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District News
Congratulations to Stockton Elementary School, a 2012 National School of Character! Stockton is Cherry Hill's first elementary school to be selected for this national recognition from the Character Education Partnership (CEP). National Schools of Character demonstrate through a rigorous evaluation process that their focus on character development has had a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. CEP will honor Stockton and the other 2012 National Schools of Character at the National Forum on Character Education on November 1-3 in Washington, DC. Stockton joins Rosa International Middle School (2008) and Carusi Middle School (2011) in achieving this designation. Congratulations to the Stockton staff, students, parents, and community!
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*** STATEMENT FROM THE BOE PRESIDENT AND SUPERINTENDENT (April 27, 2012) ... In light of the continuing concern and media coverage of the situation that took place at Horace Mann Elementary School, the Cherry Hill Board of Education and Administration would like to make the following statement: The Board of Education and Administration deeply regret the actions that took place in the classroom at Horace Mann Elementary. First and foremost, we share the dismay and concern expressed by members of our community. What happened in the classroom is not excusable and should not have happened. We do not condone this type of behavior in any form, in any place, by any person associated with our District. Following a complete investigation of the matter, which we must stress is continuing, we will be introspective and determine what we can learn from this incident. At this time, as the result of the additional media attention given to this matter, some of it inaccurate, we would like to emphasize the following facts:
With respect to the investigation, we have done, and will continue to do, what we believe is right, legal and fair to all parties. While we understand the public’s desire for more information and action, we hope as well that you will understand we are legally constrained in the amount of information we can release and any immediate action we can take. In addition, we want to be clear that the Board has the utmost faith in the District's Administration, faculty and staff, and that on a daily basis they always have the best interests of our students at heart. While we acknowledge there is always room for improvement in everything we do, we believe this regrettable incident is an anomaly, and we wholeheartedly support the work our teachers and educational aides do every day. We also believe it is essential that, as we move forward, we explore means to strengthen the community’s trust in the school district. The students, parents, teachers and staff who make Cherry Hill such a high quality school district deserve nothing less.
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Click for a video about the recent CHEA-sponsored “Teacher for a Day” program at Kilmer Elementary School. For the Courier-Post article about the event, click HERE; for the Inquirer article, click HERE.
Charter School Local Approval Bill Passes in Assembly…The NJ Assembly on March 15 passed A1877, a bill that would require local approval prior to the opening of a charter school. The bill, which passed by a vote of 45-27, would apply retroactively to charter schools that have been approved but have not yet opened. A Senate version of the bill (S458), cosponsored by Senator Jim Beach, was introduced in January and referred to the Senate Education Committee. According to NJ Spotlight, Committee Chair Theresa Ruiz has said she wants to "get to the concerns of local input through a broader rewrite of the state’s charter school law." Click HERE for more details on recent events... and sign the Save Our Schools NJ petition urging action on S458 by clicking HERE.
The Cherry Hill School District has been selected to participate in the NJ Sustainable Schools Project, a three-year research project designed to determine how sustainability impacts schools both financially and academically. The project is a collaboration among K-12 schools, education organizations, green industry experts, and other groups. This summer, members of the district’s newly formed Green Team will attend the Green Schools Leadership Institute in North Brunswick. The team will develop a green mission statement, green strategic plan, measurable objectives, action steps, and lesson plans, and will also identify resources necessary to implement the plan. Team members will also meet and interact with other school teams, green industry professionals, and government and non-formal educational partners. Thanks to Sustainable Cherry Hill Executive Director Lori Braunstein for her guidance and leadership in the application process for the NJ Sustainable Schools Project. Stay tuned for more details!
In observance of American Education Week ... a number of Cherry Hill parents shared what they love about our great public schools in a special video message. Click below to view.
Volley for Support scores again! Congratulations to Sharp Elementary School, first place winners in this year’s Volley for Support! The event raised about $16,000 for the Miracle Field at Challenge Grove Park, which is being built by “Build Jake’s Place.” Carusi Middle School took second place and Cherry Hill High School East captured third. Congratulations also to Mann Elementary School, winners of this year’s Spirit Award. This was the eighth year for Volley for Support, which now has topped $100,000 in fundraising for various worthy causes. Thanks to Steve and Kim Redfearn and their Volley for Support committee for another great tournament. Click HERE for more pics.
Another hit! The 2012 edition of Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars was a huge success. The crowd enjoyed 16 dancing acts showcasing teachers, parents, community and business leaders, and students. First place winners with the highest fundraising total were Jenny Ryan and Joe DeMarco. Honorable mention went to Jim D’Onofrio and Marta Audino (district Special Education Supervisor). The Judges’ Awards went to East teacher Susan Nicolazzo-Dollarton and her partner, Billy Hart for Best Overall Performance; Francis Mazeika and Debbie Rider for Most Creative Performance; and Chi Ewusi and West graduate Christopher Pawling for Best Technical Performance. This year’s event netted about $50,000 to fund grant initiatives in our Cherry Hill Public Schools. Congratulations to all of the 2012 dancers, to the producer (and CHEF President) Eleanor Stofman, director Drew Molotsky, assistant director and choreographer Sandi Makofsky, and all the other volunteers and sponsors who contributed to the show's success! Click HERE for pictures of all of this year's dancers!
Summer tutorial workshops…The Guidance Departments at Cherry Hill East and West will again be holding their College Essay Tutorial and PSAT/SAT Workshops in August. For details and the registration form for the college essay workshops, click HERE; for the PSAT/SAT workshops, click HERE.
Are you interested in running for the Cherry Hill Board of Education? Cherry Hill voters will elect three Board of Education members on Tuesday, November 6; nomination petitions are available on the Camden County website (click HERE) and must be returned to the County Clerk’s office by 4 pm on Tuesday, June 5. The New Jersey School Boards Association provides additional information on becoming a school board member – including legal requirements, an overview of responsibilities, and frequently asked questions. Click HERE for NJSBA’s School Board Candidates’ Kit.
Also at the March 27 meeting, the Board of Education recognized the successes of the Cherry Hill West Girls Swim Team, the Beck Science Team, and the Cherry Hill East Boys 4 x 400 relay team. Board Notes provides more highlights from the March 27 Board meeting and the March 13 special action meeting and work session; click HERE to view.
Aramark reports that the Cherry Hill School District’s food service program does not use any commodity beef; therefore, none of the beef served in our schools contains the “lean meat trimmings” that are the subject of recent news reports.
At the February 28th Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized the character education team from Stockton Elementary School. Earlier this year, Stockton was named a 2012 New Jersey School of Character. At the meeting, Nina Kemps, co- chair of the New Jersey Schools of Character program (and retired Rosa Media Specialist), announced that Stockton is a Finalist as a 2012 National School of Character! Congratulations, Stockton, and good luck!
High School Schedule Redesign… Click HERE to view the presentation on the high school schedule redesign and HERE for an FAQ that compiles the questions presented at recent meetings (along with the responses, of course). The presentation to parents from Wednesday, December 7 is being rebroadcast on CHPS TV (Channel 19 on Comcast/Channel 24 on Verizon) at the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 6 pm; Friday and Sunday at 5 pm; and Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm.
Registration for the Cherry Hill School District's Summer Enrichment Camp Program is now being accepted. The tuition-based program will be open 11 hours a day Monday through Friday for nine weeks, from June 19 through August 17 (closed July 4). This fun program includes field trips, swimming, and interactive programs brought to the school site. Guided activities in the learning environment include recreation and sports, pinelands and nature, the arts, enrichment opportunities, youth development, friendship building, positive social interaction, and character education. The camp is open to children who are residents of Cherry Hill and will enter grades 1 through 6 in September 2012. Click HERE for forms and information or contact 856-429-6564 ext. 2.
Summer Arts Enrichment Program…Click HERE for information about the Cherry Hill School District’s summer courses in music (band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and chorus) and art (drawing and painting, printmaking, 3-D art). Classes begin June 25 and continue through July 26.
At the December 20 BOE meeting, the Board approved the calendar for the 2012-2013 school year. Click HERE to view.
Free and reduced lunch applications...Please note that a new free/reduced lunch application must be submitted each year! Unless you received a letter indicating that your child has been directly certified, you must complete a free/reduced lunch application for the 2011-2012 school year, even if your child was eligible in 2010-2011. Students who were eligible in 2010-2011 but have not yet submitted an application reverted to paid status effective October 3 and are no longer eligible for free or reduced lunch. Applications were included in Opening Day packets and are also accessible on the district website by clicking HERE. If your child receives free school lunches, you may qualify for Internet Essentials from Comcast. Click HERE for more details (please note: this is not a district program and is not endorsed or required by the district).
Both Cherry Hill East and Cherry Hill West are on Newsweek’s 2011 list of
In August 2010, the Board of Education approved a policy and procedure for implementation of a student activities fee in Grades 6-12. The purpose of this fee is to help defray the costs for stipends for coaches/advisors, transportation arrangements, officials, rental fees, uniforms, and other costs for select extracurricular and athletic activities which are supported by general education funds. This is a one-time fee per school year and will permit students to participate in multiple activities. The student fee structure is $80 per student for high school students and $70 per student for middle school students, with a family cap of $150. Click HERE for the packet of information about Student Activities Fees that was sent to parents of students in Grades 6-12. The packet includes a copy of the Board policy and procedure, a list of the activities that are subject to the fee (all athletics at all levels will be subject to this fee), and a form to fill out and return with payment.
The Cherry Hill School District has been designated a “high performing” district by the New Jersey Department of Education after achieving scores of at least 80% in each of the five areas of the QSAC review process. The district received the following scores: Instruction and Program, 80%; Operations, 82%; Governance, 89%, Personnel, 90%; and Fiscal Management, 100%. NJ QSAC is the Department of Education’s monitoring and evaluation system. The primary purpose is to measure and improve school district performance in meeting State standards.
On Wednesday, May 9, students and staff from the Cherry Hill School District’s Alternative High School took part in a school-wide service learning trip to the historic Mount Peace Cemetery in Lawnside. “This opportunity allowed us to show our students the connection between our character development and cultural competence initiatives and the common core standards for social studies,” said Dr. Neil Burti, Principal. The cemetery was founded in the late 1800s as a final resting place for African American Civil War veterans who were excluded from white cemeteries. Over the years, as descendants died or moved away, the cemetery fell into disrepair. Students and staff spent Wednesday morning clearing brush and cleaning up the grounds. They were featured in a CBS3 segment; click HERE to view.
News from the Cherry Hill East Drama Department… East students won numerous awards at the Mainstage Center for the Arts One-Act Play Festival on Saturday, April 28. Congratulations to Lauren Keleher, Best Director; Dillon Rebock, Best Actor; and Keenan McElwee, Samantha Kovnat, and Danielle LeVine, who won Excellence in Acting awards. At the 2012 Newtown Student Theatre Festival, East’s One-Act Play “Boy Meets Girl” won Best Play, Iryna Hrubiy won Best Director, and Max Hoffman won Best Actor. Also winning awards for Boy Meets Girl were Tiara Deguzman, Best Choreography; Kelly Sadwin, Best Cameo; and Patty Irwin, Outstanding Actress. For East’s One Act Play “Wherefore Art Thou Romeo,” Anthony Diaz won Outstanding Actor and Michal Kortsarts won Outstanding Actress. Congratulations to all!
Christy Marrella-Davis, a Humanities teacher at Rosa, was honored tonight by the Philadelphia Phillies as a Delaware Valley Teacher All-Star during Teacher Appreciation Night. She was chosen based on an essay written by Jonathan Silverstone, a 2011 graduate of Cherry Hill East who now attends Yale University. Click HERE to view Jonathan's nomination letter - and congratulations Ms. Marrella-Davis! Congratulations, also, to Jonathan Hunt, music teacher at A. Russell Knight Elementary School, who won honorable mention in the Phillies Teacher All-Star contest. He was nominated by Paul Michael Crozier.
Congratulations to the East choirs and Symphonic Winds for their award-winning performances in New York last weekend. They participated in the Heritage Music Festivals alongside choirs and bands from six other states and Canada. Each choir and band won the highest rating of GOLD and 1ST PLACE in their respective divisions. East Concert Choir, Chansons and Symphonic Winds won the adjudicators award for scoring a 95 or above out of 100 from all three judges. East Concert Choir won the award for HIGHEST SCORING CHOIR out of ALL the choirs participating in the festival. The entire East music group received the SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY for overall highest scores of the entire festival. Congratulations to these performers and their directors Heather Frampton, Laurie Lausi and Gia Walton.
At the May 8 Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized the Cherry Hill East Robotics team. The team, which began as a two-student team working independently in East’s Research in Science program, has morphed into a school-supported club with four teams that work together to support and mentor one another. This is the third consecutive year that a Cherry Hill East team has won the NJ State Championship. Two East teams qualified to compete at the 2012 VEX Robotics Competition World Championships, which were held from April 19-21 in Anaheim, CA. At this international competition, the two East teams – the Army of Two (Team 2616) and Black Tie Robotics (Team 2616B) - were recognized with the Teamwork Award in the science and technology divisions, respectively. The Teamwork Award is presented to a group of teams from a single school or organization that demonstrates a season-long commitment to cooperation, unity and mutual respect; that demonstrates the ability to field multiple independent robotics teams which also work collaboratively to enrich the experience of all students involved. Congratulations to Aaron Sirken, Brendon Rush, Iftikhaar Ali, Nicholas Alesandrini, Eric Anderson, Max Bliss, Matt Dotsey, Conrad Kramer, Jeremy Welsch, Winnie Cheng, Ronny Fong, and Helen See, and to the club advisor Mr. Joseph Dilks.
The Board and central administration recognized Carusi 8th grader Madeline Bowne at the May 8 work session. Madeline was recently selected as a second place winner in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. C-SPAN selected 75 winning videos from among the 1,203 documentaries produced by middle and high school students that were entered in this year’s competition. Madeline’s video, entitled “Votes for Women,” explores the 19th Amendment and the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Click HERE to view Madeline's award-winning documentary and HERE for C-SPAN's interview with Madeline.
Also at the May 8 meeting, the Board recognized Zoë Miller, a senior at Cherry Hill High School West. Zoë participated in the 2012 Philadelphia Inquirer’s Acel Moore Career Development workshop, a month-long , hands-on program for 21 aspiring journalists from high schools across the region. The students produced First Take, the student newspaper, at the conclusion of the workshop. This year’s theme was the 2012 presidential election and politics and Zoë’s article was entitled “Parties reach out to young voters” (click HERE to view). Zoë will attend Barnard College this fall.
Congratulations to the instrumental music students who participated in the 20th Annual Elementary Honors Band Festival on Saturday, May 5 at Absegami High School. Students from Barton, Stockton, Harte, and Sharp schools participated. These students were nominated by the music teachers, Mr. Richard Beckman and Mrs. Christine Macaulay. Mr. Beckman was also the manager of the Red band this year and Mrs. Macaulay was one of the coordinators for the event. It was a great day and concert...click HERE for pictures.
Click HERE for a message from the PTA Executive Board at Horace Mann Elementary School.
Kudos to the Cherry Hill East and Cherry Hill West vocal music students who were accepted recently into the 2013 All-State Chorus. Selected for the Mixed Chorus from Cherry Hill East were Jonah Bannett, Stephanie Berman, Eric Chen, Rebecca Fisher, Patricia Irwin, Jonah Levinson, Seanna McCall, Elisabeth Siegel, and Julia Waldman. Selected for the Mixed Chorus from Cherry Hill West are Abigail DiVito, Isaiah Ellis, Daniella Lau, and Anna Mourovannyi. Selected for the Women’s Chorus were Monica An, Sarah Kahn, Michal Kortsarts, and Alex Maresh from Cherry Hill East, and Hallie Berger and Kelsy McIntosh from Cherry Hill West. Congratulations to all!
On March 14, 144 Cherry Hill East students took the National Latin Exam. To receive an award, the student must perform above the national average for that particular level. More than half of the East students scored high enough to earn an award –with 26 Gold Summa Cum Laude awards,22 Silver Maxima Cum Laude awards, 11 Magna Cum Laude awards and 17 Cum Laude awards. Click HERE for the details. Congratulations to the students and their teach Nora Smaldore!
Congratulations to the winners of the Earth Day “It’s in Our Power Cherry Hill” poster contest. Winners in the K-2 category were Elizabeth Cohen (Woodcrest), first place; Mia Zaretsky (Woodcrest), second place; and Emily Farkas (Woodcrest), third place. In the Grades 3-5 category, winners were Jacob Kernis (Stockton), first place; Erin Hurley (Sharp), second place; and Aarushii Taneja (Sharp), third place. In Grades 6-8, the winners (all from Beck) were Lauren Hurley, first place; Adia Rumell, second place; and Jaclyn Orlando, third place. Shari Bodofsky, of Cherry Hill East, won first place in the 9-12 division.
On April 23, the Cherry Hill Rotary Club awarded $1,000 scholarships to Cherry Hill East’s Winni Cheng and Julia Burns, and Cherry Hill West’s Wendy Cheng. The students were recognized for exemplifying the motto “Service above Self.” Congratulations to our scholarship winners and thank you to the Cherry Hill Rotary Club. Click HERE for details.
The National Quill and Scroll Society has recognized two Eastside staffers for their exemplary work! Congratulations to Jake Fischer, whose article about East alum Rick Lancellotti was named one of the top 35 sports stories in the nation, and Joel Greenspan, whose Angry Birds comic was named one of the top 20 cartoons in the nation. The National Quill and Scroll Society awards no more than ten percent of the hundreds of entries it receives. As a senior, Jake is now eligible for scholarship money. In more Eastside news, seniors Max Cohen, Lindsey DuBoff, Hailey Edelstein, and Hannah Feinberg have been named to the National Scholastic Press Association's "Journalism Honor Roll" for demonstrating excellence in journalism and maintaining an unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher. Also, Eastside was one of four publications awarded for "Best Service to the Community" by the American Scholastic Press Association for the second year in a row.
Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn visited Cooper Elementary School last week to have lunch with the members of the Cooper Student Council. Mayor Cahn discussed the mayoral election process and his plans for Cherry Hill. He graciously answered every question from his favorite color (blue) to telling the students something they did not know about him (he's a pilot).The Mayor then posed for a yearbook photo will all the members of student council.
Carusi 8th Grader Madeline Bowne was featured in an Inquirer article this week about her 2nd place win in C-SPAN's 2012 "StudentCam" contest. Click HERE to view the article.
Click HERE for a recent Cherry Hill Sun article about a reading enrichment program implemented by fifth grade teacher Rose Anne Noll at Bret Harte Elementary School.
Click HERE to read about Cherry Hill West senior Nhat Cao, who will be attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology next year on a full scholarship. Nhat’s story is particularly remarkable because he arrived in this country just two years ago from his native Viet Nam. Congratulations, Nhat!
Woodcrest Elementary School students have been busy reading books for fun and, at the same time, helping to end world hunger and improve the environment through Heifer International’s Read to Feed program. Through Read to Feed, students enlisted sponsors who pledged donations-a dime, a quarter, a dollar per book or per hour of reading. As they finished more books, the pledges grew higher! At the end of the program, the children gathered their pledges, pooled their money, and donated the total collected to Heifer to provide livestock to help families build sustainable lives and become self-reliant. The month-long effort was an exciting opportunity for students to be involved in service learning while encouraging reading for fun. Woodcrest students read 7,493 hours and raised an incredible $4,342 in just four weeks! Way to go Woodcrest readers!
Last fall, Bret Harte held its annual Hartewalk as a fundraiser to provide clean water, hand washing stations, and improved latrines at St. Andre Catholic School of Pouma in Cameroon. The students, staff, and parents recently received a thank you from their friends at St. Andre School. Click HERE for photos and details. Good job, Bret Harte!
Michael Dooling, author and illustrator, visited Sharp Elementary School last month. He addressed the students in three assemblies, sharing his techniques for researching and creating text and illustrations for his books. He also made a special visit to PM Kindergarten. Thirty lucky students and staff members got to have lunch with him that day. He even sketched 10 "mystery" portraits so the students can identify their classmates on the library bulletin board. Thank you to the wonderful Sharp PTA for providing the entire school community with this terrific day!
Congratulations to Cherry Hill West Seniors Jahna Riddle and Alyssa Sheppard, Best of Camden County winners in last month’s 37th Annual Arts 4 Teens Festival at Rutgers-Camden. They won for their figure painting and 3D art, respectively. Ten West students received Honorable Mention awards: Lea Lawson (photo), Carie Rivera (portrait), Thao Tran (3D), Caroline Pastino (3D), Letty North (photo), Haleigh Keen (portrait), Maya Shanfeld (drawing), Jordan Cahill (photo), Shannon Tyler (illustration), and Richard Thach (drawing). In other West Art Department news, Maya Shanfeld is a finalist in the Photographer's Forum Magazine and Nikon "Best of College Photography" contest. Her work was selected from more than 17,700 images as one of the 100 high school finalists. Also, Shannon Tyler won the Moore College of Art & Design Emerging Leader in the Arts Scholarship. Way to go West!
Congratulations to the Latin II team from Cherry Hill High School West for capturing first place in the South Jersey Certamen competition last month. Tyler Brake, Albert Enriquez, Ryan Gallagher, Melissa Ranzer, and Valerie Sydorenko will compete the state championships in May. The upper-level team of Christine Nguyen, Jeremy Rotblat, Kevin Schmalbach, and C. J. Schweikert placed second in South Jersey. Finally, placing fourth in South Jersey was the Latin I team of Jenny Ihnacik, Jeff Pham, Zach Onorato, Karl Rohrbach, and Eric Shaw. Hundreds of New Jersey Latin students representing 33 schools participated in the regional Certamen competition at Princeton University. Certamen is an academic contest with questions on ancient Rome’s language, history, mythology, literature, and daily life. Kudos to all of West’s Latin students for continuing a tradition of success.
The media covered several awesome events in our schools this week - the “Running and Winning Workshop” sponsored by the Camden County League of Women Voters at Cherry Hill High School East, the Kilmer Elementary School Kindergarten Spring Celebration and Tree Planting, and the Distracted Driver Awareness event at East. (Click on the event name to view the media coverage.)
A Clara Barton family suffered a devastating fire on Sunday night. Fortunately, everyone is fine, but their home was destroyed. The family is currently living in a hotel. Donations of Wegmans or Walmart gift cards will help the family to get food that is easy to prepare and purchase other items for the family's basic needs. No donation is too small! Gift card donations should be delivered or mailed to: Clara Barton Elementary School, c/o Lillian Barna, 223 Rhode Island Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Thank you!
Aleksandra Brittain of Cherry Hill High School East, Max Matez of Cherry Hill High School West, and Jazmyn Walloe of West took part in the KYW Newstudies program for aspiring broadcast journalists, spending six winter Saturdays at CBS TV and radio stations in Philadelphia, plus writing and research homework. Their final projects were radio news features that will air on KYW Newsradio in April, but you can hear them now by clicking HERE.
On Saturday March 24, 30 students from Rosa International Middle School, Cherry Hill East, and Cherry Hill West participated in New Jersey’s Southern Regional National History competition at Rider University. With two Junior Group Documentaries, one Junior Group Performance, two Junior Group Exhibits, one Junior Group Individual exhibit and one Senior Group Performance, Team Cherry Hill was well represented. Presenting with great character and historical pride, all of Team Cherry Hill’s historians were chosen to advance and represent the Southern Region at this year’s State Competition on May 5 at William Paterson University. If selected as the State Champions, the young historians will advance to the National Competition at the University of Maryland in June. Good luck, Team Cherry Hill!
Congratulations to the following Cherry Hill East students who were selected by audition to Region III All South Jersey Jazz Bands: Ajay Nadig, Peyton Pleninger, Peter Frank, Amanda Liu, and Patrick Oberstaedt; and to the East students selected by audition to the New Jersey All-State Orchestra: Daniel Jang, Abigail Hong, and Derrick Lin. More East music news… The Cherry Hill East Jazz Band received a Superior rating at the recent Cavalcade of Bands Jazz Festival at Council Rock South in Pennsylvania. The band also received the award for Best Rhythm Section. And, at the Jazz@Lincoln Center Essentially Elllington Regional Festival, East's Evan Smith (Baritone Saxophone) received the Best Soloist Award and Scholarship. Congratulations to all! Congratulations to West sophomore Jon Abesh who auditioned for, and was selected to, the 2012 Region 3 All South Jersey Senior High Jazz Ensemble on baritone sax. He will perform with the group on April 22 at Lenape High School. West instrumental music director Jim Mark will be directing the Region 3 All South Jersey Junior High Jazz Ensemble at the same concert.
Congratulations to Rosa International Middle School Orchestra members Arianna Rivera and Janice Noh on being accepted into the 2012 All State Junior High School Orchestra. On Saturday, March 17, they auditioned against more than 80 junior high violinists from the State of New Jersey to achieve this honor.
Click HERE for a Philadelphia Inquirer article about Cherry Hill West’s Brendan Delmonte, baseball standout, scholar, and two-time class president, who is headed for the United States Naval Academy after graduation. Congratulations Brendan!
Four Cherry Hill East students were recognized recently for their achievement in the Delaware Valley Science Council’s 2011-2012 Awards Program. The students were selected based on qualifying examinations taken last fall and personal interviews conducted in January. Ricky Zhao won the ASME of Trenton Mechanical Engineering Award; Emily Hsu won the ASME of Philadelphia Mechanical Engineering Award; Christopher Jung won the ACS Chemistry Award, and Tommy Tang won the Mathematics Award. This is the second consecutive year that all four East applicants have won awards. Congratulations to all!
Cherry Hill West Dance Team 2012…Once again the Lady Lions dominated the EDA National Dance Competition in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. On day one, the team placed first with their performance of “Avatar” in Large Varsity Jazz and in Large Varsity Hip Hop with “Mimes.” On day two, the Lady Lions took first place in Hip Hop and third place in Jazz. The team received the “Eastern Elite Award” for the fifth consecutive year. This award is given to the team that receives the highest score for a single performance over the two days of competition (which included more than 70 performances). The team also won the “Best Choreography Award” -for the fifth consecutive year - for their Jazz number Avatar. Congratulations to the members of the West Dance Team and their coaches Shelby Smith and Lauren Curry!
Rosa International Middle School selected four chorus members to participate in the recent 29th Annual All South Jersey Elementary Choral Festival. The choral festival is a grade 4-6 event that was held at the Hess Educational Complex in Mays Landing, Nj. Congratulations to Haley Ornstein, Alyson Gradel, Vyoma Oza and Jennifer Goldstein on a great performance! Also, each year the Choral Directors Association selects a featured vocal group to perform in the concert and this year Rosettes and Close Harmony were selected. Their performance and the way the vocal groups conducted themselves was a true display of what Cherry Hill is all about. Congratulations Close Harmony and Rosettes!
Congratulations to the three Cherry Hill students who were selected to represent our middle schools at the Camden County 8th Grade Dialogue and Dessert Reception on March 5. The students – Robin Brown of Beck, Madison Franke of Carusi, and Cassidy Rosen-Swell of Rosa – were selected by their principals based on their character, determination, school spirit, leadership, and community service. At the event, which was hosted by the Camden County School Boards Association, the students shared their thoughts and feelings about their school experiences, as well as their aspirations and recommendations on how to improve their schools. Congratulations Robin, Madison, and Cassidy!
Eric Schindler, an eighth grade student at Rosa International Middle School, has qualified to represent Rosa at the state level of the National Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The state Bee will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Rowan University. Good luck Eric!
The Cherry Hill School District is proud to recognize the 12 Cherry Hill High School East seniors who have been named Finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship competition! They are: Michael Berkowitz, Lily Campbell, Winnie Cheng, Iryna Hrubiy, Emily Hsu, Jasmine Hwang, Edward Lai, Yunfei Liu, Andrew Qian, Akshay Subramaniam, Tommy Tang, and Zhongxia Zhao. The selection of some 8,400 Merit Scholarship winners from approximately 15,000 finalists nationwide is in progress. Announcements of Merit Scholar designees will be made this spring and summer. Good luck!
Barton Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday by welcoming special guest readers, including Mayor Cahn, Officer Gavin Furbert of the Cherry Hill Police Department, Firefighter Cranmer of the Cherry Hill Fire Department, several district administrators, past and present Barton staff members, and even representatives from the Philadelphia Flyers! Barton students and staff also planted a Lorax tree! Click HERE for more photos.
Click HERE for an article on Cherry Hill West “Leapling” Laura Giordano – one of a handful of Cherry Hill students born on February 29; the article appeared in Wednesday’s Courier-Post.
Get started on your spring cleaning…Cherry Hill High School West Rotary Interact Club is partnering with Hampshire Self Storage to hold its annual spring clothing drive! Used but wearable clothing, belts, shoes, handbags, household linens, and small stuffed animals and toys can be dropped at the front entrance of Cherry Hill High School West from now until May 12. Please give all donations in tied trash bags. There will be a special Saturday drop-off from 9 am-12:30 pm on Saturday, May 12, in front of Cherry Hill High School West. Items can also be dropped off at the Self Storage Hampshire locations in 25 Rockhill Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 or 10 Cadillac Road Burlington, NJ 08016. Sign the donation log at any of the three drop-off locations and be entered to win Camden Riversharks baseball tickets, generously donated by the Camden Riversharks Team! The Rotary Interact Club will receive a donation for the total poundage of collections. This donation will be used to help Doctors Without Borders provide impartial emergency medical assistance in more than 60 countries around the world.
The Barclay Early Childhood Center PTA will hold its Spring Carnival on Thursday, May 17, from 6-8 pm at Barclay’s Playground Area. Click HERE for details.
Kingston PTA is hosting a Walk for Autism on May 19 in Mount Laurel. For more information, click HERE or contact team captain Meg Kobb at 609-217-6130 or meggie_kobb@yahoo.com.
Spring Concert Schedule...Enjoy great music in May and June as our high schools present their Spring Concerts on the following dates: Wednesday, May 16, Cherry Hill East Choral Concert; Tuesday, May 22, East Bands Concert; Wednesday, May 23, East Jazz Ensemble/Orchestra Concert; Wednesday, May 23, Cherry Hill West Instrumental Pops Concert; and Wednesday, June 6, West Choral Concert. All concerts start at 7:30 pm and admission is FREE.
SCOPE, Rosa International Middle School, and Rosa Peer Leadership present “Girls Night Out – Mirrors, Moods, and Model Mania” featuring Dr. Charlotte Markey of Rutgers University. Girls and their parents/guardians are invited for an enlightening and amazing night on Wednesday, May 16, from 7-8:30 pm at Rosa. What messages are our girls receiving in today’s media through TV ads, magazine pictures, and articles? How do we help girls (and ourselves) to develop healthy eating habits and body images? This presentation is free but registration is requested. Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 7 pm in the Rosa cafeteria; the cost for dinner is $5. Click HERE for a flyer with registration form.
Six former Cherry Hill West athletes will be inducted into the Cherry Hill High School West Athletic Hall of Fame at the 2012 Induction Banquet on Friday, June 1, at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill. This year’s inductees are: Laura Sweeney Faust (1990), All-South Jersey tennis player; Synia Willis (1999), Basketball, 1,000+ point scorer; Carrie Dunn, (1991), 12 varsity letters in soccer, basketball and softball; Bill Blauvelt (1990), region champion and NJ 3rd place wrestler; Kevin King (1989), all state swimmer; and Dan Kelly (1978), All South Jersey in diving and track. In addition, seven current senior scholar-athletes will be presented scholarships. The cocktail reception begins at 6 pm and the dinner at 7:30 pm. Donation: $45. To reserve a seat or for more info: contact Bruce Carleton, Hall of Fame president at Carleton Insurance Agency, (856) 482-6200,or brucecarleton@carletoninsurance.com.
Mark your calendar for the Cherry Hill Education Foundation's 4th Annual Coastline Restaurant Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 29, from 6-8 pm. Tickets are $10 each and include $2 drinks, a great buffet, and a DJ. Tickets will be available at the door, or you can order by visiting the Foundation website at www.CherryHillEducationFoundation.com.
On Tuesday, May 22, the Cherry Hill West PTA will hold a Zumba Fundraiser to support Project Graduation, with sign-in beginning at 6:30 pm. The class will run from 7- 8:30 pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for students. Pay at the Walsh Gym doors. Come and get your groove back.
Here they are…Graduation dates for June 2012! Click to view.
SCOPE presents "Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Teen Depression," a presentation for adults on Thursday, May 31, from 7-8:30 pm at the Cherry Hill Public Library. Click HERE for a flyer with details.
Click HERE for information about a free Food Allergy Awareness Concert on May 16 at Temple Emanuel.
The 3rd Annual Jeremy Kane 5k Benefit Run will be held on Sunday, May 20 at Cherry Hill High School East. Jeremy, a graduate of Cherry Hill East, was a U.S. Marine Reservist enrolled at Rutgers-Camden when he was killed in live action on January 23, 2010, while serving in Afghanistan. For more information on registration, donations, and sponsorship information, please visit http://jeremykanebenefitrun.webs.com.
Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Fight Against Blood Cancer when you Dine & Donate at your favorite local restaurants in the coming month. Click HERE for a flyer with details; individual flyers for each event are available to print online @ www.tinyURL.com/PRINTflyers. Restaurants will also have flyers available if needed. Please tell your server that you are dining to donate to LLS – or when you order take-out!
The Sixth District Job and Resource Fair will be held May 16 from 11 am -3 pm at the Cherry Hill National Guard Armory, 2001 Park Blvd. Explore employment options and connect with local employers. Representatives from state agencies will be present to provide information about resources and assistance programs. Registration is requested; click HERE. Please plan to bring sufficient copies of your resume for potential employers and to dress in appropriate professional attire. For additional information or with questions, please contact our offices at 856-435-1247 and 856-429-1572.
Cherry Hill Night at the Riversharks! Enjoy a great night out at the ball park while showing your Cherry Hill pride on Tuesday, May 22. Click HERE for a flyer with details.
It’s In Our Power Cherry Hill! … Cherry Hill Township’s It’s In Our Power program is sponsoring a competition to determine which of our schools is the "Our Power Energy Champion" - the school with the most energy efficient households. This is part of a township-wide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower Cherry Hill's carbon footprint, while reducing utility bills for households and businesses. Help make your school an Our Power Energy Champion by taking the pledge at www.OurPowerCherryHill.org and indicating where your student(s) are enrolled. The school with the highest percentage of families signing the It’s In Our Power Energy-Saving pledge will receive $500 for use by their Green Team! For more information, contact Nancy Axelrod, Cherry Hill Energy Outreach Coordinator, at (856) 432-8741 or naxelrod@chtownship.com.
The Cherry Hill Fire Department is once again sponsoring the annual Lifeguard Refresher Training for lifeguards who will be working at Cherry Hill swim clubs this summer. Click HERE for a flyer with details.
Please mark your calendars for the 5th annual Staying Alive Walk on Sunday, June 3 from 10 am - 2 pm. For more information, please visit www.stayingalivewalk.org.
The Cherry Hill Public Library will hold a Notary Seminar on Wednesday, May 16 in the library’s lower-level conference room. The beginner’s seminar will be from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm; the advanced seminar will be from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm. Click HERE for more information.
New Jersey has passed the Medical Marijuana Act. Communities in our state are now being asked to consider zoning approvals for both dispensaries for distribution and facilities for manufacturing “medical” marijuana. The Cherry Hill Alliance on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is reaching out to the Cherry Hill community for input on this very important issue. Please forward your comments to LDombrowski@chtownship.com.
The Cherry Hill Police Department announces Project Medicine Drop, a program designed to allow Township Residents to properly and safely dispose of their unwanted or expired household medications. Residents can bring their unwanted or expired household medications removed from the original packaging and in a zip lock or similar type plastic bag to the Cherry Hill Police Department, 820 Mercer Street Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, 24 hours a day and place their medications into the Project Medicine Drop box anonymously and free of charge. The medications will then be safely and properly destroyed. For more information, please contact the Cherry Hill Police Department at (856) 488-7828 or the Mayor’s Office at (856) 488-7878.
Now appearing on CHPS TV… Check out the Cherry Hill East Kaleidoscope Concert, the West Instrumental Festival, and the Secondary Jazz Showcase, which features the jazz bands from Beck, Carusi, Rosa, East, and West. Enjoy! For the latest schedule, click HERE.
Have you signed the SaveOurSchoolsNJ petition? Join your fellow NJ residents in the fight for charter legislation reform as the focus shifts to the NJ Senate. Click HERE to sign the petition … and share this link with your neighbors and friends. Thank you!
"Kid-Friendly Programs" ... Click HERE for information (in English and Spanish) about the New Jersey programs that benefit children and families - NJ FamilyCare/Advantage; Vaccines for Children Program; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Services; NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); and Free or Reduced School Lunch Program.
Aim for maximized recycling! Did you know that orange juice cartons are now recyclable? So are certain plastic containers that hadn't been before. Click HERE for the "Residential Guide to Zero-Sort Recycling."
Support for Families from the NJDOE…Acting Commissioner Chris Cerf writes: "As parents or guardians, you want nothing more than an excellent education for your children. At the NJ Department of Education, we want nothing more than to help you achieve this! The NJ DOE has created a family-focused web site at www.NJFamilies.com with resources to help you support your child's education, and navigate your school system. NJ DOE has also opened a "Help Desk" which can be reached through the parent menu option of our toll-free number: 877-900-6960. Parents are encouraged to sign up for the NJ DOE’s mailing list; just go to http://www.state.nj.us/education and join the mailing list."
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