School Days

FUN Families United Network Academy Curriculum Book Sale
Recently, Families United Network Academy hosted their 9th annual book sale at the Upper Township Community Center. Unlike many of the past years, the sun was shining brightly, which lifted the spirits of many of the hard workers who strived to make the day a success.
While the sale mostly consisted of school curriculum, there were plenty of fiction and historical books for sale.
Families United Network Academy has always provided a snack stand for the hungry buyers. Shoppers and sellers alike reported that they were already looking forward to next year.Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College will host an information session for high school students eligible for free Atlantic Cape tuition under the NJ STARS and NJ STARS II scholarship programs. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 1, in Atlantic Cape’s Walter Edge Theater, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Sharon Austin, co-chair and senior marketing manager, New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, will discuss the benefits of the NJ STARS program.
There will be a panel discussion with representatives from Atlantic Cape, four-year colleges and financial aid. Established by the state in 2004, NJ STARS—Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship—provides high school students graduating in the top 15 percent of their class with free tuition at their local community college. Students from Atlantic and Cape May counties who meet all criteria will have up to two years from the date of high school graduation to enroll and begin using the scholarship at Atlantic Cape. Students must first apply for all need-based federal and merit-based state financial aid grants. After that, NJ STARS will cover the remaining balance of tuition.
Atlantic Cape’s transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities ensure a seamless transition to a four-year bachelor’s degree program. Students can save more than $50,000 in tuition and fees at a four-year college or university by spending their first two years at Atlantic Cape. To RSVP for this information session, visit http://www.atlantic.edu/admission/njstars/njstarsForm.html. For more information about NJ STARS and NJ STARS II, contact Linda McLeod, assistant director of college recruitment, at (609) 343-5009, (609) 625-1111, or (609) 463-4774, ext. 5009, or email mcleod@atlantic.edu.
Fifty-one Atlantic Cape Community College students were inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta, an English honor society for two-year colleges, on April 16.
Cape May County Inductees were:
James Zarharchuck from Belleplain
Jessica Beard from Cape May
Pamela Brannon and Richard Tyndall from Court House
Danielle Kebert and Gaspare Piro from North Cape May
Suzanne Conine from Wildwood Crest
Nicole Edwards and Carissa Price from Villas
Students from all majors are eligible. To qualify, students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours, a 3.5 average in at least two college-level English courses, and a 3.5 overall grade point average.
Cape May Tech
Sydne Hunter, Cape Tech junior in Agriscience and Horticulture Program of Study, was selected as a New Jersey Governor’s School in the Sciences (NJGSS) Scholar. Hunter is scheduled to attend an intensive residential program held at Drew University from July 14 to August 3.
The program emphasis is placed on problem solving of complex issues that exist on the local, state, national, and international levels, and leadership training. For additional information on the NJ Governor’s School Scholar visit www.nj.gov/govschool.
Recently, Cape May Tech FFA members competed in the 2013 NJ FFA Horticulture Exposition held at Mercer County Community College. According to MCCC Horticulture Program Coordinator Amy Ricco, the event had 750 entries from students in 26 schools statewide. The categories ranged from floral displays in a wide variety of themes, dish gardens, terrariums and bonsai arrangements.
The results are as follows: *Cactus/Succulent Dish Garden – Hannah Stone, 5th Place, *Complete Bonsai – Ricky Emmel, 3rd Place, *European Garden – Sydne Hunter, 1st Place; Emily Musick, 2nd Place, *Hanging Foliage Plant – Johanna Defeo, 3rd Place; Brandon Alloway, 4th Place, *Flowering Bulb Plant – Brandie Steelman, 4th Place, *Flowering Dish Garden – Emily Musick, 2nd Place, *Flowering Hanging Plant – Summer Jones, 2nd Place, *Flowering Plant – Amanda Murray, 3rd Place, *Foliage Dish Garden – Johanna Defeo, 2nd Place; Summer Jones, 3rd Place, *Geraniums – Amanda Murray, 3rd Place; Olivia Shelton, 4th Place, *Holiday Wreath – Melonie Weaver, 3rd Place, *Nursery Plant – Robert Craft, 1st Place; Brandon Alloway, 5th Place, *Potted Herb Garden – Brandie Steelman, 4th Place, *Terrariums – Matt Rucci, 2nd Place, *Tropical Foliage Plant – Nick Martin, 1st Place, *With Sympathy – Nate Horvath, 5th Place.
The FFA is a national youth organization of over 500,000 members, preparing for leadership and a future in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Ms. Hanna Toft is the FFA advisor and the Natural Science Technology instructor. Ms. Lisa Roach, Exploratory teacher, assisted with the event. For more information on Cape May Tech, visit www.capemaytech.com
Middle Township
The Fun & Fitness Fair was held on April 16 at Middle Township Elementary 2 School, where students and parents were invited to take part in many activities. In the gym, children could jump in the bouncy house, take a zumba class, or participate in a boot camp demonstration. Muscle World was on hand with a juice bar. In the cafeteria tables were set up with the police, fire, healthcare professionals, triathlon club, and many more. Students were invited to complete a scavenger hunt card and offered nutritious snacks. This was the 2nd annual fair, chaired by Alicia Stokes.
The PTA would like to thank the following for donating their time and making this event possible: Joe & Nicole Trombetta, 7th Heaven Farm, Complete Care Dental, Volunteers in Medicine, Family Success Center, Nature Center of Cape May, Busy Bees NJ, Atlantic Sleep Health Diagnostics, Charles Short (SAC), Dr. Martin Carey, Russ Rents, Municipal Utilities Authority, ASPEN, Hero Campaign, Bumper T Clowns, Cape May County Sheriff’s Department, Cape Regional Medical Center, Laura Pelouze, Allison Wills, Gina Wilson, Rio Grande Rescue, South Jersey Triathlon Club, Coach Bob Ridgeway (Shore Shot Basketball), Department of Children & Families, Kellie Wood, Kim Gunst, Krystle Goodman (Tumblewheels), Middle Township Recreational Departments, Dr. Farrell, Kathleen Farrell, Atlantic Cape FSO, Parish Nurses, NJ Forest Fire Service, Middle Township Police Department, Middle Township Fire Company, Stephanie Thomas, Rio Grande Shop Rite, Rio Grande Walmart, Marlboro Farm Market, CMCH McDonald’s, and Wildwood Linen Supply.