Tag Archives: education
An Important Message For Phifer Families
By Sandra Allen, Principal, Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Starting this September, we will be making Howard M. Phifer Middle School a phone-free space to improve teaching and learning using a system called Yondr. Yondr has been implemented in over 2,000 schools across 16 countries to facilitate an engaged learning environment.
Pennsauken STEM School Ranked One Of New Jersey’s Best
By The Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; JoAnn Young, Vice President; Osvaldo Alves III, Lisa Eckel; Diane Johnson; Samer John Jarbouh-Rafeh; Scott La Vine; Orlando Viera, and Dontay White; and Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., M.A.2, Ed.D., Ph.D., Superintendent, Pennsauken Public Schools
School Families: The Board of Education and I would like to share some wonderful news about Pennsauken Public Schools, in particular Roosevelt STEM School. Roosevelt STEM School began as Burling Elementary School in the 2021-22 School Year. Burling was a K-5 Elementary School that was used as a catalyst to create Roosevelt STEM School, which is currently a K-6 School that will become a K-8 School in the 2024-25 School Year. Moreover, the first year of the Roosevelt STEM School project was the 2021-22 School Year at Burling Elementary School.
Offering New Programs For The 2017-2018 School Year
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Allyson Meloni-Scavuzzo, Vice President; Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Leona Moss; Jennifer Slattery; Orlando Viera; and JoAnn Young
It might seem difficult to imagine, but we are just a month away from the start of a new school year! This year, the Board of Education, in conjunction with the superintendent, administration, and staff of the Pennsauken School District, is excited to offer several new educational opportunities in addition to our existing program.
Learning At The Pennsauken Free Public Library
There is so much going on at the Pennsauken Free Public Library and you can be a part of it!
This month, we will offer mini introductions to YouTube, which allows you video access to a vast array of tutorials, such as cutting hair, fixing plumbing, woodworking, dance steps, knitting, and more! Learning new tasks helps create new synapses in the brain which improves “brain fitness.” So come on out to the library to expand your learning experience and flex your brain! Mini Introductions to YouTube will take place on Fridays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, and 25 in 30-minute one-on-one sessions from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited to two persons per Friday, so call or come in to sign-up at the Reference Desk right away.
State Senate President Sweeney Visits Pennsauken High School
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On Feb. 7, New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney toured Pennsauken High School and sat down to talk with students. During his visit, Sweeney, who grew up in Pennsauken and went to school at PHS, spoke of the importance of supporting initiatives that fairly fund education throughout the state.
REACH Event On March 18 Gives Parents, Students And Teachers An Opportunity To Learn And Create
By Francine Eisenmann, REACH Coordinator
Regional Enrichment Activities for Children with High Abilities (REACH) began a number of years ago to give parents, students, and teachers throughout our state the opportunity to get together to network, learn, and create.
A half-day of stimulating, creative, hands on activities, workshops, related vendor interactions, and comraderie among parents, students, and teachers, attending a REACH event is beneficial for all who attend. It gives families and educators a local venue, to gain insight into gifted education, as well as having fun.
The next REACH event will be held on Saturday, March 18 at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd, Pennsauken, N.J. Doors open for registration at 8:30 a.m. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. through noon.
Local Girls Receive Grace-Filled Lessons Through Special Program
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
This summer, eight young girls from Pennsauken and Delair took part in a special two-week program designed to help them to achieve their goals through grace-filled adventures and exploration.
Pennsauken’s Larke Receives “Teacher As Hero” Award
Pennsauken resident Marilyn Larke was among the 15 educators who received the “Teacher as Hero Award” for 2015. The award is presented by the National Liberty Museum and sponsored by State Farm.
Board Bits, March 2015
Late winter is often a quiet time. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over and the energy of springtime is still a few weeks away. However, the Pennsauken Board of Education has their biggest task of the year to complete during these late winter months: the 2015-2016 school budget.
