On Monday, April 15, Mennies Elementary School hosted the Omegaman & Friends Assembly.
This assembly aimed to inspire our students to BE A H.E.R.O. and address key issues
such as:
Bullying and peer pressure
Positive choices and dream making
Respect for authority and violence prevention
Self-esteem and academic excellence
This was a great addition to our school’s commitment to creating a positive and safe learning environment for our students. Omegaman showcased his strength by ripping a book in half, bending steel, and breaking a bat over his knee, all of which were tied to important character-building messages.
On April 17th, students in Ms. Chalow's Anatomy & Physiology class and Ms. Marchesano's AP Biology classes skyped with a scientist. The Skype was arranged by Mrs. Fiori, Tanner Building Media Center Specialist. The students Skyped with Ankit Nischit Shroff, a Cell/Developmental Biologist with a background in cells, DNA, protein, fats, and microbes. He is currently working on research on how cells metabolize fats. He explained what his daily routine as a research scientist entails and explained how the lab works. The students answered questions about DNA since they are studying that topic in class. Many students were very interested to learn what working in a research laboratory was like.
Just a reminder! Friday, April 19, is a legal attendance day (half day) for all schools due to PM teacher workshops.
Please make appropriate arrangements for transportation or, if your children ride a bus, to have someone available to greet them.
Our school hours can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lwrm1c
Do you have a story about a teacher who has made a positive impact on your life? Members 1st of NJ wants to hear about them! Help us celebrate our amazing educators for all of their dedication, passion, and influence in our lives.
For more information, see the attached flyer or visit the Members 1st website: https://www.membersonenj.org/teacherappreciation/
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Danielle Sneathen and Executive Director of Student Services Teri Godlewski were at the Rowan University Education Expo on Tuesday!
Our current job postings are available on our website at https://www.applitrack.com/vineland/onlineapp/default.aspx
Students and staff from Dallago East Preschool had a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of their new play structure! The process took several weeks, and students were often seen staring over the yellow tape, anticipating opening day. Monday was the day! After cutting the ribbon, students ran to the structure to bounce, climb and slide. As you can see from their smiles, it was a great day in preschool!
On Monday, April 15th, members of the Wallace Safety Patrol and NJHS attended Bubble Day at Dane Barse School. The students helped with the event by applying tattoos, helping students with crafts, and guiding students through the importance of having a sensory room for students with autism. Some of the students were able to share their own experiences with the children at Barse as well. Everyone had a great time and we are so proud of the members volunteering their time to help students at Barse. We have all enjoyed taking part in various activities this year.
The Vineland Public Schools Middle and High School Art Show will be here soon! Come out and celebrate our students on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Landis Administration Building, 61 W. Landis Ave. We hope to see you there!
Mayor Fanucci visited Ms. Disanti’s 6th and 7th grade Social Studies classes at Johnston School on April 12 to discuss civics and citizenship in Vineland. During the visit, 7th-grade student Anthony Oquendo was awarded the most outstanding reader in the Phanatic About Reading Program and received Phillies tickets for his entire family.
Gabriella Amberths-Avila from Mrs. Stangle's second-grade classroom at Mennies Elementary School was nominated and selected to be School Citizen of the Month for March. In sharing the reason why she nominated Gabriella, Mrs. Stangle said, "Gabriella demonstrates being a good school citizen on a daily basis. Since a new student joined our class who does not speak English, she has made it her daily mission to make him feel welcome and direct him in any way possible. She shows empathy when things can be frustrating for him. She shows acceptance because she knows he needs a bit more help and time. She shows encouragement when she cheers him on each time he learns new letter sounds or English words. I can not express how proud Gabriella has made me to take this new student under her wing and to encourage the rest of the class to do so too." Congratulations, Gabriella! #menniesproud
The newly-established Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Book Club will feature reviews of two Vineland area books in April and May. “Unsheltered,” by Barbara Kingsolver, is a fictional novel which included many Vineland residents. Kingsolver visited VHAS and the community to research and develop the storyline and characters. The date for the review is April 24 at 6:00 PM.
“The Fantastic Castle,” written by former VHAS Curator Patricia Martinelli, recalls the history of Vineland’s Palace of Depression and the unusual personality of its creator, George Daynor. Review date for this book is May 29 at 6:00 PM.
Books are available from area and online booksellers, libraries and VHAS. Pre-reading of the books is not necessary to attend. Visit Discovervinelandhistory.org to register for these events. The museum is located at 108 South Seventh St. in Vineland.
Winslow Elementary School hosted a "Pizza Palooza" last week! Students and their families were greeted with excitement as they arrived, eager to participate in the fun event. Each student had the opportunity to decorate their own pizza box before preparing their pizzas, selecting their favorite toppings, and assembling them with care.
The event also featured a special reading of "Got Pizza?" a story written by Rob and Dallas Johnson. Pizza Palooza was made possible by the support of the Vineland Education Association, which sponsored the event through a PRIDE Grant. Their generous contribution allowed for the creation of a memorable and engaging experience for all involved.
The end of the third marking period is approaching! Students in Mrs. Smith's STEM class at Johnstone School are fully engaged in a new curriculum, Project Lead the Way. They worked on several projects related to design and modeling. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade were tasked with creating a skimmer using a design plan.
In this activity, students competed with their classmates to see who could create the best skimmer, a small vehicle that would glide across (or “skim” over) the floor. The more accurate the measurements, the better the skimmer would glide and the farther it would go.
Students were given a design plan with dimensions to clearly communicate the measurements and features of the skimmer. Students followed demonstration videos along with teacher support to create a completed skimmer using a file folder.
Students tested & reflected on how effectively they constructed their skimmers. Skimmers with accurate measurements and careful cutting/folding typically traveled the farthest.
Finally, students calculated the mean and average for their skimmer trials. The data was used to create a Class Skimmer Data Google Spreadsheet. Students were able to represent and analyze the statistical data for the class skimmer launch by creating a Candlestick Chart.
College English III students in Mrs. Belvett's class at Vineland High School spent the week getting introduced to Shakespeare and his play Macbeth. Students created improv scenes using lines from Macbeth and lines from the Star Wars character Yoda to interpret and analyze text. They played the Game of Shakespeare's Life: Macbeth Edition and searched the web for background information. They also began adventures with Flat Shakespeare. You might remember Flat Stanley -- the little cut-out character that travels around with students in their elementary school folders. Flat Shakespeare will be assigned to each student for one night. They are to take pictures with him around school and town! They can also post a video of Flat Shakespeare with someone they know reciting any line from Shakespeare. Flat Shakespeare has visited Rita's Water Ice, the VHS tennis courts, Ms. Chalow's anatomy class, the string ensemble, and the construction class. If he travels your way, be sure to participate!
The City of Vineland Board of Education has changed the date of the Public
Hearing on Budget meeting, which was scheduled for Monday, April 22,
2024. This will now take place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
in the Landis Administration Building Auditorium at 61 W. Landis Avenue,
Vineland, New Jersey. No formal action will be taken.
The new edition of the Vineland Public Library Gazette is now available! See the message below from the VPL:
Hello everyone. We are excited to be sharing the April 2024 Edition of our VPL Gazette. Please click on the link VPL GAZETTE: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGAtaOuyVg/fYAsbKjMod_DiidoaSa_GQ/view to see this month's edition. Please make sure to mark your calendars for our Book Sale scheduled for Saturday, May 4th.
Please take a few minutes to review this edition and share the link with your friends and neighbors. As always, we have something for everyone. Please encourage them to share the link as well. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions please contact us at: vplgazette@vinelandpubliclibrary.org.
As always, we appreciate the opportunity to share our newspaper and invite everyone to visit us as soon as you are able. We look forward to welcoming the entire community to the Vineland Public Library.
The 2024-2025 district calendar was approved at the April 10 Board of Education meeting and can be viewed below.
The first day of school for all students will be Thursday, September 5.
The calendar is also available on our website www.vineland.org.
English: https://5il.co/2iayz
Spanish: https://5il.co/2iaz0
Ms. Schwan’s class at Rossi Elementary School created multiple ecosystems, but these projects took considerable time, research, effort, and patience. At the beginning of the school year, our class decided to get a classroom pet. Our pet of choice ended up being a betta fish. Before getting our fish, we had to learn how to create an environment that would sustain our pet and give him the best life possible.
First, we set up our fish tank, making sure the water was dechlorinated, at the correct temperature, and had a filter, gravel, and synthetic plants. Next, we learned about the nitrogen cycle and how our fish tank needed time to complete a cycle before we put our fish in. This process takes months, so while we waited, we tested the water parameters, learned all about caring for our future pet, and did lots of research.
After two months of waiting, we were finally able to purchase our fish and bring him into the classroom. We named our betta fish Walter. Every student took turns feeding Walter, checking the water temperature in the tank, and making sure we kept our pets’ ecosystem functioning. Unfortunately, during a water change, our fish became stressed and passed away. Instead of being sad, we decided to learn from our mistakes! We spent time learning about the life cycle of fish. When we felt ready, we got another betta fish and named him George.
Now, we wanted George to have the best quality of life, and through our research, we realized that keeping live plants in a fish tank is optimal, as the plants help filter out nitrates that are harmful to fish. Therefore, we decided to get a larger fish tank, put live plants in, and make the best ecosystem possible!
Our class learned about the types of plants and substrates we should use in the larger fish tank. We purchased them and created a beautifully planted ecosystem for George, but, as we learned before, a fish tank needs to be cycled before placing fish inside. Therefore, we waited two months before placing George in the tank. George loves his new tank, and he even has six neon tetra friends living with him.
Currently, our class has three fish tanks! Eventually, we plan to change our two smaller tanks into planted aquariums so we can have more fish friends. Creating multiple ecosystems took a lot of work, but learning through exploration was so rewarding and fun.
On November 16, 2023, eight Vineland High School students in the Russian program participated in the 42nd National Russian Essay Contest, sponsored by the American Council of Teachers of Russian. Students write an essay in Russian on the topic or theme announced at the beginning of the period allotted for writing the essay. The time limit for writing the essays was two hours.
This year, 832 students from 29 Russian programs nationwide participated in the contest.
Vineland High School and Russian teacher Vlada Jackson are proud to announce that our students received eight medals and nine diplomas.
Students receiving medals included:
Gold medal - Yelyzavet Taranenko (11gr.)
6 Silver medals: Natalia Kobys (11gr.), Daniel Borisenko (11gr.), Vladimir Manannikov (10 gr.), Anastasiia Nikulina (12gr.), Anastasiya Serediuk (9 gr.), Nikita Yazvinskyi (12 rg.)
Bronze medal - Drytro Halushchak (12 gr.)
Diploma of Honorable Mention - Daryna Shevchuk (9 gr.)
Participation in this National Contest helped the students gain confidence in their knowledge of Russian, acquire a sense of achievement, and be recognized for their efforts in mastering a critical language. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!
Purvesh Patel, Director of Food Service, was recognized at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting for the partnership between Sodexo Food Service and the Vineland Public Schools Special Education Department.
Executive Director of Student Services Teri Godlewski, accompanied by students in the RISE program, presented Mr. Patel with a certificate of recognition at the meeting. Students in the RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Learning) program at VHS have started working together with the Adult Center for Transition (ACT) Program at the Rowan College of South Jersey at Cumberland campus. RCSJCC had been operating without a café for their students to purchase and enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee, drinks, or snacks for quite some time.
The ACT and RISE programs partnered to solve this problem together, providing an opportunity for all of our students to get real-life work experience in a working kitchen and café at the RCSJCC Campus. With the help of Mr. Patel and Sodexo, the Together Café opened for business on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
