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
New Washington School Parent Orientation
Information session for parents new to Washington School TONIGHT, May 21. The evening events provide parents an opportunity to see their child’s school and to hear more about the school community their child will be joining in the fall.
Washington School, 89 Wood Street
7:00 PM Please enter through the MPR doors on Washington Avenue. This meeting is for adults only.
… [Read more...] about New Washington School Parent OrientationPreschool Open House
If your child is registered to attend the Rutherford Preschool program (Lincoln School or Washington School), preschoolers and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, June 18th at 1:30. Preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore the classroom while information about the program is shared. Unfortunately, this event can not accommodate siblings.
Please enter through the main entrance at your respective school:
Lincoln School: 414 Montross Ave
Washington School: 89 Wood … [Read more...] about Preschool Open House
The Last Frontier
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
Nature Through the Lens: Grade 2 Enrichment Students Capture Photos & Create Haiku
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