The Superintendent's Roundtable was held on Thursday, October 28 at 7 pm at Rutherford High School. Attached is the powerpoint that Mr. Hurley reviewed addressing the programs funded through the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II) and the pending application for the American Recovery Plan ESSER III funds. He also provided updates on the construction projects throughout the district. Superintendent’s Roundtable Oct 28 (1) … [Read more...] about Superintendent’s Roundtable
Raising Strong and Confident Girls
As parents, we are faced with the challenge of helping our daughters develop a healthy self esteem and self worth. This may feel like an overwhelming task. The good news is, there are many proactive ways you can assist your daughter in finding her sense of self. The workshop, Girl Power-Raising Strong and Confident Girls, provides proactive strategies to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5ynWyUKTxM&authuser=0 … [Read more...] about Raising Strong and Confident Girls
How was your day?
How was your day? This question often leaves parents and caretakers frustrated with the one word response or the lack of detail provided to them from their child. Here are a few suggestions that will encourage your child to engage in a conversation about their day.
EQUITY RESOURCES
As an educational institution, we have the responsibility to provide students with lessons and activities that address current topics while modeling and instilling the traits of character education. Teaching students the importance of respect, inclusion, and kindness have always been a part of our school culture. Age appropriate lessons about the impact and horrors of racism are also part of our curriculum. The Rutherford Public School Equity Committee's mission is to provide a platform and organization that will work with students, staff, and the community in order to ensure best practices … [Read more...] about EQUITY RESOURCES
Emotional Resilience
Reestablishing a norm can pose various challenges to individuals of all ages. If you are in need of assistance, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program is one resource to consider, offering emotional support services, education and … [Read more...] about Emotional Resilience