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Phifer Becomes An Eco-School
Phifer recently became an Eco-School, with student-driven teams dedicated to issues like recycling and energy conservation.
Pennsauken Township’s Phifer Middle School is committing to sustainability. Phifer is the latest to register as an Eco-School with Eco-Schools USA in New Jersey, a partnership between National Wildlife Federation and New Jersey Audubon. Eco-Schools USA, is based on the work of student-driven teams dedicated to issues like recycling and energy conservation and claims more than 4,300 schools in the nation. There are more than 200 Eco-Schools throughout New Jersey and 14 registered in Camden County.
Seventh grade students are taking the lead on sustainability initiatives at the Phifer Middle School. First on the agenda is building a school vegetable garden using the innovative technique called hugelkultur, which essentially means hill mound. Hugelkultur is a method of raised bed gardening that utilizes layers of old sticks, logs and leaves and creates a nutrient rich soil with superior irrigation that requires less intensive watering than a traditional raised bed. The students are also learning how to “feed the soil” by creating their own compost, using worms and old food scraps. Other students are collecting trash to create upcycling projects that will decorate the garden space.
Family Fun Fair Held On June 4
The Pennsauken School District will be hosting a year-end Family Fun Fair on Sunday, June 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Park Avenue Campus.
Flowering Educational Opportunities In May
By Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., Superintendent, Pennsauken Public Schools
April is now behind us and we are looking forward to May. There’s a lot ready to bloom this month! We have had a very successful year thus far and the year is almost over. We look forward to all of our end of year activities.
Pennsauken School District To Hold Year-End Family Fun Fair On June 4
The Pennsauken School District will be hosting a year-end family fun fair on Sunday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Park Avenue Campus.
“As the school year comes to a close, this event is a great way to celebrate all the accomplishments of our students,” says Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, superintendent, Pennsauken School District. “We’ve got a lot of fun activities planned for the carnival and hope to see many of our families there.”
For just $5, children can receive a wrist band that gives them access to bounce houses, obstacle courses, mobile arcade games, and more for the length of the event. Other activities, such as miniature golf, face painting, balloon twisting, and carnival games, will be available for a small fee. Attendees will also be able to purchase items from a variety of crafters and can buy tasty offerings from more than a dozen food trucks.
More information on the carnival will be posted at Pennsauken.net in the coming weeks.
Pennsauken Independent Drumline And Color Guard Hold Free Performance
The community is invited to a free performance of these talented students on Tuesday, May 2, 7:00 p.m. at the main gymnasium of Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
Board Of Education Springs Into Budget Preparation
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Allyson Meloni-Scavuzzo, Vice President; Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Leona Moss; Jennifer Slattery; Orlando Viera; and JoAnn Young
The signs of warmer weather and longer days often have members of the Pennsauken school community daydreaming about the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Though the end of the academic year is still a few months away, the Pennsauken Board of Education is already hard at work preparing next year’s budget. This yearly task is one of the most important for Board of Education members.
Pennsauken Board Of Education Recognizes High School Students
The Pennsauken Board of Education recently recognized Pennsauken High School seniors Daniel Ball and Tuong Tran as students of the month.
The Pennsauken Board of Education recently recognized Pennsauken High School seniors Daniel Ball, seen here with his parents as well as Dr. Tarchichi, superintendent of schools; and Tuong Tran as students of the month.
Daniel’s GPA is 4.31. He is a member of the Latin Club, Latin Honor Society, Marching Band, Indoor Drum line, and National Honor Society. Daniel volunteers at the Mary Queen of All Saints Parish, the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, and the Saint Joseph’s House casserole program. Ball plans to attend Rowan University and major in Biomedical Engineering.
Tuong’s GPA is 4.20. She is member of the French National Honor Society and the Renaissance Club. Tuong is an honor roll student and her favorite subjects are Chemistry and Calculus. Tuong is considering Rutgers University Camden and is undecided on a major.
Congratulations to these great students!
A Shower Of Learning Opportunities In April
By Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, MEd2., M.S., M.B.S., Superintendent, Pennsauken Public Schools
March 2017 is in the books and Pennsauken Public Schools are looking forward to a healthy April. As always, I would like to thank the administrators, teachers, parents, and students for their hard work this school year.
Pennsauken School District Launches Facebook Page
By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Allyson Meloni-Scavuzzo, Vice President; Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Leona Moss; Jennifer Slattery; Orlando Viera; and JoAnn Young
As social media takes on a more prominent role in our society, the Pennsauken School District has looked into increasing its social media presence over the last few years. While there is currently no district-wide social media page, several departments have used social media to highlight Pennsauken students and their accomplishments. A perfect example is our high school’s athletic department, headed by Eric Mossop. You can find Pennsauken Athletics on both Facebook and Twitter.
State Senate President Sweeney Visits Pennsauken High School
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On Feb. 7, New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney toured Pennsauken High School and sat down to talk with students. During his visit, Sweeney, who grew up in Pennsauken and went to school at PHS, spoke of the importance of supporting initiatives that fairly fund education throughout the state.
