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
Washington Student Author Reads to PreSchool
We are so proud of 2nd grader Julian Francobido, who wrote, illustrated, and published his very own book! He had a special opportunity to read The Gingerbread Dino to our preschool class, delighting both the young listeners and his former preschool teachers—Miss Morgan, Miss Juana, and Miss Mamata. It was a heartwarming moment for his current teacher, Mrs. D’Anneo, to see his growth and creativity in action. Way to go, Julian! Keep inspiring us with your storytelling! … [Read more...] about Washington Student Author Reads to PreSchool
Leprechaun Traps!
Ms. Rossiter's 2nd grade class hopes to have the Luck of the Irish by capturing a leprechaun in their traps! … [Read more...] about Leprechaun Traps!
Weather and Climate
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