On Tuesday, April 16th, a group of 7th-grade students from Wallace Middle School embarked on a field trip to Valmont - American Galvanizing. Valmont generously sponsored an experiment for our students, allowing them to test various fasteners with different liquids to assess their corrosion resistance. One of the fasteners under scrutiny was galvanized.
During the trip, students had the opportunity to tour the Valmont facility and observe the galvanizing process in action. They also watched safety videos and learned about the extensive safety measures and equipment utilized by the workers.
This hands-on experience provided the students with valuable insights into industrial operations and workplace safety practices. It served as a practical application of the theoretical concepts they had learned in the classroom, fostering a deeper understanding of science and engineering principles.
Overall, the trip was both informative and engaging, leaving a lasting impression on the students and sparking their curiosity about real-world applications of their studies.
Second-grade classes at Petway Elementary School celebrated Earth Day by planting wildflowers and going on a scavenger hunt. Kindergarten also joined in the fun and teamed up with the second grade to search for bees, flowers, clouds, and insects! Students learned about ways to help the Earth and conserve our planet. #PetwayProud
Petway Elementary Safety Patrol and staff came together to tackle the Lincoln Avenue and Petway School Road Clean-Up! The patrol and staff worked together to pick up litter from the portion of Lincoln Avenue that was adopted by Petway School. Students and staff planned this clean-up to coincide with Earth Day!
"We really want the students to understand that just picking up a small piece of litter can make a difference to keeping our Earth safe," said Michelle Brady, Safety Advisor. Students were enthusiastic about helping staff keep their community clean! #PetwayProud
In Ms. Espinosa's Bilingual Science classes, 6th graders have been learning about living things. We took a walk around the school to find all the living things that we could find. We saw squirrels climbing on trees, birds returning to their nests, ants on the ground, and, of course, plenty of trees.
In our 7th-grade classes, we used a microscope to observe a part of our body (the elbow). Everyone was amazed at how our elbow cells looked under the microscope.
In 8th grade, we are piloting OpenSciEd through Active Learning! We have been talking about how animals look different, and some have more muscle than others. We've looked at traits and variations of traits. Students got to work in groups to organize tulips by their chosen traits and their variations.
On April 19th, Winslow School welcomed a fantastic array of community vehicles as part of an enriching event sponsored by the PRIDE Grant through the Vineland Education Association. Students had the extraordinary opportunity to explore and learn about various vehicles firsthand.
Throughout the day, students engaged in interactive experiences, including climbing into vehicles, honking horns, observing equipment, conversing with drivers, and asking questions to deepen their understanding. The event featured a diverse selection of vehicles, ranging from firetrucks and police cars to jeeps, slingshots, big rig trucks, and even a farm tractor and excavator.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the landing of an NJ State Police helicopter in the back field, captivating the imagination of all in attendance. Following an exciting morning of exploration, students enjoyed a delicious cone from the ice cream truck.
Overall, Community Vehicles Day was a resounding success. It provided students with an unforgettable learning experience and facilitated a deeper connection with their community. We extend our sincere thanks to all involved in making this event possible and look forward to future opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery.
Students in the YMCA Preschool's Blue Room enjoyed reading "Not a Box" by Antoinette Porter, a book about a small rabbit that imagines a cardboard box is anything but a cardboard box! After listening to the book, the Blue Room students were asked to use their imagination and turn a box into anything they wanted. Students used their creativity to turn their boxes into many different objects, from a Lego to a racecar, a house to a cat...just to name a few!
The Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA is holding a Chipotle Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 8 from 4-8pm at the new Chipotle on Delsea Drive. During this fundraiser, 25% of event sales get donated to the YMCA when ordering online with code 2BWLE46 or showing the flyer at the restaurant. See the attached flyers for more details.
Ms. Galan's 8th-grade class at Wallace Middle School completed lesson one for the responsibility trait of the Portrait of a Graduate curriculum. They were required to brainstorm personal, academic, and environmental responsibilities. They then analyzed various scenarios of responsible and irresponsible actions. They came up with ways to change the irresponsible scenarios and brainstormed ways that they could be more responsible in their daily lives.
Vrushti Patel is an inspiring young artist in 8th grade at Wallace Middle School. She began crafting jewelry just a year ago and drew her inspiration from the YouTube channel "Jewel School."
Vrushti was sent home with a jewelry-making kit just before spring break. Upon her return, she came back with a stunning collection of bracelets and earrings. Her work is meticulously crafted!
She and other members of the Art Club are selling jewelry to raise funds for a trip to Grounds for Sculpture.
The VHS Dancers have been working hard in the studio, getting ready to head to The NJ Teen Arts Festival this week! Wish them the Best as they set out to represent the VHS Dance Program and showcase all of their talent and love for dance!
On April 16, Barse Elementary School librarian Tiffany Loveland hosted a roundtable on how to use the Destiny Library Catalog. Inspired by staff asking if certain books were in the library, Mrs. Loveland created a slideshow and gave detailed insights on how teachers can maximize Destiny for classroom use. Students will be shown how to look for books ahead of time using Destiny links posted in Google Classroom.
Tessa Messore shared her excitement at this new find. “It’s a good tool to allow students to independently explore different types of books and subjects that interest them,” she said.
Attendees walked away with light refreshments, book prizes, and a valuable resource.
On March 27, Wallace Middle School hosted its first annual Career Day. About 16 professionals from a variety of fields spent time with the 8th-grade classes. This important event exposed students to a variety of careers and linked critical information learned in the classroom to the world of work. Throughout the day, students gained a better perspective regarding the various facets of each career and developed a better sense of the community they live in.
We would like to thank all who volunteered for this event and helped make this a valuable day for the students. We couldn't provide this opportunity for our students without you.
The Vineland High School Academic Team participated in the 2024 Atlantic City High School Viking Bowl on April 17th. Competing among 14 teams vying for the top spots offered the VHS Academic Team an opportunity to showcase their academic knowledge as well as their teamwork and communication skills in a competitive environment. The Viking Bowl featured four rounds of academic trivia: Round 1 focused on questions about literature and the arts, Round 2 focused on math and science, Round 3 focused on history and current events, and Round 4 focused on sports and pop culture. Participating teams included Mainland Regional High School, Pinelands Regional High School, Egg Harbor Township High School, Absegami High School, Buena High School, Cedar Creek High School, and Atlantic City High School. All members of the VHS team who were able to attend the event were able to compete for at least one round in the fields aligned with their expertise.
The VHS Academic Team members who competed are: Seniors Christian Alvarado, Kendra Chestnut, Gabriella Cumba, Denise Gonzalez, Desunny Gonzalez, Casey Russoman, and Kaelin Zheng; Juniors Valentino Chanza, Iris Giocondo, Michaela Giuliani, Brandon Nieves, and Marley Smith, and Sophomores Christopher Gagnon, Juliana Panco, and Alexica Perez. Seniors Denise Gonzalez and Kaelin Zheng served as Captains for the event. The advisor for the Academic Team is Vanessa Rasmussen.
Pilla Middle School's Guidance Department had the pleasure of having Master Samuel Llabres and Mr. Kyle Lee for our April Guidance Presentation on Citizenship. They discussed what it means to be a good citizen through the lens of Yi’s Karate School in Vineland.
A special thank you to Master Samuel LLabres and Kyle Lee for volunteering not just on April 18th during our Study Hall Periods but also for their continued support of our students at various school functions!
The 2nd grade team at Petway celebrated National Exercise Day by having celebrity fitness guru @nateoffer lead a energy packed Zumba class. The students had a great workout and an even better time! The teachers even joined in the fun! Mr. Nate went above and beyond to make this an amazing day! He even wrote a song called, "The Pocket Man" for one of the students in Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Neri's classroom! The exercise continued outside, where the patriots did squats, lunges and toe touches with a buddy! Students learned about keeping their body active and how it correlates to helping keep their mind healthy.
Great Work Petway Patriots! #PetwayProud
Students at Mennies Elementary School had their final watch party of “The Very Cranky Bear.” The kids received a VIP pass to watch the premiere, walked the red carpet, enjoyed snacks and juice, and had an awards ceremony. When then revived their award, they gave thanks to friends, family, and teachers who have helped them.
VHS graphic design teacher Ms. Griffiths and dance teacher Ms. Hall collaborated on a new design for the VHS Spring Dance Concert: the GLORY IN MOTION t-shirt. If interested in purchasing, send all orders to Ms. Hall in B106!
Order form: https://bit.ly/3UoPljR
Registration for the All Kids First summer camp is now open! See the attached flyer for more details.
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.
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.
