Hi everyone, Even though we are not in school physically, we are still planning on producing our yearbook for the 2019-2020 school year. I will need your help to complete the yearbook with your photos of your students' experiences with virtual learning, their outdoor breaks, and even their comments about this difficult period in our collective lives. You can email all photos directly to me at: jfrattarola@rutherfordschools.org and any written comments, as well. Ordering instructions have been posted previously. I will accept pictures and comments until Friday, April 3rd. Please … [Read more...] about YEARBOOK SALE IN PROGRESS FOR ONLINE ORDERS!
Author Visit – Cancelled
The PTA sponsored author visit planned for April 9th with Cynthia Lord has been cancelled by the author. Students and staff who purchased a book for the event will receive it once school reopens. Please contact me if you have any questions. Mrs. Motyka Media Specialist Pierrepont School tmotyka@rutherfordschools.org … [Read more...] about Author Visit – Cancelled
Exploring Biomes using V/R Googles
Sixth grade students learn about biodiversity in science class by virtually exploring six natural Biomes on Earth including: Tundra, Taiga, Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Forest, Savanna, and Desert. … [Read more...] about Exploring Biomes using V/R Googles
Social and Emotional Learning
Cultivating kindness through self-awareness and caring, Ms. Engels, Mrs. Macri, Ms. Lyon, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Philp's classes came together to explore the key to kindness. Reading the book -ish by Peter Reynolds, the 4th and 5th grade students engaged in discussions about the importance of being aware of their actions and being kind and caring toward others. Students then created puzzle pieces that represented themselves and what makes each and every one of them special in their own unique way. The puzzle pieces were then put together to form a heart puzzle, combining the beauty they possess … [Read more...] about Social and Emotional Learning
Only 3 weeks left!!! 2019-2020 Yearbook Orders
ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT to purchase the 2019-2020 Pierrepont School yearbook. I encourage online ordering while students are at home during the school closure. … [Read more...] about Only 3 weeks left!!! 2019-2020 Yearbook Orders