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Our Marvels in Mrs. Leone's class at Mennies had an apple-solutley amazing lesson to celebrate apples and autumn! 🍏 From Apple Tree Yoga to apple taste testing, and even a fun science experiment — “Will our Apple Boats Sink or Float?” — students explored learning in creative, hands-on ways.

On Friday, September 26, Ms. Long’s third-graders at Petway Elementary put their engineering skills to the test! Using only construction paper, they built bridges in different designs and then stacked toy cars (and even pennies) on top to see which bridge held the most weight before collapsing.

Students at Wallace started the year off in style! Designers created their own unique look using unconventional materials. All looks were runway-ready and took flight!

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Mrs. Bertonazzi's class at Mennies School was fortunate to welcome special guests— our second grader’s mom and sister—into our classroom. They shared with us the tradition of the piñata and guided us through a fun, hands-on activity of making our own. Students learned about the cultural importance of the piñata in Mexican celebrations while enjoying a creative and meaningful experience together.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Miss Miller and Ms. Tarsatana’s 1st grade class had a special guest, Mrs. Alyssa, come in to read about the Puerto Rican Coqui frog. The students loved hearing about the beautiful country and coloring their own coqui frogs. Even better, our friend Ezekiel, had a double surprise of seeing his mom read to the class on his birthday!

Preschoolers at All Kids First got a special treat last week when ‘Bring the Farm to School’ stopped by! 🐰🐥 The students loved meeting and learning about the animals up close.

Winslow School welcomed its 2025-2026 Captains Crew members! Our crew is ready to serve in the community and in the school. These children are great leaders and ready to help. Our fifth grade students are Jayda Ashley, James Pierce, Gabriella Spenielli, Ava Killian, Sherry Summers, and Julia Ceron. Our fourth grade students are Kayla Sheftall, Drish Patel, Julianna Perna, Carter Lindsey, Kolin Drake, Scarlett Reale, and Christian Cortez Arden Minko. Club advisors are Danielle Scarpa and Stacey Camerieri.

The VHS varsity football team takes on the Clearview Regional Pioneers this evening at 7 pm at Clearview Regional High School! 🏈🐔 Let's get a win on our first road game of the season!

We will be streaming the game live on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtwaIBvre4Q

Last evening's Parent University at Vineland High School was a huge success! Parents were then able to attend a series of informative and engaging workshops on topics like NJ student financial aid, social media, healthy relationships, college planning, and more. Resource tables lined the halls as representatives from local colleges and community groups. Thank you to everyone who participated!

We're hiring! Come and join our amazing Vineland Public Schools team! 🍎

The annual Safety Patrol Breakfast is almost here!

Wepa! In art class this week, students at Pauline Petway Elementary School have been busy learning about the art & culture of Puerto Rico to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Ms. Marcacci was lucky enough to borrow a real Vejigante mask ( made from a coconut) to use as inspiration for her students while they worked on their paper collage versions. Vejigante are folklore characters that can be found at Carnival celebrations and bring a lively energy to the parades. This tradition stems from a fusion of cultures from the native Taino people, the Spanish and African roots.
Petway artists also learned about the beloved symbol of Puerto Rico; the Coqui tree frog. Students enjoyed creating their Coqui's while listening to salsa music and using a variety of supplies. It was great to see all the different versions and creations inspired by the spirit of Puerto Rico!!

Great family attendance at Little Lamb Preschool's annual Meet & Greet! Bus drivers and assistants welcomed the preschool students with preschool songs and colorful window clings on the bus ceiling. On the 19th, students enjoyed exercising outside with their drumsticks and keeping up with a steady beat.

The VHS varsity football team takes on the Pennsauken Indians this evening at 6 pm at historic Gittone Stadium! Come out and support the team, cheerleaders, and marching band on a beautiful evening! 🏈🐔

We'll also be streaming the game live on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGMNXZkzeYM

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Ms. Bernard’s Kindergarten class welcomed a very special surprise guest reader! One of our students’ abuelos joined us to share a bilingual counting book, reading it in both English and Spanish. The children loved hearing the story in two languages and practicing some of the Spanish words themselves! To continue the celebration, students created their own Puerto Rican flags and transformed them into colorful lanterns to take home. This hands-on project was a joyful way to connect art, culture, and learning.

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, like 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!

Please join us for our Annual Car Show at Pilla Middle School. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Val DeTetta for more information. This event is free to the public! We hope to see you there!

The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society proudly presents an exciting journey through the city’s rich history with the Vineland Landmark Trolley Tour, happening on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This unforgettable event offers locals and visitors alike the chance to experience Vineland’s past in a unique and immersive way.

Hop aboard a vintage-style trolley and explore three of Vineland’s most fascinating historic sites:
• Siloam Cemetery
• Palace of Depression
• Vineland Historical Society
At each stop, participants will enjoy guided walking tours led by knowledgeable historians who will share the captivating stories, people, and events that helped shape our community.

Tour Departure Location:
Vineland Historical Society
108 South 7th Street, Vineland, NJ
Tour Times: 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Tickets: $30 per person
Purchase Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/.../vineland-landmark-trolley-tour-2

This event is expected to sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance to step aboard and discover the hidden gems of Vineland’s past!
For more information, visit the Vineland Historical Society’s website:
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society - Home

Math is everywhere at Mennies! Yesterday, our 4th and 5th graders discovered something amazing about the date 9/16/25: it contains THREE perfect squares (9=3², 16=4², 25=5²)!
Students worked collaboratively to find patterns, review square facts using area models, and tackle the challenge of finding the next "triple square date." The excitement when they realized it won't happen again until 2036 was priceless!
We love seeing our mathematicians make connections between math concepts and the world around them.