Students in Mrs. D'Anneo's class read Me on the Map and learned about where they are in the world! Second graders are learning all about geography! … [Read more...] about Me On the Map

Third graders in Ms. Sampedro and Mrs. Podolanczuk’s class have been working hard on writing opinion essays in their final unit of study. Students collaborated in partnerships to develop strong claims and used evidence from articles to support their opinions. To bring their learning to life, they practiced public speaking skills through a lively class  ”debate on the topic, “Should People Eat Bugs? … [Read more...] about Opinion Essays

The grade 3 Discovery students recently completed a project based on Alaska's Iditarod dogsled race. Students designed and built a dogsled out of "found" materials. They also created a poster with information about "The Last Frontier." We all learned that the race start had to be changed from Anchorage to Fairbanks due to a lack of snowpack. Finally, the sleds were tested, using a cup, string, and weights to move them across a smooth terrain (table) and a bumpy terrain. All the sleds survived the tundra! … [Read more...] about The Last Frontier

The grade 2 Enrichment classes went outside to take nature photos.  Using 35 mm digital cameras (purchased with an REF grant), each student took 3 photographs of nature outside Washington School.  Each group's photos were posted on a Google slideshow.  Each student chose 1 or more photos to inspire Haiku writing. … [Read more...] about Nature Through the Lens: Grade 2 Enrichment Students Capture Photos & Create Haiku

Students in Mrs. Fesken and Ms. Parikh’s class brought the classic fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf to life as part of a lesson on trustworthiness. The students took on the role of teachers—sharing a message about honesty with their classmates. This activity not only helped reinforce the importance of character education but also showcased our students’ growth as confident communicators, a key pillar in the Profile of a Rutherford Graduate. … [Read more...] about Trustworthiness