Dear School Community, I hope you are doing well, staying healthy, and staying together and strong as we continue to face the health emergency. School buildings will not reopen on March 30. The districts in Bergen County have been told to prepare and plan for distance learning to continue in two week intervals. If we are told to return to the buildings within the next two weeks, we will. If we are told to continue to provide distance learning beyond the two weeks, we will do so. The next two week interval begins on Monday March 30 and runs through Thursday, April 9. Spring Recess … [Read more...] about Continuation of Distance Learning
Lincoln, Washington and K Center PTAs Get the Spirit Going
Lincoln, Washington and K Center PTAs are organizing an elementary school spirit week. All are encouraged to participate and post your picture on your school's PTA Facebook page. Wear your favorite team jersey today while you work. See the rest of the week: Rutherford School Spirit Weekly Menu #BulldogStrong … [Read more...] about Lincoln, Washington and K Center PTAs Get the Spirit Going
March 20, 2020
Dear Rutherford Community, We have officially completed Distance Learning Day 3 and I am very proud of our students, parents, teachers and community for adjusting so quickly. Just last week we were educating 2,700 students within the four walls of our classrooms. In less than two days, we prepared, adapted, modified, and are now successfully educating all of those students at home. As the nature of COVID-19 seems to change hourly, we continue to grow and adapt as we embark further into this uncharted territory. That being said, I wanted to provide you with some updates. With the … [Read more...] about March 20, 2020
Staying Connected
Lincoln students have been connecting with their principal. One student sent an email to check in with Dr. Velechko and another student sent pictures of him learning from home. This first grader was able to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making a leprechaun trap. We need to stay connected to our learning and each other. … [Read more...] about Staying Connected
School Closure/Distance Learning
County Executive James Tedesco has ordered the closing of all county public schools beginning Monday, March 16 in response to the rising numbers of COVID-19 in Bergen County. This is not a decision we take lightly, as we know the inconvenience it will bring, but we have been gearing up for this possibility and are solidifying plans to continue educating our students. As of this writing, there have been NO presumed or confirmed cases of COVID-19 “coronavirus” connected to our school community. Please understand that the situation is changing rapidly, and we are making decisions and … [Read more...] about School Closure/Distance Learning