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Pennsauken's Monthly Newspaper

Year: 2015

Schools

Baldwin School Holds Annual Fun Day

In June, students at Baldwin School enjoyed a fun day of activities and games as a way to celebrate the end of the school year. Students in Ms. Voorhees’ Pre K class, seen here, are sporting their tie-dye shirts while…

Schools

PHS Indoor Guard Recognized For Atlantic Coast Championship

By Melanie Zayas, AAP Intern At the June public meeting for Pennsauken’s Township Committee, Mayor Rick Taylor recognized Pennsauken High School’s Indoor Guard with a proclamation for winning the Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) Atlantic Coast Championship, held at the Wildwood…

Schools

Phifer “24 Game” Math Tourney Winners

Phifer Middle School conducted its annual “24 Game” math tournaments, where several students showcased their amazing mental math skills. The seventh grade finalists were Nancy Nguyen, first place; Yesenia Rivera, second place; Angela Nguyen, third place; and Alex Kreuter (fourth…

Schools

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…

Schools

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…

Board Bits

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…

Schools

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…

Schools

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

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…

People

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…

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