Pierrepont School 4th graders utilized their research and presentation skills to create a living wax museum. Students created presentation boards and dressed as their chosen figures for parent and family visitors who were invited to the event. Our students did a great job to make history come alive! [Read more...] about Living Wax Museum
Special Olympics Torch Run
Congratulations to the students from Ms. Mallari's/Ms. O'Keefe's, and Ms. Manns' homerooms! These two homerooms raised the most money for the Special Olympics Torch Run fundraiser and were rewarded with a special opportunity to cheer on the Rutherford Police Department as officers carried the torch through town. Our students proudly showed their support while helping raise awareness and funds for the New Jersey Special Olympics. We are so proud of their generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to making a difference in our community! [Read more...] about Special Olympics Torch Run
Spirit Week- America’s 250th Birthday
5th-Grade Egg Drop
Our 5th-grade students recently participated in an exciting Egg Drop Challenge, where they designed and built creative contraptions to protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. This hands-on STEM activity encouraged problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering skills. We want to extend a sincere thank you to the Rutherford Truck Co. 1 for their support and assistance during the event. Their willingness to help made the experience even more memorable for our students, and we truly appreciate their partnership in bringing learning to life. [Read more...] about 5th-Grade Egg Drop
Fourth Grade Fun- Geometry Town
Students in Mrs. Colucci and Mrs. Barone’s math class worked with partners to design and create their own “Geometry Towns.” Each town included examples of lines, line segments, rays, parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting streets. Students also added stores, shops, houses, fields, and pools that featured acute and obtuse angles, along with a pizza shop designed in the shape of a pentagon.
To make their projects unique, students created original names for their towns, streets, and businesses. This engaging project encouraged students to apply geometry concepts … [Read more...] about Fourth Grade Fun- Geometry Town