The Veterans Memorial Middle School Wellness Team, headed by members Nurse Kelli Laing and Physical Education Teacher Ms. Dawn Spickenreuther, hosted motivational speaker Mr. Reggie Dabbs at the school on Wednesday, October 2nd; all grades were able to participate in this interactive program. Of note, the Nursing Supervisor, Mrs. Josie DeMareo, applied for and was awarded $3,500 dollars for the WSCC School Health New Jersey Project grant funded by the New Jersey Department of Health and Atlantic Care Southern New Jersey division.
The members of the new Memorial Wellness Team are as follows: Kelli Laing, School Nurse; Josie DeMareo , Nursing Supervisor; Sue Smith, Admin. Secretary; Purvesh Patel, Director of Food Service; Dawn Spickenreuther , PE/Health Teacher; Brooke DuBois, Guidance Counselor; Andrea Ruiz, ELA Teacher; Katie Landi, ELA Teacher; Rob Cresci, Social Studies Teacher; Vallerie Leadbeater, Spec. Ed Teacher; Maria Kohansky, Parent; Krystal Rios, Parent
We look forward to using the funds for programs to support the health and wellness of Veterans Memorial staff and students.
On Friday, October 4, Barse students and staff participated in National World Smile Day by dressing down in their favorite yellow casual attire, bringing an extra dose of cheer to the school! Throughout the day, smiles were shared and laughter echoed in the hallways, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
During morning announcements, the theme of kindness was connected to this month's Portrait of a Graduate focus: communication. Students were encouraged to express kindness through their words and actions, highlighting how effective communication can strengthen our community. This theme provided a perfect segue into our upcoming Week of Respect, where we’ll focus on fostering a culture of empathy and understanding within our school.
The bright smiles and positive energy filled the hallways, reminding everyone of the power of kindness. What a fantastic way to end the week! We look forward to continuing this spirit of positivity as we embark on our journey toward respect and compassion during Week of Respect. Let’s keep those smiles shining!
Veterans Memorial School would like to announce the 2024-2025 Safety Patrol Officers.: Captain Julissa Quiles, Lieutenant James Owens, and Sergeant Steven Kohansky. Congratulations!
Students in Miss Bernard’s Kindergarten Class at Mennies School have been working hard in math centers! Students are working on hands-on centers, including matching, ordering, writing, and drawing games, after learning about numbers 1-5 while practicing teamwork and respect! They also are utilizing pop-it 10 frames to show different numbers they have learned.
Students in Mrs. DiChino's 1st-grade class at D'Ippolito Elementary School learned about Mexican serapes and how they are used. Students have been working with the art element of line and added their own line designs to complete their serape designs.
You are cordially invited to the Vineland High School South Auditorium on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 10:00 am as we dedicate the South Building in honor of First Lt. Charles “Chickie” Asselta.
After the program, please join us in the lobby for light refreshments and viewing of a special film reel.
Please RSVP by October 31st to rsalerno@vineland.org
The Fighting Clan take on the Atlantic City Vikings tonight at 6pm at historic Gittone Stadium! Help us pack the stands and wear PINK in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/Conw59cBy2E?feature=share 🐔
This week, our fifth graders at D'Ippolito Elementary School read and plotted story elements from picture books, including summarizing main events from the text. During one of their ELA centers, the students were engaged (and slightly stumped 🤪) with a figurative language sorting activity.
Down the hall, students read and annotated our 5th-grade core novel, Save Me a Seat, part of the Rising Voices collection. The students used their graffiti tables to identify figurative language and practiced effective communication strategies!
The Vineland High School National Honor Society is having a virtual fundraiser from A Blend Above. Treat yourself to gourmet DIPS, DESSERTS, DRINKS, SOUP MIXES, and MORE, all while supporting the VHS National Honor Society!
Vineland Public Schools and the Vineland Board of Education recognized 17 students who participated in the Mentor on the Green program, which ran for ten weeks this summer and is aimed at suburban and inner-city middle and high school students. The program, which was held at Eastlyn Golf Course, allowed children from all over Cumberland County and South Jersey to learn life lessons and receive mentorship while playing golf.
Murder and a Meal in AP Biology at Vineland High School!
The Murder and a Meal lab is an activity where students use their knowledge of biological macromolecules to investigate a murder. In AP Biology, "macromolecules" refer to the four large, complex molecules essential for life: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; each of these is built from smaller subunits called monomers, and they perform diverse functions within living organisms.
The case:
AP Biology students are asked to help solve a murder. The victim's autopsy shows what they ate shortly before their death.
The lab:
Students use Benedict's solution, biuret solution, and iodine to test for macromolecules in the victim's stomach contents. The presence of certain macromolecules indicates where the victim ate and what they ate. It is assumed that the murderer ate dinner with them and will have similar stomach contents.
The goal:
Students analyze stomach samples from the victim and the four suspects that have been linked to the crime. The murderer is believed to have shared the victim's final meal.
This activity teachers the students about the science practices and the macromolecules.
The science practices that were used in this activity include:
>Concept Explanation-Explain biological concepts, processes, and models presented in written format
>Visual Representationce-Analyze visual representations of biological concepts & processes
>Question and Method-Determine scientific question and method
>Representing and Describing Data-Represent and describe data
>Argumentation-Develop and justify scientific arguments using evidence
It also falls under Unit 1 Chemistry of Life for content since students need knowledge of various chemistry and biochemistry materials. It was definitely a hit with the students!
Don't forget - THIS Saturday!
Join us at the Vineland Family Festival on Saturday, October 5th at Gittone Stadium, 61 W Landis Ave, from 11am-3pm. There will be free food, music, giveaways and more!
First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Family Festivals connect families with state, county, and local resources – creating a one-stop shop for care, support, resources, and relief. A wide variety of resources are available at our Family Festivals – including healthcare, childcare, pediatric services, food, energy and housing assistance programs, and more. Children can enjoy free food, music, activities, and more while you sign up for services, get direct answers from providers, and learn more about the programs and resources available to you. To register for Motor Vehicle Commission services, which are available from 10am-2pm, please use this link: https://bit.ly/vinelandfestmvc. At the Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit, folks can make an appointment for a variety of services including REAL ID, driver’s license renewal, registration renewal, non-driver IDs and more!
At the October 2 Board of Education Meeting, we were honored to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Karolina Mills, an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Durand Elementary School. Mills was recognized for winning Cumberland County Teacher of the Year and being named one of the top five finalists for New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Alfonso Llano and Durand principal Dan Greco praised her 18 years of dedication to Vineland Public Schools, and she was presented with a plaque from the board of education and district. Congratulations once again, Karolina, on your well-deserved accolades!
Pictured, from left: Cedric Holmes, Board of Education Vice President; Kimberly Codispori, Board of Education President; Dan Greco, Principal of Durand Elementary School; Karolina Mills, Cumberland County Teacher of the Year; Jacqueline Roman-Alvarez, Supervisor of Multilingual Learning; and Alfonso Llano, Superintendent
Thank you to Winslow Elementary School Safety Patrol members for leading the flag salute at the October 2 Board of Education Meeting!
Students and their parents are invited to a series of informative sessions to prepare them for success at Johnstone. Parent University is a parent engagement event designed to build a collaborative partnership and greater communication between school personnel and parents. This event will focus specifically on 6th grade only.
Parent University will consist of a series of workshops on a variety of topics that will increase parental communication and knowledge of all things student-centered. This will foster the opportunity for families to spend time together while learning how to navigate the educational program at Johnstone.
Parents will partake in a family-style dinner served by the school staff and provided by the Vineland Education Association before they attend their choice of 3 15-minute workshops. An open gym night and art activities will be managed by school staff providing activities for students while parents attend workshops.
Please complete the Google form by Oct. 14th. Sign up here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4esDv0D
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Smith at brsmith@vineland.org
Superintendent Alfonso Llano was recently honored by Sound Mind, Sound Body NJ, with the SMSB NJ Vision Award for his unwavering commitment to Vineland's youth and dedication to leading with integrity and empathy. Presented by Christopher Wilson, CEO of SMSB NJ, the award recognizes Llano's efforts in advancing educational opportunities for students in under-resourced communities. Congratulations, Superintendent Llano, on this well-deserved recognition!
Good luck to the Vineland High School Marching Band this weekend in the NJMBDA Competition!! If you want to see the show, come to Millville and check out all the bands. The start time is noon, and the VHSMB time slot is 12:45.
Mr. Adams and Ms. Salvitti's 3rd-grade class at Mennies celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a special guest reader, Ms. DeOro-Nada. Students enjoyed learning about her culture, making it a wonderful experience for the whole class. It was a fantastic day in Mr. Adams and Ms. Salvitti's classroom!
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to thank our incredible custodians for their tireless efforts in making our schools shine. Your commitment to keeping our learning spaces clean and well-maintained does not go unnoticed, and we're so grateful to have you as part of our team!
Senior Ja'Leah Mayes and freshmen Taraja Williams and Maqi Golden are the Vineland High School September Dancers of the Month. These three dancers show up to class each day with positive attitudes, a great work ethic, and sheer determination! Ms.Hall is very proud of these deserving students!
