January and February are months of tremendous growth for most students. Parents may want to consider using the new year resolution time to have children select one or two goals for the months ahead. For example, in stead of writing the goal, “I will be a better listener,” have children write, “I will restate directions given to an adult, peer or self.” This goal is focused on a specific behavior. It is important goals be written down and then displayed, rather than just discussed orally. … [Read more...] about Setting Goals
Little Engineers
At the end of the first grade Shape Unit, students used engineering skills to build different creations using solid and plane shapes. The students were inspired by Tinker the Elf! … [Read more...] about Little Engineers
Perfect Attendance
Those students who attained perfect attendance during the first trimester were recognized today. Students' names were read over the loud speaker. Students then visited the principal to get a brag tag for their backpacks. We had many students with perfect attendance this trimester and many others making this a goal for next trimester. … [Read more...] about Perfect Attendance
Snowmen and Mittens!
Signs of winter are emerging! Ms. Clossey's art classes made some snowmen and snowflakes landed on the windows. The mitten tree displayed the hats and mittens that were being collected for those in need and preschoolers decorated pairs of mittens. … [Read more...] about Snowmen and Mittens!
Garden State Ballet
The Garden State Ballet performed The Nutcracker yesterday. The teachers commented positively on the quality of the dancing, costumes and set design with this show. Many dancers from Rutherford took a bow at the end of the performance. … [Read more...] about Garden State Ballet