The English department of Rutherford High School and Union Middle School has kicked off what promises to be an exciting school year! We hope that your students feel the same way! The addition of the Chromebooks to our classroom tools has already made an amazing difference. Gone are the days of dittos, handouts, and photocopies! This is a whole new world! If you have questions about how your students are using these devices in English, please contact your child's teacher. All teachers will be demonstrating Google Classroom during the upcoming "Back-To-School" nights at UMS and RHS. At … [Read more...] about Welcome Back! – September 2017
Here’s What To Expect – September 2017
The RHS and UMS teachers hope that all students are enjoying their summer! This is just a reminder to make sure that you have completed your summer reading selection by the first day of school. Students in RHS will write their essay on the first day that their class meets. If you have questions about your summer reading assignment, please email Mr. Ersalesi at bersalesi@rutherfordschools.org. Please also remember that any student with an outstanding obligation (ex. a book that wasn't returned in June) should return it ASAP! It can be dropped off in Guidance or the Main Office during … [Read more...] about Here’s What To Expect – September 2017
Here’s What Been Going On In Our Arts Classrooms – May/June 2017
Here are some of the exciting things that have happened in our Fine, Practical, and Performing Arts classes during the month of May as well as some exciting upcoming activities! Mrs. Blanchard – RHS Vocal Instructor The Concert Choir and Select Choir had an extremely successful spring concert on Thursday, 5/04. Both groups performed a variety of pieces. Some highlights of the evening include synchronized clapping to Yo le Canto, Alexandra Tasev’s solo in Great Day, and the combined wind ensemble and choir piece Dream On. Students will have another opportunity to perform … [Read more...] about Here’s What Been Going On In Our Arts Classrooms – May/June 2017
Here’s What’s Happening in our English Classrooms – May/June 2017
Here are some of the exciting things that have been happening in our 7-12 English classrooms during the month of May. Also included are some of the exciting things still to come!! Mrs. Bowden – RHS APLAC: The AP Language students took their AP Exam on Wednesday, May 10. Although the test is over, the year is not. The students are finishing out the year with a research paper and Shakespeare's Hamlet. For their research paper the students had to select a documentary to view and analyze for rhetorical appeals. They are also examining the information presented in the documentary … [Read more...] about Here’s What’s Happening in our English Classrooms – May/June 2017
Here’s What’s Been Going on in our Arts Classrooms – April 2017
Here's what has been going on in our classrooms during the month of March and what is coming up in April! Mrs. Blanchard – RHS In Concert Choir the students have been preparing for the spring concert. We are working on a piece in Spanish, Yo Le Canto, a jazz arrangement of Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, and Aerosmith’s hit Dream On. The concert is on May 4, and the Select Choir will be featured as well. Mr. Brigante – UMS The UMS Spring Band concert was held on March 30th. It was an amazing evening of student talent. Ensembles includes Jazz Band, Rock Band, Piano, Saxophone … [Read more...] about Here’s What’s Been Going on in our Arts Classrooms – April 2017