Fourth graders at Rossi Elementary have been studying Ancient Greek culture and their mythology. The students read different myths, learning about themes, allusions, and how Ancient Greece has contributed to the world today. They wrapped up their mythology unit with a Going Greek Party. The students were able to dress as Ancient Greeks and mythological characters. Students were also given the opportunity to try some traditional Greek food. What a great way to end a wonderful unit that was linked to reading and history.
Join Vineland High School’s Cap N' Dagger for their production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Watch Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.
📅 Showtimes:
📍 April 10 @ 7 PM
📍 April 11 @ 7 PM
📍 April 12 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
🎟 Tickets: Reserved $15 | General Admission $10
Scan the QR code or visit vhs.booktix.com to purchase!
Students in Ms. Dubois’ Kindergarten class and Ms. Smith’s 4th grade class at Petway teamed up during Read Across America Week, displaying their character traits of teamwork, perseverance, and integrity during a book buddy activity.
Students first listened to the story, Fox in Socks, written by Dr. Seuss. The students were then grouped together, where they worked to create unique, mismatched socks. Students were able to hang their artwork both in the 4th grade and Kindergarten wings of the school for all to see. 🧦
Congratulations to the Vineland High School February Dancers of the Month: Juliet Lonchambon, Kaliyah Reyes and Ximena Zepeda!
Juliet Lonchambon is a junior in the Advanced Dance class. Juliet is an extremely talented and dedicated dancer who has a true love for dance! She puts forth 100% effort into her dancing, always striving for excellence.
Kaliyah Reyes is also a junior in the Advanced Dance class. Kaliyah is another student who is extremely talented. Kaliyah commits herself to the choreography and always works to keep improving herself. Her musicality and sense of rhythm are absolutely incredible.
Ximena Zepeda is a freshman in Dance 1 class this year. Ximena demonstrates an enthusiasm for dance that is very exciting for Ms. Hall to watch as she continues to develop into a great dancer. Ximena works hard and always attends after school rehearsals, dedicating herself to being the best dancer she can be!
These dancers are very deserving of this award, Bravo Dancers!
The Petway Safety Patrol worked together to gather donations for the Vineland Soup Kitchen. They collected over 130 cans of soup and other non-perishables. A huge thank you goes out to all the Petway families and staff who donated!
In celebration of Dental Health Month, Nurse Carmina Lopresti organized two guest speakers to educate students at D'Ippolito about the importance of dental health. 🦷✨
On Tuesday, February 18th, Ms. Falen Hemmings, Southern Regional Health Coordinator at Southern Jersey Family Medical Center, delivered an engaging and informative presentation to the students.
On Thursday, February 20th, Babbie Pediatric Dental (formerly known as Pediatric Dentistry of South Jersey) provided another valuable session on dental care.
A big thank you to our guest speakers for helping promote healthy smiles
Earlier this month, Veterans Memorial School came together for National Epilepsy Awareness Day, recognized on the second Monday in February. 💜✨ Students and staff proudly wore purple to show their support and raise awareness. Parents received letters with a brief overview of epilepsy, helping to educate and foster understanding among our students.
A huge thank you to Mr. Maysonet, Nurse Donnelly, and everyone who helped bring awareness to this important cause!
It's been another great week in our elementary gifted and talented program! Check out some highlights here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgJ5WBMZI/O7jXhQ7mZ7fq-f3l7WyVbQ/view?utm_content=DAGgJ5WBMZI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h17168abbcf
Vineland High School has selected its Rowdiest Roosters for the month of February! These students and staff members were voted Rowdy’s Rowdiest Rooster for their outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to the VHS family. The awards are part of the VHS Rock the Roost program, which helps promote good behavior and create a positive school environment.
The February staff winners are:
Asselta Building: Kevin Livengood
Tanner Building: Jamie Lapsley
Student winners are:
9th Grade - Dwayne Catangay
10th Grade - Emma Baker
11th Grade - Alona Moskalets
12th Grade - Marco Bertrand Zuniga
Congratulations to all! 🐔
Students at Little Lamb helped promote American Heart Month for February today. Students learned the importance of exercising their bodies to care for their heart. They participated in a school-wide march around the flagpole, along with stretches and a warm-up. Students did jumping jacks & jump rope heels to elevate their heart rate. They listened to the upbeat cultural music while following the rhythm pattern of their heartbeat, ❤️ boom-boom, boom-boom. ❤️ Staff encouraged the students and guided them through the exercises collectively. At the end of the presentation, students were reminded to continue to take care of their bodies through daily exercise and nutrition.
The DiBiase Preschool P4 students who will be headed to Kindergarten next year were able to get a sneak peek of what "Big School" is like at Anthony Rossi Elementary School. Once there, we were welcomed and given the grand tour! We got to visit a Kindergarten class where we were able to see some of our friends from last year, and we visited the library and the cafeteria and got to ride the bus! We are super excited to go to Kindergarten now!
Students at DiBiase Preschool enjoyed a great workout with Drum to be Fit this week! Our preschoolers moved and grooved to the beat of their drums while listening to music! What a great way to exercise on a cold and gloomy day!
221 Mennies students earned Magnet Club Status for the 2nd marking period! They celebrated with a Minute-To-Win-It Event on Friday. Students participated in several events and challenges. Then, they danced to end the event.
Magnet Club students worked hard to earn A's and B's, no more than four unexcused absences/lates/early-outs, and no conduct referrals during the marking period.
We are very proud of our magnet members!
Attention young runners! The Healthy Kids Running Series is hosting a five-week program this spring at Vineland High School for children ages 2-14. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Students in Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Bonsall's classes at Rossi Elementary School buddied up to learn all about Ramadan from Ms. Seyma Akisler, a fellow Rossi staff member. Ms. Akisler taught the classes all about Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holy month of fasting. We learned the start of Ramadan changes each year because of the lunar Islamic calendar that follows the phases of the moon. They learned that after sundown, Muslims break their fast with iftar, which starts with a prayer and dates or water, followed by dinner. The students later tasted dates.
In honor of Kindness Week, students at Little Lamb thanked our police officers for protecting us and keeping us safe. Thank you to Officer Felice and Officer Burris for your service to our school and community. In addition, students also drew cards and thank you letters to our Nurses. Thank you to Mrs. Jolie Goldacker for coming in and reminding us to make healthy habits with eating and taking care of our growing bodies.
During Black History Month, Mrs. Freese and Mrs. Tarsatana’s class at Mennies Elementary School learned about inspiring figures who helped bring about important change. They also put together a timeline to showcase the people the studied throughout the school year and their contributions.
Last week, students from Gloria M. Sabater School who participate in the Family Friendly Center After School program painted rocks donated from Cumberland County Rocks! Their goal was to spread joy and kindness throughout their community. After carefully decorating the rocks, they placed them in parks, on sidewalks, and outside local businesses, hoping to brighten someone's day. This thoughtful act of spreading positivity not only brought smiles to those who found the rocks but also strengthened the bond between the school and its neighbors, reminding everyone of the power of small acts of kindness.
Every week is an exciting week in our elementary gifted and talented program! Check out this week's newsletter:
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The Vineland High School Campus (Tanner & Asselta) celebrated African American History Month with its annual African American Read-Ins. This year, the event featured participation from several distinguished community members, including Ms. Kim Codospoti, President of the VBOE; Mr. Cedric Holmes, VBOE member; Mr. Shane Harris, VBOE member; Ms. Makema Douglas, author and former VBOE member; Dr. Elizabeth Arthur, City Councilwoman; Ms. Luz Vasquez, Deputy County Administrator; Ms. Sheena Santiago, Events Coordinator for the City of Vineland; Ms. Vera Hexstall, former educator of VPS and Director of Gear-Up; Captain Carlos Mercado from the Vineland Fire Department; Ms. Miya Miyamoto, R.N. and Director of Vineland Villagers; Mr. John Howard, VHS alum and entrepreneur; Mr. Darryl Chestnut, VHS alum and football coach at Gloucester Catholic; Mr. Ismael Bermudez, VBOE Executive Director of Special Projects and Operations; Mr. Anthony Carter, VHS alum and Chief of Staff for LD1; Dr. Ross Stanger, VBOE Supervisor; Ms. Jennifer Webb-McCrae, Cumberland County Prosecutor; the Honorable Judge Demetrica Todd-Ruiz, Salem County Superior Court; Officer Dion Colvin of the Vineland Police Department; and VHS teachers Mr. Chris Mohan, Mrs. Vanessa Rasmussen, and Mr. Alexis Perez.
The event also showcased the talents of several Vineland High School students, including members of the African American Cultural Club under the direction of Mr. Albert Porter, the VHS Select Choir led by Ms. Jesenia Larriu, the Advanced Theater group under the direction of Ms. Abigail Gardner, and the Dance Team under the direction of Ms. Tammy Hall. This celebration was organized by Mr. Albert Porter, VHS teacher, Ms. Natalie Reynolds, VHS (Asselta) Media Specialist, and Ms. Heather Fiori, VHS (Tanner) Media Specialist.
