Dear Fernwood Families,

We just wrapped up a fantastic week, filled with traditions, events, and school spirit.

Here is a look at our recent highlights:

Thank you to all the staff, parents, and volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes to make these events happen!

Sincerely,

Frank Locantora

Principal

If your student is moving out of the district over the summer, please contact Angela Dennis at dennisa@eht.k12.nj.us to start the transfer paperwork.

Attention all 8th Grade Parents: If your student is attending a high school other than Egg Harbor Township High School, please contact Angela Dennis at dennisa@eht.k12.nj.us to start your transfer paperwork. This includes: ACIT, St Joseph's Academy, St. Augustine Prep and Holy Spirit. 

*Updated as of 6/8/26

It's Official: 7th Graders Are Hooked On Crochet!

Mrs. Flesch would like to give a Shout-Out to all of the "Get Hooked On Crochet" students from Convocation ! I hope that you continue to progress your skills and find many more ways to enjoy crochet! It has been a pleasure sharing my hobby with you. Bring your projects or questions next year.

Have a wonderful summer!

Ms. Modesto's, Ms. Sutley's, Ms. Marcus's, and Mrs. Fuller's 7th grade math students found the area and perimeter of exhibits and features to construct their own zoos! The students showcased their creativity and dedication with their end of the year projects.

Have a great weekend, the two of you!

6th grade science students transformed our library into a Museum of Living Things this past week! Each student chose a living thing and created an exhibit of their choice to apply and present what they learned about the biosphere and their chosen organism. They all worked really hard and did a great job presenting to other 6th graders that visited our museum!

Mrs. Hrabal's 8th grade Geometry students completed and presented their final Capstone Projects.

1. Bridge Project: Students researched different types of bridges and a civil engineers role in bridge construction. Then they created their own bridge out of popsicle sticks that was required to hold at least 35 pounds. Students far exceeded the expectations. One bridge held 180 pounds and we were still unable to break it! Great job Amir, RJ, Ivan, Luciano, Dexter, Joe, Kayden, Ayush, and Lilly!

2. Architect Floor Plan Project: Students created their own floor plan of their dream home using a digital floor plan creator. They calculated the square footage of their homes, cost of appliances, furniture, and decorations. Great job Reagan, Lyndsey, and Ivannah!

3. Mousetrap Car: Students created their own mousetrap car and calculated the average speed of their car in feet/second and miles/hour. They also graphed the car's distance over specific time intervals and found the line of best fit. Their mousetrap car went 27 feet! Great job Noah, Darren, and Juan!

4. Fibonacci Sequence Project: This student researched Fibonacci sequences and the Fibonacci spiral. They studied the history of Fibonacci sequences and where they come up in real life. Then they created their very own piece of Fibonacci artwork! Great job Dante!

The 6th Graders had their Greek Olympics this week. Congrats to all the teams who worked so hard and did such a great job at the opening ceremonies in the auditorium. We also had some amazing sportsmanship when we were outside participating in our Olympic events.

Fernwood Rocks!

During their 6th grade year, Mrs. Poupard and Mrs. Dragovits led a meaningful lesson centered on the question, “How do you want to be remembered at Fernwood? What will your legacy be?” As part of this activity, students created painted canvas tiles featuring a word or phrase that reflected the values and character they hoped to embody throughout their middle school experience.

This week, during lunch, students were reunited with their artwork as a reminder of their growth and journey. We are proud of all they have accomplished and wish our 8th graders the very best of luck in their future endeavors.

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