Check out OneRutherford.com to see a new plan for school improvements to help keep Rutherford’s strength as a desirable community, competitive housing market and outstanding school district. … [Read more...] about One Rutherford
Math Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners from our first Noetic Math Competition (pictured left to right):
Dwarakanath Vemuri - 4th grade National Honor Role (Top 10%)
Andrew Dunlop - 4th grade National Honor Role (Top 10%)
Haolin Li- 4th grade National Honor Role (Top 10%) and Team Winner
Samuel Kudrna- -5th grade National Honor Role (Top 10%) and Team Winner
Molly Bohan - 6th grade Team Winner
… [Read more...] about Math Contest WinnersYoga in the Classrooms
Pierrepont students have benefitted from classroom yoga instruction throughout the year. We have been fortunate to work with Core Yoga for Youth to help us implement our mindfulness initiative. … [Read more...] about Yoga in the Classrooms
Fitness Day 2019
The 2019 Fitness Day schedule for students in grades four through six is given below. The Fitness Day activities, held at Tamblyn Field, will be coordinated by our physical education staff, Mr. Pampulevski, Ms. Mahoney and Mrs. Singer. Monday, May 20th……….....…...Grades 4 Tuesday, May 21st.......……....…..Grade 5 Wednesday, May 22nd….…...….Grade 6 May 23rd and May 29th (Rain date if needed) There will be a 1:20 p.m. early dismissal for these grades on the assigned Fitness Day. Students will be dismissed from Pierrepont School. Our Parent Teacher Association will … [Read more...] about Fitness Day 2019
Mindfulness During NJSLA Testing
During the week of NJSLA testing, students followed along with a mindfulness morning announcement. Each morning, Ms. Mahoney guided students over the intercom, having them follow along with deep breathing techniques. Each announcement ended with a growth mindset mantra of, “I am focused, I am clear, I am certain, I am bright.” Students really enjoyed this practice and noted that it made them feel calm and confident. … [Read more...] about Mindfulness During NJSLA Testing