Jamie Ecret's 8th-grade class at Wallace Middle School participated in EmPowered Schools: Students Generating Change (An Alliance to Save Energy Program). Through their Sustainability Unit and additional lessons, the class discussed ways to save energy and protect our environment and better choices we can make for ourselves. The photos below are from the class's culminating activities to the program and show some very insightful ideas!
The Vineland High School Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program participated in the annual NJ JAG Career Development Conference last Thursday at The College of New Jersey. JAG students participated in several competitions, from Public Speaking to Creative Problem Solving to Financial Lit Jeopardy. Paola Gutierrez was honored with the NJ JAG Chairman's Award at the conference for her dedication to the VHS JAG program. All VHS JAG students did a great job, and we look forward to next year's competition!
Some great summer opportunities from the Boys and Girls Club!
On Wednesday, May 22, the year's final Bilingual Advisory Committee meeting was held at Sabater. Committee Coordinator Jessica Mercado Santana organized a true extravaganza. Ms. Mercado and colleague Shirley Santos demonstrated different ways that parents could use common household items or items easily purchased from the dollar store to keep their students learning over the summer. Parents left with their hands full of books, pool noodles, and a packet of various items, along with instructions in English or Spanish on how to use the items to further student learning. A large group of service learning volunteers from Vineland High School helped entertain the children with different activities in the gym next door. Well over 200 people were in attendance. The meeting marked the final Bilingual Advisory meeting for the Supervisor of Multilingual Learning and Performing Arts, Dr. JoAnne Negrin. Dr. Negrin was presented with a book written by the 5th-grade bilingual students. Each child had colored the flag of their country and written about what being in a bilingual education program means to them. The teachers then presented Dr. Negrin with a scrapbook filled with pictures from her 12 years in the district and cards from the staff of schools across Vineland.
Our middle school track team participated in the Middle School Track & Field Championships at Ocean City High School on Tuesday!
On Thursday, May 9th, the Vineland High School Dancers performed in their Annual Spring Dance concert. The Dancers took their talent, artistry, and passion for dance to the most impressive level while entertaining an incredible crowd! The VHS Dance program continues to grow through the fostering of our students' love for dance under the direction of Ms. Hall,
Our 131 Vineland High School Cum Laude honor graduates were honored on Monday at the annual Cum Laude Honor Banquet. You can check out the entire ceremony on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/cUfUGboC2pQ?si=RHq5G6p0hzqsHvy2
Our 60 Vineland High School Magna Cum Laude and 95 Summa Cum Laude honor graduates were honored on Tuesday at the annual Magna/Summa Cum Laude Honor Banquet. You can check out the entire ceremony on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M62wK4P_ysQ
The Vineland High School Boys and Girls Golf Teams participated in the Cumberland County Tournament at Eastlyn Golf Course today. Best of luck to our student-athletes!
On Wednesday morning, Miss Picconi’s K-2 class from Sabater Elementary School took a trip to the Vineland Police Department. The class got a police escort for their walk to the station! They then got to take a tour of the station, where they got to explore and meet many different officers, dispatchers, and investigators. The students also got to learn about all the different duties that a police officer has!
Attention Senior Athletes and Families!
The Vineland High School Senior Athletic Awards Banquet is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd, at 6 p.m. in the Ed Harvard Gymnasium. Coaches and senior athletes receive free entry. Parents and family members can purchase tickets through the Athletics Office ahead of time or at the door for $25 each, beginning at 5:30. We ask that all who are planning to attend RSVP by emailing Jjimenez@vineland.org Each senior athlete in attendance will receive a plaque and have their name announced. Each head coach will be awarding one senior athlete their "Coaches" Award" trophy.
We hope to see you there!
On Tuesday, May 14th, Johnstone School celebrated its first Spring Concert and Art Show! The Concert featured students from grades 6-8 in the Orff Club, String Ensemble, and Jaguar Choir conducted by Mrs. Weber and Mr. Neder. The Art Show was a collection of pieces from grades 6-8 demonstrating different artistic styles and mediums taught by Ms. Bussott. Wonderful job by all!
Are you interested in joining the VHS Color Guard? Come out on Thursday, May 23, to see what it's all about! Check out the attached flyer for more information.
Petway School is adding something special to its playgrounds. Mrs. Dorsey and her Speech students put two communication boards on the playgrounds so that all students can talk without their voices. Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Snodgrass, and Mrs. Diorio's classes can use the communication board to talk to other students using pictures. This is a great way for all students to express their needs without words.
Petway School is proud to be a Total Communication school. We communicate with each other using words, ASL, Picture (PECs) Boards, electronic devices, and even a little creative dance.
Rossi Elementary students Lindsay Trowsdale and Mia Upshaw created their own service project through the Rossi WISE Student Ambassadors. Mia, (President) and Lindsay (Vice President) made bracelets in their free time and then sold them to friends and family. They raised $60! They then asked the Student Ambassadors to donate items for animals at the SPCA. Mia and Lindsay just recently donated all of the items along with their raised money to SPCA. This is what this program is all about! These girls are amazing individuals who wanted to give back to the community. Way to go, girls!
Attention VHS students!
Tiny Tots Preschool teamed up with Mennies Elementary School this week! Our future kindergarteners were able to visit Mennies School to get a glimpse of their very near future. The trip consisted of several exciting things! Tiny Tots students could visit kindergarten classrooms, the library, the cafeteria, the gym, and other rooms. It was an exciting experience that has our soon-to-be kindergartners another step closer to preparation for big kid school.
Thank you Mennies!
Mennies loved having Tiny Tots preschool visit this week. Students got to tour the school, visit the kindergarten classrooms, and meet Cole the Deaf Dog! We are super excited to welcome our new kindergarten students next school year!
On Tuesday, May 14th, the Sabater Safety Patrol visited the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter. While there, students were able to read to the cats and dogs in the facility. Judging from all the tail-wagging, gentle purrs, and "This is the best day ever!" comments, the dogs, cats, and students all had a paw-some time!
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Just a reminder! This Friday, May 17, is a legal attendance day (half day) for all schools due to PM teacher workshops. Please make appropriate transportation arrangements or, if your children ride a bus, to have someone available to greet them.
School hours can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lwrm1c
