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Mr. Sanders’ Students Reach For the Stars in NASA’s Pepper and Radish Experiment
Mr. Sanders and his STEM Explorations classes collected data on the growth of Mexican chili peppers and radishes in a closed environment experiment simulating the conditions of the International Space Station.
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PV Honors Mr. DeLuccia and Mrs. Wilks As Educator and Educational Specialist of the Year
On December 9th, Passaic Valley honored Mr. Michael DeLuccia and Mrs. Erin McNeill Wilks as Educator and Educational Specialist of the Year, respectively. As alumni, Mr. DeLuccia and Mrs. Wilks have been integral members of the Passaic Valley community who embody Hornet Pride.
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PV Writing Lab Now Offers Virtual and In-Person Sessions with Peer Tutors
For the 2021-22 school year, the Writing Lab offers virtual tutoring, in addition to their standard in-person sessions, for students who need help with all things writing.
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On-Site Admissions Day 2021 Results in Over 134 Acceptances Into Local Colleges and Universities
On December 1, 2021 PV held its annual On-Site Admissions Day for seniors. An all day event, 52 seniors sat down for brief ten to fifteen minute interviews with 14 New Jersey colleges. With over 134 acceptances, over $590,000 in scholarship money was awarded to students.
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Passaic Valley Welcomes New World Language Teachers Ms. Vitaliti and Ms. Asaro
At the beginning of the school year, Passaic Valley welcomed Ms. Giselle Vitaliti and Ms. Alexandra Asaro as new World Language teachers. Ms. Vitaliti is as a Spanish teacher and Ms. Asaro joined us as a Teacher of Italian Leave Replacement.
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Mrs. Thornton and Mr. Sileo Advise PV's First Mathematics Honor Society
Math teachers Mrs. Ennely Thornton and Mr. Salvatore Sileo introduced the Mathematics Honor Society. As members, scholars that possess an interest in mathematics have the opportunity to become nationally recognized and assist other students.
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Thomas Gaita Accepted Into 2021 New Jersey Scholars Program
In April, Thomas Gaita '21 was accepted into the New Jersey Scholars Program (NJSP) for 2021. He was selected to represent Passaic Valley High School among only 35-40 other students across the State of New Jersey.
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Five Additional Staff Members Join Passaic Valley
Passaic Valley welcomes five more new staff members this school year, including Ms. Vicki Coyle, Mr. Silvester Mercado, Mrs. Laura Long, Mrs. Lourdes Chami Hajir, and Mr. Mario Gaita.
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Performance Arts Embraces Technology in the Virtual Classroom
Performance Arts teachers have found new, creative ways to tackle issues with live performance through a screen and fully embraced technology in the virtual classroom.
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Contemporary Art Classes Undergo Creative Changes to Adapt to 2020-2021 School Year
Photography and Design classes, instructed by Ms. Melanie Vasa and Ms. Lori Demsey, have made a smooth and astute transition into the virtual classroom, providing students with the necessary software, whilst allowing them a creative outlet to showcase their work.
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Asynchronous Snow Day Provides Practical Learning Opportunity for Climate and Weather Course
During Passaic Valley's first asynchronous snow day on December 17th, Mr. William Goodman's Climate and Weather course participated in a Snow Depth Analysis activity.
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How the Classical Arts are Operating Through the 2020-2021 Virtual School Year
As classes have moved online, Passaic Valley's classical arts classes have adjusted in creative and ingenious ways. Teachers have teamed together and gone out of their way to provide students with the materials they need to make the transition.
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Passaic Valley Welcomes Four New Staff Members for 2020-21
Passaic Valley welcomes four new staff members this year: Mr. Nicholas Andriani, Teacher of Physical Education and Health, Mr. Max Wassel, Teacher of Math, Ms. Larisa Zulic, Teacher of Italian I, and Mr. Christopher Clementi as Systems and Network Technology Coordinator.
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Physical Education Classes Turn to Apps and Tech During Remote Learning
Physical Education classes have undergone a massive transition during remote learning. By administering lessons online over Google Classroom, Health and Physical Education teachers have been offering students a variety of tasks utilizing technology to keep track of their physical activity.
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Class Spotlight: CITVC, Learning From a Different Perspective
The Contemporary Issues Through Videoconferencing (CITVC) class is an elective course available to juniors and seniors. CITVC allows for students to design their own learning experiences and be active in what they learn.
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CTE Broadcasting Students Create PSAs to Educate on Appropriate Health Practices
During health-related school closures, Mrs. Stephanie Roberts' Broadcasting classes have developed a series of PSAs informing viewers on the best practices to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. These videos are designed teach viewers about the coronavirus and what to do if it is contracted.
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Administration Revises Remote Learning Protocols for Third and Fourth Marking Period
Now in its eighth week, remote learning continues for schools across New Jersey. Passaic Valley administration has responded to concerns within the community by revising the model for the third and fourth marking period.
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Passaic Valley Embraces Remote Learning Model
On March 16, students and teachers began the transition to remote learning, in following the proper safety precautions of social distancing. Teachers have been working harder than ever to ensure students are continuing to succeed academically, even when not in the traditional classroom setting.
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Passaic Valley Transitions to Remote Learning to Keep Students and Staff Safe
With various visual components and online assessments, schools across the country are managing to make online learning work. Passaic Valley administration and teaching staff has been working hard to continue to offer students the same opportunities they were granted when coming to school.
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Due to Health Related School Closures, PV Transitions to Virtual Learning Model
Passaic Valley students and staff have been participating in online learning since March 16, 2020. To slow the spread of COVID-19, schools around New Jersey closed to ensure the safety of their students and staff.
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