Dear parents and guardians,
The Genesis Parent Portal will reopen on Monday, August 14.
To log onto the Parent Portal, please click here: https://bit.ly/47rp22a
For any log-in problems, please contact your child’s school for help.
The August edition of the Vineland Public Library Gazette is now available!
Please take a few minutes to review it and share the link with your friends and or neighbors. Please encourage them to do the same. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions please contact the library at: vplgazette@vinelandpubliclibrary.org
VPL GAZETTE: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFqTjeqehM/view
Spread the word! Registration is still open for Vineland's FREE preschool program. With only one month left until the first day of school, this is the perfect time to make sure you are registered and ready to go! Simply visit vineland.org and click on "registration" or call 856-794-6700 and press 1 for transportation & registration.
The ESY students in Ms. Hirleman's class set a goal to fix up the gardens and plant vegetables (started by the VHS RISE greenhouse) at the Arc of Cumberland County for their community project this summer. The Arc of Cumberland County offers services to children and adults with disabilities with a variety of programs such as after-school care (ASO) and supportive employment. The ESY students worked very hard and cleaned out the garden beds, added topsoil, and planted and watered the vegetables. The emphasis of this project included the use of teamwork, and how big projects can be completed easily when everyone does their part. They truly enjoyed helping out an organization that many are a part of, as well as learning to use tools that will further their skills in life. We are very proud of all of our high school ESY students who committed to contributing to their community AND completed their goal for the summer!
VPS is looking for cafeteria and playground aides for this school year! Apply online here: www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp
The RISE ESY students completed their summer session on Thursday, August 3rd. Community-based and work-based learning experiences were enjoyed by all the students this summer. This week, stops at the Salvation Army, cleaning up along Landis Avenue for the Vineland Downtown Improvement District, and OASIS Sanctuary were the highlights along with a special stop at Rita's Water Ice. The RISE students also finished up their work in the gardens at the VHS South and went to Target for some life skills training. We hope all of our students had a great summer, and wish them the best as they move forward in September! See you soon!
The ESY students in Debra Waldorf’s class finished up their storybooks last week! The student-written stories were based off of drawings the students had done earlier in the summer. They were extremely proud of their work!
Online Storybook: https://bit.ly/3QzGL1m
Don't forget - we have two great fundraisers coming up to support the VHS Marching Band! Come out on Saturday, August 19 for a car wash and a Community Yard Sale. The car wash will take place from 10am-2pm and the yard sale will take place from 7am-2pm. Both will be held at Veterans Memorial School, 424 S. Main Road.
For more information, see the attached flyers.
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is hosting sessions this fall to help guide parents and caregivers on special education processes and how to effectively work with your child's school team. See the attached flyer for dates and more information.
We want to welcome our newest member, Makema Douglas, to the Vineland Board of Education! Mrs. Douglas was sworn in at last evening’s Combined Meeting. We look forward to your positive influence and strong commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all of our students.
Mrs. Douglas was joined by her husband, Shawn Douglas, and sworn in by Judge Demetrica Todd-Ruiz.
We had an AWESOME time last night at National Night Out! It was fantastic seeing so many of our students, families, and members of the community stop by and say hello. Our book giveaway was a huge success and over 260 people entered to win a produce basket, generously donated by Muzzarelli Farms.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible effort and support from our exceptional administrative staff, dedicated warehouse crew, and Sodexo Food Service. Their hard work behind the scenes ensured that everything ran smoothly, and we couldn't be more grateful. We also want to extend a special shoutout to all the amazing volunteers who showed up with enthusiasm and dedication, making the event truly special.
Vineland Public Schools truly came alive last night, and we can't wait for more fun-filled events in the future. The sense of community and togetherness was incredible, and we are determined to keep nurturing these connections that make our school district so exceptional. Special thank you to the Vineland Police Department for making this all possible. Here's to more wonderful moments ahead!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Vineland Health Department is adding two new dates for students to receive back-to-school shots. Clinics will be held on August 9 and August 23. Please call 856-794-4000 ext 4806 for appointments. Those with no insurance or Medicaid Plan A accepted.
Don't forget to stop by and see us tonight at National Night Out!
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
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Hey there, summer-loving students! Don't let the sun and fun distract you from our exciting summer reading assignments! Dive into captivating tales and explore fascinating worlds while unlocking your imagination. Remember, summer reading assignments are required for grades 6-12 and assignments can be found at www.vineland.org under the "students" section. So grab your shades, find a cozy spot, and let the magic of literature transport you to extraordinary places!
Mennies School is VERY excited to announce that Jeziah Oquendo has been selected as an Ambassador for CHOP's Parkway Walk/5K run. The money raised during this event will be used to support pediatric cancer research and care at CHOP. By scanning the QR code, you can join Jeziah's team or donate toward it. Our Mennies Family is SO excited to participate and support Jeziah. We hope others will join us! Jeziah, keep making us #Menniesproud.
Dear parents/guardians: The Student Caregiver form for the 2023-24 school year has been opened. This form will be available from July 24 thru August 24. It will temporarily close on August 24 and reopen on Wednesday, September 13. New forms must be completed when change, cancellation or revision of caregiver and/or babysitter occurs. Applications must also be updated yearly or bus pass will be assigned to last recorded caregiver on file. Addresses are NOT kept on file from the previous school year. If the application is not updated, the bus will drop your child off at your home bus stop.
Student Caregiver Form: https://bit.ly/3Ycvgyn
We're less than one week away from National Night Out, hosted by the Vineland Police Department. Come out and visit the Vineland Public Schools tent and grab some information for the new school year, meet some of our staff, and pick up some goodies! See the flyer for more info.
The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, August 2 from 1-6pm at the Petway Elementary School Gym, 1115 S. Lincoln Ave. See the attached flyer for more details.
Attention Veterans Memorial School students! Are you looking for your back-to-school apparel? Great news: the VMS School Store is now open! Place your order online by August 27 at 11:59pm. Orders will arrive by September 15. For questions or more info, please contact Dawn Spickenreuther dspickenreuther@vineland.org.
Order here: https://vmsapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/