Monthly Archives: February 2015
Carson Inspired By “Christmas Jars” For Community Project
Teachers at Carson School wanted to do something this holiday season that not only gave back to the community, but also showed students the importance of helping those less fortunate. They decided to base their project off of “Christmas Jars,” a novel written by Jason F. Wright.
In the book, a reporter explores the secret behind the “Christmas Jars,” glass jars filled with coins and bills left anonymously for people in need. Carson School set up a jar of their own, collecting donations from staff and students. Over $250 were collected in Carson’s giving jar; these funds were used to buy ingredients and supplies to make sandwiches for the Cathedral Kitchen, an organization that has been serving meals to the poor and hungry in Camden for over four decades.
On Dec. 22, teachers at Carson made 350 sandwiches during lunchtime, so students could see firsthand the importance of serving the community. Students in Mrs. Tryon’s class also assembled packages of salt, pepper, napkins, and the like to accompany the tasty care packages.
The staff of Carson would like to thank teachers and students for their generosity during this holiday project, as well as DiPascale’s at Meadowbrook for selling the lunch meat at cost.
Throwback Thursday: Pennsauken Cosplayers Leap, Swing And Fly Into Wizard World
Every once and a while, we like to take a look back at our archives a pull out an interesting story. Here’s a feature article that ran online last June.
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
For local area fans of comic books, horror flicks and super hero movies, June is a great month of the year. Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, a comic book/pop culture convention that celebrates graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows and more, is currently in full swing at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Many look to get autographs and photos from their favorite actors from TV and film; others look to fill the holes in their comic book or toy collection. And a select few take the opportunity to dress up like their favorite comic book hero or heroine, or character from the small and silver screens. It’s called cosplay, short for costume play, and it’s all the rage at conventions like Wizard World. And this weekend in Philly, you’ll find folks from all over, even from Pennsauken, in full costume for both their own edification and the enjoyment of convention goers.
Carson School Holds Annual Pajama Day
Dec. 23 was Pajama Day at Carson School, a special day for students who earned enough “Carson Cardinal Cash” to participate. Carson’s kindergarten students worked hard to earn participation for Pajama Day! The boys and girls in Mrs. Koch’s kindergarten class are proud of their positive behavior and happy to wear their favorite pajamas to school!
Franklin Celebrates With Students Of The Month
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School celebrated its Students of the Month for December. December’s theme was: “Cooperative: Works Well With Others.”
December’s Students of the Month were treated to a lunch with Principal Lewis, featuring pizza and juice boxes. During lunchtime, Principal Lewis read the story, “In with a Splash.”
Congratulations to these great students!
Cedar Run Visits Burling And Delair Schools
On Jan. 7, Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge presented a program to both Burling and Delair Schools geared to each grade level. Third graders enjoyed a lesson on “Raptors and Reptiles;” fourth graders learned about the “Hunters of the Sky.” These were science-based lessons and included hands-on learning and activities.
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge presents grant-funded programs through a generous grant provided by the PSE&G Foundation and William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation.
The students of each school enjoyed this program very much!
Pennsauken Schools Celebrate Winterfest
Winterfest is an annual tradition at Pennsauken Schools, where students enjoy the fun and magic of the winter season! From making crafts with parents to singing along to seasonal favorites, there were all types of winter-themed fun for everyone!
Greening In February: Adding Plants To Brighten Indoor Spaces
By Betsy McBride On Behalf Of The Pennsauken Environmental Commission
We all know how long the short month of February can be. It is dark, cold, and unpredictable. We spend many days and nights indoors. We get grouchy, sick, or depressed. These are the “winter doldrums:” periods of low spirits caused by lack of sunlight and fresh air. How can we simply improve our spirits?
Sometimes the simplest things offer the best remedies.
Goodwill Hosts Annual Bridal Sale Extravaganza
The running of the brides continues in 2015! Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia will host its seventh annual Valentine’s Bridal Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 14 at its Pennsauken Retail Store, 5461 Rt. 70, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Celebrating The Welsh Heritage Of Pennsauken’s Griffith Morgan
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
It is often observed that America, settled by immigrants, is a nation composed of many nations. Even in its earliest days, this may have been truer of the colony of New Jersey than of most, and it is certainly very true of the State of New Jersey today. Yet among the colorful tapestry of nationalities comprising our state, some among the very earliest to settle in the area are also among the least remembered when numbering the members of our demographic panorama. This may be due to a variety of factors, such as an apparently seamless assimilation as the broader culture developed, but it nonetheless belies a surprising cultural diversity among identities rarely distinguished as unique today. One such national identity that settled early and with good fortune on the land of the future Township of Pennsauken was that of the Welshman, Griffith Morgan.
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, What Do Flower Colors Mean To You?
By Kathleen Harvey, Owner, Plant Artistry, LLC
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and many people send flowers to their loved ones. Gazing upon a beautiful, brightly colored flower arrangement can evoke strong emotion. But what emotion does the flower giver intend versus what the arrangement conveys? From the deep passionate red of a rose, the elegant white of a calla lily, or the exuberance concentrated in a bouquet of golden tulips, the color of flowers sends an emotional message.
