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Baldwin 1
Burling 1
Carson 2
Delair 2
Fine 3
Franklin 3
PIM 4
PHS 6-8
PMS 5
Burling School
Baldwin
September 2019 Pennsauken School News
October 2019 Upcoming
Events
Oct 9: NO SCHOOL
Yom Kippur
Oct 14: No School
Columbus Day
October 2019 Upcoming
Events
Oct 9: NO SCHOOL
Yom Kippur
Oct 14: No School
Columbus Day
Dear Baldwin Families, We are off to a great start! Thank you for all of your support during the first month of school. Teachers have established quality routines and proce-dures to ensure the safety and education of our students. Thank you for getting your children to school each day and on time! Stu-dents who are consistently absent from school are more likely to perform poorly at school. If your child is sick, please remember to call your child out of school by 9:00am. There is an absentee line for you to leave a message. Warmly, Mrs. Gery
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October Upcoming Events
October Upcoming Events
Oct 9: NO SCHOOL
Yom Kippur
Oct 14: No School
Columbus Day
Oct 9: NO SCHOOL
Yom Kippur
Oct 14: No School
Columbus Day
Oct 15: PTA Smencil Sale
Oct 17: PTA Family Book Bingo Night
Oct 21: Pre-K Picture Day
Oct 22: K-3 Picture Day
Oct 23: I&RS Meetings
Carson Teachers Eager to Learn and Share Ideas for the New School Year!
The Ransone Rocking 1st Grade is ready for the 2019-2020 school year at Carson
Elementary.
Super Summer Readers!
There were 100 Students were in attendance!
First Day of School Pics!
October Upcoming Events
Oct 9: NO SCHOOL
Yom Kippur
Oct 14: No School
Columbus Day
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October Upcoming Events
Oct 9: NO SCHOOL
Yom Kippur
Oct 14: No School
Columbus Day
Message from Principal Honeyman
I hope this letter finds you and your family enjoying the MUCH anticipated beginning of school here at Fine. I want to welcome you and your child to George B. Fine Elementary School – whether you are returning or you are new to the Pennsauken school community. We have a special learning community where students are excited to walk through our doors each morning. I want to recognize our excellent mainte-nance staff at Fine for all their hard work preparing the school for a bright shine on day one. They are a valued com-modity within the Pennsauken District.
Greetings Franklin Families! I am returning as Principal at Franklin this 2019-2020 school year and could not be more excited. I have been an administrator in Pennsauken since 2014. I earned my Educational Leadership certificate from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004 and my Master's Degree from LaSalle University in 1999. The 2019-2020 school year we will continue to provide a positive academic atmos-phere for our students at Franklin Elementary. We have pre-k through 3rd grade. At Franklin Elementary, we strive for all of our students to reach their full potential. We want students to learn and love learning. We expect all of our students to respect themselves and others. At Franklin Elementary, we aspire for all students to excel in all areas of their academics. The staff at Franklin Elementary will work hard to ensure that all students are pro-vided with an environment that they feel safe and can learn. The teachers and staff at Franklin Elementary will strive to cultivate a love of learning in all students. As the Principal of Franklin Elementary, I am very excited! I look forward to meeting everyone in September. So rest up, enjoy your summer, and come ready to learn. Susan P. Galloza
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Upcoming October
Events: October 6-12– Fire Prevention
Week
October 9– Yom Kippur
October 14– Columbus Day
October 28– Red Ribbon Week
October 31st– Halloween Day
Intermediate News Source
Welcome and welcome back to all of our new and returning
families! Summer has ended and school is officially in ses-
sion. Fall has arrived and we are already noticing wonderful
changes taking place at the Intermediate School.
Phifer Middle School’s sixth grade students were able to experience a spe-cial field trip. They went to tour Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Super Bowl LII Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. On the trip they went behind the scenes of the sta-dium to see the Eagles’ locker room, the natural-grass field, meeting/interview rooms, and the special seating section (luxury suites).
One of the students who attend the school, Eva Lovett, said, “My favorite part was getting to be in one of the V.I.P. rooms because people pay so much money to sit and watch from there. We got to go there for a low price. It was also nice getting to learn some things about the Eagles’ stadium like how “green” the place is. Did you know they recycle all of the cooking oil they use to make Chickie & Pete’s crab fries into motor fuel that runs all of their maintenance equipment?”
Another student, Alina, said, “ My favorite part was seeing the field and learning about the Eagles history. I had no idea they were originally called the Yellowjackets!”
“My favorite part was when we got to go on the field because it felt like I was one of the players getting ready to play,” claimed Alexandra Rocchi, another sixth grade stu-dent who went on the trip.
Even though these students had different highlights of the trip everyone enjoyed it, including the teachers. It was a wonderful experience and the students and teachers are all looking forward to more trips like this in the future.
Phifer Sixth Grade Students Respond About Their Trip
By: Eva Marie Lovett, A Student at Phifer Middle School
I N S I D E
T H I S I S S U E :
Field Trip to
Lincoln Finan-
cial Field
1
Go Viral 2
Upcoming
Yearbook
Pictures
2
Phifer Press O C T O B E R V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1
D A T E S T O
R E M E M B E R :
• C Y B E R
B U L L I N G
N I G H T
E V E N T
( 1 0 / 7 )
• S C H O O L
C L O S E D
( 1 0 / 9 &
1 0 / 1 4 )
• 7 T H & 8 T H
G R A D E
D A N C E
( 1 0 / 1 1 )
• P I C T U R E
D A Y ( 1 0 / 2 1 -
1 0 / 2 2 )
P A G E 2
“Education is not the
filling of a pail, but the
lighting of a fire.”
- William Yeats
Upcoming Yearbook Pictures
Go Viral
On September 29, 2019 Camfel Productions held an assembly for Howard Phifer Middle School. During this assembly Camfel Productions presentation “ Go Viral”, was based on three major topics - kindness, social media, and citizenship. Camfel Productions taught students - 6th, 7th, & 8th grades - that we need to be more responsible with our electronic devices (especially phones). For Instance, the presentation emphasized the fact that students can be very attached to their phones resulting in us pushing away our friends, family, and many valuable experiences in life. Additionally, this presentation taught my peers and me that it is important to be kind to peo-ple, and to treat people the way they would like to be treated. They empha-sized being kind by showing a video clip of a student standing up for her friend who was being bullied. Lastly, they taught us about good citizenship by speaking to those who feel isolated. This is easily done by simply being amiable. In summation, Go Viral was a very Informative presentation that all students can learn an inspiring message from!
Picture day is coming up, so start preparing your outfit. Picture day will be October 21 and 22 during your gym period. Remember to dress to impress. This means your school uniform is not required. However, it does mean no sweatpants, no joggers, no torn or sloppy clothing, no exposed flesh, and no off the shoulder. Picture day for clubs and team sports will be on October 30. School uniform is required unless you belong to a team, then you can wear your team uniform. If make-up pictures are needed it will be held on December 11. There is no make-up time for clubs and sports. With pictures comes yearbooks. If you would like to buy a yearbook the cost is $30. Remember, yearbooks can be personalized for an additional $7.00 If you would like to add an icon that is free and available until October 25. That means … GET YOUR ORDERS IN TODAY. See the yearbook flyer for additional information about customization. If there are any questions relating to pictures please contact Ms. Allen at [email protected]
If there are any questions relating to the yearbook please contact Mrs. Domitrovits at [email protected]
By: Mayeline Rodriguez
By: Mary Bull
Penndi an
The new 2019-2020 school year has begun on September 4, 2019. This school year is not like any
other as there have been several additions to the campus, curriculum, and even policies concerning
Pennsauken High School. Most notable to the school?s advancements have been the brand new track and
football field, regulated uniform hoodies, and the revival of Spirit Week.
However, these are not the only changes being made in Pennsauken High
School. The policies regarding discipline and attendance have become more
strict in an attempt to lessen the amount of absences amongst the school
population as well as to potentially raise standardized test scores, as Principal
Bonkowski has stated in a recent interview. Raising test scores and improving
the overall image of Pennsauken are two of the many goals Mr. Bonkowski has
for this school year. Mr. Bonkowski?s most important goal of the year though, is
to unite our school as one community.
In addition to disciplinary adjustments and school unity, other improvements to
PHS include new courses such as a Medical Arts Program, the EMT and Fire
Training course, and the new HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
class. Not only do these courses provide exposure to respected careers, they allow anyone who enrolls in
them to gain the proper training and credits required to enter the desired field. Medical arts students can
leave the medical arts course with certified nursing assistant and certified medical assistant credits, while
the EMT and Fire training students can be trained like professional EMTs and firemen. There are still more
developments to come throughout the year. Soon to be added to the campus are a new field house for
indoor and winter sports, a security vestibule for an even safer school, and a new media center. The
Penndian writers will be reporting on these projects throughout the year. Stay tuned.
Th e r et ur n of Spi r i t WeekBy Angel a Nguyen
New sl et t erSept 2019/Vo l ume 2/Issue 1
A New Di r ect i on f or PHSBy Ai gner Set t l es
Spirit Week has returned! The week of school pride will take place on the November 1st to November 6th. The highly anticipated Homecoming game is Friday, November 1st and the Homecoming Dance is Saturday, November 2nd. Other events and activities include Powderpuff Football and Class Color Day. "It 's exciting and I hope it lives up to what the movies show. I hope a lot more people participate since that makes Spitit Week what it is," says sophomore, Hannah Dahl. More information is to come, but Pennsauken High school students are ready and prepared to show their spirit!
The first football game of the season was held
on September 6, 2019. Pennsauken destroyed Paul VI,
32-13, a great start to
the season. Unlike any
of the previous years,
this game was held on
the turf under the night
lights. Following the
game, we were able to
sit down with Coach
Hutton, Offensive
Coordinator and
Quarterback Coach to
discuss the game as
well as the future of
PHS football.
Q: How long have you
been coaching, and what is your position?
A: I have been coaching for six years, and I am the
offensive coordinator and the quarterback coach.
Q: What were some good or important parts of the
game on September 6th?
A: I love how we came out with high energy and a great
effort. Our defense was strong and it was awesome that
we were able to score fast.
Q: What could you improve on for future games?
A: Honestly, we have to focus on perfecting the litt le
things. Right now, we?re as consistent as we can be.
Moving forward, if we can get the litt le things right, we
will be a scary team.
Q: What are some goals for the season?
A: Definitely progression. I want us to get better on a
week by week basis. Once we do that, the score will be
in our favor.
Q: What are some challenges that you expect for the
rest of the season? How will you overcome them?
A: Our main problem is staying focused. Due to school
and playing sports, the day you can seem long and
mental focus is harder. I want to be able to have strong
practices day in and day out. In order to overcome this,
they have to think and remember why they? are playing
football. They have to dig deep and find the willpower
to keep pushing through and stay focused.
Q: And finally, how do you feel about the season
overall?
A: Very optimistic. We?ve shown flashes of being a really,
really good football team. But we?ve also shown flashes
of being mediocre. If we continue to improve, we can be
a winning team. I?m very optimistic about this season.
Fr i day Ni gh t Li gh t sBy: Ket ur ah J ones
On Wednesday, September 18th, the Pennsauken Apache Marching Band officially won the vote for best Marching/Pep Band in Camden County. Pennsauken won with 31.07% percent of the votes with 4,680 while Eastern and Cherry Hill West trailed with 3,872 and 3,765 votes. Pennsauken will face off in a final vote against Northern Burlington from Burlington County, Millville Senior HS from Cumberland County, and Gateway from Gloucester County for a feature in a short documentary this fall. The Courier Post will visit the Pennsauken Apache Marching Band to make a short video before this final vote begins. This final vote between the four bands will be announced in a few weeks, so stay on the lookout and don?t forget to vote for your band!
Th e Bat t l e f or t h e Cour i er PostBy Logan Endes
Amanda Lezcano, our beloved senior and athlete at Pennsauken
High School, has recently been faced with a difficult situation. She
was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a condition where the
immune system attacks the nerves. This syndrome affects one?s
ability to walk, talk, and perform. However, Amanda, who has always
been a fighter, doesn?t let this syndrome hold her back. She has
continuously improved her mobility and functionality. Although
some aspects of her life have changed, her fiery personality and
humor hasn?t. When asked to make a ?motivational? statement, her
response was ? Ummmmm hmmmm idkkk?. However, Amanda isn?t
alone in her battle. She has the love of others who call and visit her.
In order to support her fight, many members of the school started
selling ?Amanda Up!? bracelets for $2 each. These blue bracelets have
been widely distributed throughout the athletes of PHS, who have all
known Amanda for her non-stop dedication on and off the field. All
the profits go to Amanda?s family. Although Amanda is unable to
play this season, the Girls Soccer team continues to compete with
Amanda in their hearts, starting every game with ?Sauken? on three,
Amanda on six?.
AMANDA UP!
I never went to the PHS class of 2020 freshmen orientation because I was supposed to attend Camden Catholic. As I am writing here, it didn't work out for me there and I returned to the comforts of Pennsauken where I am currently a senior leader. One of the largest tasks undertaken by the senior leadership class is Freshmen Orientation. The transition from middle school to high school is rough. I myself struggled greatly with it. Some see Freshmen Orientation as something their parents force them to go, but those who really take advantage of it create bonds that can last the rest of the school year. I was always more of an awkward kid. I was never popular and fit in with the outcasts and the creative bunch. From the front of the auditorium, I saw natural groups forming of various cliques and popularity, and I spotted the "losers". The kids that classmates would make fun of for being weird, loud, or shy. The kids that people forget about in class because they aren't popular, but they are the sweetest person on Earth. The kids you grew up with, but never knew their names. I walked over and began conversing with them. Lo and behold, the freshmen I met restored my fate in the upcoming Class of 2023. Soon after, contact information was exchanged and I encouraged them to come to me if they have any questions or worries. It has been about a month since we first met and I still check up on them. We share a hello and a smile. We share laughs despite the class difference. The freshmen I met walked into school a tad more confident because they had seniors to make them feel welcomed. I am glad that PHS offers freshmen orientation for students like me.
For mi ng Bonds at Fr esh men Or i ent at i on:A Seni or Leader 's Per spect i ve
By Angel a Nguyen
