Parents from Washington School, Lincoln School and the Kindergarten Center attended a presentation this morning titled "Building Resilience and Independence in K-3 Children". This second workshop in a two-part series focused on Grit: Willingness to Persevere and Overcome Obstacles and Building Healthy Relationships. The presenters were Ms. Emily Bregman, Student Assistance Counselor and Mr. William Mulcahy, Washington School Principal. … [Read more...] about Parent Academy – Second Cup of Coffee
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Third Graders Perform “Make a Difference”
Students in third grade at Lincoln School performed for family and friends at their annual concert. The third graders sang a selection of songs under the direction of music teacher, Kristen Boyer, which complemented the school's initiative to build social and emotional learning and civic responsibility. The third graders also showcased their skills on the recorder! … [Read more...] about Third Graders Perform “Make a Difference”
Read Across America….
...was celebrated in conjunction with Read Across Rutherford on Monday, March 2. Students from Rutherford High School visited and interacted with students across Rutherford, ranging from preschool to grade 3. During their visit to the Kindergarten Center, kindergarteners enjoyed listening to stories by Dr. Suess, working on story-related crafts, and playing with students on the playground. This fun group of high schoolers even joined in the Kindergarten Center's monthly birthday assembly with their special guest, the Rutherford Bulldog! … [Read more...] about Read Across America….
Union Middle School Odyssey of the Mind
Congratulations to the Union Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teams! Led by their coach, Mr. Jonathan Evans, the seventh and eighth-grade teams participated in a regional competition at Branchburg Central Middle School on Saturday, February 29th. Team members started working back in September and began applying their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to creating art, and executed their live performance at the competition on the 29th. The seventh-grade team beat their personal best and placed third, while the eighth-grade team placed first! The … [Read more...] about Union Middle School Odyssey of the Mind