Rutherford Public Schools, Rutherford, New Jersey
Thank you to all of the Veterans in our community and beyond. Heartfelt notes and colorful pictures were created by students at the Kindergarten Center. These notes of gratitude were sent to Veterans in recognition of Veterans Day! … Read More... about Veterans Day
Throughout the year, character education is infused into the curriculum. The month of October focused on the characteristics of RESPECT. Children pledged to be respectful of others, themselves, and their communities! Some of the highlighted events this month were displaying our RESPECT banner that each child signed, enjoying the Abracabully, the I.C.A.R.E. Program and completing the My House projects, which are proudly displayed throughout the school. … Read More... about R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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!
Celebrating and the Kindergarten Center celebrated John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, on Thursday September 26th in honor of his birthday. The smell of simmering apples filled the Kindergarten Center Thursday and Friday as students compared apple sizes, followed and sequenced the steps to make applesauce, and enjoyed a sampling of their hard work! … Read More... about A is for apple, B is for birthday, C is for …
Students at the Kindergarten Center celebrated First Responders in our town on September 11th as part of a Unit on Community. First responders received thank you notes, pictures, and "high fives" as gestures of appreciation for all they do in town. Following the school assembly, students were able to see the equipment and vehicles used by the first responders! … Read More... about High Five To Rutherford’s Hometown Heroes
As the first day of school approaches, the excitement grows in students and parent alike! Students are scheduled to receive their welcome letters from their teacher during the week of August 19th. At this time, Kindergarten students do not have access to online scheduling. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!! We look forward to seeing you in September. … Read More... about Class Assignments
