Each year, teachers and families in our community are willing to assist families who may need some help during the holiday season. If your family could use some assistance, please contact Nurse McShane at (201) 438-7675, ext. 5332 or email at lmcshane@rutherfordschools.org by December 10 with a list of the ages of the children and the types of toys or clothing (along with sizes) that could be used. This information is completely confidential. If you are willing to help by donating to a family in need, your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Lynn McShane, RN, Washington School … [Read more...] about Helping for the Holidays
Thanksgiving Parade
Turkey Escape STEM Challenge
Ms. McGurren and Ms. Kiley’s class read How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace. Afterward, with the help of parent visitors, students followed the Engineering Design Process and planned, built, tested, and improved an “escape device” for their turkey. So many turkeys were able to escape over our “river” to safety! … [Read more...] about Turkey Escape STEM Challenge
Math Game of “Bump
The first graders are practicing their addition fluency by playing a math game called “Bump” … [Read more...] about Math Game of “Bump
What’s Strong Enough to Make a Canyon?
Second graders in Ms. Balestrieri's class discovered how water shapes the earth’s surface. Students worked together to answer the question, “What’s strong enough to make a canyon?” Through a hands-on activity, students saw evidence of how water is strong enough to carry rocks, sand, and dirt, and leave behind landforms like canyons! … [Read more...] about What’s Strong Enough to Make a Canyon?