School Days

Compiled by: Jen Campbell
Bishop McHugh
Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School’s Team Mercy students asked families in the school to donate children’s coats, gloves, hats, scarves and socks throughout the month of February to be donated to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.
The collection was very successful and on February 17, several Team Mercy students were driven to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission to personally make the delivery.
Team Mercy is a school organization that strives to show kindness and thoughtfulness to others. This dedicated group of students leads the entire student body in various activities throughout the school year. The vastness of this organization has offered outreach to the school, families, parishes, and community.
Cape May County Special Services School
How do we know that CAPE KIDS CARE? Recently students from Valerie Reif’s Ocean Academy class at the Cape May County Special Services School District shared handmade valentines, handshakes, and friendly conversations with veterans of the United States armed forces who reside at the Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland NJ.
This visit was funded by a Sprint Character Education Grant that enables the students of CMCSSSD to participate in a yearlong series of service learning projects designed to enhance students’ self-esteem and civic engagement by teaching them the joys of performing acts of service and kindness in their communities.
The Ocean Academy students plan to return to the Veterans Home in the Spring of 2011 to assist them with flower planting and an arts and crafts activity, because when CAPE KIDS CARE, everyone feels good!
Cape May County Technical
The Cape May County Technical School District’s support staff, faculty and administration showed their support for the American Heart Association’s National Go Red for Women Day for the fifth year in a row.
Over the past five years the secretarial staff has organized the event, raising over $2,500 for women’s heart health. This ‘human heart’ picture has become a tradition through the assistance of the Graphic Arts class and yearbook project, and models the importance of community service to the students of the district.
Lower Township
Pictured here are Cape May Kiwanians (l to r) Jim Wyatt, Dick Wisler, Bob Morris, Larry Reed, Ralph Bakley, Tom Hynes and Bob’s son Steve from Lower Cape May Regional High School bagging food to be distributed to needy families in our community.
Over 500 bags are distributed four times a year in this joint Kiwanis-Lower Township School District project. Donations by community and faculty members pay for the food. Bus drivers donate their time to deliver it. The project was originated by district Superintendent Joseph Cirrinicione.
The Kiwanis Club of Cape May’s K-Kids group at Sandman School (pictured here) recently raised over $650 via a cupcake sale for Gabby O’Neil, a kindergarten student at Douglas Memorial School, to help her in her fight against brain cancer. The funds will help pay for her trips to Philadelphia for treatments.
Ms. Michelle Obst and Ms. Suzy Boyer of the Douglas School and the club advisors at Sandman School Ms. Jeanne Oetting, Ms. Maggie Ludgate, and Mr. Ted Cawley assisted the K-Kids. Helping the children of our community is the Kiwanis Club’s main goal.
Margaret Mace
The Margaret Mace Student Council hosted a Food Drive for the United Way Food Bank recently. They asked the student body to “Keep the Spirit of Giving” alive long past the holiday season. They were able to raise 1,117 items for the food-bank!
Stone Harbor Elementary School
Second Marking Period Honor Roll
Principal’s Honor Roll:
Billy Harrison, Aubrianna Borger, Bobbie Giulian, Brian Hoy, Lucas Rooney, Delaney Tice, Emma Standford, Abigail Zelinik.
First Honor Roll:
Stephen Hoy, Kimberly McGowan, Tommy Williams, Matthew Gallo
Second Honor Roll:
Brandon Cirillo, Joey Hand, Lukas Hallman, Samantha Parry, Bridget Rus
The Avalon and Stone Harbor Districts will be conducting Kindergarten Student Roundup on March 18, at 9:30 a.m. in Stone Harbor School for parents only.
Those with a child who will be turning 5 years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2011 should call Mrs. Lisi at (609) 368-4413 for an appointment to register.
Parents will need to bring to the registration the following:
*Proof of birth or baptismal certificate. Child must be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2011.
* Proof of immunizations. Bring most current records.
* A copy of the child’s most recent physical signed by either the pediatrician or Advanced Practice Nurse.
* Proof of residency: A valid driver’s license, showing home address, along with either a current tax or utility bill.
Registration packets are available for pickup at either Stone Harbor or Avalon schools. Registration packets can also be sent by mail to be filled out prior to the appointment time to help speed the process the day of registration.
Child Find
Those having a preschool or school age child, aged 3-5, who is experiencing difficulties with communication, academic, socialization or motor skills development, should be aware of Child Find.
The Stone Harbor District has preschool disabilities programs, as well as other special education services for students who have been identified as eligible through and extensive evaluation process.
The child may be eligible for services through the district.
Those who suspect their child may have more than a mild delay should contact Mrs. Linda Gibson, Preschool Case Manager, at (609) 463-1900 Ext. 1209
West Cape May
West Cape May Elementary School held its school-wide spelling bee on February 15. The contestants, third through sixth graders, competed in 26 nail biting rounds before sixth grader, Mason McGrail, emerged as champion.
Mason represented West Cape May Elementary School at the 2010 county spelling bee. The judges were Mayor Pam Kaithern and Officer Tony Genero. Lee O’Connor, of East Lynne Theater Company, officiated as the MC and pronouncer of words. Congratulations to all who participated! Good luck, Mason, in the county bee!
In other West Cape May news, two students, Mia and Keegan, from Mrs. Calabro’s 5th grade class, were recognized for their Daughters of the American Revolution essay submissions, “Memoirs of Paul Revere”.
All the 5th and 6th graders at WCMES participated in the project, researching Revere’s life and writing individual essays. Congratulations, Mia and Keegan!