All the students in second grade participated in an election unit. Students selected two issues of interest: second snack and extra recess time. Students under the guidance of their teachers researched the issues noting positive and negatives of each issue. Students then wrote and presented persuasive speeches to their peers in an effort to gather votes for their given issue. Second graders even made posters and displayed them throughout the building to get some of the undecided voters to vote for their cause. Teachers then set up a polling site and students exercised their right to vote! … [Read more...] about Teaching About Democracy
Food Drive
In order to teach our students about gratitude and compassion we are collecting food for the Rutherford Food Pantry. Please consider donating one or two non-perishable food items such as canned vegetables, pasta, soup etc. In addition the workers at pantry mentioned that families can also use lotions, shampoo, conditioner and umbrellas. Thanks for any donations. Happy Thanksgiving! … [Read more...] about Food Drive
Making the Most of Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Conference times are set up by appointment with teacher. Please be on time so you get the maximum time with teacher. Nov. 17: One session day, Parent/Teacher Conferences. PreK 3: 8:30-10:30am, PreK4: 10:30-12:30pm, Gr. 1-3 dismisses at 12:30pm. NO LUNCH SERVED. Conferences start at 5pm. Enter via front door. Nov. 18: Parent/Teacher Conferences. No school for students. A Time to Share The conference offers a special opportunity for parents and teachers to share information about the child. The best conferences end with both the parents and teachers … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Grade PreSchool and 1-3 Parent Visitation Day – November 14 (Adult Only Event)
Please come visit your child during the appropriate times listed below. We ask that only adults (parent, grandparent, or an important adult in child’s life) attend Visitation Day so as not to disturb the learning process. Please limit your visit to the time listed below. The children look forward to this day. The times are: PreK 3: 11:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PreK 4: 2:40 p.m. to 3 p.m. Grade 1: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Grade 2: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Grade 3: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Please go to your child’s guided reading teacher’s room (sent home on … [Read more...] about Grade PreSchool and 1-3 Parent Visitation Day – November 14 (Adult Only Event)
Fire Prevention Month
Rutherford Fire Inspector, Mark Harrison, visited the school to speak to the children about fire prevention and safety drills. Lincoln School schedules a fire drill once a month so the children are aware of evacuation procedures. Mr. Harrison reminded students to practice fire drills and make sure there is a fire plan in place at home. Parents are encouraged to conduct a fire drill and select a meeting spot. … [Read more...] about Fire Prevention Month