Category Archives: Schools
Meet The Pennsauken Board Of Education
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Allyson Meloni-Scavuzzo, Vice President; Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Leona Moss; Meg Snyder; Orlando Viera; and JoAnn Young
Each year, the Board of Education is required to hold a reorganization meeting by the seventh day of January. During this meeting, newly elected board members are installed and the Board chooses its president and vice president. This year’s meeting was held on Jan. 5. In conjunction with this reorganization meeting, we wanted to introduce the members of the newly seated Pennsauken Board of Education, each of whom will be working together to continue making Pennsauken schools successful.
The Importance Of Communication In A Digital Age
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Dung Nguyen, Vice President; Armando Diaz; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Allyson Meloni; Leona Moss; Meg Snyder; and Joann Young
It is no secret that social media is changing the way we communicate and interact with others, as well as the way we all learn. Facebook, Instagram, texting, e-mailing, tweeting, and blogs have become an essential part of the way we communicate in our daily life. In fact, one study conducted at the University of California at Berkeley found that social media’s constant and almost instantaneous communication provides an opportunity to improve social skills, helps to develop technology-based skills, and creates new forms of self-expression.
Pennsauken School Board Members Get Educated
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Dung Nguyen, Vice President; Armando Diaz; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Allyson Meloni; Leona Moss; Meg Snyder; and Joann Young
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” The words of former South African President Nelson Mandela could not be truer, especially to a school board member. Board members clearly value education, not only for the students in the districts that they serve, but also for themselves. After all, education is a lifelong quest!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Starting today, schools throughout the Pennsauken School District are holding parent/teacher conferences. Here’s the schedule for each school.
November 17
Pennsauken Intermediate School, 8125 Park Ave.
1:30-3:00 p.m.
5:30-8:00 p.m.
November 18
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Howard M. Phifer Middle School, 8201 Park Ave.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
5:30-8:00 p.m.
November 19
Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
5:30-8:30 p.m.
November 23
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
1:45-3:50 p.m.
November 24
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
1:45-3:50 p.m.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
November 25
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
1:45-3:50 p.m.
Longfellow Honors Students Of The Month
Congratulations to September’s students of the month at Longfellow Elementary! The following students were recognized for “following directions and listening carefully:” Anisa Brown, Julianne Cruz, Jessica Do, Yaretzi Espinoza, Charles Le, Karen Quezada Martinez, Izabella Romero, Terell Tidwell, Rachel Tran, and Ryan You.
Fine Students Of The Month
George B. Fine Elementary celebrated students who displayed the positive characteristics of “following directions and listening carefully.” Congratulations to, from left to right: (back row) Charles Washington, Nevan Bennett, Frankie Polanco, Aaliyah Sheppard, Giovanni Feliciano, Makinzey Johnson, and Tommy Vo; (middle row) Alicia Arcinese, Joshua Clark, Alivia Clark, Erin Tran, Salina Pham, and Alexa Hunter; and (front row) Gianni Perez, Joshua Limon-Vargas, and Vivian Long. Not pictured: Johnnaldo Malave-Rodriguez, Jennah DeOliveira, and Damian Gandia.
Pumpkin Picking At Franklin School
Ms. Soto and Mrs. Bowne’s classes got a chance to pick pumpkins on the grounds of Ben Franklin Elementary. Students had a great time choosing the perfect pumpkin and celebrating some fall fun!
Celebrating Great Study Skills At Burling
During the month of September, Burling Elementary School celebrated study skills.
The following students, seen here with Burling’s principal, Mrs. Lawrence, were selected for displaying great study skills: Thomas Nasir Jackson, Nasheem Whye, Rayna Robertson, Julianna Labenski, Pearlie Simmons, Emily Labenski, and Emily McKeaney.
Congratulations To Phifer Students Destined For Greatness
Howard M. Phifer Middle School recently recognized students “destined for greatness” during the month for September. Congratulations to seventh graders Natalina Nunez, Joshua Nsubuga, Oreoluwayimika Adebanjo, Roselyne Grullon, Rudeltry Madera, Muluh Amaah Achina Tahngwa, George Johnson, and Hailie Kinsler; as well as eighth graders Amanda Lezcano, Giovanni Martinez, Naomi Pierce, Savion Morales, Solimar Frias, Bruno Martinez-Alameda, Delany Martinez, Jefferson Orozco.
Pennsauken School Board Members Receive Award
Two members of the Pennsauken Board of Education were recently recognized for their work in the District and commitment to students.
At a special ceremony held on Oct. 28, Pennsauken Board of Education President Nicholas Perry was presented with the Urban School Boards’ Board President Award; and Board Vice President Dung Nguyen received the Urban School Board’s Board Vice President Award.
Sponsored by the South Jersey African American Chamber of Commerce, the Urban School Boards Reception honors and recognizes the hard work and commitment of individuals dedicated to improving the education through their work on various school boards throughout the region.
“We understand the many hours these individuals give to insure that all of our children who attend our urban schools are represented and given the best education that can be afforded to them,” says Curtis M. Lackland, CBC, president, South Jersey African American Chamber of Commerce.
“Both Dung and myself are humbled and honored to accept these awards,” says Perry. “While we were individually recognized, it truly takes a team effort to realize the District’s goal of success for all students.
“Personally, I would like to thank all of my fellow board members for their hard work: Dung Nguyen, who in addition to his role as vice president, serves as chair of the education committee; Armando Diaz, a member of both the education and finance committees; Meg Snyder, chair of the Board’s policy committee; Allyson Meloni, chair of the communications committee; Diane Johnson, for her commitment to students through her exploration of ROTC programming; and to JoAnn Young, for her support during this past year. Special thanks also go to our central administrative team for their support of the Board’s goals and mission.”
