HOLIDAY ISSUE

Mrs. Greway, Mr. Lebb, Mrs. Cavallero, Mr. Carbone, Ms. Coombs, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Borodziuk, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Wiel, Mr. Howey and Mr. Corley

I would like to wish everyone in our Audubon community a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. We are so incredibly proud of all of our school accomplishments over the course of 2024. Wishing everyone an awesome 2025!

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The month at AHS we focused on team building activities. Whether it be our Pep Rally, Annual Door Decorating Contest, Concerts, Gingerbread Houses, Class trees, Innovative Science Labs, Holiday Performances, Sewing Project, Clothing Drives, awesome work by our Intergenerational Club, or Presents for the Needy, our focus was to build a climate of inclusiveness during the holiday season. AHS was an incredibly vibrant place for out students during the holidays. Hopefully the sense of family radiated within our school!

The Audubon Art students worked with others in the Wave program to create some EPIC gingerbread houses. They have been on display in the Media Center since early December. Their designs are truly spectacular.

Under the direction of Director Roberta Hanson-Swinney, the Choral Ensemble recently performed at Audubon Towers Christmas breakfast and the Audubon Preschool.

The Annual Winter Choir Concert was held on December 13th, at 7:00pm in the AHS Auditorium. The Junior High Chorus, Senior High Concert Choir, and the Choral Ensemble performed various winter, holiday, and multicultural works, including the traditional candlelight processional. All of the students have worked very hard to present an excellent program!

Students in Creative Technology worked with Ms. Waite's Skills for Living class to create 3D printed cookie cutters. Creative Technology students also created their own personal cookie cutters using Google Sketchup. Students made 3D models and turned in STL files to be printed. They were able to create these unique cookie cutters just in time for the holiday baking season!

The 8th Grade Social Studies classes put on a competition to create the next great American Statue of Citizenship! The classes have learned about civic duties, rights, responsibilities and core values over the last few weeks. They were tasked by the town to create a statue that exemplifies all the qualities we value as citizens of our hometown, state and country. The students also needed to create a sales pitch to deliver to the town council to have their design selected. After a week of votes from all the classes and some staff members we narrowed down the Top 11 to the Top 5 winners. Congratulations to 5th Place, Emma Camm and 4th Place Amber Pregartner for their creative models! The top 3 finishers were Beth Alexander (3rd), Amanda Drummond (2nd) and Owen Callahan (1st). Great job by all the students on their statues!

The ESL and WAVE students teamed up to shop for teens currently staying in domestic violence safe houses this holiday season (For the Love of Pete's Pantry). They used donations from the Audubon Community and traveled to Walmart and Five Below on Wednesday, December 11 to shop. It was an outstanding day! Our students will bring smiles to many teens this holiday season facing very difficult situations. We are VERY PROUD of the great work our students are doing for others.

On behalf of the Music Department of Audubon Jr. /Sr. High School, I would like to take this time to thank you for joining us at the Annual Winter Instrumental Concert on December 5, at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium. The Junior High Concert Band and Senior High Concert Band performed various holiday and standard works. The concert was an exciting night for both the student members and the audience.

All of the students in the various ensembles worked very hard this fall to present an excellent program. Thank you to those that joined us that evening to celebrate music and the season!

~Lee DeLoach

Band Director

Mr. Marino and Mr. Harter's science classes both have holiday themed labs for chemistry students. Mr. Harter's Chemistry classes carry out a reaction that coats the inside of a clear glass ornament with a layer of silver. Students get to keep the ornament and bring it home with them after the lab.

There is also an artificial tree known as the “chemis-tree” where students can earn extra credit by making science themed ornaments to hang on the tree.

Skills for Living students recently finished up their sewing projects. They made a variety of items including scrunchies, tote bags, microwave hot packs, stuffed animals, pillows and more. This project tied up the Clothing Care unit.

Explorers Assemble! The World History classes participated in a simulated navigation exercise at the end of October. Students were required to build a ship and design a navigation plan that would safely carry them (along with their valuable cargo) as far as possible within two minutes. Armed with their ship model and a compass they set out for points unknown to seek their glory!

Per NJ Department of Education guidelines, all over-the-counter and prescription medications must have a doctor's order and parent signature. Online access to medical forms can be found online:

https://www.audubonschools.org/ahs/content/nurse

• Asthma Treatment Plan (Required for all students with a diagnosis of asthma)
• Epi-Pen Packet
• Health History Form
• Non-Prescription/Prescription Medication Consent
• Emergency Medication Self-Administration Form

As the weather cools down, let's prioritize our health by practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of illness. Remember to wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you're feeling unwell. Let's work together to stay healthy throughout the season!

It's been a busy month in the Media Center! Health and social studies classes have visited to do research and check out books, study hall students are taking advantage of the opportunity to get work completed for classes, and school clubs meet both before and after school. Below is a small sampling of all the recent activity.

Be sure to follow our Media Specialist, Mr. Polimeni, as well as all the latest Media Center updates, on Instagram: @ahslibrarymediacenter

The AHS Football team defeated Haddon Township 17-7 on Thanksgiving Day. Audubon has defeated Haddon Township each of the last 10 Thanksgiving Day games and leads the all-time series 44-17-1. Go Wave!

The Junior Class held the first community holiday movie night on Thursday, December 12th as their class fundraiser. Families were invited to the high school for a holiday themed evening and viewing of The Grinch. It was an enjoyable night filled with popcorn, hot chocolate, activities for the kids, and even an appearance by the Grinch himself!

Thank you to all who attended and helped to make this a successful event!

On December 5th, The French Club held a Christmas Market. Students spent their "euros" and bought chocolate treats. They made shoes for Saint Nicholas to fill. That evening, Saint Nicolas visited and filled the shoes with a healthy orange. Saint Nicholas Day is December 6th in Northeastern France.

The Health Prep Club held a WINTER WARM UP Clothing Drive to support Joseph's House, a Homeless Emergency Shelter in Camden, NJ. The club collected 4 boxes of scarves, gloves, hats and socks along with raising $50 towards the purchase of these items! Joseph's House staff came to school to collect the items and meet our club members. Our members are learning about the basic needs of survival and how it impacts our health.

Our club members also learned what Code Blue is and how it impacts citizens in NJ that may be unsheltered.

When temperatures drop below freezing and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals, a network of agencies throughout New Jersey help people obtain shelter. During times such as these,Offices of Emergency Management together with municipal government will often initiate and communicate a Code Blue Alert which enables authorities to make shelter arrangements for adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter arrangements may include the opening of Warming Centers for this specific need. The Code Blue activations, deactivations, and Warming Center listings that you find on https://nj211.org/njcodeblue

Interact worked hard on our Fall service project on November 27th

Our Interact members made 260 sandwiches, 22 centerpieces, and 100+ placemats for Cathedral Kitchen!

They sorted an abundance of donations for The Love of Pete's Pantry and Audubon Peer to Peer Aid.

Members also filled out 100 cards for Sonshine and Smiles!

Interact Club is very thankful for all of the support and donations!!

AHS staff members Bridget Bantle and Nick May had an amazing time attending the Unified Champion Youth Summit at Cinnaminson High School, accompanied by several members of the Unified Champion Club.

Students engaged in meaningful activities focused on developing leadership skills, promoting inclusivity, and respect for all abilities. The students presented the incredible things the Unified Champion Club has done so far and engaged in several team building activities with other members of Unified Champion schools. It was truly inspiring to see our students working together to celebrate our UNIQUE abilities".

AHS is working with BSN Sports to offer custom Audubon apparel to staff and community. These items are not affiliated with any clubs or activities, we are simply providing the community with an opportunity to get general Audubon apparel.

Please continue to support our specific programs as they provide team stores and apparel sales. If interested in purchasing AHS gear, click on the image below.

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• Cindy Vanrell Spink graduated in 1992 and participated in Girls Basketball, Winter Track, Spring Track, AHS Concert Choir, Prom Committee, Winter Ball Committee, AHS Concert Choir Social Chairperson, Guidance Office Aid, Concessions. Cindy currently works as a Marketing Program Manager at The Vanguard Group
• Jennifer Wells graduated in 1992 and was a member of the Girls Basketball and Softball teams. Jennifer currently works as an Implementation Specialist at Nuvem.
• Amy Paratore graduated in 1993 and was a member of DECA. Currently, Amy works as a Sales Support Specialist.

• Erin Knoll MacMinn graduated in 1997 and was an active participant in Spring Track during her time in school. She achieved the honor of being named first-team all-conference in 1995, 1996, and 1997. Presently, Erin works as an Emissions Compliance Engineer.
• Sarah (Barry) White, a 1997 graduate, participated in Softball and Cheerleading, was recognized in the Colonial Conference and All-South Jersey Band, earned the Best Drum Major Award at the Chapter Championships in 1996-1997, and was a National Honor Society member. She is now an Officer in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps, currently serving in the NJ Air National Guard, a mother to three wonderful children, and serves as the school nurse at Audubon.

• Jeff Lebb graduated in 1999 after actively participating in multiple sports, including Football, Wrestling, and Baseball, throughout his high school years. Currently, Jeff serves as the Principal of Audubon High School.
• Nicole Piontkowski Stallard, a 1999 graduate, was actively involved in Girls Soccer, Spring Track, Cheerleading, Peer Mediation, and the Yearbook committee during her time in school. She now dedicates her career to education, working as a Math Teacher.

• Amanda Carelli Barbieri graduated in 2001, engaging in various activities during her school years, including participation in band, choir, peer mediation, and intergenerational programs. Currently, Amanda works as a behavioral therapist.

• Nichole Salamone Holt graduated in 2001 and was an active member of the Girls Basketball Program and (Motivating Young Minds Against Drunk Driving. Nicole worked 6 years of claims adjuster, 14 years in the real estate appraising field and office manager, and currently is a Police Dispatcher for the whole county of Camden.
• Lindsay Furman Quinn graduated in 2001 and was actively involved in Girls Soccer, Spring Track, Cheerleading, Student Council, STARS, and French Club during her time in school. She now serves as an Assistant Principal, continuing her dedication to education.
• Katie Ross graduated in 2002 and was actively involved in extracurricular activities during her school years. She participated in Girls Basketball and was a member of the Color Guard from 1997 to 2002. Currently, Katie works as a Patient Care Coordinator.

• Cara Low Gaehring graduated in 2004 and received notable recognition for her achievements. She was honored as a STARS Award recipient and was awarded the Martin Luther King Freedom Medal, showcasing her commitment to promoting equality and social justice. Currently, she works as a Substitute Teacher and Secretary in Audubon.
• Nicole Racite Lombardi, a 2006 graduate, was an active participant in Spring Track, Cheerleading, Band, Choir, the Spring Musical, and Marching Band during her time at school. She now works as a dedicated Special Education Teacher, continuing her passion for helping others.
• Desiree Booth Bisaga graduated in 2008 where she was a member of Girls Tennis, Swimming Choir, Spring Musicals, and Color Guard. Currently she works as the Center Administrative Director for Proud Moments ABA.

• Kieran Boland graduated in 2010, actively participating in various sports during his time in school, including Cross Country, Boys Basketball, Winter Track, and Spring Track. Currently, Kieran works as a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer
• Erica Paolucci Cavanaugh, a 2010 graduate, was highly involved in activities such as Color Guard, Choir, Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Honors Society, during her time at school. She also served as the Varsity Soccer and Swimming Manager, participated in musicals and one-act plays, and contributed to Project Memorial. Erica has been named Educator of the Year in the Mount Holly Township School District, has choreographed musicals at GCIT for the past nine years, and currently works a 5th-grade teacher at Mansion Avenue School.
• Joseph Gaspari graduated in 2023 and is currently in college. At Audubon he participated in Cross Country, Winter Track, Spring Track where he helped Audubon win a 2020 Boys XC sectional championship, 2021 Boys XC sectional championship and first Audubon's ever state championship in Cross Country and boys Spring Track State Championship.

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