UMS National Junior Honor Society students offered their time to help the Rutherford Public Library with spring cleanup. Students spent several hours working in the library courtyard preparing it for a spring makeover so that patrons can enjoy the outdoor space. Library director Judah Hamer was happy to work with Mrs. Herninko in coordinating this project and was impressed with how hard the students worked to give back to the Rutherford community. … [Read more...] about UMS National Junior Honor Society
Read Across America day
In order to celebrate Read Across America day, several National Junior Honor Society students took a trip to Salomé Ureña Elementary School in Newark NJ to help 4th grade students participate in their first annual Literacy Fair. Our 8th graders presented students with the gift of literacy by donating some of their favorite books to their book buddies. They read with their students and helped them create literacy fair posters for them to share with their school community. The NJHS students also discussed their role as NJHS members with the 4th graders and shared why it is important that they … [Read more...] about Read Across America day
A STEM experience to remember
Mrs. Herninko and several students from Union School welcomed 3rd graders from Washington School for a STEM experience to remember. The 3rd graders used zSpace to work with 3D models of animals and learn more about their adaptations. They were taught by our 3D printing team how to use TinkerCAD and all were able to 3D print their own personal keychains. Union School students instructed the 3rd graders on how to use the sewing machines. They visited with Mr. Helphingstine's robotics team and were able to drive the robots and compete with each other. The Union School students who helped … [Read more...] about A STEM experience to remember
Union School visits first grade students
Students in Mrs. Mac-Doty's Pop Culture elective visited with first grade students at Washington School to share original stories and poems. After studying the 1970s and the impact author Shel Silverstein had on the decade, students created poems and illustrations to emulate his style. Poems were compiled into books, which were shared with the first grade classes, and each first grade student received a copy of his or her own. A wonderful time was had by all! … [Read more...] about Union School visits first grade students
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