🌱 Patch AM: How Cherry Hill schools plan to bring 1,500 absent students back

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In today's newsletter:

• How Cherry Hill schools plan to bring 1,500 absent students back

Also on today's calendar: Edible Science at The Candy Lab and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
• Sunday: A little rain; brisk and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• About 1,500 students Cherry Hill students are chronically absent from school. School leaders are trying to fix that. (inquirer.com) — Cherry Hill schools report that more than 1,500 students have been chronically absent over the last three years, and district leaders are rolling out targeted supports to bring them back. Officials are studying successful schools, working closely with families, and emphasizing belonging, since chronically absent students are far more likely to fail classes and face discipline issues.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cherry Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Edible Science at The Candy Lab →
  The Candy Laboratory, 104 Walnut St, Haddonfield
  6:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Bethel Baptist Church, 1704 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill Township
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Booty Bounce SZN: a Jersey Club Music Party! →
  Vera Cherry Hill, 2310 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• MS Society City to Shore Ride 2026 →
  Woodcrest PATCO Station, Cherry Hill
  8:00 am
Monday September 28
• Cteen Sukkot Kickoff →
  Chabad Center, 1925 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Family Friendly Sukkot Party →
  Chabad Center, 1925 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Sukkot Social - Adults Night Out →
  Chabad Center, 1925 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• 4th Annual Oktoberfest at The Red Barn Farm →
  The Red Barn Farm, 391 US-206, Hammonton
  10:00 am
• Grand Simchat Torah Celebration →
  Chabad in Cherry Hill, 1925 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• St. Francis Festival →
  St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 1989 NJ-70, Cherry Hill Township
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• WORKSHOP: Create "Thank You For Your Service" Military Greeting Cards →
  Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd, Haddonfield
  5:30 pm
• DJs Available Entertainment Showcase 10-13-26 →
  Maggiano's Little Italy, 2000 NJ-38, Cherry Hill Township
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Moorestown Breakfast Rotary Club Donates Backpacks to MEND for Local Students —NJNews4You Read on Patch

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Cherry Hill. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Haddonfield

• Haddonfield Residents Seek Clearer Review Process for Radnor... (theretrospect.com)
• Girls Tennis: Results, photos & recaps for Thursday, Sept. 24 (nj.com)

Haddon

• Goodbeet Closes Haddon Twp. Storefront After 11 Years (njpen.com)
• Games to Watch, schedule and predictions for Week 4 in South Jersey (courierpostonline.com)

Haddon Heights

• Field Hockey: Results and recaps for Thursday, Sept. 24 (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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