At Rossi Elementary School, Tuesday was a day of apple-filled excitement as students and staff united in celebration of Johnny Appleseed Day.
The first-grade team conducted an experiment using apples and different liquids to see if they would float and if they would brown. The mini-scientists worked together to make observations and had a great time!
The students in Mrs. Bermudez's 3rd-grade class had an apple-tastic time learning and celebrating the legend Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman. Students learned all about Johnny Appleseed by reading different biographies. They were able to separate the truths from the myths about Johnny Appleseed, took a virtual field trip to an apple orchard, and of course enjoyed some delicious apple treats!
A-15 had a great day celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day! The students learned a little about Johnny Appleseed, visited a virtual apple orchard, and then explored different foods that contain apples. At the end of the day, most students said, “They tried something new and liked it!”
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, students at Wallace Middle School were invited to answer a mental health question and win a prize during their lunch on September 26. All students were given information on 988 (National Crisis Lifeline) and life-saver candies encouraging them to reach out for themselves or others when in need.
Congratulations to two VHS Cross Country student-athletes for setting two school records! Junior Ashley Newton set the two-mile record, and junior Georgina Chalow broke the mile record. Congratulations on these amazing accomplishments!
Mrs. Evans and Mr. Leon's classes at Wallace Middle School participated in Climate Week 2023 to share and teach Climate Awareness. Students learned about
the various effects of climate change and worked together in stations to answer questions about each topic.
During Hispanic Heritage Month in Mrs. Moratelli's Language Arts class at Veterans Memorial Middle School, students have been using the Glowforge technology to celebrate and learn about Hispanic culture in a special way. They've been designing beautiful decorations and crafts inspired by Hispanic culture. For instance, they've created intricate wood cutouts that represent Hispanic culture. Through these creative projects, students not only pay tribute to the rich cultural heritage but also deepen their understanding of Hispanic culture. Mrs. Moratelli's class has transformed into a vibrant space where cultural appreciation and literary exploration come together, thanks to the exciting possibilities offered by Mrs. Goode and the Glowforge technology during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hundreds of Vineland High School students and their parents packed the south campus gymnasium on Thursday to receive information and ask questions about the dozens of clubs and activities at the high school.
"Club Night" is an annual event, held after students have settled in for the new school year.
Information tables lined the perimeter of the gym so students and their parents could move easily from one spot to the next. The list of activities included, among others, Key Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Historical Committee, Stage and Video Production Crew, Model Congress, and more. Class officers manned tables for their respective classes and students were able to receive information and sign up for athletic teams. Multiple community organizations were also on hand to provide students with volunteer opportunities. The VHS cheerleaders and Rowdy Rooster welcomed families and entertained the crowd throughout the event.
VHS encourages all students to participate in extracurricular activities, with the goal of gaining valuable leadership training and development. Students can also use many of the club’s activities toward their Service Learning hours.
VPS Broadcasting was also at the event and a short news piece will be available on our YouTube channel, VLDSchoolsTV, soon.
Students in Mrs. Fiocchi's 4th grade class at Durand Elementary School have been busy learning about character. Students picked a character trait to describe themselves and cited proof of how they are that trait. This project was a reminder that her students are all a part of her classroom family and each has unique traits.
Students also listened to the story “The Best Part of Me” about fourth-grade students who picked the part/feature about them they liked best. They chose their own best part and wrote a paragraph describing the part, explaining why it is their favorite part, who it reminded them of (where they got it from ..ex mom or dad), and lastly, how this feature can be helpful to others. Mrs. Fiocchi loves photography and truly enjoyed taking pictures of her students and turning them into art!
Students from Vineland High School met on September 21st with Dr. Daniel Duran, an entomologist, naturalist, and expert on tiger beetles, who has authored numerous articles about insects and ecosystems and a book, A Field Guide to the Tiger Beetles of the United States and Canada: Identification, Natural History, and Distribution of the Cicindelinae, 2nd Edition. Dr. Duran is a Professor at Rowan University and Naturalist at Scotland Run Park in Clayton, NJ. Students in AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Environmental Science, and AP Biology joined Dr. Duran in the South Media Center for a discussion of his research and methodologies, his experience with fieldwork, and the nature of academic scholarship in order to understand the process of research as they begin their own individual research projects.
Dr. Duran demonstrated a thoroughly engaging model of what research can be, and responded directly to students in a lively Q&A session. He drew on his extensive career in academic research, scholarly publication, and sometimes hazardous fieldwork to assist VHS students in thinking about scientific research and their possible contributions to various fields of study. “Dr. Duran’s enthusiasm for his work is infectious, and he is such a compelling and positive model of academic engagement. I am so glad that he is able to make time to demonstrate the realities of research for our students at VHS," said AP Research teacher Vanessa Rasmussen.
AP Research students undertake rigorous academic work and scholarly research designed to prepare them for college-level collaboration and independent study. AP Capstone courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.
Congratulations to the Vineland High School Marching Band for their first-place win in the category of Best High School / Middle School Marching Band at the New Jersey Fireman's Convention Parade in Wildwood Crest on Sept. 16! They will be performing this season’s show, “The Upside Down,” this Saturday at 5:45 pm in the NJMBDA competition at Clearview High School with six other bands. The show pays tribute to the Netflix TV series “Stranger Things” and features music from the 1980s. Congratulations on the amazing win and best of luck this weekend!
This week, Dallago West enjoyed its first of many upcoming assemblies with Drum2BFit! The students enjoyed a high-energy assembly of dancing and movement while also learning things like following directions, positional words, moving to the beat, watching and copying, and so much more! Dallago West will complete this assembly with students tomorrow and Dallago East students will have their assembly next Friday!
Fifth-grade bilingual students at Sabater Elementary School worked on a team-building activity to create a plan to save the worm “Fred” by placing a gummy lifesaver onto his body without using their hands, just four paper clips. The groups attempted to work together and create, if necessary, any adjustments to place the gummy lifesaver onto the gummy worm. After the lesson, students reflected on the different emotions they felt when trying to place the lifesaver on Fred. They shared their anxiety, frustration, and excitement. They learned that working in a group is challenging because many had different ideas, but in the end realized that working together is better and fun.
Students in Mrs. Gaetano and Mrs. Uebelacker's 5th-grade science class at Mennies Elementary School worked collaboratively in groups on the “Dancing Raisins” science experiment. Students had a marvelous time being scientists!
Vineland High School students celebrated World Peace Day today via artwork outside the VHS South campus. Students in Ms. Parent, Ms. Friedly, Ms. Medio, and Ms. Carberry’s art classes created pinwheels with words and images that represent peace and created chalk art of peaceful messages and images. World Peace Day is observed annually on September 21 and is dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Welcome to the Biscoglio Bistro and DeRenzis’ Diner! 5th-grade students at D'Ippolito Elementary School “tasted” mentor texts as a preview of the books they will be reading this year. The diners dined on different genres that are present throughout our HMH reading series, Multicultural Rising Voices library, and mentor texts used for literacy and writing. They had a great time dining, chatting, and learning from each other!
Some students were quoted saying…
“This was the best day ever!
“I like reading about other kids who speak another language at home, just like my family does.”
“I can make a connection to this book because it talks about the Latino culture, and I’m Latino. It makes me feel happy.”
This past weekend, the Vineland High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter officers went on their first officer retreat at a cabin in the Pine Barrens on the Mullica River. During their time there, they learned their roles as officers, planned events for the upcoming year, and did team-building activities. While there, officers were assigned meals to cook for their teammates. They also did fun team activities like tie-dye, kayaking, swimming, and card games. Events planned were our fundraisers, field trips, and state FFA competitions for the school year.
The 2023-2024 officers are:
President - Jenna Pollock
Vice President - Tyler Plummer
Secretary - Faith Decicco
Treasurer - Jalexis Rodriguez
Reporter- Leilani Vazquez
Sential - Maya Mendez
Executive Committee - Jezabelle Wilson
Executive Committee - Sarah St. Jean
Executive Committee - Yureli Turcios-Cordones
Advisor - Mrs. Annaliese Castellini
The National FFA is an intra-curricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. FFA focuses on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. We are looking forward to an exciting year of FFA activities. We will be heading to our first state FFA competition in November at Rutgers University.
Cole the Deaf Dog is joining our Mennies friends on the bus! He is helping ease the beginning of the year nerves and promoting good behavior on our school buses. Our students LOVED having Cole's support!
Mrs. Schiavone's Project Lead the Way (PLTW) students at Wallace Middle School began creating Ankle Foot Orthosis Prototypes. Students learned the significance of Ankle Foot Orthosis for patients with cerebral palsy. These prototypes help aid patients in walking flat-footed and enhance their walking abilities.
Come out and support the VHS Art Club for Paint Night! The event will take place on Wednesday, October 25 at 6pm in the VHS South Cafeteria. Tickets are $20 per person. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Resources Aligned for Teens (RAFT) is a comprehensive student-centered health and wellness program located at Vineland High School and Wallace Middle School. Please see the attached flyers for more information on what RAFT offers.
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