Storybook Character Day

On Friday, November 16, 2018, students at Petway Elementary School dressed as their favorite storybook characters. Students enjoyed discussing their characters and telling which Pathway to Patriot Pride Traits their character exemplified. Petway staff also enjoyed getting in on the storybook fun!!!

Harvest Day Activities

Petway students completed four fall activities tied to their grade level curriculum. Each classroom of students rotated to a different teacher to engage in new and exciting learning experiences.

Patriots on Parade

On October 31, 2018, Petway students dressed to represent one of the ten character traits on the Pathway to Patriot Pride! Students doned costumes that represented a trait that best reflects their character: responsibility, respect, good manners, encouragement, acceptance, cooperation, effort, honesty, resolve problems or personal pride. There was the Captain of Honesty because she always tells the truth. Students were the Superboy/Supergirl of Responsibility because they always returns their library book. There were Prince or Princess of Personal Pride because they always try their best. We are very proud of our Petway Patriots. By following the Pathway - they are all superheroes of good character!

LEAP Students Learn Rocket Science

If you change the launch angle of a rocket, will the rocket fly further? That's what Petway's LEAP students wanted to find out. They observed several launches (online!!!) and hypothesized that increasing launch angle would increase flying distance. First, they formed research teams to design an experiment, identify variables and build rockets. The teams of Petway scientists tested their hypothesis by launching straw rockets at different angles and recording distances. Most importantly, they learned that the Pathway to Patriot Pride, which encompasses cooperation and effort, yields great rewards in learning!

Petway's Annual Parent University

During Petway’s Annual Parent University Night, held Thursday, October 18, 2018, families had an opportunity to choose and explore sessions of their interest. Sessions were designed to provide parents with important information on a variety of topics. Petway partnered with the prosecutor's office to provide information about internet safety. Sodexo helped parents learn about the benefits of healthy eating, while trying a tasty new recipe. Newfield Bank provided tips to Petway parents about how to save for their child’s education. Petway and district personnel provided sessions about curriculum, internet resources, and ways to help their children. Dinner and child care were also provided. In addition, a school uniform exchange and professional clothing closet was available to parents. Lucky families won door prizes which included a 32” television and various gift cards. An informative and fun evening was had by all. This night was made possible through a generous VEA Pride Grant.

Petway Patriots Show Kindness to our Community

To celebrate the week or respect Mrs. Mastrogiovanni, Mrs. O’Donoghue, and Mrs. Scarpa’s classes participated in an act of kindness by collecting and donating treats to create kindness baskets for Vineland’s Police and Fire departments. Fourth grade students added to their baskets with hand written letters of thanks while Kindergarten created cards of thanks for all our community helpers do for our Vineland. Firefighters and Policemen visited Petway to discuss their responsibilities and take the baskets to others they work with. Petway Patriots learned how fun and easy it is to spread kindness!