Category Archives: Schools
Carson School News
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Baldwin School Highlights
Students at Baldwin School have been enjoying the fall! Click on each photo for more information.
Fifteen Months Of Accomplishments, Changes For The Pennsauken School District
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
As the school year is now well under way, the Board of Education would like to take the opportunity in this month’s Board Bits article to highlight School District accomplishments that have occurred over the last 15 months.
Carson Grows “Kindness Chain”
Students at Carson School are focusing on “healthy hearts” this year. The staff at Carson has initiated a program that recognizes all members of the Carson Community who are kind to one another and help to build a healthy heart. Whenever a student is “caught” being kind, their name is placed on a heart and added to the school’s “Kindness Chain.” The goal is to have Carson students to grow the “Kindness Chain” tremendously throughout the year.
At Burling, Fourth Grade Is “Passport To The Future”
Fourth graders at Burling Elementary School got right down to business when they worked on their “All About Me” robot projects in Mrs. Matthews’ class. The theme this year is “Fourth Grade is our Passport to the Future.” This activity highlights the students’ interests and some amazing facts about their personal lives. Students completed their projects in time for all to see at Burling’s Back to School Night in September. Way to go fourth graders!
First Day Of School At Franklin
Parents, students and staff at Franklin Elementary get adjusted to the routine during Franklin’s opening day of the 2015-2016 school year.
Double Dozen Presents Tribute To The Grammys
The Pennsauken High School Double Dozen will present a “Tribute to the Grammys” on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will take place in the Pennsauken High School Auditorium.
Tickets are $5.00 and all proceeds will benefit the fifth annual Vocal Music Broadway trip. Contact Mrs. Kathryn Brown at (856) 662-8500 x5273 for tickets.
Phifer Holds Candlelight Memorial For PE Teacher
On Thursday, June 18, Howard M. Phifer Middle School and the entire Pennsauken community suffered a terrible loss. Taryn Johnson, a Pennsauken School District physical education teacher for 18 years, sadly passed away. Ms. Johnson was more than just a physical education teacher: she was a friend, colleague, and mentor to both students and teachers alike.
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the members of Pennsauken community gathered together for a candlelight memorial to honor her spirit and service.
Second Graders At Carson Receive Kindle Fires
Students in Ms. Kelly’s second grade class at Carson Elementary are excited about receiving five Kindle Fire devices for their classroom. Ms. Kelly was awarded a grant to receive these devices, which will used to support students’ 21st century learning skills.
Baldwin Elementary Holds Back To School Night
Baldwin pre-school parents, teachers and students enjoyed getting to know each other at Baldwin’s Back to School Night. Parents visited the classrooms and teachers provided them with an overview of the pre-school program. Representatives from the Pennsauken Free Public Library provided parents with the opportunity to register for library cards and informed them of the Library’s Museum Pass Program. In addition, information and an invitation were extended for all families to attend Pennsauken’s upcoming Harvest Festival. Everyone at Baldwin is looking forward to a successful school year!
