The YMCA Preschool Green Room students experimented with bubbles! Students were asked to predict what would happen when they attempted to blow bubbles in plain water. They correctly predicted a bubble would appear...but the bubbles quickly popped! Students then predicted what would happen if we added a small amount of dish soap. Predictions were that the bubbles would stay, there would be big bubbles, and they could get lots of bubbles. All of the predictions were correct! Students had a blast blowing bubbles and covering their trays with as many bubbles as possible.
Thirteen students from Vineland High School/AMSA have achieved a significant milestone in their academic journey by earning the requirements for their associate degrees from Rowan College of South Jersey. On May 9, these students were honored for their dedication and hard work at the RCSJ-Cumberland Commencement Ceremony.
The achievement of these students was celebrated earlier on April 22 during the annual High School Collegiate Scholar Ceremony (HSCSC). This event, designed to recognize students who completed their RCSJ degree requirements concurrent with high school completion, highlighted the outstanding commitment of these students to their education.
Among the students who have completed their RCSJ degree requirements are: Kelianne Burgess, Lucas Cruz, Nathan Freites, Landon Gentile-Adamson, Isabel Martinez, Brianna Mosley, Rohan Patel, Xavien Phillips, Arshveer Sehgal, Xavier Sudal, Juliana Tirado, Lianna Velazquez, and Lawren Whitesell.
These students have demonstrated academic excellence, resilience, determination, and a passion for learning. We congratulate them on this remarkable achievement and wish them continued success in all their future endeavors!
Eight Vineland Public Schools elementary students participated in the 30th Annual South Jersey Elementary Honors Band Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The festival took place at Egg Harbor Twp. High School with 400 students from all over southern New Jersey. Fifth graders (from left to right) Eric Cruz Carrasco (Mennies), Joel Ashton (D’Ippolito), Jacob Mutcherson (Petway), Lilliana Bermudez (Petway), Zoie Maiorano (Winslow), Alina Gordiienko (Winslow), Diego Domingues-Vega (Durand) and Tristan Taylor (Durand) participated in the all-day event that featured a wonderful concert at the end of the day. The students met during their school lessons for the past couple of months to learn the music with their music teacher, Ms. Rebecca Allen.
We're excited to bring you an update on a remarkable restoration project undertaken by the Vineland High School Historical Committee (VHSHC) in collaboration with the community. The Landis National Landmark sign, once a proud fixture in front of Landis School, fell into disrepair and was placed in storage. Thanks to the dedication of VHSHC student members and the support of local businesses, this piece of Vineland's history has been lovingly restored to its former glory.
Landis School holds a special place in Vineland's heritage, being the first structure in the city to be listed on the National Registry for Sites and Structures in New Jersey. The firm of Watson and Henry from Bridgeton, NJ oversaw the design of the sign and structure built to showcase it.
After Landis School earned the official historic designation, the State Historic Registry awarded Landis school hundreds of thousands of dollars to upgrade the building, highlighting its architectural beauty and design. Watson and Henry's main responsibility was to oversee the construction of the structure to meet all the criteria and allocation of funds while maintaining its historical integrity.
The VHSHC is very thankful to Parrish Signs for donating their expertise, time and energy to repair the sign at no cost to the Vineland taxpayers. The Parrish Family is a three generation VHS family, and is keenly aware of the uniqueness of having one of our schools designated as a Historical Landmark proudly displayed at our city's main entrance.
The VHSHC is proud to preserve and share Vineland’s rich history. We are hopeful that the sign will be on display again in the near future.
This week was filled with wonder and amazement as Miss Perry's kindergarten class at Winslow Elementary School watched butterflies emerge right before our eyes! 🐛 We've been eagerly observing their journey since April 22nd when they were just tiny caterpillars. 🌱 Now, after their incredible transformation from caterpillars into chrysalises, they have finally emerged as beautiful butterflies! 🦋
The Class of 2024 is gearing up for their Project Graduation adventure, set to commence after the traditional graduation proceedings at Gittone Stadium On June 18. Project Graduation began as an engaging way to keep graduates safe and sober during their graduation night, and has been a great success since its inception. With costs typically ranging from $30,000 to $50,000, funding primarily stems from community fundraisers and local donations. Allen Associates has been a loyal supporter of Project Graduation, generously contributing $5,000 to the cause. Vineland High School extends its heartfelt appreciation to Allen Associates for their unwavering support.
Pictured, from left: Corey Allen, Allen Associates; Jacqueline Roman-Alvarez, VHS South Principal; Dr. Nicole Mantuano Lacsamana, VHS South Assistant Principal; and Richard Allen, Allen Associates
First-grade students at Sabater Elementary enjoyed practicing their reading skills with a Story Walk outside of the Library! Think of it as a stroll through an art gallery, but instead of art pieces, the students are immersed in a book. They enjoyed stopping at each of the prompts, looking at the colorful pictures, and interacting with the book in a unique way.
Come see these talented dancers perform in the Annual Spring Dance Concert TONIGHT, May 9th, at 6:30 pm! Tickets are $5 and sold at the door, cash only. We hope to see you there!
The Vineland High School Select Choir and Marching Band traveled to New York City on May 3 for their annual Spring Competition. Students enjoyed a day in the city visiting and taking backstage tours of Top of the Rock, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central Station, the NY Public Library, and the Broadway production of Wicked.
The musicians then competed nationally with Music in the Parks, ending the day with an awards ceremony in Great Adventure. The Vineland High School Select Choir received a superior rating, scoring 94 out of 100 points, taking first place and winning the overall rating in the best-mixed choir division. The Vineland High School Marching Band received a superior rating, scoring 94.25 out of 100 points, also taking first place and winning the overall rating in the concert band division.
Directors Lori Cummines and Justin Feliciano would like to thank the K-12 performing arts teachers, the families, and the community for their continued support of the performing arts programs at Vineland Public Schools. The Select Choir and Marching Band look forward to an exciting fall season for the 2024-25 school year.
The last Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 8 in the Sabater Cafetorium. The meeting will focus on ways for parents to further their children's learning over the summer using household items or dollar store items. All parents/family members of ESL/Bilingual students are welcome to attend!
See the attached flyers for more information.
Nearly 700 Vineland Public Schools elementary students attended the Bay-Atlantic Symphony’s Education Concert on Friday and had an amazing time!
This year’s concert, “How Music Talks: Danza Extravaganza,” celebrated captivating dance based upon folk music.
Performances included:
* Glinka’s fun-loving Wedding Song, Kamarinskaya, a classic, thrilling Russian dance that gets faster as it builds.
* Mendelssohn’s dramatic finale to his Italian Symphony, which exudes vigor and bite as the jumpy Saltarello alternates with the scorpion-stung Tarantella.
* Mendelssohn’s minuet provides elegance as a breather between exciting performances
* Finally, violin superstar Luosha Fang wraps up the performance with a fierce witch’s dance in the finale of Prokofiev’s Concerto No. 2.
Jed Gaylin, Music Director of the Symphony, discussed “how music talks” with the audience of enraptured students.
Students also participated in pre- and post-concert lessons in the classroom to allow them to gain more appreciation and exposure to classical music and its rich history.
Mrs. Meneghetti and Mr. Martini’s class at Petway Elementary School celebrated Cinco de Mayo on Friday! They learned about the meaning behind the holiday and embraced the Mexican culture by indulging in a story called Chicks and Salsa. Students learned some Spanish words as well as some common Spanish foods. After, they were to write a prediction about whether or not they would like chips and salsa as a snack. At the end of the day, they were surprised with chips, salsa, and queso at snack time to try! Mrs. Mongelluzzo and Paulie came to celebrate with the class too!
VHS Colorguard is looking for new members for the 2024-2025 band season! What is Colorguard? Colorguard is a visual representation of the band's music. Colorguard competes with the band in competitions at various locations during the band season, marches with the band during parades, and attends special events. VHS Colorguard is open to all VHS students and CCTEC students. If you haven't found your place yet, the Colorguard may be just what you are looking for. It takes commitment and hard work, but it's also a great place to make friends and an opportunity to learn something fun and new. Check www.vhsmb.com for more information. Sign-up information for the 2024-2025 Colorguard will be posted in the weeks ahead, so keep watching for updates!
The Wallace Safety Patrol and NJHS were invited to help with Family Game Night at Dane Barse School. The students served as guides to take each group of families to various stations where they played different games. Some students helped serve food to families as well. The students had a great time, and we are very appreciative of our continued partnership with Dane Barse and being invited to help with their many community outreach events.
Come see these Advanced Seniors and their friends in the Spring Dance Concert this Thursday, May 9th at 6:30pm in the South Auditorium!
Students in the RISE Program and Mrs. Giovinazzi's class joined together on Friday to get some work-based learning (WBL) experience at Twice Loved Treasures. They started with a brief tour of the thrift shop and then got right to work cleaning and restocking shelves. This ongoing WBL site will help the students understand the importance of listening and following directions on the job and the need for excellent customer service.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the fantastic teachers in our school district and beyond! This week, we celebrate your unwavering dedication, passion, and tireless efforts in molding the lives of our students. Your commitment to education is truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for all you do. Thank you for being the guiding lights in our classrooms and making a difference every single day!
On Wednesday, May 1st, top performers and artists from Cape May & Cumberland County Teen Arts were honored at the Levoy Theatre for the Teen Arts Showcase. Students advancing to states were recognized for their impressive talent and dedication to the arts. Students received certificates of commendation and praise from the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and New Jersey legislative members. To top it off, Teen Arts invited one state-selected number from each school to perform at the ceremony on Wednesday night. Ms. Gardner was so incredibly proud that our Musical Theatre Duet, with students Abigail Burger and Nora Cleary, was selected to represent Vineland High School!
Over 800 students participated in the Teen Arts Festival this year, and 156 students from Cape May County and Cumberland County advanced to states. Vineland High School will be represented by 12 visual arts students, 12 dance students, and 16 theatre students. Congratulations to all, and best of luck at States!
Mennies Elementary recently celebrated the character trait of the month, focusing on the theme of a positive attitude. To mark the occasion, students gathered in the all-purpose room for a special assembly. The event kicked off with the upbeat tunes by Mr. Hannah and Cole. Throughout the assembly, students took the lead, delivering uplifting messages.
Students were awarded character badges in recognition of their exemplary attitudes. Towards the end of the assembly, Assistant Principal Mrs. O'Donoghue shared an exciting challenge initiated by Ms. Lovisone. The challenge aimed to boost student engagement, and thanks to the students' exceptional efforts, they surpassed the goal. As a result, Mrs. O'Donoghue graciously agreed to be pied in the face.
Even Custodian Mr. Ganci joined in, displaying his own positive attitude by allowing a student to pie him in the face, spreading positivity throughout the school building. It's moments like these that make us truly proud to be part of the Mennies community!
