{"id":16512,"date":"2025-03-31T11:10:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/?p=16512"},"modified":"2025-03-31T11:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T15:14:16","slug":"april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pvcsd.org\/index.php\/ms\/middle-school-letter\/april-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Dear PVMS Families,<\/span><\/p>\n

April is here and we are entering the last quarter of our school year!\u00a0 To say this month is busy would be an understatement!\u00a0 The rollercoaster of temperatures is slowly warming up and precipitation this month always leads to May flowers.\u00a0 With the change in weather we see our students able to get outside more often than not.\u00a0 Please make sure that your children dress appropriately for outdoor recess as we will try to get outside as often as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Modified sports start up on Tuesday, April 1st and we have a number of students involved with baseball, golf, boys and girls lacrosse, softball, and track.\u00a0 Please encourage your children to participate in organized sports as these lead to many life lessons such as collaboration and teamwork among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

The third quarter finishes up on Friday, April 11th.\u00a0 Our students get a fresh start to the fourth quarter when they return from Spring Break on Tuesday, April 22nd.\u00a0 Please check PowerSchool on Friday, April 25th for finalized grades regarding the third quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring Break will run from April 12th through April 21st.\u00a0 This is a nice break from busy schedules and time to spend with one another before an extremely busy end of year. \u00a0 With that being said, we must stay focused on our goals and continue to work hard as some students develop \u201cSpring Fever\u201d and, recognizably, have busy lives outside of the school day.\u00a0 Executive functioning and planning the day outside of school is even more important when life becomes hectic.\u00a0 Please ensure to plan accordingly and finish the year strong academically.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking of academic excellence and determination, please join me in recognizing and congratulating those that earned induction into our National Junior Honor Society.\u00a0 To be considered for induction, middle school students needed to have a 92.5 average in all subject areas for grade seven and for the first two quarters of grade eight. In addition, there could be no report card grade under an 85 in grade eight. Student applications were then judged by a faculty committee.\u00a0 <\/span>Congratulations to our 34 NJHS students who were officially inducted on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00PM on our PVMS Stage.\u00a0 Thank you to those who were able to join us for this ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nCailyn Amendola\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0 Lena Gurdineer
\n<\/span>David Berger\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0James Hendershot
\n<\/span>Gabriella Coletti\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0McKenna Kastanis
\n<\/span>Julien Conlon\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mari Kibbler
\n<\/span>Alexia Cortese\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Linden Kluga-Glickman
\n<\/span>Matthew Curran\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Kylie Martinez
\n<\/span>Luke Delfico\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Sara Pastula
\n<\/span>Lilliana DiPillo\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bekim Rexhepi
\n<\/span>Madison Estevez\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Noel Roman Jr.
\n<\/span>Christopher Fargnoli\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Olivier Rzezwicki
\n<\/span>Elayna Fisco\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Grace Sampson
\n<\/span>Vanessa Frye\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Angelina Seidler
\n<\/span>Graydis Gallo\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Juliana Soall
\n<\/span>Miranda Gerace\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Zuri Suchite
\n<\/span>Milania Giannelli\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Joseph Venezia
\n<\/span>Kayla Glennon\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Allison Vivar
\n<\/span>Alexander Gonzalez\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Lenay Williams\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I wanted to take this opportunity to check in with regard to our New York State assessments that will directly impact your children in April and May.\u00a0 We have been working extremely hard this year in addressing NYS standards while writing and integrating our International Baccalaureate work into our daily instruction.\u00a0 Our intention this year has been to grow and improve academic rigor.\u00a0 We use multiple measures to assess the progress of our students that include New York State assessments (once a year), iReady benchmarks (3 times a year), and ongoing classroom formative and summative classroom assessments.\u00a0 The data is used for placement with academic intervention support services (AIS) and help to inform teacher instruction.\u00a0 These assessments are developed by New York State teachers and address the standards that all students in the state are working toward all school year.\u00a0 It is a wonderful opportunity to show off what they have learned and help teachers identify standards that they should continue to focus on moving forward.\u00a0 The test is also untimed.\u00a0 I encourage you to have conversations with your children about taking advantage of this opportunity!\u00a0 We rely on this information as the results inform our practices as well as give us insight into the needs of our students.\u00a0 Please know that our high school has many exams (Regents, IB, AP, etc.) that our students will need to complete, and the assessments offered this year will also help our students prepare for the stamina required of those high stakes exams in future years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although most middle school children do not want parent involvement with academics and social decisions, this is a critical time. Please partner with us in monitoring your child\u2019s homework, academic progress, and social media choices.\u00a0 Here are a few ways you can support your child:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Check your child\u2019s understanding of reading assignments.\u00a0 We often find that they have a better understanding when you check for understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Encourage your children to read nightly.\u00a0 Reading 20 minutes a day enhances their comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and background knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Help your child plan ahead for long-term projects.\u00a0 Projects are an opportunity for children to express talents and apply themselves in an authentic way.\u00a0 Projects should be taken seriously and turned in on time!<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Check your child\u2019s assignment pad and Power School nightly to make sure all work has been completed.\u00a0 Nightly homework assignments review and reinforce material covered daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Review class notes with your child.\u00a0 A quick review of daily notes will aid in the understanding of materials covered and will help prepare your child for the final exams.<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Talk to your child about their school day.\u00a0 Building relationships through communication is such an important aspect of fostering life-long learners.<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Monitor your child\u2019s social media presence.\u00a0 We continue to investigate situations where poor choices are made in group chats, Snapchat, and Tik Tok where students are sharing images and using inappropriate language with one another.\u00a0 Once this is brought to our attention, we must investigate.\u00a0 Please help us in monitoring your child and their use of these platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Key Dates<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Superintendent\u2019s Conference Day<\/b> – <\/span>Monday, March 31st<\/b> –<\/span> No School for Students<\/b><\/p>\n

      Our <\/span>PTA Book Fair<\/b> will take place from <\/span>Tuesday, April 1st – Thursday, April 3rd <\/b>during lunch and recess periods.\u00a0 Our PTA is looking for volunteers <\/span>to make this year’s book fair a success!<\/span><\/p>\n

      Washington DC Trips – 2025 and 2026<\/b><\/p>\n

      On the evening of <\/span>Monday, April 7th<\/b> there will be a Washington DC parent interest meeting for current 7th graders for our May 13th – 15th, 2026 trip.\u00a0 This will be held in our MS Dining Hall starting at 6PM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      We will also have our<\/span> mandatory Washington D.C. parent\/guardian info meeting<\/b> starting at 7:00PM in our Dining Hall for\u00a0 all parents and guardians of the 82 students we have going on our trip May 14th – May 16th.\u00a0 All students must attend with at least one adult.<\/span><\/p>\n

      The third quarter ends on Friday, 4\/11\/25 and our fourth quarter will begin Tuesday, 4\/22\/25.<\/b>\u00a0 Please log-on to PowerSchool on Friday, 4\/25\/25 and review your child\u2019s grades with them.\u00a0 This is a great opportunity for you to communicate expectations and reflect on the year up to this point.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Spring Break<\/b> – April 12th through April 21st.\u00a0 Students will come back to school on Tuesday, April 22nd.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Our <\/span>New York State English Language Arts assessments (computer-based)<\/b> will take place on Wednesday, April 30th and Thursday, May 1st.\u00a0 All students need to bring their fully charged devices and an independent reading book on these days.\u00a0 Students have worked so hard this year and it is an opportunity to show their skills and apply what they have learned.\u00a0 Please note that these are untimed, do not impact teacher APPR, and are a great opportunity to practice standardized assessments that students will need to take in high school.\u00a0 Good luck to all!<\/span><\/p>\n

      As always, we appreciate your continued support as we continue to keep our children focused on the importance of school, their social and emotional well being and to ensure a successful last few months of the year.\u00a0 Please contact us at any time with questions or concerns that you may have.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n

      Travis W. McCarty
      \n<\/span>Principal<\/span><\/p>\n

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