This week Ms. DeBouter's class participated in Computer Science Week by participating in the Hour of Code program. Hour of Code was started to demystify computer science and expose students to one hour of computer coding. This is an effort to get more students interested in careers in computer science. … [Read more...] about Hour of Code
Desktop Publishing – Mrs. L Hetzel
Desktop Publishing students utilized their Photoshop skills to create original magazine covers. The project demonstrated their ability to layout a page and organize information in a visually appealing manner. Students also referenced the basic elements of design, typography and color psychology while creating this project. Students included the some of the basic elements of a magazine cover including; masthead, banner, cover lines and barcode. … [Read more...] about Desktop Publishing – Mrs. L Hetzel
Hour of Code
Members of Rutherford High School Computer Club visited the Kindergarten Center for the annual Hour of Code. Our in-district experts engaged students in exciting lessons as an introduction to the world of computer science. … [Read more...] about Hour of Code
Ferris Wheel Team Building Project
Mr. Viola Amusement Parks & Bridges The project was a whole-class project in which students had to logically construct the project from start to finish. The finished Ferris Wheel is a working model of a typical amusement park Ferris Wheel. The model can be used to get a better understanding of the way physics plays a role in the way Ferris Wheels are designed to entertain people. More importantly, the project provided students with an experience that helped them develop and strengthen … [Read more...] about Ferris Wheel Team Building Project
Rutherford Schools Recycle
Rutherford High School student, Kerry O'Keefe, is working with the Rutherford Public School District to educate students about the importance of recycling. Miss O'Keefe is currently working towards the Girl Scout Gold Award and has created activity books, posters and displays for students throughout the district.
At the Kindergarten Center, Miss O'Keefe created visuals to help remind students the importance of recycling and are displayed in our Multi-Purpose Room. As students learn about responsibility throughout the month of December, students are encouraged to be responsible when … [Read more...] about Rutherford Schools Recycle