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

Ms. Kochan's third grade class and Ms. Campo's first grade class celebrated their writing.  Students read selected writing pieces to each other and commented positively on the writing elements used.  Students made some new friends and shared some wonderful stories.   … [Read more...] about Writing Celebrations

In order to teach students about different cultures and traditions, we do recognize holidays celebrated in December like Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa.  We also discuss other holidays like Diwali and the Chinese New Year throughout the year.  Our first grade students participate in a thematic unit about geography and holidays celebrated around the world and students learn about giving to others through our Mitten Tree. Students also learn about the Festival of Lights and play dreidel.  The units of study and school activities will expose children to secular experiences in order to develop an … [Read more...] about Teaching About the Holidays

The RPD arranged with EZ Ride for a pedestrian safety class for our students.  Students learned about crossing at the crosswalk, being visible and paying attention to traffic. Thank you to EZ Ride for bringing this program to our school. … [Read more...] about EZRide Presentation

Ms. Monochello's reading students made books following the pattern used in Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.  Students made their own Good Night stories and read them to the preschoolers during snack time. … [Read more...] about First Graders Read to Preschoolers