Come see RHS alumna and famed YA author Siobhan Vivian at Barnes & Noble on Route 3 in Clifton this weekend and also help the RHS Library do some fundraising. Join us on Saturday, April 28th. Events begin at 12pm. Siobhan will be doing a reading from her newest book, "Stay Sweet," the RHS choir will be performing, and the RHS Bulldog will be there for pictures! Use the voucher below to help the RHS Library … [Read more...] about RHS Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble and Meet YA Author Siobhan Vivian
What Going On In Our Classrooms
What’s Going On In Our Classes - English Here’s a snapshot of what’s been going on in our classrooms! We wish Mr. Justin Bank the best of luck as he leaves RHS. He was filling in for Mrs. Nicole Bowden while she was on maternity leave. In his time with us, he truly embodied the Bulldog spirit. The students and staff will certainly miss his enthusiasm and passion! We also are pleased to welcome Mrs. Bowden back to RHS. Mr. Justin Bank - RHS Students in Mr. Bank’s 200 English class have just concluded their unit on “The Search for a Voice.” Many of the short story readings … [Read more...] about What Going On In Our Classrooms
Welcome Back! – September 2017
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’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