To kick off our focus on the Pillars of Character, Physical Education teacher, Mr. Bligh, read to our students a book titled, "The Caring Me I Want to Be!" by Mary DiPalermo. The book was on the first Pillar of Character which is Caring. Students who complete follow-up activities related to caring will earn a swag tag for their backpacks. In the coming months, we will focus on the pillars of Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, and Citizenship. … [Read more...] about Character Ed – Red Day – Caring
Publishing Party
Mrs. DeVita's class had a publishing party to celebrate all the hard work they did on their narrative stories. … [Read more...] about Publishing Party
15th Annual Thanksgiving Parade and Assembly
Hundreds of parents and family members enjoyed our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Parade and Assembly. Each class presented its own colorful, themed float. Each grade level sang their favorite Thanksgiving song. Student comedians entertained the crowd with Thanksgiving Day jokes. The parade is dedicated to the memory of our former second-grade teacher, Mrs. Betty Ersalesi. … [Read more...] about 15th Annual Thanksgiving Parade and Assembly
10s Subtract Facts
Mrs. Lala's class practiced subtraction facts from 10 by playing Knocking Down Pins. They bowled, found the difference, and recorded their answers on their recording sheet.
First Grade Parent Workshop
This morning, 25 first-grade parents enjoyed a workshop entitled, "Practical Strategies for Strengthening Emergent Reading Skills". The session was part of the Second Cup of Coffee series at Washington School and the Rutherford School District's Parent Academy. The presenters were the Reading Support teacher, Mrs. Meg Olivo, and Reading Specialist, Mrs. Rachel Mejias. … [Read more...] about First Grade Parent Workshop