Ms. Campo and Ms. Smith’s classes had a writing celebration this week. First and second graders shared small seed stories and then provided the student authors compliments on these stories.  Multi-grade interactions creates a school community and allows more students to get to know one another. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Writing Across the Grades

Lincoln students had a busy week.  The first graders culminated their Around the World unit by making a quilt about holidays and all students shopped for loved ones at the PTA Holiday Boutique.  Mrs. Cioffi, Mrs. Monochello, and Mrs. Risoli's first and second grade classes finished their Gingerbread Man unit of study.  Students used a Venn Diagram as well as other graphic organizers, to compare and contrast the different versions of the Gingerbread Man.  As a culminating project, Mrs. Cioffi showed the students how to make Gingerbread Playdough.  Students had fun playing with the play dough … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Holidays

The students at Lincoln School collected items to help the community.  Students collected items for an animal shelter in Lyndhurst.  The shelter received animal treats, foods and toys.  Some students donated pajamas and books and mittens and gloves so neighbors could be warm.   The Lincoln Character Education Committee encourages students to think about those less fortunate and then come up with a way to help.  The Giving Tree donations will continue to give long after the holiday season! … [Read more...] about Giving Tree

Mrs. Mayfield's class read their personal narratives to the Lincoln three year old preschool class! The preschoolers had a wonderful time listening to these detailed stories.  One third grader was thrilled to read his story to his little brother. … [Read more...] about Author Visits

Third graders worked with staff of the Rutherford Police Department to complete the LEAD course.  LEAD stands for Law Enforcement Against Drugs.  Students participated in activities that promoted social and emotional learning and the decision making process.  The program reinforced making healthy choices.  Graduates of the LEAD program received t-shirts and certificates from Officer Ahearn and Sergeant Zeigler.  Thank you to Chief Russo and the RPD for supporting this program.  The program will be implemented with another group of third graders after the new year.  … [Read more...] about Rutherford Police Department Expands LEAD Program to Grade 3