It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the program! In addition to pre-assessing students, here is a quick peek at what the students accomplished the past few weeks. In kindergarten students recognized and learned the sounds of the letters A through N. They identified the numbers 1 - 6 and practiced counting numbers while making crafts. Students have been busy practicing writing their letters, numbers and most importantly, their name! The teachers used multi sensory learning centers to reinforce both math and phonics using playdough, dry erase boards, magnetic letters, Wiki Sticks … [Read more...] about Jumpstart

Students soared through the second theme learning about flight. In Reading, students used their strategies to identify main idea, problem & solution, story elements, cause and effect, and non-fiction text features. Students collaborated to discuss facts learned about the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, hot air ballooning and parachuting. Did you know that roosters and sheep were the first passengers to ride in a hot air balloon?? Students experienced first hand how it feels to soar through the sky in a parachute using the Google Expeditions VR Glasses! Afterwards they created a 3D hot … [Read more...] about Summer Enrichment Academy Soars

This year Rutherford Public Schools introduced a Summer Enrichment Academy to provide students with academic experiences based on gifted and talented teaching principles.  Students attend class from 8:30- 12:30 p.m. and engage in  thematic units using hands-on exploration.  Students investigate a topic for the week.  The first topic, "Under the Sea" was a splash! Students swam through the first week!  They dove in head first learning about what can be found “Under the Sea.” In Reading, students used their strategies to identify main idea, problem & solution, story elements, cause and … [Read more...] about Summer Enrichment Academy Goes Under the Sea

Third graders walked the 'red carpet' on their last day at Lincoln School.  Students were individually announced and walked the red carpet as parents snapped pictures and clapped.  The staff sent Ms. Atkachunas on a red carpet send off as well.  Ms. Atkachunas retired with over 40 years teaching with the Rutherford School district. … [Read more...] about Grade 3 Clap Out