Category Archives: Schools
Cedar Run Visits Burling And Delair Schools
On Jan. 7, Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge presented a program to both Burling and Delair Schools geared to each grade level. Third graders enjoyed a lesson on “Raptors and Reptiles;” fourth graders learned about the “Hunters of the Sky.” These were science-based lessons and included hands-on learning and activities.
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge presents grant-funded programs through a generous grant provided by the PSE&G Foundation and William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation.
The students of each school enjoyed this program very much!
Pennsauken Schools Celebrate Winterfest
Winterfest is an annual tradition at Pennsauken Schools, where students enjoy the fun and magic of the winter season! From making crafts with parents to singing along to seasonal favorites, there were all types of winter-themed fun for everyone!
Local Students Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. With Service Project
On Jan. 16, students at Martin Luther Christian School in Pennsauken participated in a school-wide service project in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students and faculty worked together to make cookies and flower arrangements for the neighboring citizens of the Lutheran Senior Residence. Through generous donations from school families, students were able to understand the meaning of giving back to their communities.
Martin Luther Christian School, a ministry of Martin Luther Chapel, is a Christian parochial school. Our wider affiliation is with The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, which operates the largest network of Protestant parochial schools in the United States. Martin Luther Christian School offers classes for students in preschool through sixth grade. For more information, visit mlchristianschool.org.
January School News
PHS Students Visit College Fair  
Pennsauken High School students attended the HBCU College Fair at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ. Fourteen students were accepted on-the-spot to various colleges and universities. PHS is so very proud of these students. Congratulations to these outstanding young men and women!
Carson Second Graders Hold Publishing Party On Nov. 18, the second grade students of Carson Elementary School held a very special event: a publishing party! For the entire first marking period, the second graders worked on their personal narrative piece for Writing Workshop. The students chose a special moment in their lives to write about. They wrote the stories, illustrated them, and designed covers for their books.
Next, the students gave “three stars and a wish.” The “three stars” were three positive comments about their buddy’s story; and the wish was something they can improve on for the next time. This publishing party completed the unit on personal narratives. For the month of December, the authors wrote non-fiction, informative books. Keep up the fabulous job, Carson second grade authors! Welcome To Board Bits! The Pennsauken Board of Education announces the start of “Board Bits,” a new monthly article in All Around Pennsauken that is designed to inform the public about our work on behalf of our school district and our community. Please follow this column monthly for more information about your Board of Education. The Board encourages all Pennsauken residents to come to our meetings, held twice a month. Visit www.pennsauken.net for the dates, times and locations of the meetings, as well as for other important information. Delair Students Have A Blast At Laser Science Assembly
The show, called “Wondergy Sound Science,” taught students concepts such as persistence of vision: how our eyes make laser shows possible; how light has both momentum and inertia; how energy is converted into light; stimulated emission: how lasers work; Albert Einstein’s ideas regarding light; and the importance of science, engineering and art. The assembly also included a professionally choreographed music and laser display, which brought all of the concepts together. Fine Third Graders Have Exciting First Few Months  As part of their studies on the water cycle, students at Fine were happy to display their clouds projects to the class. Pictured from left to right are Macenzie Hunter, Aiden Roberts, Shania Manana, and Trinity Joly. The first few months of school have been extremely exciting in Ms. Komis’ third grade class. In literacy, they have been learning about realism and fantasy. The students had the opportunity to write their own realism and fantasy story about animals. Students then created their own fantasy animal based on the story that they wrote. When they completed the project, the class was able to share their stories with one another. The students were extremely excited to see the crazy new animal species they created – like an octoshark! Students have also been studying the water cycle and the creation of clouds. They used cotton balls to construct the three different types of clouds. Soon, students will be working on various experiments based on the water cycle. Students are thoroughly looking forward to getting their hands wet! Delair All A Honor Roll  Students who received all A’s on their first marking period report card were presented with a certificate during the honor roll assembly. Congratulations to these outstanding students!
Middle School Students Of The Month Phifer Middle School’s faculty and administration is proud to recognize November’s Students of the Month. Seventh Grade: Yesenia Rivera, Juan Azcona, Jaden Johnson, Nyla Nasir, Brandon Khop, and Yulia Abou Harb. Eighth Grade: Sana Farhat, Kevin K. Nguyen, Sabian Santiago, Catie Evans, Mostsaly Kim, Yamilette Colon, Omaira Cruz, and Davis Tran. |
Pennsauken High School Holds Annual College Night
The Pennsauken High School’s annual College Night was a success with over 100 participants in attendance. Vendors included colleges, universities, vocational schools and the military.
Congratulations to Senior Olivia Jamison, who was accepted on-the-spot to Lincoln University!
November School News
Baldwin Pre K Students Get To Know Each Other
Mrs. Romvary’s morning class sits on the carpet and prepares to sing songs.
The beginning of the school year is an important time in preschool. For many students, it is the first time that they will come to school. Once at school, they get to meet many new friends.
Throughout September, all our classes learned about what it means to be a good friend. In particular, Mrs. Romvary’s students enjoyed singing songs and playing games that helped them to get to know each other.
They also spent some time learning about how to get along with each other and how to solve problems with other children. The culminating activity for the month was to make a collage of pictures to display in classrooms.
Art Is Awesome At Carson Elementary
The students of G.H. Carson Elementary School got their creative juices flowing at the start of the school year, with a giant bulletin board coloring activity. Each student had an opportunity to add their personal touch, and even some teachers got in on the fun!
Carson Students Hear From Hall Of Famer Sanders
During the month of October, Carson School focused on the theme of RESPECT. In keeping with the theme, and thanks to Nancy Tryon, Carson’s math teacher for the gifted program, fourth graders were able to video conference with former pro football player Charlie Sanders.
Fourth grade students from Carson School participated in a video conference with former pro football player and Hall of Famer Charlie Sanders.
Mr. Sanders played tight end for the Detroit Lions from 1968-1977 and was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Mr. Sanders enjoys his work as a motivational speaker and talks to young people about being a “person of character,” as discussed in the character development seminars from CharacterCounts.org.
Some important points of Mr. Sander’s presentation:
- Respect has to start with yourself. You must respect your parents, teachers and elders.
- There are more challenges than successes. You have to embrace the challenges and be humbled by the success.
- Always keep your mind focused on who you are and who supported you to get there.
- Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help or too proud to follow their advice.
- The world is not just about you.
- Being a good person takes practice. Do something to build your character every day!
Carson students’ impressions of Mr. Sanders’ presentation:
“It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, play your best game.”
“Charlie Sanders lived on a farm. He worked very hard from a young age and continued working hard.”
When he was young, he followed the pillars of character. To become a successful football player, he used strength, height and speed to his advantage.”
“He set goals for himself.”
“He helped his children to follow rules. When he started following the rules for good character, his life changed and he became happier.”
“Sometimes he did not follow the rules and he felt upset with himself.”
“He was very thoughtful of others.”
Upcoming Events
November 23 Pennsauken Board of Education Business Meeting – Pennsauken High School, Room #327 – 7:30 p.m.
November 27-28 Schools Closed – Thanksgiving
Franklin’s September Student of the Month recipients posed for a photo with Principal Lewis after receiving their certificates at a special luncheon.
Burling, Pennsauken Schools Learn About Fire Prevention
October was National Fire Prevention Month, a time to help learn fire safety and prevention. The Pennsauken Fire Department visited the elementary schools taking part in National Fire Prevention Week. The firefighters dressed for the job, showing the students what equipment firefighters use to put out fires and the special clothes that they wear to keep them safe.
The students would like to say thank you to the Pennsauken Fire Department for their support and efforts.
Middle School Student Gets Encouragement From Paralympian
In May of this year, 13-year-old Jade DiSanti had a freak mishap on the soccer field that ultimately caused her to have her left leg amputated from above the knee.
