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!
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
Thank you to Winslow Elementary School Safety Patrol members for leading the flag salute at the October 2 Board of Education Meeting!
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!
Students in Mrs. Chance's fourth-grade class at Mennies are learning about and celebrating each other's cultures. They are creating posters featuring pictures and details about their own cultural backgrounds. The students will then share and celebrate their work with their classmates.
We will be streaming the October 2 Board of Education Combined Meeting live at 5pm on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/s3Tp0SYaUWg?feature=share
Meeting agenda: https://bit.ly/4eJto7t
Durand Elementary School will be hosting a Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, October 19, from 11am-3pm at the school, 371 W. Forest Grove Road. The event will feature food trucks, ice cream, over 30 vendors, and more. See the attached flyer for more information.
Ms. Moyer’s class at Mennies Elementary School celebrated Custodian Appreciation Day by making Mr. Ganci a card and giving him a special treat from Philly Pretzel Factory! We are so thankful for his hard work as he takes care of our school!
October is National School Principals Month, and we're sending a big thank you to all the amazing principals in Vineland Public Schools! These dedicated leaders work hard to make our schools the best they can be, supporting students, staff, and the community. Let's take a moment to show our gratitude and celebrate the incredible impact they have on our schools. Thank you, principals, for all that you do!
Don't forget - this Saturday is the Vineland Family Festival hosted by NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy! The event will feature free food, music, giveaways, support services and more. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Those interested in registering for Motor Vehicle Commission services can sign up here: https://bit.ly/vinelandfestmvc
Mrs. Leone's class at Mennies had an adventurous camping-themed week! 🏕️ The students made s’mores and wrote step-by-step guides for the perfect treat, explored the sights, sounds, and sensations of camping using clues from their reading, and created animal footprints in playdough for a fun sensory break. They even enjoyed a cozy reading session inside classroom tents! 📚🔥 Students had a blast working with each other and learning all about camping!
Help Mennies School celebrate "Socktober"! During the month of October, Mennies will be accepting donations of new pairs of socks for our homeless shelters. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Attention, winter athletes! A reminder that all physicals and recertifications for winter sports MUST be submitted to the school nurse by Friday, November 1.
Parents in need of a physical packet can download it from the athletics website here: https://www.vineland.org/page/athletics
Mennies School introduced students to the first Portrait of a Graduate competency: Responsibility. Classrooms participated in activities and lessons focused on responsibility, and each grade level recognized one student who demonstrated outstanding responsibility throughout the first month of school. Congratulations to the following students for receiving this prestigious award!
K: Joseph Ocasio
1: Noah Baker
2: Harry Ledden
3: Adaia Rodrigeuz
4: Whitley Turner
5 Cristhian Navarro Vazquez
Rossi students in the Champions Before and After Care program had a blast during their recent Hispanic Heritage Month party! They enjoyed trying new foods and playing games, all while celebrating the rich and diverse culture of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Communication skills, commitment, and a positive attitude are just a few qualities that make a good team player. Johnstone Jaguars in Ms. Rivera’s team-building class played ‘Minute to Win It’ games to further develop these skills. 6th-grade students cheered on their team and even the opposing teams as they earned points by completing various challenges in under 60 seconds.
Ms. Rivera said, “Learning team building in middle school has an abundance of benefits. In just three short weeks, I have seen an improvement in the 6th graders’ confidence in communication, self-esteem, and collaboration skills.”
Meet this year's VHS AFJROTC new Alpha Flight Leaders for the 2024-2025 school year!
Group Commander c/Col Shipman, Erin
Deputy Group Commander c/ Lt Col Steele, Robert
Inspector General and Saber Team Commander c/ Lt Col Van-Osten, Christain
Group Superintendent c/ CMSgt Rodriguez Aponte, Valeria
Safety Superintendent c/ Maj Martinez, Aiden
Chief Personnel c/ Maj Lopez, Isaac
Personnel Officer c/ Gonzalez, Jaylani
Operations Support Squadron Commander c/ Maj Arrocho, Miana
Operations First Sergeant c/SMSgt Allen, Haldino
Mission Support Squadron Commander c/Maj Montana, Joseph
Chief of Logistics and Deputy Drill Commander c/Maj Gonzalez, Jaslynn
Chief of Public Affairs and Color Guard Commander c/Maj Robinson, Erika
Special Teams Squadron Commander and Drill Team Commander c/Maj Colon, Greg
APT Commander c/1Lt Zavala-Beant, Cynthia
Chief of Wellness c/Capt Rodriguez, Miguel
Congrats to all of the new Alpha Flight Leaders and their positions. They have all been working hard since the start of the school year, running the program, putting everything together to meet their goals, and planning events. We are all very proud of them for all their efforts!
