The 2nd grade team at Petway celebrated National Exercise Day by having celebrity fitness guru @nateoffer lead a energy packed Zumba class. The students had a great workout and an even better time! The teachers even joined in the fun! Mr. Nate went above and beyond to make this an amazing day! He even wrote a song called, "The Pocket Man" for one of the students in Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Neri's classroom! The exercise continued outside, where the patriots did squats, lunges and toe touches with a buddy! Students learned about keeping their body active and how it correlates to helping keep their mind healthy.
Great Work Petway Patriots! #PetwayProud
Students at Mennies Elementary School had their final watch party of “The Very Cranky Bear.” The kids received a VIP pass to watch the premiere, walked the red carpet, enjoyed snacks and juice, and had an awards ceremony. When then revived their award, they gave thanks to friends, family, and teachers who have helped them.
VHS graphic design teacher Ms. Griffiths and dance teacher Ms. Hall collaborated on a new design for the VHS Spring Dance Concert: the GLORY IN MOTION t-shirt. If interested in purchasing, send all orders to Ms. Hall in B106!
Order form: https://bit.ly/3UoPljR
Registration for the All Kids First summer camp is now open! See the attached flyer for more details.
Ms. Tarsatan's class at Mennies Elementary School recently had a guest reader, Mr. Jason. Mr. Jason was a Mennies student when he was little. He actually had Mrs. Freese as his kindergarten teacher! Our class invited Mrs. Wheaton’s class to join us for the reading of Since We’re Friends. The students decorated their own puzzle pieces. We put all of the pieces together to demonstrate that we are all different, but when we work together, we can create something beautiful!
Mrs. Schiavone’s “Be The Change" club at Wallace Middle School gathered supplies donated by staff and students to create care packages for our troops overseas. Mr. Marquis Strickland, a teacher at Wallace, is currently deployed and has provided addresses for a few platoons stationed near him. These items include handwritten cards, snacks, personal hygiene items, etc. Be The Change is working to make a difference in our community and other communities, one kind act at a time.
On Sunday, April 14th, the Vineland Public School's 5K for Autism Awareness was held at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School. Over 200 people participated in the 5K run and 1-mile family fun walk. All proceeds will benefit our local community organizations: Pilla Project Unity, Educators 4 Autism, and Project Lifesaver.
Congratulations to all 5K placers!
Thank you to Vineland Public School staff members for volunteering and to our awesome vendors and food trucks!
A special thank you to our gold sponsors: Newfield National Bank, RK KIA, Rock and Roll Organics, Carmen D'Augustine Painting, and the Italian-American Benevolent Association. Silver sponsors: MMPF Architects, Marolda Farms, A&M Bertoldi Builders, Inc, and Falasca Mechanical, Inc. Bronze sponsors: Phoenix Business Forms and Double Eagle Saloon. Donations made by Consalo Family Farms and D'Ottavio Farms.
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School celebrates these students for making good choices and being respectful on the playground and in the cafeteria. Great job by our Mennies Playground Stars!
On Monday, April 15, Mennies Elementary School hosted the Omegaman & Friends Assembly.
This assembly aimed to inspire our students to BE A H.E.R.O. and address key issues
such as:
Bullying and peer pressure
Positive choices and dream making
Respect for authority and violence prevention
Self-esteem and academic excellence
This was a great addition to our school’s commitment to creating a positive and safe learning environment for our students. Omegaman showcased his strength by ripping a book in half, bending steel, and breaking a bat over his knee, all of which were tied to important character-building messages.
On April 17th, students in Ms. Chalow's Anatomy & Physiology class and Ms. Marchesano's AP Biology classes skyped with a scientist. The Skype was arranged by Mrs. Fiori, Tanner Building Media Center Specialist. The students Skyped with Ankit Nischit Shroff, a Cell/Developmental Biologist with a background in cells, DNA, protein, fats, and microbes. He is currently working on research on how cells metabolize fats. He explained what his daily routine as a research scientist entails and explained how the lab works. The students answered questions about DNA since they are studying that topic in class. Many students were very interested to learn what working in a research laboratory was like.
Just a reminder! Friday, April 19, is a legal attendance day (half day) for all schools due to PM teacher workshops.
Please make appropriate arrangements for transportation or, if your children ride a bus, to have someone available to greet them.
Our school hours can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lwrm1c
Do you have a story about a teacher who has made a positive impact on your life? Members 1st of NJ wants to hear about them! Help us celebrate our amazing educators for all of their dedication, passion, and influence in our lives.
For more information, see the attached flyer or visit the Members 1st website: https://www.membersonenj.org/teacherappreciation/
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Danielle Sneathen and Executive Director of Student Services Teri Godlewski were at the Rowan University Education Expo on Tuesday!
Our current job postings are available on our website at https://www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp/default.aspx
Students and staff from Dallago East Preschool had a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of their new play structure! The process took several weeks, and students were often seen staring over the yellow tape, anticipating opening day. Monday was the day! After cutting the ribbon, students ran to the structure to bounce, climb and slide. As you can see from their smiles, it was a great day in preschool!
On Monday, April 15th, members of the Wallace Safety Patrol and NJHS attended Bubble Day at Dane Barse School. The students helped with the event by applying tattoos, helping students with crafts, and guiding students through the importance of having a sensory room for students with autism. Some of the students were able to share their own experiences with the children at Barse as well. Everyone had a great time and we are so proud of the members volunteering their time to help students at Barse. We have all enjoyed taking part in various activities this year.
The Vineland Public Schools Middle and High School Art Show will be here soon! Come out and celebrate our students on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Landis Administration Building, 61 W. Landis Ave. We hope to see you there!
Mayor Fanucci visited Ms. Disanti’s 6th and 7th grade Social Studies classes at Johnston School on April 12 to discuss civics and citizenship in Vineland. During the visit, 7th-grade student Anthony Oquendo was awarded the most outstanding reader in the Phanatic About Reading Program and received Phillies tickets for his entire family.
Gabriella Amberths-Avila from Mrs. Stangle's second-grade classroom at Mennies Elementary School was nominated and selected to be School Citizen of the Month for March. In sharing the reason why she nominated Gabriella, Mrs. Stangle said, "Gabriella demonstrates being a good school citizen on a daily basis. Since a new student joined our class who does not speak English, she has made it her daily mission to make him feel welcome and direct him in any way possible. She shows empathy when things can be frustrating for him. She shows acceptance because she knows he needs a bit more help and time. She shows encouragement when she cheers him on each time he learns new letter sounds or English words. I can not express how proud Gabriella has made me to take this new student under her wing and to encourage the rest of the class to do so too." Congratulations, Gabriella! #menniesproud
The newly-established Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Book Club will feature reviews of two Vineland area books in April and May. “Unsheltered,” by Barbara Kingsolver, is a fictional novel which included many Vineland residents. Kingsolver visited VHAS and the community to research and develop the storyline and characters. The date for the review is April 24 at 6:00 PM.
“The Fantastic Castle,” written by former VHAS Curator Patricia Martinelli, recalls the history of Vineland’s Palace of Depression and the unusual personality of its creator, George Daynor. Review date for this book is May 29 at 6:00 PM.
Books are available from area and online booksellers, libraries and VHAS. Pre-reading of the books is not necessary to attend. Visit Discovervinelandhistory.org to register for these events. The museum is located at 108 South Seventh St. in Vineland.
Winslow Elementary School hosted a "Pizza Palooza" last week! Students and their families were greeted with excitement as they arrived, eager to participate in the fun event. Each student had the opportunity to decorate their own pizza box before preparing their pizzas, selecting their favorite toppings, and assembling them with care.
The event also featured a special reading of "Got Pizza?" a story written by Rob and Dallas Johnson. Pizza Palooza was made possible by the support of the Vineland Education Association, which sponsored the event through a PRIDE Grant. Their generous contribution allowed for the creation of a memorable and engaging experience for all involved.
