March was a vibrant month for Paul V. Moore High School! As we embarked on our Spring Sports season, the excitement for upcoming games is growing, especially after witnessing numerous practices held outdoors in the refreshing Spring air.

A sincere thank you extends to the Paul V. Moore Student Government for orchestrating an inspiring talk by guest speaker, Juan Bendana. His insights into student leadership and cultivating "unwavering confidence" resonated deeply with both students and staff, leaving a lasting impact throughout our school community.

Our 9th grade students enjoyed a field trip to Syracuse Stage, where they were treated to an engaging performance, Murder on the Orient Express! We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Jobin and the English Department for organizing such a wonderful outing for our students. This event highlights the significance of a community of flexible and dedicated educators in making such opportunities possible!

We would also like to remind everyone that there will be NO SCHOOL for ALL students on Monday, April 8th due to the Solar Eclipse.

Here's to a fantastic start to Spring, filled with endless possibilities and enriching adventures!

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-Solar Eclipse Day: Monday, April 8th

➢ Last day of 3rd Marking period: Tuesday, April 9th

➢ NO SCHOOL- Spring Recess: Monday, April 22nd- Friday, April 26th

➢ 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

Ms. Jeralee Jobson: jjobson@cssdapps.org

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

Ms. Ashley Egerter: aegerter@cssdapps.org

Mr. Todd LaValley: tlavalley@cssdapps.org

The Oswego County Counselors’ Association and SUNY Oswego are pleased to present: COLLEGE NIGHT at SUNY Oswego!

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 9 Topic 1- Scientific Inquiry Mr. Fico (Rm. 2015)

April 16 Topic 2- Unity and Diversity Among Living Things

Mrs. Saunders (Rm. 2008)

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. Duggley (Rm. 2011)

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

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

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!

The 2024 YEARBOOK is a wrap! Distribution information.
• Yearbooks will be delivered late spring and distribution is tentatively scheduled for the 2nd week of June. Stay tuned for more information.

• 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:
• There will be a class meeting on April 11th to share information about booking your Senior portrait and how to be a Senior in the Yearbook.

• The meeting will be recorded, and the link will be emailed home to families.
• Watch the mail for a flyer from yearbook with important dates and reminders (it will mail home April 10th)

Yearbook B ROLL:
B Roll Spring Athletic Coverage is starting, and will be posted in the coming weeks.
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.

Lorelei Lacey

Art Teacher

Yearbook Co-Advisor

Paul V Moore High School

PVM Yearbook Website:

sites.google.com/cssdapps.org/pvmyearbook

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

Please click the registration links below to register for tests.

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".

Mrs. Gullo's Psychology classes celebrated 'Read Across America' by reading to elementary students at Millard Hawk Elementary and Hastings-Mallory Elementary at CSI! What an enjoyable experience for all!

Congratulations to all our of 2/11-3/1/2024 March nominees, and winner, Levi Cook!

Congratulations to all our of 3/4/2024-3/25/2024 March nominees, and winners, Hailee Phelps and Eli Schlueter!

Fulton Savings Bank honored its Students of the Month for March! March's honorees were Juniors, Katelynn Dearstine and Larkin Lytle. Congratulations to you both!

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

We are excited to announce that the Career Center will be hosting a Career Fair on Friday, May 3 at Paul V. Moore High School from 8:00 am - 11:30 am. Students will be exposed to career opportunities and have the opportunity to connect with local businesses who have positions to fill.

Juniors and Seniors who choose to participate can attend panel discussions hosted by local employers, visit the organizations during the trade fair portion, and then interview for open positions they may be interested in! If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@cssdapps.org.

Volunteer Opportunity: Ronald McDonald House CNY Youth Advisory Board

The Ronald McDonald House Charities has opened its application for 9th - 11th graders who may be interested in applying for their CNY Youth Advisory Board. Ideal candidates are students who value volunteerism and are leaders in their community. Students who are selected will attend monthly youth board meetings at the Ronald McDonald House and help to plan and conduct fundraising events. This is an amazing opportunity for a student to get first-hand non-profit and advisory board experience. Students who are interested can stop into the Career Center to obtain the application and a copy of the syllabus for the current year’s program.

Summer Opportunity: AmeriCorps Summer Program

Students 17 years and older are eligible to apply for the AmeriCorps Summer Program in conjunction with Oswego County. Students would be working over the summer with youth in a camp setting. The “volunteer” position offers a stipend of $3,401 paid out biweekly and an educational award of $1,459.26 to be used towards postsecondary education. For more information, visit the Youth Bureau website.

Volunteer Opportunities: Healthcare

SUNY Upstate Medical University will be selecting teen volunteers for their summer 2024 program. To be considered, students must submit an essay and complete an application online. Volunteers assist in a variety of areas throughout the hospital. For more information, visit the “Teen Volunteers” link at the SUNY Upstate Website. The application will be available April 15.

Crouse Hospital now has a year-round volunteer program. Students who are interested can stop by the Career Center or contact the coordinator at dianefurfaro@crouse.org.

Summer Opportunity Spotlight: Introduction to Architecture High School Summer Program

This program is for high school students interested in learning about a career in Architecture. Students will be given exposure to a lecture/studio course atmosphere, how to use common tools, and how to create an effective college entrance portfolio. Additional details can be found at this link.

This six-week program will run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm beginning July 8. Classes will be held at Commonspace in Syracuse with field trips to various local Architectural locations. The program is taught by volunteers from the AIA CNY chapter membership, all of whom have experience working in the profession of Architecture in various firms throughout Central New York. For an application use this link.

Clarkson School Young Scholars Program

The Clarkson School, a division of Clarkson University will offer the Young Scholars Program from July 7 - July 13 and is open to students presently in 9th - 12th grade. This year’s project is “Designing a Sustainable and Scalable Portfolio for Financial Wellness.” More information can be found at https://www.clarkson.edu/young-scholars. There is a cost to attend the program but those students who successfully complete it will receive a $4,000 scholarship towards Clarkson University.

ASVAB Testing

The Career Center offers ASVAB Testing to students and ANY student can take it. We will be offering it Monday, April 15 at noon in the Career Center. Since the information is not released to the military unless the student chooses to, the assessment can be used to provide career exploration regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability level, allowing students to explore occupations in line with their interests and skills while developing effective strategies to realize their career goals. Students who are interested can register to take the ASVAB here.

Upcoming Field Trips

We have field trips going to an Open House at Onondaga Community College, Cayuga Community College for an Accepted Students Day, CITI BOCES for a Medical Career Exploration Day, and SUNY Oswego for a College Visit. Remember, the Career Center Calendar gives you an overview of everything that is happening in the Career Center for the school year. Check periodically as events get added often, including opportunities for volunteering and visiting with college and military representatives.

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.

Mrs. Walsleben's Earth Science students explored monuments using VR goggles. They researched which monument, the Statue of Liberty or the Sphinx in Egypt, was more endangered and how best to protect it.

Congratulations, Angilee Haberer for the being the March Art Student of the Month!

The Art Department’s student of the month for March is Angilee Haberer. Angilee has produced exceptional work in her Advanced Drawing and Painting Studio and Advanced Ceramics Studio this year. She is a dedicated, hard working, responsible young artist. She received an Honorable Mention in the Scholastics Art Competition this year for one of her ceramic pieces. We are all proud of her accomplishments here at P.V.Moore. We look forward to the rest of her art career. Congratulations!

Hanna O’Neil, an extremely talented 10th grade Art student is submitting an original painting to the 42nd annual Congressional Art Competition. This is open to all students who live in New York’s 24th Congressional District. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will be holding a reception to honor all of the participants and announce the winner of the competition later this spring. Hanna’s piece is titled “First Encounter”. We are proud that she is representing Paul V. Moore High School's Art Department.

Spanish 2 classes just finished a house and home unit, and to tie in a cultural topic, we discussed "azulejos" in class. Azulejos are Spanish tiles that are often used to decorate homes, churches, street signs and plazas in Spanish speaking countries, as well as other parts of the world. They are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also serve to keep the humid air out of the homes they decorate. They are usually blue and white and feature some sort of combination of geometric shapes. However, many times the tiles comes together to form pieces of artwork that convey a part of history or a story from the Bible.

Mrs. Staats was generous enough to share her materials and show our Spanish 2 students how to design their own tile! Each student received their own square to design and decorate with her guidance and expertise. The students got a feel for what it would be like to create these hand crafted tiles in real life!

Students from the Paul V. Moore High School DECA chapter attended the New York State DECA competition from March 6 - March 8, 2024 at the Rochester Convention Center. They competed against approximately 3,000 students from across the state of New York. We are so unbelievably proud of all of our students who attended the State Competition and for those who qualified to attend the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California in April.

We are very pleased to announce that the following students placed in their respective events:

2ND PLACE

• Christian Morrow - Business Innovation Plan

4TH PLACE

• Zachary Card - Entrepreneurship Team

• William Card - Entrepreneurship Team

• Austin Logan - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

• Olivia Ruzekowicz - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

TOP TEN OVERALL FINALIST

• Matix Ramsey - Entrepreneurship

• Madeline Bellows - Retail Merchandising

• Ciena Ferguson - Quick Serve Restaurant Management

• Arieana Fenton - Community Awareness Project

• Abigail Tetrault - Community Awareness Project

TOP TEN ROLEPLAY

• Matix Ramsey - Entrepreneurship

• Danielle Ciccone - Food Marketing

• Melayna Miller - Human Resource Management

• Emma Bonk - Retail Merchandising

• Ciena Ferguson - Quick Serve Restaurant Management

• Jonah Martinez - Sports & Entertainment Marketing

• Natalie Battles - Principles of Marketing

• Zachary Card / William Card - Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making

• Austin Logan / Olivia Ruzekowicz - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

• Delayna Humphrey / Rachel Ganser - Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making

TOP TEN TEST

• Averie Sheehan - Restaurant and Food Service Management

• Madeline Bellows - Retail Merchandising

• Andrew Card - Sports & Entertainment Marketing

DECA HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES

• Aidan Howard, Senior

• Abigail Tetrault, Junior

• Jonah Martinez, Junior

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.

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012, was March 21st. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

Paul V. Moore High School, and people all over the world, celebrated the diversity and contributions of our community members with Down Syndrome by wearing MIS-MATCHED SOCKS that day. The idea of wearing mis-matched socks was created because chromosomes are shaped “like socks” and people with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome.

The goal for this year’s celebration was to end the stereotypes that often limit people with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities from living their fullest lives.

Paul V. Moore High School staff and students would like to thank Olivia Chairmonte (Junior) for spearheading this year's celebration!

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

Click the button below for important Class of '24 information!

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

Class of 2025:

The Junior Prom is fast approaching and we hope everyone is super excited!! Here are the details:

~The Junior Prom will be held at The DoubleTree in East Syracuse - 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057

~It is on Saturday May 11, 2024

~The time is from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

~The theme is "Midsummer Night"

~You need to fill out a guest form if you are bringing a guest who is from another school or if they have already graduated. These forms will be available April 1, 2024- May 3, 2024. They can be picked up in the main office, in room G008, or we will have a link on canvas to print it out.

~Tickets will be $65.00 each and will go on sale April 29, 2024 - May 3, 2024.

~They will be available to purchase in room G008 before school, during Advisement, during B/D lunches, and afterschool until 3:00 pm.

Please see Ms. Blakes jblakes@cssdapps.org and Mrs. Hawn mhawn@cssdapps.org in room G008 or with any questions.

Stay tuned for upcoming news!

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

Stay tuned for important information!

If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Blakes (jblakes@cssdapps.org) or Melanie Hawn (mhawn@cssdapps.org).