Saturday, March 30, 2013
After decades at the Forked River School, the bell was returned to its original home
The schoolhouse bell was recently returned to its rightful home at the Lacey Historical Society after spending decades at the Forked River School. The bell, which followed the children to the Forked River School when it was constructed, was displayed at the elementary school’s 60th anniversary celebration in April. “With everyone's thoughtfulness and cooperation, the bell was returned to its home in the Schoolhouse Museum, said Ellie Greco, member of the Historical Society. The bell originally hung in the Forked River one-room schoohouse, which is now the museum, calling the kids to school each morning, said Ellie Greco, member of the Historical Society. It is believed that the bell rang at least twice a day at the Forked River School as …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
A school in Massachusetts sent letters of encouragement to a class at the Forked River School
A Forked River class has made pen pals with one in Massachusetts after receiving letters of encouragement following Hurricane Sandy. “One of my students has family that lives in the area,” teacher Tracey Cavaco said of her second grade class at Fall Brook Elementary School. “It was my understanding they lost everything. His mom asked if we could write a quick note to express our concerns.” The Fall Brook class based out of Massachusetts wrote letters and had them sent down to Lacey Township. “I am a firm believer what happens to one of our own, effects the entire classroom family,” she said. “I teach my students we are a family, and if one of us are hurting we need to work together to help one another through a difficult time.” Following …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Most Forked River School students were all smiles as they returned to class today
Music played throughout the Forked River School as students and teacheres settled into their classrooms for the 2012-13 school year. Two students came on the school's public address system to make announcments, including the lunch menu, as well as to wish everyone a "fun-filled" school year. Mrs. Iorio and Mrs. Schantz's kindergarteners said the Pledge of Allegiance and danced to You're A Grand Old Flag to kick start the new school year.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Joshua Camaligan developed a chess park at the Forked River School
Joshua Camaligan of Lacey was honored with a proclamation at the township Committee meeting on Thursday for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Camaligan and his troop put in 160 hours to complete his project, which was develop a chess park at the Forked River School. Camaligan painted two life-size chessboards on the playground of the Forked River School and built storage for the life-size chess pieces. He installed benches for the use by the members of the Chess Club, the Gifted and Talented Program and spectators. Local businesses, family and friends made donations. The Committee commended Camaligan for his hard work in becoming an Eagle Scout. Committeeman Gary Quinn said the project was “creative.” “Once you become an Eagle Scout, you …
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
High school wrestler speaks to Forked River School fourth graders on achieving their goals
Carol Robibaro’s fourth grade students lined up to receive medals from Lex Knapp, a high school senior who placed second in states for his weight class this past weekend. “It was a big accomplishment for me,” Knapp told the students. “Even though I would have liked to take first.” Knapp has been wrestling since he was five years old. As a Lacey native, he told the fourth-graders the importance of school and following your dreams. “That’s a good mindset to have,” he said. “You want to take first in the classroom.” Wrestling at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City in front of 10,000 people for states was Knapp’s dream, he said. “I stuck to my dream. I worked hard,” Knapp said. “Whatever your goal or dream is, don’t let anyone tell you that you …
William J Moss
9:35 am on Saturday, March 30, 2013
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