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The Vineland Historical Magazine has been published by the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society since 1918. Each year it features personal stories, family and historic messages, photographs and events. VHAS is now accepting stories about families as they relate to Vineland. Perhaps you witnessed an historic event and would like to express it in writing. Tell information about your culture and how Vineland was a part of it. Creative Vineland poetry is also welcomed. Submissions should be sent to VinelandHistory@gmail.com. They can also be sent to Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, PO Box 35, Vineland, NJ 08362-0035. Please send in all submissions by December 15, 2024.

Kindergarten students at D'Ippolito took part in a Pumpkin Day! Students participated in team building activities, explored and described the inside and outside of a pumpkin using their five senses, used a ten frame and pumpkin seeds to count and model numbers 1-10, sequenced the steps to make pumpkin pie in a cup, decorated pumpkins with stickers, and pumpkin sticker letter matching. The students had a great time! Thank you to the local farmer, Steve Lombardi, who donated the pumpkins!

What a way to kick off the Homecoming Weekend! The VHS Dancers put on such a great performance this morning for their peers at the Pep Rally. They have spent countless hours rehearsing, and their hard work paid off! Ms. Hall is so proud of them!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mr. Albert Porter, a history teacher at VHS Asselta building, organized a visit from Mr. Ruben Bermudez, a lifelong Vineland resident and former mayor of Vineland. Mr. Bermudez shared his life experiences, including starting his business, Juvante Formal Wear, as well as his tenure in local politics. Students from Mr. Porter's African American Experiences classes, Mr. Breeses' Hispanic HIstory class, and Mr. Vera's US history class participated in this presentation which was held in the Asselta Library.

Congratulations to Zaria Gould, who was crowned Miss Monogram during today’s Homecoming festivities! A full story and photo gallery will be available soon.

Today is HOMECOMING! 🐔 Our parade kicks off at 10am at Christ the Good Shepard (Sacred Heart) Chuch and proceeds down Landis Ave. until we reach Gittone Stadium. The Fighting Clan will take on Highland High School at 1pm and look to add on another win to their season! Be sure to be in your seats or tune in on VPS Broadcasting for the crowning of Miss Monogram at halftime. If you can't make it out in person, the game will be streamed on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Q1VUaW0LrH8?si=gd05oM3ApNmzcwXq

Students and staff at Little Lamb Preschool were able to enjoy real-life world experiences on a Duffield trip to the farm market. Parents, staff, and teachers were able to enjoy a pumpkin-picking hayride and learning about animals on a farm. This trip was followed by a visit from Miss Gloucester County Titleholder Faith Pierre Charles, who read a story to our students about being accepted and celebrating everyone’s differences. Children were able to understand that we are all unique and carry a special gift inside of us, and it is OK to accept others for their unique features and talents.

Mennies School named the Safety Patrol leaders this week, along with the first Gold Badge winners of the year. The 2024 patrol leadership consists of Co-Captains Kamila Ramos and Anthony Kalotia, Co-Lieutenants Mia Gonzalez and Ethan Calderon, Co-Sergeants Alana Castellini and Luke Zinckgraf!! These students have demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, and thoughtfulness while being leaders throughout their school!! Gold Badge winners are Jacob Fuentes and Mia Gonzalez! These students earned their Gold Badge by being patrol members who go above and beyond their regular duty! Congratulations on your achievements!!

Little Lamb students & staff celebrated the Week of RESPECT with a whole week of fun-filled learning and excitement! Little Lamb had a full week of engagement and culturally diverse activities to celebrate Italian Heritage & Hispanic Heritage Month. They started their week off with A pirate-themed magic show By Gary Saunders and a sports day celebrating “togetherness as a team.” They ended their week by wearing pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month as students celebrated being kind and supporting their friends and family.

Students in Ms. Baines' 7th grade Accelerated ELA class at Veterans Memorial School participated in a Mock Trial where they applied their knowledge of criminal trials and "The Tell-Tale Heart" to determine whether Mr. Narrator was innocent or guilty. Students conducted research on specific trial roles, the insanity plea, and prepared for the Mock Trial. One class found Mr. Narrator guilty while the other found him to be innocent through reason of insanity.

Pink Day celebrated at Dallago Preschool on Wednesday!

Ms. Capelli's class at Sabater Elementary School enjoyed a Portrait of a Graduate lesson on communication!

Sabater Elementary School pulled out all the stops for our grand finale to Hispanic Heritage Month with a fantastic assembly for all students! We were thrilled to host Art in Motion Dance and Fitness, who captivated the audience with traditional dances from various Spanish-speaking countries. Students not only got to watch but also had the chance to learn these dances firsthand! Our celebration didn’t stop there—students proudly wore clothing representing their country of heritage, making the day a colorful showcase of our diverse cultures. To top it off, students enjoyed a delicious lunch with flavors from different Spanish-speaking countries, bringing a taste of tradition to our celebration. A huge thank you to the Sabater Team for making Hispanic Heritage Month such an unforgettable success!

Students in Ms. Donnelly's 5th-grade class at Mennies Elementary School had a special visitor, Ms. Aguilar, who read a story and brought in a piñata to help students learn about Hispanic Heritage Month. The students loved learning about their classmate's culture, and the piñata added some extra fun to the experience!

Just a reminder! This Friday, October 18, is a legal attendance day (half day) for all schools due to PM teacher workshops. Please make appropriate transportation arrangements or, if your children ride a bus, to have someone available to greet them. School hours can be found here: https://5il.co/2rynu

RISE students in the work-based learning program at The Together Café catered a continental breakfast for the RCSJ Cumberland Campus Professional Development Day on Wednesday, October 16. They assisted with the setup and breakdown of the event and welcomed RCSJ staff as they arrived. The students collaborated with Sodexo, the vendor that supports the operation of The Together Café, and the Vineland Public School District, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the process.

Thomas Wallace Middle School is proud to announce the 2024-2025 members of the NJHS! Sarah Columna Perdomo Alayna Snow Briseyda Santos Nanyla Brenes Ashley Valle Alvarado Devin Pettiford-Vice President Gianna Pettiford-Secretary Jayden Dones-President Janae Davis Jayda Nazario Daisabel Rodriguez Aponte Steven Grandi Bayleigh Bowser Jeaneth Perez Vargas Abril Perez Carrasco Ivana Pinto Ava Scott Olivia Wallace Kelvin Berrios Torres Shi'An Cox Reagan Gallagher (not pictured) Jaelah Moore Brian Espana Mendez Isaac Garcia Vasquez Arthur Sanders Xiomary Sosa Pineda Elizabeth Lucas Cruz These students will be officially inducted into the NJHS on October 23rd.

Attention winter cheerleaders!

First-grade students from Petway had an exciting time during their fall field trip to Duffield’s Farm Market! They enjoyed a hayride and picked their own pumpkins, immersing themselves in the harvest season. The students explored the farm and learned about animals like goats, sheep, and chickens. They also navigated the corn maze, making the trip a fantastic opportunity to learn about the fall season and the importance of local farms.

Collaboration and teamwork at Wallace Middle School! Mrs. Beckman’s 7th and 8th grade Social Studies students have been learning about finding sources for research. Mrs. Loveland, Library Media Specialist, and Mrs. Beckman co-taught a lesson about the Dewey Decimal System used in libraries. Students completed a Scavenger Hunt where they went in search of a book using only the call number. They then pulled information from the books they found that is relevant to researchers. The skills that the students learned will not only be helpful for their research projects but also in their journey beyond Wallace.