Ms. Colan's class at Pilla Middle School has been hard at work writing cards and wrapping gifts for their family members this holiday season!
It was another busy week for the Vineland High School AFJROTC! Alpha Flight is now wearing their ABUs and OCPs, as well as their lightweight blues, for weekly uniform inspection. This is the first time that they are in the three different uniforms that we offer. In other news, Foxtrot Flight, the 8th-period class, received the "Outstanding Flight Award". They received this award for their hard work and dedication to the program. Many cadets earned their Academic Ribbon, Wellness Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, and Dress and Appearance Ribbon. LDRs are up and running, which are our Leadership Development Requirements. Our Color Guard has been switching out our poles and using our new equipment. On Wednesday, December 6th, Color Guard had an all-female lineup which included two backups to help with equipment and to lead the flag salute with another school. Our Drone/UAV team has worked on building our drones and programming them. The Awareness Presentation Team met on December 14th, where they practiced their upcoming 8th-grade visits. More events are planned in the next few weeks.
Petway Elementary School families enjoyed a festive evening of fun at the school's Santa and Me Night, where they rang in the holiday season! Families enjoyed the holiday festivities with gingerbread arts and crafts, coloring sheets, a snowball toss activity, hearing the Polar Express read aloud, learning holiday sign language, and enjoying some sweet treats! And, of course, families met Santa and Mrs. Claus and made reindeer food for Santa's reindeer!
On Friday, December 15th, students from The Vineland High School Select Choir, Advanced Theatre, and The Dance Program visited The Veterans Home and Autumn Lake Healthcare to perform a Holiday Showcase and spread some Christmas Cheer. The residents really enjoyed this visit from our super talented students!
Vineland High School students from a variety of programs helped to make the holidays a little more jolly for some families in the Vineland area. Students from JAG, RISE, and Mrs. Smith's class helped to organize, sort and bag gifts for people in need for the Salvation Army. Students earned service learning hours and felt a sense of accomplishment as they worked to clear the hundreds of boxes filled with clothing and toys. The Salvation Army truly appreciated all of their help!
Students in Mrs. Giovinazzi, Mr. Lonergan, Mr. Panichelli, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Hirleman, Mrs. Lank and Mrs. Malinski's classes at Vineland High School participated in a Christmas Cohort last week! The various teachers developed activities related to the holiday season and combined classes to complete them. Activities such as guided drawing, snowflake activities and stories, creation of gift tags and puzzle piece decorations were just a few of the activities that the students enjoyed. The week culminated with a viewing of the movie Home Alone, which highlights the character Kevin and the skills needed for daily living while his parents are "away." A discussion of the need for strong daily living skills followed the movie. The students enjoyed the slapstick humor and the opportunities for socialization throughout the week! A special thank you to those teachers who participated in this activity!
In Mrs. Jessica Castro's 6th-grade science class at Veterans Memorial Middle School, students are learning how we see objects. Students were able to determine through experimentation that in order to see an object, you need an eye, an object, a light source, and a clear, unblocked path. Using materials from the Makerspace, students then developed models of the eye-object-light-path system and used their models to explain the role that light plays in how people see objects. Students were then able to reflect and determine the strengths and weaknesses of their models on how effective they were in showing the path of light in order to see an object.
Thank you to everyone who made this evening's beautiful VHS South gymnasium dedication to Edward Harvard a success. We will have a full gallery of photos available on Monday and the ceremony can be viewed in its entirety on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/kWB0HRRvXXk?si=8AcjvqPuhzDujJoy
In the true spirit of the season, the VPS Transportation Department radiated holiday cheer on Friday, dressed in festive attire for Holiday Spirit Day. Wearing a variety of holiday outfits and costumes, the team created a lively and spirited atmosphere - complete with a visit from Santa himself! Happy Holidays!
Students in Kristie Silva’s 1st grade classroom at Winslow Elementary School celebrated national hot chocolate day on Wednesday, December 13th. Students wrote a "how to make hot chocolate" recipe, made their own hot chocolate, designed their own mug, and did an addition and subtraction hot chocolate sheet.
Ms. Rivera's 7th-grade SEL class from Johnstone School worked with Dallago East preschoolers in completing a fun penguin craft. Ms. Rivera said, "I wanted to put my 7th graders in a leadership position. I knew they would be excellent role models when put in a position to lead. The students did just that! I was overjoyed watching them interact with the little ones. It was hard to get them to leave the classrooms."
On Saturday, December 9th, Winslow School partnered with People Not Profit NJ to host their annual holiday gift-giving event. Families from Winslow, Sabater, Durand, Rossi, Mennies, D’Ippolito, and Dane Barse elementary schools, as well as Dallago Preschool, celebrated the holiday season with breakfast provided by PQ Mobile, free haircuts provided by Dugout Barbershop, a visit with Santa, a special guest appearance from Cole and Cece and some holiday crafts! Everyone who attended was sponsored by the generosity of our community and provided with gifts for their entire family. A special thanks to our school social workers for helping organize this event! People Not Profit NJ wishes everyone a very happy holiday season!
The Rotary Club of Vineland sponsored its annual holiday party on December 13 for the district’s self-contained special needs students in grades kindergarten through three. The party began with a sing-a-long of carols, snacks, and crafts, followed by a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, who gave each child a special gift. Thank you to everyone who went above and beyond to share the holiday spirit with our students!
A short video highlighting the event can be found on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/POkal5Rydsc?feature=shared
Dane Barse Elementary School hosted, with cheer and warmth, its recent event, “Welcome to Whoville.” This event brought together approximately 100 students, families, and community members for a joyous celebration. The festivities featured five delightful stations: Grinch bingo, a heartwarming activity where students wrote heartfelt letters to veterans, a lively Grinch dance station, a craft corner sparking creativity, and a delightful Hot Cocoa & Cookies station that spread warmth and joy. Adding to the excitement, T&F captured memorable moments by photographing attendees with the whimsical Grinch character. The night was further enhanced by the harmonious tunes of a Whoville choir. It was a heartening gathering that embraced the spirit of the season, fostering connections and spreading joy throughout our school community!
The Winslow School Principal and staff would like to give a "Shout Out" to Frank Rodriguez, driver of bus 28.
"Mr. Frank knows each and every one of his students on Bus 28. All of his students enjoy riding Bus 28 to and from school each day, as he makes the bus ride enjoyable with his friendly personality. "
Winslow appreciates you, Frank!
Congratulations to Barse's Teacher of the Year (Nicole Robbins), Physical Education Teacher, and Educational Services Professional (Dana Leone), Paraprofessional Special Education! Barse Elementary School is proud to share its 2024 TOY & ESP representatives!
We would like to recognize several members of our Transportation Department for their service to our country. These very proud Americans have served a combined total of 24 years. They proudly served their country and now serve our district as school bus drivers. Thank you!
Pictured (L-R): Konstantine Kaganzev (1965-71 E4 Corporal, 1977-78 03 Captain US Army/Reserves), Nathan Canion (1991-96 ABH2 US Navy), James Singleton (1968-73 SGT US Airforce), George Henry (1974-77 E-4 US Army- Honorable Discharge), Frank Rodriguez (1990-93 Infantry Soldier/10th Mt Division, Ft Drum NY & served Desert Storm US Army), and Angel DeJesus (1997-99 Private E2 US Army).
Vineland High School Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) students attended the NJ JAG Leadership Development Conference at Rider University this week. Students were able to learn about various NJ JAG programs while speaking with several industry leaders in NJ.
The Vineland High School Class of 2024 is hosting a Texas Roadhouse fundraiser on Monday, December 18 from 3-9:30pm. Present this flyer to the Millville location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchase to this year's graduating class. Come out and support our seniors!
The Dungeons and Dragons Club at Vineland High School welcomed two very special guests to yesterday's meeting: Principal Jacqueline Roman-Alvarez and Assistant Principal Kim Rivera! Both administrators attended the meeting and played D&D for the first time, with the club voting on which characters the admins would play. On winter break from college, club alumni Hannah & Katie Rasmussen joined in to help Mrs. Alvarez and Ms. Rivera with guidance as they played. Current club member Ryan Young was the game master, and the other player characters were a mix of new club members. Mrs. Alvarez and Ms. Rivera left the meeting with their own set of gaming dice and a standing invitation to stop by and play with the club at any time.
