Vineland Public Schools -

Dear Parents/Guardians of incoming 6th graders students, According to the New Jersey Law code 8:57-4.20, all students born after September 1, 2008, who are entering 6th grade at age 11, must receive the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine (the preferred vaccine is Menactra) before the first day of school on September 5, 2024. When entering sixth grade, students who are 10 years of age are not required to get a meningitis vaccine until they turn 11. Within two weeks of their 11th birthday, students must show proof that they have received the vaccines. The Tdap can be given at age 10, at the earliest, depending on the type of vaccine available through the child’s health care provider. Once your child has received both vaccines, you must send a copy of your student’s updated immunization records to the school before September 5, 2024. Failure to do so will result in your child being excluded from school until the school receives proof that your child has received the two required vaccines to attend school. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse. Contact information is found on the Health Service web page. Sincerely, Josephine DeMareo RN, MSN, CSN-NJ, LNC Nursing Supervisor Copy of letter: https://bit.ly/3AephRH

To prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten, ensure they have the necessary physical exams required for the new school year. Preschoolers that are 2 and a 1/2 years old need an entry physical completed no more than 6 months before the start of the school year. Families do not have to change their primary care physician for the entry physical. For more information on booking a physical for your preschooler at a site near you, including convenient locations such as the north campus of Vineland High School, please contact Josie DeMareo, Nursing Supervisor Vineland Public School District, at 856-794-6700 ext. 2306 or contact CompleteCare Health Network at 1-856-451-4700.

Dear Staff, Students, and Families, We hope this message finds you well. As we prepare for the 2024-25 school year, we want to inform you about some important changes to our daily school schedule. These adjustments are aimed at improving our transportation services and ensuring a smoother start and end to the school day for everyone. Why the Change? This past year, we faced numerous challenges with transportation, including delays in getting students to and from school. The high absentee rate and a shortage of substitute drivers further compounded these issues. By adjusting the start and end times, we aim to: * Improve route efficiencies, * Ensure timely arrivals and departures, * And enhance overall transportation services for the district. We are optimistic that these changes will lead to a more efficient and reliable transportation experience for all our students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement these changes. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community. The full schedule can be viewed here: https://5il.co/2rynu To view the full presentation that was given at the June 5 Board of Education meeting, click here: https://bit.ly/3X5wmh4 As a reminder, before and after-school care is provided by Champions and is available for students in grades Pre-K-8. For more information, visit our website: https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/champions

Welcome back to a new school year! All students will be at a paid status for the 2024-2025 School year. To be eligible for Free or Reduced price school meals, an application must be submitted to the Food Service Department. Eligibility for Free or Reduced status qualifies your student for additional benefits and discounted services.  Please be advised that any students who qualified for Free and Reduced meals in the 2023-2024 School Year will be changed to Paid status as of October 2024. If you have recently submitted a new application, it may take up to 3 school days to process. Vineland Public School offers several options to apply for Free and Reduced meals. Please go to the district website at www.Vineland.org under Departments and Food Service. Vineland Public School does offer online application by visiting www.PayPams.com/onlineapp Fill out your meal application online! Visit https://paypams.com/OnlineApp Online Payments: https://paypams.com/

Congratulations to four Vineland High School students who were honored today as the recipients of the Pathway to Medicine Scholarship at Rowan College of South Jersey. Christian DeLeon, Evelyn Chavez Lopez, Tyla Nottingham, and Anthony Romero were the only four students in the county to receive the inaugural award. The Pathway to Medicine program guarantees early acceptance to an accelerated, cost-saving pathway to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. Participants earn their A.S. in Biology from Rowan College of South Jersey and their B.S. in Biology from Rowan University in six semesters with a variety of specialized career and peer mentoring support to provide these top students with the support they need to excel. We are so proud of our amazing VHS students and wish you the best on your next educational journey! First photo pictured, from left: Megan Bernhardt, VHS Guidance Counselor; Evelyn Chavez Lopez; Tyla Nottingham; Anthony Romero; Christian DeLeon; and Vineland Public Schools Superintendent Alfonso Llano

During LIT Camp, students in Ms. Smith and Ms. Bronson's fourth-grade class discussed folk tales. They began by reading the creation tale Roadrunner's Dance. Students then brainstormed ideas about creating their own animals. Students were encouraged to make their animals and then write a story about their abilities and adventures.

While summer offers a much-needed opportunity to relax, it also presents the opportunity for students to maintain and sharpen their reading and math skills as they prepare for the upcoming school year. District curriculum supervisors have created a list of grade-appropriate assignments and resources to assist students in reviewing and maintaining essential skills over the summer months. Summer assignments for students entering PreK - 5 are voluntary; however, practicing literacy and math skills is strongly recommended. It will help students maintain and improve their reading and math skills as they prepare for their new grade in September. Please be advised that Summer reading assignments for students entering 6th - 12th are required. Due dates for required assignments are noted on each document. Please click the following link to view summer learning assignments.: https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/summer-reading If you have any questions regarding summer learning, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. DeMarchi at sdemarchi@vineland.org or contact your child’s school.

The 2024–2025 school year is quickly approaching! Good news: Champions is here to help. In their fun before- and after-school program, your child will have the chance to build friendships and explore new things while providing you with some extra time to focus on work and check things off your personal to-do list. To register, or for more information, visit www.discoverchampions.com.

Vineland FFA attended the Cumberland County Fair from July 9th to 13th. The Cumberland County Board of Agriculture sponsored the FFA tent, which was a partnership between Vineland FFA and Cumberland Regional FFA. FFA members had hands-on activities for children, including touch-and-play grain tables, a sunflower planting station, and a coloring table. Children were able to learn about crops grown in Cumberland County and even take their own sunflower crop home to grow themselves. Along with our hands-on activities, FFA members sold plants and vegetables donated by generous sponsors within Cumberland County. Funds raised will go towards FFA event fees and jackets for members. Vineland FFA members enjoy participating in community events and advocating for agriculture. Check us out at Vineland’s National Night Out with our farmer for a night tent on August 6th!

Students in Mr. Martine’s/Mrs. Annette’s and Mrs. Carson’s/Ms. Bryant’s classes finished Week 2 of ESY with big smiles, big brains, and even bigger bellies. Week 2’s theme was an author study of Jory John, author of notable works such as “The Bad Seed,” “The Good Egg,” “The Smart Cookie,” “The Sour Grape,” “The Big Cheese,” and many more. Each story concludes with a social-emotional lesson ranging from forgiveness to being more active to self-care to making good choices. All week, students participated in related activities, including graphic organizers, writing assignments, and directed drawings. To wrap up the week, students sampled treats featured in the food-based fables: a grape from “The Sour Grape,” cheese from “The Big Cheese,” a sunflower seed from “The Bad Seed,” a cookie from “The Smart Cookie,” and even a hard-boiled egg from “The Good Egg.” Students connected to math by graphing their favorite snacks on a bar graph. The winner? Of course, the cookie! It was a great way to wrap up our second week of ESY. A fun time was had by all!

Popsicles with Principal Tomlin was a blast at Dane Barse Elementary School! Students enjoyed playing on the playground, creating a summer craft, blowing bubbles, and eating popsicles. Meeting incoming students melted her heart ❤ If we work together, anything is "popsicle" 😎🐾

In Mrs. Nonnemacher’s ESY classroom, students are enthusiastically engaging in math and ELA activities. They practice subtraction strategies, sequence stories after listening to “Bear Snores On,” and get creative by making masterpieces with just one dot inspired by “The Dot.” Additionally, they explore science through slime-making and magic milk experiments.

Mark your calendars! Vineland Public Schools will host the first annual Back to School Extravaganza on Monday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gittone Stadium, 61 W. Landis Ave. The FREE event will feature games and activities, community vendors, free snacks, basket raffles, and much more! Each of our district schools and several departments will be on hand to assist families and get in that back-to-school spirit. Preschool to first-grade students are also encouraged to bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to take part in the Teddy Bear Clinic! We hope to see you there!

Mr. Martine and Mrs. Annette’s 3rd-grade class at ESY had a rootin’ tootin’ time this week! It was cowboy week, and students enjoyed read-alouds about rodeos, wrangling cattle, and of course, riding horses. Students made their very own Wild West wanted posters and dyed the paper using tea to create an aged effect. Students also participated in numerous small group activities to enrich their learning while also having a great time.

While summer offers a much-needed opportunity to relax, it also presents the opportunity for students to maintain and sharpen their reading and math skills as they prepare for the upcoming school year. District curriculum supervisors have created a list of grade-appropriate assignments and resources to assist students in reviewing and maintaining essential skills over the summer months. Summer assignments for students entering PreK - 5 are voluntary; however, practicing literacy and math skills is strongly recommended. It will help students maintain and improve their reading and math skills as they prepare for their new grade in September. Please be advised that Summer reading assignments for students entering 6th - 12th are required. Due dates for required assignments are noted on each document. Please click the following link to view summer learning assignments.: https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/summer-reading If you have any questions regarding summer learning, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. DeMarchi at sdemarchi@vineland.org or contact your child’s school.

Best wishes for a safe, happy, and healthy summer! We'll see you in September!

Congratulations to the Vineland High School Class of 2024! We had a packed house at Gittone Stadium yesterday evening to love and support our amazing graduates as they enter the next phase of their lives. We wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors! For a full article and photo gallery from yesterday's ceremony, please visit our website or Facebook page. The ceremony is also available to view in its entirety on our YouTube page, VLDSchoolsTV.

When the ESL students at Wallace were presented with the option of demonstrating their readiness to graduate from the ESL classroom using the MODEL test, the positivity, and excitement received were simply amazing. Although many were expectedly afraid to leave some friends behind, many took on the challenge with great pride and confidence. We are all so very proud of these students. We are proud not only of the accomplishment of achieving true bilingualism but also of their ability to recognize its value in the success of their futures. Their pride and sense of accomplishment continue to inspire many of their ESL peers." stated Mr. Shinault, ESL teacher. Ms. Rosado, Ms. Galan and Mr. Newton are proud of all the hard work the students put in to Exit, 41 students were eligible. Students were celebrated with an Ice Cream Exit Party. Pictured are also the bilingual/ESL team teachers who prepared and tested our students.

We will be streaming the 146th Vineland High School Commencement Ceremony live on our YouTube channel at 5 p.m. Congratulations, Class of 2024! 🎓 https://www.youtube.com/live/5SSePwx8Ldg?feature=shared

This school year, Barse Elementary School introduced B.E.A.R. Program- Barse Encourages Accountability Regularly. This program promotes academic achievement, attendance, and positive behavior. We call it the Cub Club for short. Throughout the year, 230 students earned the right to be a member of the Cub Club for at least one marking period. Three students, however, were GOLD members for the three marking periods this program was in place. Those students are: Quetzally C., 2nd Grade Ava C, kindergarten Jeremiah E, kindergarten These students were each given a medal and gift certificates to Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A, and Dunkin. In addition, a drawing was held for the three Gold members for a $25 gift card. That winner was Quetzally C. Congratulations to all our B.E.A.R-Cub Club honorees!