On January 16th, Petway Elementary School's third-grade classes participated in a Cumberland ROCKS project with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office. The purpose was to promote pride and positivity in Cumberland County. Each student picked a business or favorite place in Cumberland County and painted a picture on a rock to represent that particular place. All supplies were provided by the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office as part of their "Cumberland ROCKS!" initiative. The rocks will be placed at various locations around Cumberland County. When someone finds the rock, they can share the picture on social media using the hashtag #CCROCKS
Just a reminder! Friday, January 31, is a legal attendance day (half day) for all schools due to afternoon teacher workshops. Please make appropriate arrangements for transportation or, if your child rides a bus, to have someone available to greet them. School hours can be found here: https://5il.co/2rynu
On Tuesday, students in Ms. Armanini's class at Pilla Middle School read the book "A Small Brown Dog with a Wet Pink Nose." The class discussed Critical Thinking, a Portrait of a Graduate competency.
Students reflected on the importance of perseverance and creativity in problem solving. Students then acted as detectives and solved mystery math problems. The activity was designed to foster a deeper understanding of critical thinking skills and their application in real-world scenarios. The students excelled as detectives and solved the mystery!
Today, 5th-grade students in Ms. Farside's class at Sabater Elementary School participated in a gallery walk where they had the opportunity to read and evaluate each other's essays. They walked around the classroom, reviewing their peers' work, providing feedback, and discussing their thoughts. This activity not only helped them practice critical thinking and constructive criticism but also gave them a chance to see different perspectives and improve their own writing through the insights of their classmates. It was a great way to foster collaboration and enhance their writing skills.
The kindergarten classes at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School recently learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the important lessons he taught about fairness and kindness. The students explored Dr. King’s legacy of promoting equality and peace, and discussed how we can all be more kind and fair to one another every day.
To put their new understanding into action, the students created a beautiful Peace Tree, where they wrote down their own promises to be fair and kind. The children did an excellent job drawing pictures that represented their commitments, from sharing and helping others, to being a good friend and treating everyone equally. It was truly inspiring to see how these young minds are already embracing Dr. King's message of love and respect for all. The Peace Tree is a wonderful reminder of how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our world.
Please help support the Vineland High School National Honor Society!
They are hosting a Chick-fil-A Nugget Tray Fundraiser just in time for the Big Game.
Small Nugget tray $48 (64 Nuggets)
Small Grilled Nugget Tray $55 (64 Nuggets)
Just Heat It When You Need It!
Please see the attached form for more information and to order: https://bit.ly/3EbsmUF
Come out for a day of fun and fundraising at the Vineland Public Library Mini-Golf Fundraiser! This event is sponsored by the Friends of Vineland Public Library and will take place on Friday, January 31, 6-10 pm and Saturday, February 1, 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy a round of mini-golf while supporting the programs and services that make our library a cornerstone of the community.
Please see the attached Flyers for Information.
Bring your friends and family for a unique and exciting event. All proceeds will directly support library programs for children, youth, and adults at our Library.
Reserve your spot today! Thank you in advance for your support. We can’t wait to see you all on the green!
Vineland High School’s AFJROTC recently enjoyed a visit from Mr. Ed Benish, a former Vineland Vice Principal of Sabater School. Benish brought the AFJROTC program to Vineland High in 2009, and it is now known as Unit NJ2009-1. After hearing of the unit’s outstanding inspection, he wanted to visit and congratulate all the cadets for their hard work and give a little history on how and why he worked so hard to have the Air Force grant Vineland High School the program. During his visit, he talked to the cadets about the JROTC program and what high school was like when he was here. He also encouraged us to take advantage of all the opportunities JROTC offers to help us succeed after graduation. Cadets thanked him for his time and service in the United States military and also for his dedication to the Vineland High School. Many cadets over the years have passed through C114 in the Tanner Building, known as the AFJROTC room, because of Mr. Benish.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, members of the Color Guard performed the Posting of The Colors for the MLK event presented by VAACDC and hosted by Mr. Albert Porter. Cadets helped set tables, greet honored guests, and provided needed support throughout the day. We are very proud of our cadets as several in all flights received their ribbons for earned achievements such as academic, attendance, and Wellness for the first marking period. For many of our first-year cadets, this is the first of many ribbons and awards they have the opportunity to earn this year.
Just a reminder for VHS Seniors!
Mennies held its 4th annual Family Game Night on January 23rd. The event was sponsored by a Pride in Education Grant from the Vineland Education Association. Almost 300 students and their family members came out to Mennies to enjoy a night of family, food, and fun! Families enjoyed playing board games, classic card games, floor puzzles, and even Cornhole. Delicious pizza made by Pizza Queen was served, as well as chips and water. Families were gifted with water bottles and frisbees as a thank you for attending. Vineland Education Association and school staff volunteers helped make this event a huge success!
Mrs. Rafael’s second-grade students at Barse Elementary School created structures and a shake table to simulate an earthquake and its effects on buildings!
On Thursday, January 23rd, Mrs. Madeline Galan, Mr. Alberto Jimenez, and Ms. Gracie Galan held an informational meeting at the Veterans Memorial School auditorium for the first-ever middle school international trip offered to students.
Students will travel to England for 8 days in the summer of 2026. Over 50 parents/guardians and families showed up to learn about this fantastic opportunity to explore the world. This amazing trip is open to all middle school students, parents, and VPS employees. (Please note that this trip is not sponsored by VPS).
A big thank you to the Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA for their generous support of our Family Pasta Night fundraiser! Your contribution plays a vital role in making this event a success, and we are grateful for your dedication to our community.
We encourage everyone to show their support for businesses that give back. Learn more about YMCA of Vinelan at https://www.vinelandymca.org/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccaymca/
Interested in becoming a sponsor? The deadline is tomorrow! Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4hptK4A
Students in Ms. Caterina’s 2nd-grade class at Mennies spent time learning all about Martin Luther King Jr.. They listened to a story about Dr. King, explored his message of peace, and learned about his incredible contributions to history.
To conclude the lesson, students discussed how peace begins with them and shared their own dreams for spreading peace in the world. What an inspiring and meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy!
Miss Welden and Ms. Franco’s ELA students have been studying the concept of sustainable living at Pilla Middle School. Recently, they completed the Hunger Games PBL, where they researched NJ crops and how to farm them organically and conventionally. Students collaborated in small groups to write a grant proposal and formulate a presentation to ask for $100,000 to start a sustainable farm in Vineland.
Vineland High School senior Michaela Giuliani won the 2025 VHS Poetry Out Loud Champion title for the second year in a row on Wednesday, January 15th, during the school-level competition held in the VHS South Auditorium.
Giuliani was one of nine students from VHS North and South who vied for the top spot at the school and a chance to move on to the Region 2 competition at Stockton University on February 13th, according to Vanessa Rasmussen, AP English teacher, Poetry Out Loud Coordinator, and English Department Chairperson at the high school. Rasmussen also serves on the NJ State Poetry Out Loud Teacher Advisory Council.
Competing along with Giuliani, who has participated in Poetry Out Loud for three years, were Sheilitza De La Rosa, Marley Smith, Iris Giocondo, and this year’s Runner-Up, Mikaya Caputo, who have all participated in Poetry Out Loud for two years, and newcomers Sofia Bozhenko, Aalilah Folk, Christopher Gagnon, and Paulina Tomlin. Giuliani advanced from the Region 2 finals competition and competed in the New Jersey State Poetry Out Loud competition last year.
“I am very proud of all of our students’ hard work, creativity, and insight,” Rasmussen said. “In class, we work on Poetry Out Loud because it improves writing, analytical, and speaking skills. Working with poetry and recitation can also help students develop empathy and increase their self-confidence. This year, I am especially proud of our students’ ability to advocate for themselves and support each other. Our students each chose wonderful poems and interpreted them with sensitivity and originality. I am also proud of the supportive and encouraging audience of VHS students, most of whom have been through the Poetry Out Loud classroom experience and know what it feels like to recite poems from memory!”
The students were judged by Mrs. Adaliz DeJesus, World Languages Teacher; Mr. Daniel Kuzma, Social Studies Teacher; Mrs. Noelle Patel, Literacy Coach and English Teacher; Ms. Becky Linton, English Teacher; Mrs. Natalie Reynolds, Media Specialist, who served as Accuracy Judge; and Mrs. Jennifer Laning, English Language Arts Supervisor, who served as Prompter and Tally Judge. Scores were determined by the Poetry Out Loud official rubric, which evaluates physical presence, voice and articulation, interpretation, evidence of understanding, accuracy, and overall performance.
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country. Participating teachers use the Poetry Out Loud toolkit to teach poetry recitation and run classroom competitions. Students select, memorize, and recite poems from an anthology of more than 700 classic and contemporary poems. The competition begins at the school level before advancing to regional and then state competitions. The winner of the state competition wins a trip to the National Finals in Washington, DC, where they have a chance at winning $20,000. Since the program began in 2005, more than 4.3 million students and 76,000 teachers from 19,000 schools and organizations across the nation have participated in Poetry Out Loud.
It’s time to reveal our chefs for Family Pasta Night!
Our final chef is our very own School Business Administrator, Scott Musterel!
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, and exciting raffles—all in support of a great cause. Family Pasta Night is happening on Wednesday, January 29, from 5-7pm at the Landis Admin Offices, 61 W. Landis Ave. Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6 or buy them at the door!
Stay tuned as we reveal more throughout the day!
This week Dallago’s favorite musician & singer, Yosi, came in for a multicultural performance!
Students were not only able to just sing and dance along - this time they also were able to view and listen to different instruments from around the world!
Instruments were from countries including Africa, Australia, India, Egypt, & more!
We learned how to say hello in many languages and closed out each assembly with a “friends around the world” song.
After holding 3 assemblies in the gym he went and held a sensory-friendly performance in one of our classrooms.
Thank you to Yosi for always being so friendly, welcoming, and accepting!
It’s time to reveal our chefs for Family Pasta Night!
We’re excited to introduce Chef #3 – Rob Buono, Board of Education member and owner of Eastlyn Golf Course & The Greenview Inn and The Double Eagle Saloon!
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, and exciting raffles—all in support of a great cause. Family Pasta Night is happening on Wednesday, January 29, from 5-7pm at the Landis Admin Offices, 61 W. Landis Ave. Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6 or buy them at the door!
Stay tuned as we reveal more throughout the day!
It’s time to reveal our chefs for Family Pasta Night!
We’re excited to introduce Chef #2 – Jaclyn Mongelluzzo, Principal of Petway Elementary School!
Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, and exciting raffles—all in support of a great cause. Family Pasta Night is happening on Wednesday, January 29, from 5-7pm at the Landis Admin Offices, 61 W. Landis Ave. Reserve your tickets here: https://forms.gle/vHKiiqiFTFtWrpeG6 or buy them at the door!
Stay tuned as we reveal more throughout the day!
