Construction to Begin in June at the K Center, Lincoln, Union and the High School RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Construction will start in June at four Rutherford Public Schools sites, with the fifth site due for work starting later this summer. Voters last September approved this comprehensive plan to improve and expand the borough’s schools. At its Feb. 24 meeting, the Board of Education approved the first of seven anticipated bid packages. Each one describes a collection of projects, and each one will be subject to the state-mandated process for competitive bids. The first bid was for work at … [Read more...] about Rutherford Public Schools Sets Timeline for School Improvements
UMS – Read Across America
Students from the Union School National Junior Honor Society celebrated Read Across America by visiting Salome Urena Elementary School in Newark on Monday March 2nd. NJHS students each dedicated and donated a Dr. Seuss book to various classrooms ranging from Pre-K to 4th grade. They spent the day reading to students and participating in a variety of Read Across America activities organized by classroom teachers that included making "Green Eggs and Ham" and helping with "One Fish, Two Fish..." math activities. Mrs. Herninko and reading coach, Jill Budinich from Salome Urena Elementary honored … [Read more...] about UMS – Read Across America
Parent Academy – Second Cup of Coffee
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
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….