Students in Mrs. Chang and Ms. Gardeazabal’s class participated in a book tasting to “taste test” a variety of genres in their library. During this activity, students read and reviewed books at each station provided. After rotating through each station, students reflected on their favorite part of the activity and shared new genres that peaked their interest. … [Read more...] about Serving Up Books
Archives for September 2019
Word from the Superintendent – October 2019
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Bond Referendum Passes
Voters passed the bond referendum that will expand and improve Rutherford Public Schools to meet the needs of rising enrollment, current education standards, and aging facilities. Thank you! With this approval, we can strengthen the school district that is already recognized for academic success, and already a key partner in this desirable community. This One Rutherford proposal blended many perspectives into one solution focused on our future. Unofficial tallies from Tuesday, September 24 are 1536 votes in favor and 899 votes opposed for the $45.3 million borrowing plan. Vote By Mail … [Read more...] about Bond Referendum Passes
Homecoming Weekend
What a weekend for the Bulldogs! Homecoming weekend included an amazing dance, hundreds of students marching through the streets of Rutherford and amazing sporting events. Was a great weekend to be a BULLDOG! … [Read more...] about Homecoming Weekend
Kindness Rocks
To celebrate the beginning of the new school year, as well as to commemorate Patriot Day which took place on September 11th, Mrs. Manocchio and Mrs. TIffner's 6th grade homerooms took part in the Kindness Rocks Project. The students discussed how small acts of kindness can have a significant positive impact on our school, community, and world. The students also talked about what it means to show good character and practice empathy towards others. They brainstormed encouraging messages that could brighten someone's day and painted those motivating words on rocks that they decorated. The rocks … [Read more...] about Kindness Rocks