New KINDERGARTEN STUDENT registration, for students that are 5 years of age on or before October 1, 2026, is now open. Registration is a two-part process. 1-Parents must complete the online registration. 2-Upon completion of the online registration, you must contact the Registrar at 201-438-7675 x1112 or at registration@rutherfordschools.org to provide the necessary documents to complete your child’s enrollment. Additional information can be found on the district website under [Read more...] about New KINDERGARTEN Student Enrollment for 2026-2027
Kindergarteners have SUPER POWERS!
Students are becoming SUPER Readers! They have been practicing the following reading SUPER powers: Pointer Power: Tracking words carefully as they read, “point to a word, say a word”. Slider Power: Sliding their fingers under the words to make each sound and blend them together. Snap Word Power: Recognizing high-frequency “heart words” quickly. Think Power: Stopping to think about the story and understand what’s happening. Fix-It Power: Monitoring during reading and using strategies when something doesn’t look or sound right. These Super Readers are also emerging into … [Read more...] about Kindergarteners have SUPER POWERS!
It’s all fun and games until a Minion goes rogue!
This Croc made a daring escape during drop-off this morning, but don’t worry—it’s in good company. Our Lost and Found collection currently has more 'lost' items than a villain has schemes! Please let the school know if this croc belongs to you and next week, items from our Lost and Found will be outside during drop off and pick up. PLEASE help us to rehome these items! … [Read more...] about It’s all fun and games until a Minion goes rogue!
Oh, the Places They’ll Go! 🚀
As part of our Read Across America celebrations, our Kindergarteners stepped into the future! Inspired by the whimsical wisdom of Dr. Seuss, students traded their role as students and an office worker, hairdresser, artist, archeologist and singer walked into a kindergarten classroom. This was the perfect way to bring Oh, the Places You’ll Go! to life, reminding our learners that "you have brains in your head and feet in your shoes," and you can steer yourself in any direction you choose. … [Read more...] about Oh, the Places They’ll Go! 🚀
Lilo the Penguin
We were so excited to welcome Jenkinson's Aquarium to the Kindergarten Center! Students were excited to learn how fascinating penguins are but were truly captivated when Lilo, a real-life penguin, made her kindergarten debut! Thank you to the KCenter PTA for bringing this incredible experience from Jenkinson's Aquarium to our school. The presentation was engaging, educational, and left a lasting impression on everyone. … [Read more...] about Lilo the Penguin