Category Archives: Schools
Board Of Education Honors High School Students
The Pennsauken Board of Education recognized five students from Pennsauken High School, Briana Roberts, Amanda Bakley, Alexandra Sheriff, Robert Auli, and Fatima Talebi, as students of the month for April. Their achievements were also recognized at special ceremony at the Scottish Rite Ballroom and Auditorium on April 5.
Briana Roberts is being honored for her academic achievement in the category of “Leadership.” She is a 12th grade student at Pennsauken High School with a GPA of 4.05; she is also ranked 19th in the Class of 2016.
Amanda Bakley is being honored for her academic achievement in the category of “School Spirit.” She is a 12th grade student at Pennsauken High School with a GPA of 3.99; Amanda is also ranked 21st in the Class of 2016.
Alexandra Sheriff is being honored for her academic achievement in the category of “Most Courageous Student.” She is a 12th grade student at Pennsauken High School with a GPA of 3.73; she is also ranked 41st in the Class of 2016.
Robert Auli is being honored for his academic achievement in the category of “Performing Arts.” Robert is a 12th grade student at Pennsauken High School with a GPA of 3.77; he is also ranked 38th in the Class of 2016.
Fatima Talebi is being honored for her academic achievement in the category of “Community Service.” She is a 12th grade student at Pennsauken High School with a GPA of 4.06; she is ranked 18th in the class of 2016.
Congratulations to these great students!
PHS Students Receive $2,500 In Scholarships
The National Judges Association, in partnership with the Tournament Indoor Association, has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors at the 2016 Atlantic Coast Indoor Championships, held in Wildwood, N.J. from April 28 through May 1. During the awards ceremony, two Pennsauken High School students were awarded scholarships with a combined total of $2,500.
Brandin Bulicki of the Pennsauken High School drumline received a $1,500 scholarship; he plans to attend Drexel University in the fall. Janelle Moore of the Pennsauken High School indoor guard received a $1,000 scholarship; she will be attending Chatham University as a member of the class of 2020.
Congratulations to these talented students!
Fine School Supports Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Several staff members from Fine Elementary got “pied” by students as part of a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Joshua Limon-Vargas pied kindergarten teacher Mrs. Seaver; Cristina Abou Harb pied kindergarten teacher Ms. Fox; and Miriyama Muhammad pied educational assistant Mr. Smith.
Miss Marshall and Miss Gordon report that Fine Elementary School recently completed the Pennies for Patients challenge, raising over $2,300 to help support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.
In the culminating event, staff members volunteered to get “pied” by students who purchased tickets to participate in the event. Among the 20 staff members volunteering, individuals were randomly selected from a jar containing all of the tickets. Mrs. Seaver, Ms. Fox, and Mr. Smith all got pied! Fine School would like to thank all of those who donated their time and money to support this worthy cause!
The More You Read, The More You Will Know
By Kaitlin Kelly, Second Grade, Carson Elementary School
At Carson Elementary School, the month of March began with a celebration to kick off the start of Read Across America Month in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Students across all grades participated in a Vocabulary Hat Parade throughout the school and a “Drop Everything and Read” event.
Students in second grade spent time reading some well known and some not-so-well known Dr. Seuss books, including his final written piece, “What Pet Should I Get?”
Reading was at the forefront of everything we did in March. Students participated in a nightly reading challenge, which culminated with an enjoyable celebration in the school library.
Carson School students enjoyed every opportunity they received to show off their love for reading!
Spring Has Sprung At Baldwin
To begin their new study on flowers, Mrs. Romvary’s morning class at Baldwin School went outside on a spring scavenger hunt. They located flowers, leaves, and other spring items.
Burling Elementary Honors Students Of The Month
Congratulations to Burling’s students of the month! Pictured here with Principal Lawrence, from left to right are: Nasheem Whye, Alaina Venditti, Haleema Pacha, Aairon Thomas, Ailynne Guzman, and Fausto Fortuna.
Franklin Elementary Celebrates All Star Readers
Franklin Elementary School took time to celebrate its All Star Readers during a special assembly.
Students were encouraged to read for at least 15 minutes a day for a whole week. At the end of the week, students were allowed to dress like their favorite literary characters. In addition, the top two readers from each class had an opportunity to walk the “red carpet” and receive a special certificate, reading medal, book, and book mark.
Every student celebrated the joy of reading and promised to keep reading at least 15 minutes every day.
Congratulations to Franklin’s All Stars!
Fine Elementary Honors Students Of The Month
Congratulations to Fine’s students of the month for February: Zeoni Long, Kimora Edwards, Lason Wright, Jeanluis Cedeno, Angela Torres, Quisaiya Cooper, Marquis Muhammed, Alanni Nunez, Sahmir Smith, Carlos Mejia, Makinzey Johnson, Macenzie Hunter, Keshoine Mack, Luis Acosta, Erick Popoca, Elisha Dyitt, and Aaliyah Sheppard. Keep up the great work!
Phifer Wins At Coriell Institute Science Fair
By Angel Cook, District Science Supervisor
On March 19, Phifer Middle School students and staff visited Camden County College’s Blackwood Campus for the 35th annual Coriell Institute Science Fair. Sponsored by the Coriell Institute for Medical Research, young scientists in grades 6-12 from Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties showcased scientific explorations in the fields of chemistry, biology, physics, zoology, botany, medicine, and more. With the excitement of viewing interesting science experiments from all over the region, 73 Phifer Middle School students registered to attend the fair. While the fair has been in existence for more than 30 years, this was Phifer’s first year of participation.
Pennsauken eighth grader Sarah Mireles, seen here with her science teacher, Tim Gilbride, won third place at the 35th annual Coriell Institute Science Fair.
Eighth grade student Sarah Mireles represented Phifer Middle School in the Consumer Science division. Her project, “Which Candle Burns Faster? White or Colored Candles?” studied the combustion rates of a commonly used household item. Mireles’ project was initially developed under the tutelage of her former seventh grade science teacher, Beth Hillmann. After winning in the 2015 Phifer Middle School science fair, Mireles cultivated her experiment for competition in the larger, county level Coriell Science Fair. Her eighth grade teacher sponsor, Tim Gilbride, ensured all project requirements and deadlines were met and the scientific process was followed. At the fair, Mireles proudly explained the dimensions of her investigation to judges and visitors. Hours later, her hard work and dedication were recognized, as Sarah was called to the prestigious Dennis Flyer Theatre stage to accept the third place award.
Participating in the Coriell Science Fair was a great success for both Sarah Mireles and Phifer Middle School. It was a testament to the power of science. An observation lead to a question; a question lead to an investigation; and an investigation lead to an award-winning project with real life applications. With support, Pennsauken students will continue to investigate the wonders of science. The young scientists of today will turn into tomorrow’s innovators.
Black History “Comes to Life” At Roosevelt Elementary School
On the afternoon of March 22, famous African Americans stepped out of the pages of history and visited Roosevelt Elementary School. Their goal was to educate staff, as well as students and their families, about famous African Americans that have helped to change our country’s history.
This is the sixth year that Roosevelt’s fourth grade students have put on the “Blacks in Wax” program. It is a culminating activity that students participate in after a month of researching an African American of their choosing as part of their Black History Project. The criteria of the project required the students to create a digital time line, write a research report and speech, as well as create a picture motif of their person. The cross-curricular project was overseen by four of Roosevelt’s teachers: Mr. Seidel, Mr. Veston, Mrs. Dicupe, and Mrs. Horiates. Working together, the teachers ensured that the students had ample time to do research and complete each part of their project. Students were also given time to practice their speeches at school and were given assistance with designing a costume that depicted what their person looks like.
Standing as if they were wax figures in a museum, the students would “come to life” whenever a museum visitor touched their “press here” button. Each student would recite their speech from memory, telling the visitor significant information such as when and where their person was born and important accomplishments he or she achieved in their lifetime. The museum included notable people such as actress Lena Horne, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and author Alex Haley.
There was a buzz of excitement in the air as students, parents, and teachers visited the museum. The program even drew the attention of Math Supervisor Phyllis Plasky and Language Arts Supervisor Lori Massey. Mrs. Massey commented on how impressed she was the students’ overall presentation. The students made good eye contact and spoke clearly with no hesitations. It was an unforgettable experience for all who attended.
