The students in Ms. Scrimenti's 3rd grade class were finishing up their Mystery Science Unit on Weather & Climate. Here, they were investigating how you can keep your house from blowing away in a windstorm. This science activity demonstrates students using critical thinking and collaborative skills which aligns with our Profile of a Rutherford graduate initiative. … [Read more...] about Weather and Climate
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month! Third graders in Ms. Sampedro & Mrs. Podolanczuk's class completed research projects on influential African Americans in US history. Students then taught their peers about the famous person they had researched by presenting their written summaries to the class. This activity demonstrates students exhibiting the communication competency as part of our Profile of a Rutherford Graduate initiative. … [Read more...] about February is Black History Month
Hearts Around the World Project
Mrs. DeRosa’s class participated in the Hearts Around the World project by collecting Valentine’s Day Cards from family and friends to promote learning geography as well as practicing using tally marks. The class was thrilled to surpass 100 cards on the 100th day of school with 113 cards from 33 U.S. states and 13 different countries!
… [Read more...] about Hearts Around the World ProjectHappy 100th Day of School!
Washington School celebrated its 100th day of the school year with excitement and fun! Students and staff came together for a day full of activities to mark this milestone. From creative projects to math challenges, the 100th-day celebration was a memorable event that showcased students' learning and achievements. It was a fantastic way for the school community to reflect on the hard work and growth over the past months and look forward to the remaining days of the school year. Here's to 100 days of learning, laughter, and success at Washington School! … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Day of School!
Lunar New Year
Gung hay fat choy! Ms. Rossiter's class embraced the spirit of the Lunar New Year with a fun and creative celebration. Students learned about the traditions and significance of the holiday while making colorful dragons and lanterns to symbolize good luck and prosperity. Through hands-on activities, they explored the culture of the Lunar New Year and the values of family, renewal, and joy. It was a fun, engaging way to learn about the traditions of another culture. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year