Basketball has begun, and the Paul V. Moore High School Drama Club enjoyed a trip to New York City. Our Junior Awards ceremony took place, with Juniors receiving Department awards. Congratulations to all!

Our final marking period has begun, and we hope that everyone is working hard to finish the year successfully. We continue to ask that you discuss the importance of online social platforms with your children, emphasizing the significance of posting appropriately, knowing that anything online can be easily shared with others. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us with this.

We hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Spring break!

The Central Square School District is continually working to engage the community and provide opportunities for parents and guardians to share feedback and ask questions. This form is one way to collect general feedback or ask questions that would pertain to the entire school. These questions will become part of a general Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document specific to this school.

Do not use this space to ask specific questions regarding your child. Please contact the building Principal if you would like to ask about your child specifically.

Please click the link below to access the form. You can submit this form as many times as you wish. Thank you for your input.

➢ NO SCHOOL-Snow Day Giveback Day*: Friday, May 24th

➢ NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27th

➢ NO SCHOOL- Snow Day Giveback Days*: Tuesday, May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th

*As long as we do not have another emergency day prior to Friday, May 24th, the giveback days for

instructional staff and all students will be Friday, May 24th, (Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day,

which is a day off for all staff and students), Tuesday, May 28th, and Wednesday, May 29th.

➢ School Day begins at 7:50 a.m.

➢ Be to school on time! If you are late, bring in a legal excuse.

➢ If you are unable to attend school, kindly reach out to the Attendance Office at:

Phone: 315-668-4231, ext. 53015; Email: pvmhsattendance@cssdapps.org.

PVM HS Counseling Department Webpage

Phone: 315.668.4231, ext. 53021, 53022, or 53033

Mrs. Michelle Bergamo: Freshmen Students Last Names A to Z mbergamo@cssdapps.org

Mrs. Elizabeth Sorbello: Last Names A to E esorbello@cssdapps.org

Mr. Mitchell Brousseau: Last Names F to Le mbrousseau@cssdapps.org

Mr. James Petrella: Last Names Lf to Rn jpetrella@cssdapps.org

Mr. Timothy Wales: Last Names Ro to Z twales@cssdapps.org

Ms. Melissa Erlenback: merlenback@cssdapps.org

Mrs. Susan Reichard (Redhawks): sreichard@cssdapps.org

Ms. Ashley Egerter: aegerter@cssdapps.org

Mr. Todd LaValley: tlavalley@cssdapps.org

Please sign up ahead of time with the appropriate teacher in the class room number listed below. The classes will all be scheduled during after-school time from 2:55 pm -3:35 pm on Tuesdays. The Living Environment Regents is June 14th at noon.

April 30 Topic 3- Reproduction & Development Mr. Fico (Rm. 2015)

May 7 Topic 4- Genetics Mrs. Duggleby (Rm. 2011)

May 14 Topic 5- Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium Mrs. Saunders (Rm. 2008)

May 21 Topic 6- Evolution Mrs. Duggleby (Rm. 2011)

June 4 Topic 7- Ecology Mrs. Yerdon (Rm. 2008)

June 11 Topic 8- Lab Skills Mrs. Yerdon (Rm. 2008)

Please see the important email below that was sent to Parents or Guardians with a student taking Earth Science this year.

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your child is scheduled to take the written portion of the NYS Earth Science Regents exam on Thursday, June 20th from 8 AM -12 PM in the gymnasium. Students will be picked up via the bus and returned after the test via the bus. Students should bring to the exam a black pen, pencil and 4 function calculator (non-graphing calculator). They can only bring water into the gym and they must leave all electronic devices in the cafeteria (monitors will collect them prior to the test). No hats, food or electronic devices are allowed into the gym. There is also a hands-on Lab Exam portion of the Regents will be during your class block: the week of May 20th for all Earth Science classes.

I will be holding Earth Science Regents review classes after school on Thursdays from 2:45 until 3:40 in room 2030 on the following dates: April 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, June 6 & 13.

Thank you for your support, Mrs. Walsleben

CITI BOCES Distance Learning Department is once again offering FREE virtual Regents Review courses for every single Regents test being given in June!

The courses are taught by NYS-certified teachers and are open to all students at CITI and in the districts that subscribe to CITI’s Distance Learning service. Please click the buttons below for more information!

2024 YEARBOOK Distribution information.
• Yearbooks will be distributed Wednesday June 5th.
• Seniors will pick up their yearbooks in the Cafeteria during their Senior breakfast before their Senior Fun day

• Underclassmen students will pick up their books during lunch in the Yearbook room (1161) (follow signs)
• PM Boces students will pick theirs up during Advisement in the Yearbook room (1161) (follow signs)

• PLEASE NOTE: The program does not order extras, but sometimes we are lucky and they send us overruns as a result of the printing process.
• If you did not order and would like to get on the waitlist- email yearbook@cssdapps.org as soon as possible. Visit the PVM Yearbook website for more information: sites.google.com/cssdapps.org/pvmyearbook

INCOMING Seniors- Class of '25:
• Please book your Senior Portrait Appointment ASAP. Yearbook staff will begin calling families on June 1st for Senior without an appointment.
• ALL SENIORS must be photographed by Upstate Images for their yearbook picture (there is no charge for a YB only session)
• Portrait week is July 15-19th in the PVM Cafeteria. Conflict with the July week? There are limited appointments available Tuesday June 18th- don't delay in booking

• Did you miss the April 11th meeting, or want a recap? Watch it here: https://tinyurl.com/25IncomingSeniorInfo
• A mailing came home April 11th from yearbook with important dates and reminders (it was also emailed- Subject: PVM Class of '25: It's time to think like Seniors! VITAL Senior Year info)

● Appts available 6/18 and July 15-19 in the PVM Cafeteria

● Wear Black and/or White Professional attire for your Yearbook pose

● To Book: visit https://www.upstate-images.com/seniors

or call 855-773-3321 (Free Yearbook Only Sessions are only available by calling)

● Due no later than 10/1, but before June 1st is better!

● Send it to: https://tinyurl.com/PVM25Kinder

● Having problems with the Google Form? Email it to yearbook@cssdapps.org instead

●Ads will open July 1st and are due by Thanksgiving.

● There’s an option for every budget: Ads start at $45 (and you can split your order into 3 payments

at no additional charge.)

● Did you know? The revenue from Senior Ads is a big part of how we can sell the yearbook below cost to EVERY student!

●Learn more at the PVMHS Yearbook Website: sites.google.com/cssdapps.org/pvmyearbook

Yearbook B ROLL:
B Roll Spring Athletic Coverage is nearly finished
Your yearbook staff has been hard at work taking photographs-
Take a look at them here: sites.google.com/cssdapps.org/pvmyearbook/Events
Is this the first you're hearing about the B roll?

Our student staff members attend events all year long as they practice their photography skills.

As a result, we have more photos of athletic, music, and extra curricular events than we could ever contain in a yearbook.

Lacey²

Lorelei & Kim Lacey

Yearbook Co-Advisors

Paul V Moore High School

Please click the buttons below for letters regarding important Spring ACT and SAT information.

ACT Exam: Saturday, June 8th

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 3rd

PSAT/NMSQT: The PSAT/NMSQT stands for the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which students take as a Sophomore or Junior. Taking the PSAT/NMSQT is more than just good practice for the SAT, and the scores are more than just a number. With your child’s results, they can:

• See where they are and set a target
  
• Find out about their AP Potential
  
• Enter the National Merit Scholarship Program
  
• Help pay for college
  
• Connect to their future
  

Why take the SAT exam?: Most colleges—including those that are test optional—still accept SAT test scores. Together with high school grades, the SAT can show your potential to succeed in college or a career.

Why take the ACT test?: The ACT is a good value because it offers a college admissions test, college course placement, and a career planning component for one modest fee. And you can make yourself visible to colleges and scholarship agencies across the country by taking the ACT. It’s a complete package of services to help you get ready for life beyond high school.

Additional Information:

• If you are planning on attending a four-year college or university, check each college's website to see if they require these test scores. Many colleges have adopted a test-optional policy.
• It is advisable to consider taking each test at least once (take the ACT with the writing section; the SAT no longer offers the writing section).
• If you are enrolled in a community college and intend to pursue your Associate's Degree, it's important to note that these tests are not mandatory.
  
• If your plan involves beginning your academic journey at a community college and transferring to another institution before completing your degree, it's worth considering that you may be required to provide these test scores.

For more information, please visit https://www.collegeboard.org/, http://actstudent.org, or reach out to your School Counselor for additional questions.

After-school tutoring information can be found on the Paul V. Moore High School webpage under 'Announcements'. Please click the button below.

Covid-19 testing kits are now available for your convenience. Please contact the school at 315-668-4231 to obtain them. Kindly note that these kits must be picked up in person and will not be sent home with students. Thank you.

Our school district participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch program and qualifies under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All students enrolled at Paul V. Moore High School and the Central Square School District are eligible to receive one healthy breakfast and one healthy lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2023-2024 school year.

Please click the button below for additional information.

A friendly reminder that at Skool Beanz, drinks and snacks are available for purchase for students staying for the after-school sports study hall.

Please click the button below for information on how to access your child's SchoolTool.

Please click the button below to access information regarding Canvas Parent/Guardian Observer accounts.

Please see the letter and application below for important information regarding The Hub.

The Central Square School District will provide transportation from school to The Hub each

day.

Please see the provided buttons below to access information about the Dignity Act, also recognized as DASA (Dignity for All Students Act).

Please click the button below to access our "AIS Cheat Sheet".

The Art Department is proud to announce that Madison Stevens is the April Art Student of the Month. She is nominated by Mrs. L. Lacey for her strong work ethic and attention to detail. Please join us in congratulating her!

Unified basketball practices have started. We are geared up for our season! Join us for our home games at 4:00 PM at Paul V. Moore High School on:

• Monday, May 6th
• Wednesday, May 15th
• Monday, May 20th

UNITED WE FLY!

To wrap up our third marking period, teachers sent letters to the following students for displaying the competencies and attributes of a Central Square Learner. Please see the recipients below.

Congratulations to all!

Fulton Savings Bank honored its Students of the Month for April! April's honorees were Sophomores, Bradley Wood and Brooklynn Morey. Congratulations to you both!

Career Center News

Paul V. Moore High School Career Fair: Friday, May 3, 2024

As a reminder, the Career Center will be hosting a Career Fair this Friday, May 3, at Paul V. Moore High School from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Students will be exposed to career opportunities and have the chance to connect with local businesses and trade unions. Students who choose to participate can attend a panel discussion hosted by local employers, visit the organizations during the trade fair portion, and then interview for positions of interest! Please click the button below for the agenda.

Field Trip Spotlight: A Day Exploring the New York State Court System

On April 3, students in the College Law course spent the day exploring several local courthouses and the Onondaga County Jail. The day started off in Judge Thomas' courtroom, where they watched individuals who were arrested being arraigned, motions being heard, defense attorneys negotiating bail, and court calendars being set. Students then listened to a presentation from a Court Officer.

Through an underground corridor, they were then led to the Onondaga County Courthouse and received a tour of the Onondaga County Law Library. From there, they visited the justice center to tour a cellblock and learn more about the living conditions of those awaiting trial in Onondaga County.

Presentations for Seniors: Postsecondary Options

The Career Center hosted representatives from Cayuga Community College who presented to seniors in their PIG classes. They discussed the pros and cons of postsecondary options, including higher education, civil service jobs, apprenticeships and trade/technical schools, employment, and the military. Students also learned how college-level courses they may have taken in high school could be used to complete micro-credential, certificate, and degree programs in the future.

Upcoming Events

We will conclude our Career Center Work-Based Learning activities in May. We have a field trip visiting SUNY Oswego for a campus tour on May 6 and a field trip to CITI BOCES for their Armed Forces & Public Safety Day on May 10. Additionally, we will be hosting career discussions focusing on careers in theater, forensics, and HVAC/Energy.

As always, you and your child can learn more about the various opportunities, resources, and events hosted by the Career Center by visiting the Career Center Classroom in Canvas. For any questions, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@cssdapps.org. Students are also welcome to stop by with any questions.

Please do not leave your Chromebook in the car or garage overnight. The cold weather could damage the battery or completely drain it overnight. You don't want to show up to class with an empty battery. Leaving it in the car also runs a risk of theft or loss of device.

One of our Business Classes at Paul V. Moore reached out to the entire district and asked for people to donate their Eclipse Glasses. They were overwhelmed with the amount of glasses they received. On Thursday April 18th, the class addressed the box and the glasses were shipped to Utah where they will then be sent to Latin America for the next Eclipse. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Officer Stala joined the Psychology classes to discuss the impact shift work has on the body and family. He also shared words of wisdom about safety in college and the process to join the police force.

Mr. Albert's Global 9 class participated in a hands-on drawing activity, creating their own versions of the Sistine Chapel after a lesson including Renaissance artists.

Mrs Staats’ Art Portfolio class collaborated with the Foundations advisement to embellish canvas tote bags to sell at the Spring Showcase to benefit the Art scholarship.

Fifty members of the Drama Club enjoyed a wonderful day trip to New York City organized and led by Mrs Schantz. They were able to see the brand new musical “Water for Elephants” and the revival of the modern classic “Sweeney Todd.”

The Paul V. Moore High School DECA chapter is proud to announce that the following students qualified for and will be competing at the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California on April 26 - 30:

• Christian Morrow - Business Innovation Plan
• Zachary Card - Entrepreneurship Team
• William Card - Entrepreneurship Team
• Austin Logan - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
• Olivia Ruzekowicz - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

They will be competing against over 23,000 students from around the world and we wish them the best of luck!

If you would like more information on the Paul V. Moore High School DECA chapter or would like to sponsor a student to attend a future conference, please e-mail the advisors, Michele Nelson at mnelson@cssdapps.org or Carol Dristle at cdristle@cssdapps.org.

In June, the Class of 2023 was able to provide many fun celebrations for the outgoing Seniors. They included cotton candy, kettle corn, specialty lemonades, soft serve ice cream, donuts, and French fries. The Seniors loved it and it was fantastic seeing them so happy.

We would not have been able to do this without the funds we raised throughout the years. We do, however, recognize the financial hardships the last few years have presented and thus affected fundraising participation.

Being parents ourselves, we often feel stressed by fundraising pressures. We have heard many family members state that they would rather make a donation to the cause. For that reason, we invite you to participate in our Opt-Out Fundraiser by making a yearly donation of $20.00, (however, any amount will be accepted and appreciated.) If you choose to participate in our Opt-Out fundraiser, please send a check with your child during the month of November made out to their respective class, with your child’s name on the memo line. Cash is accepted, as well. Please have your child bring the donation to the advisor(s) in the locations below. Please make sure donations get put into the hands of the advisor and are not left unattended. Thank you.

Class of 2027 - Freshmen (9) Ms. Blakes & Mrs. Hawn - Room G008

Class of 2026 - Sophomore ( 10) - Mrs. Schaap - Room 2003

Class of 2025- Junior (11) Ms. Blakes & Mrs. Hawn - Room G008

Class of 2024 - Senior (12) Mrs. Dristle - Room 2222

Please reach out to Mrs. Dristle at cdristle@cssdapps.org with any questions.

Class of 2025:

Attention Juniors:

Junior Prom tickets will be on sale the week after break - April 29th-May 3rd in room G008 - BEFORE SCHOOL, DURING ADVISEMENT, DURING 3RD BLOCK LUNCHES AND AFTERSCHOOL UNTIL 3:00!!
Prom tickets are $65.00 (cash or check made out to the "Class of 2025")
The Junior Prom is on May 11th from 6:00-10:00 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel East Syracuse
If you are bringing a guest that does not attend this school you need to complete an Out of District Guest Form, and turn it into the main office by May 1st.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Blakes jblakes@cssdapps.org and/or Mrs. Hawn mhawn@cssdapps.org

Stay tuned for upcoming news!

Please reach out to Mrs. Schaap at kschaap@cssdapps.org with any questions.

Last Fundraiser of the year!!

We will be selling various flavors of kettle corn from Kandied Korn Company which is located in Cicero. The prices range from $10.00-$15.00 depending on the flavor. The sale will run from May 6th- May 17th. Students will have a form to collect orders. There is also an option to order online at The Kandied Kernel Fundraiser. We will also be having an incentive to make this last fundraiser be the best one yet!! For every bag you sell, your name will be placed in a raffle for a spring basket of goodies!!! If you have any questions please feel free to come down to G008 or email Ms. Blakes jblakes@cssdapps.orfand/or Mrs. Hawn mhawn@cssdapps.org.