Julie Lythcott-Haims author of How to Raise an Adult, explains why parents aren’t actually helping their children when they burden them with high expectations and micromanage their lives in her TED Talk … [Read more...] about How to Raise Successful Kids-Without Overparenting
Back to School Welcome Videos
It has been an exciting time in your kindergartener’s life and we are so happy they are a part of our community. As we go forward, we invite parents/guardians to be an active part of their child’s learning. Just a reminder that teachers and our school nurse have created welcome videos to share what a day in the life of a Kindergartener looks like and how to support their students at home. This will take the place of the traditional in-person Back To School Nights that have taken place in the past and are available online. Please click on the staff member’s name located on our [Read more...] about Back to School Welcome Videos
What is Google Classroom and how do I help my child?
The Rutherford Public School District proudly provides all students grades Kindergarten through Age 21 their own device. Students are quickly becoming experts in using these devices and oftentimes, the students are better versed in technology than the parents. A series of instructional videos have been created to help navigate the world of Google Classroom. Please be sure to visit our Parent Academy for additional information to support your child. … [Read more...] about What is Google Classroom and how do I help my child?
Multiple Measures of Protection
Rutherford School District Nurse, Lynn McShaine, explains how multiple measures of precaution is best to mitigate the spread of CoVid-19. … [Read more...] about Multiple Measures of Protection
Promoting a Positive School Climate
An overview of HIB, how to address any concerns regarding your child, and what the schools are doing to support your child in a socially and emotionally positive environment.
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