The students in Ms. Freitag’s class made observations of fall objects like leaves, pumpkins, pinecones and gourds. Students noticed how the objects smelled, felt, and looked. Students then wrote descriptive sentences to include adjectives and sensory details. This activity will develop descriptive writing skills to enhance personal narrative writing. … [Read more...] about Fall Descriptive Writing
Exploring Phonics Centers
Students in Ms. Campo & Ms. Valente’s phonics class are learning about different phonics centers. Students practiced “rainbow writing” and “build it” centers. Students who met with a teacher practiced writing sentences using dry erase markers. … [Read more...] about Exploring Phonics Centers
Leaves are falling and autumn is calling!
The first trip to the Lincoln Woods was a huge success as students made observations along the trail. The bright colors of fall carried into the building. Aspiring artists dabbled in sponge paint as they created their very own fall masterpieces. Students counted the various types of leaves they collected and practiced writing their numbers using sand, playdough, wikki stix, and fingerpaints! Fun is in the air! … [Read more...] about Leaves are falling and autumn is calling!
Security Team Visit
On Wednesday, October 9, a team of security professionals observed lockdown/active shooter drills at selected schools in the District. Observers were from the New Jersey Department of Education Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey State Police, the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management, and the Rutherford Police Department. Following each drill, an extensive debriefing took place. This exercise was a learning experience and not an evaluation, but the District was commended for its plan and the teachers, staff, and … [Read more...] about Security Team Visit
RHS Interact Club
Members of the RHS Interact Club collecting over 200 bags of groceries at the Stop and Shop in Lyndhurst. The food will be donated to the Rutherford Food Pantry. … [Read more...] about RHS Interact Club