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!
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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/
Students in Lindsey Armanini’s class completed a lemonade sequence activity and followed a recipe using visual supports to make their own lemonade. Students were able to squeeze their own lemons and enjoy their very own lemonade!
Come out and support the Vineland Public Library!
Week 2 is complete at the Extended School Year Program for our students! This week we would like to highlight our volunteer work at the South Jersey Animal Shelter where students assembled enrichment treats for the animals on July 18. After the work was completed, they went over to the new Chick-Fil-A for a behind-the-scenes tour and some lunch. The students were practicing skills such as staying within an allotted budget, speaking to the staff so that they were clear in their order, counting the correct amount of change, and skills required when eating in a fast food restaurant. Also pictured is some fun at ShopRite last week and a trip to the Home Depot on Thursday! The students are very excited to be able to learn within the community during these experiences and look forward to sharing their weekly adventures.
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Last week, Mennies therapy dogs Cole and Alice visited students in the ESY program at Sabater. They spread lots of four-legged love and their message that a disability is not an inability, it can become a superpower!
Robert Rush, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Specialist at Vineland High School was recently honored at the 40th Annual National JAG Training Seminar, held in Louisville, KY earlier this month. VHS was recognized for achieving the prestigious “6-of-6 Award”. The award acknowledges the highest-achieving states, regions, and programs that exceed national performance metrics for graduation, employment rate, full-time employment, total full-time positive outcomes, connectivity rate, and continued education rate. Rush was also recognized as an Outstanding Specialist, a designation for going above and beyond his role as specialist in support of JAG students and staff. Congratulations to Mr. Rush and the VHS JAG program!
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The Extended School Year program got off to a great start with students going out to Work Based and Community-Based Learning Experiences. Mr. Lonergan took his students to work at Vineland High School to do some cleanup of the RISE garden, as well as water and begin planting for a fall harvest. After some morning time at the high school, they went to Lowe's where they received a lesson on locating items in the store. They finished off with a scavenger hunt and purchased some soil for another project. Ms. Hirleman's class also got out into the community this week when they started their ESY project. Over the next few weeks, the students will help clean and create a garden at the ARC of Cumberland County, a local non-profit community agency that supports children and adults with disabilities. They will clean the garden area, use appropriate tools and safety apparel and add soil to the garden beds. They will help create an environment that the students and adults at the ARC can continue to support by planting plants, flowers, and vegetables. They will also water and maintain the garden until the RISE agricultural program at VHS can continue to monitor it throughout the year.
An underlying part of the lesson that happens naturally is how to take care of yourself in the heat and on the job. Class discussions and practices in the community include the need to drink plenty of fluids, taking breaks, using sunscreen, and following weather reports to identify the coolest part of the day to do outdoor work. Our teachers keep a watchful eye and use their best judgment when it comes to working on these trips.
Come and join the Cohansey Soccer Club for their free Cohansey Premier Juniors Program. This program will run for 8 weeks starting Thursday, September 7. The program will introduce players to soccer and develop techniques, understanding, and love for the game. During these sessions, your child will learn to be creative with a ball at their feet and develop an understanding of soccer. The program is intended for players who are looking to get on professionally coached teams (in the future) and be inside a club with a family environment that is organized and progressive. Use the link below to register.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3JWnzqi
