Lincoln students are focusing this month on being mindful. Students are learning to be aware of their emotions and factors that can cause a positive or negative reaction. Students are identifying ways like breathing and coloring to calm the nervous system. … [Read more...] about Learning About Mindfullness
Archives for 2021
Washington School Nurse Works to Help Fight COVID-19
Being in healthcare is more of a calling than a career for Nurse Lynn McShane. In addition to caring for students at Washington School, she’s volunteered countless hours to help the North Jersey community since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last March. “I felt I had to do my part, in some way, to help others during this unprecedented time,” said McShane. “That's why I became a nurse to begin with.” With classes being held remotely for the second-half of last school year, Nurse McShane used the time that would’ve been spent caring for students to instead help in the fight … [Read more...] about Washington School Nurse Works to Help Fight COVID-19
RHS Music Students Win Bergen County PTA Arts Awards!
Congratulations to Rutherford High School music students Eva Tobin, Brianna Liller, and Ellah Brown who won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize in the Bergen County PTA Reflections awards! The students submitted musical compositions written in their music theory class with teacher Mr. Michael Faugno. Their work will now go to the state level for judging. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. We are proud of our students and their artistic achievements. … [Read more...] about RHS Music Students Win Bergen County PTA Arts Awards!
Kindness Week
Lincoln students are celebrating the Great Kindness Challenge this week. Monday was Crazy Sock Day and Tuesday is Crazy Hair Day. Students are reminded this week to spread kindness and be grateful for those who help them. In the spirit of the week, students are creating cards for local hospitals, town departments and crossing guards We have so many people who support our school community and we need to show our appreciation. … [Read more...] about Kindness Week
Emotional Resilience
Reestablishing a norm can pose various challenges to individuals of all ages. If you are in need of assistance, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program is one resource to consider, offering emotional support services, education and … [Read more...] about Emotional Resilience