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September 2012
The Wheels On Pennsauken Buses Go Round And Round
The Pennsauken Transportation
epartment has been working hard all
ummer, scheduling student bus assignents
and making sure all our buses
re in tip-top shape for transporting
early 6,000 students to and from
chool each day.
Our school bus drivers have received
heir assignments for the 2012-2013
chool year, and are already practicing
heir routes.
School bus drivers have a very chalenging
job. They are responsible for
he safety and well-being of the stuents
in our schools. The drivers have to
aneuver through traffic, regardless of
oad or weather conditions, while at the
ame time upholding the conduct of the
tudents on the bus.
Our students are educated on the
roper way to enter and exit a school
us, and it is the responsibility of the bus
river to ensure that the students follow
hese rules.
For the safety of our students, if a parnt
is not at the bus stop at the assigned
ime to greet their child, the school bus
river will hold the student in their care
ntil the parent arrives or the child will
e returned to school. In the event of an
mergency, the students look towards
THE STEPHENSON-BROWN
FUNERAL HOME
(Since 1923)
JEFFREY S. BROWN
Manager, NJ Lic 2781
33 West Maple Ave.
Merchantville, NJ
Tel: 856-662-0813
Fax: 856-488-9660
Bus drivers and bus assistants Mrs. Lisa O’Rourke, Ms.
Andrea Diaz and Mrs. Bonny Keys take great pride in
the appearance of the school buses.
the bus driver for direction.
We are very fortunate to have such
wonderful bus drivers in our district,
and are very proud of the excellent
work the Transportation Department
does for our students. Every
Pennsauken student at sometime in
their career will have an opportunity to
get to know the bus drivers, whether it
is during their ride to school, a class trip,
or maybe a sporting or music department
trip.
Be sure to thank your bus driver for
their help in transporting your children
safely to your destination.
The following are reminders of the
Ben Franklin School PTA Events
Fall Flea Market
Saturday, October 6
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tables are $15.00 each. Please contact
Deanna Wolfl at 856-662-7808 for
more information.
This is a great opportunity for members
of the Pennsauken community to
clean out their homes and at the same
time earn a little cash. Both new and
used goods will be featured for sale.
In addition to the vendors, the PTA
will hold a bake sale and have hot dogs,
drinks, and popcorn for sale.
Fall Clothing Drive
October 3-5
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The members of the Franklin PTA
have planned a Clothing Drive
Collection as a service project. They are
looking for clothing, bedding, and small
soft toys.
district bus rules:
Be on time to the bus stop
Do not stand on the roadway while
waiting for the bus
Do not misbehave, destroy, or damage
property while waiting
Do not move toward the bus until it
is fully stopped
Avoid crowding and pushing when
getting on or off the bus
While on the bus, please remain seated
and keep your hands and feet to
yourself
Follow bus safety rules posted in
each bus
Talk only to the person in the seat
Visit our Website
www.pennsauken.nj.us
The Family Haircutters
107 South Centre Street
in Historic Merchantville
662-9896
“42 years in the Joint and still going strong...luv my job”
Clip Joint Al & The Girls, Jackie, Alexis, Laurie & Chris
$2.00 Off Haircut
With coupon
THE BEST LITTLE HAIRHOUSE IN TOWN!
Mrs. Marie McKenna, bus driver, takes the bus for a run
as she prepares for the new school year.
Donations may be dropped off at the
school in the evening during the above
times, or you may bring your donations
to the Fall Flea Market on Saturday,
Oct. 6.
Thank you for your support!
next to you; no loud talking or fighting
In an emergency situation, keep
calm and follow the directions of the
adult in charge
Do not open or close windows without
driver’s permission
Making sure the buses are ready to transport the students
is the responsibility of Head Mechanic Mr. Gene
Wallace and Assistant Mechanic Mr. Kevin Mosely.
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100’s of Used Tires in All Sizes
No smoking
Never throw articles from the bus
windows
Keep the aisle clear for emergency
exit
Have a great start to your school
year!
GED Registration begins Monday
September 24, 2012
NOW IS THE TIME TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!
Adult Basic Education Classes are held at
Howard M. Phifer Middle School, 8201 Park Avenue.
The program is free of charge
and includes free study materials.
To register and to schedule your entrance test,
please call (856)675-1262.
YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PHOTO ID
AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AND PRE-TESTING.
If you have never attended or completed high school and
you are looking to earn your New Jersey High School Diploma
this is the program for you.
MAKE THE COMMITMENT!
Attend this program on a regular basis and you will gain the
skills and knowledge to help you achieve satisfactory scores
on the new General Education Development (GED) tests,
which are given throughout the year at selected New Jersey sites.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday
from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m.
For additional information, please call 856-675-1262.
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856-663-9633
4609 US Highway 130 Pennsauken
(1 mile north of the Airport Circle)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 1pm