Ms. Augusterfer designed an enrichment lesson to stretch the creative minds of the first graders. Students created an 'spicycle' for spiders. Students had to assess the movements of a spider and design a bike based on prior knowledge. The first graders enjoyed the hands-on and creative lesson. … [Read more...] about New ‘Spicycle!’
New Assistant Principal at Pierrepont School
Mrs. Jessica Saxon has just been appointed as the Assistant Principal at Pierrepont School. She will begin her role on February 1, 2019. Mrs. Saxon has been a teacher at Pierrepont School for the past twelve years. While at Pierrepont, Mrs. Saxon taught eighth grade science, STEM, and Computer Applications. Mrs. Saxon recently completed her administrative internship at Pierrepont School, so is she very familiar with the role of the Assistant Principal. She is a welcome addition to the administrative team. … [Read more...] about New Assistant Principal at Pierrepont School
Recent Court Ruling Regarding High School Graduation Requirements
Please see the memo below from Commissioner of Education, Lamont O. Repollet regarding a recent court ruling which affects high school graduation requirements. We will share information with stakeholders as it is made aware to districts. As of now, we will maintain the current graduation requirements as per the Department of Education, until directed otherwise. January 2, 2019 “On December 31, 2018, the Superior Court of NJ issued a decision on the appeal from the 2016 adoption of amended regulations at N.J.A.C 6A:8, Standards and Assessment, by the New Jersey State Board of Education. … [Read more...] about Recent Court Ruling Regarding High School Graduation Requirements
School Facilities Forum
All are invited to attend a School Facilities Forum to be held in the Rutherford High School Auditorium on Tuesday, January 8 at 7pm. Following a brief presentation by Superintendent Hurley, the community will be able to voice their thoughts regarding addressing identified facility needs. … [Read more...] about School Facilities Forum
New Jersey Cyber Robotics Coding Competition
STEAM Team started the New Jersey Cyber Robotics Coding Competition in October with 6,427 students from 83 other NJ schools. On December 14, UMS visited NJIT to compete with other teams that qualified for the NJ State Finals. UMS earned 1,512 points and placed 4th out of 44 teams. Congratulations! … [Read more...] about New Jersey Cyber Robotics Coding Competition