Franklin Elementary Celebrates All Star Readers
Franklin Elementary School took time to celebrate its All Star Readers during a special end-of-year assembly. Students were encouraged to read for at least 15 minutes a day for a whole week. The top two readers from each class had…
Carson Students Blast Off With Space Day
Carson’s annual Space Day was a blast! Fourth grade “scientists” worked collaboratively on the Mars Egg Drop problem solving task; first and second graders created and launched rockets; and students of all grade levels enjoyed their awesome experience visiting the…
Wearing The Important Hat Of Policy Maker
As Board of Education members, we wear many different “hats.” We are accountants during budget times; educators when making important decisions regarding curriculum and instruction; and human resource experts when approving the hiring of new personnel. Thankfully, the Board of…
Longfellow Poets Winners In Library Contest
On June 3, several students from Longfellow Elementary School were awarded for their outstanding poetry! Chloe Burgos from Ms. Grant’s kindergarten class; Angelina Thach and Angel Vazquez from Mrs. Shaner’s second grade class; and Andre Pratt from Mrs. Padalino’s fourth…
Students Have One Honey Of A Project At Phifer Science Fair
Students Genesis Fernandez and Julia Ortiz won first place at Phifer Middle School’s annual science fair. Their project explored whether or not the consumption of honey helped alleviate allergy symptoms. The two intrepid researchers are seen here with Angel Cook,…
Waterlines, August 2015
The MPWC Bids Farewell to Retiree Regina Davis and Welcomes Ronald Johnson ATTENTION CUSTOMERS It has come to our attention that postcards like the one shown here have been circulated throughout the service area. Please be assured that any correspondence…
Well Into Their Nineties, Pennsauken Residents Going Strong
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor In the last few months, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of speaking with some very, very longtime residents: 99-year-old Pete Heckers, and 96-year-old Eleanor Seaver. The lives they’ve lived and the stories they tell give…
Local Student Named To Honor Roll
Talley Morton, daughter of Janice Talley of Pennsauken, has been named to the honor roll at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, N.C., where she is a rising senior. Miss Morton was also inducted into the Saint Mary’s Chapter of the…
Knowing Why There’s No Sun In The Sky…
By Bob Wagner, AAP Columnist The constant march of thunderstorm clouds crossing the Delaware River, lightning flashing, thunder rolling, etc., is interesting, for a week. This weather pattern usually coincides with June graduations. Every year, for as long as I…
“Mrs. Wordsmith” And The Joy Of Shining In Our Own Way
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist Deadline? Column? I didn’t have one single thought in my head as to what to write for my August AAP article. And then, waiting for me in my computer, was a letter from an old…