Our second graders had a blast learning compound words through an interactive and engaging activity! In Mrs. D'Anneo's class, students participated in a Compound Word Snowball Fight- but instead of real snow, they used words! Each student crumpled a word into a "snowball," and tossed it into the pile. Then, they each picked up a "snowball", flattened it out, read the word, and searched for their matching partner to create a compound word. It was a fun and hands-on way to reinforce their learning. This activity also aligns with our Profile of a Rutherford Graduate competencies such as … [Read more...] about Compound Word Snowball Fight

After learning about Dr. Martin Luther King's life, legacy and the importance of dreaming big, students in Mrs. DeRosa's second grade class created their own dream flowers. Inspired by Dr. King's vision, each student created a "Dream Flower", expressing their personal hopes and dreams for the future. These colorful and heartfelt creations are now proudly displayed in the classroom, serving as a reminder that Dr. King's dream lives on in the hearts of our young learners. … [Read more...] about Dream Flowers

At Washington School, our Character Education color program fosters important values that guide our students' growth.  This month, our community wore orange to represent fairness, sparking meaningful conversations about what fairness truly means. Mrs. D'Anneo's second graders are shown sporting orange outfits to represent fairness. The students enjoyed an exercise demonstrating that fairness doesn't always mean equality. Rather, fairness usually refers to giving everyone what they need to be successful! … [Read more...] about Orange Day – Fairness

In Ms. Kosinska's first-grade classroom, students explored two-dimensional shapes as part of the new EnVision Math Program. They focused on composing larger shapes using smaller ones, including triangles, rhombuses, and trapezoids. This hands-on activity promoted critical thinking as students analyzed how the shapes fit together. Working in pairs, they collaborated to share their ideas, showcasing their excitement and teamwork as they tackled this creative geometric challenge! … [Read more...] about Exploring Two-Dimensional Shapes

We hope you can join us Friday, 12/6 at 8:50 am, Lincoln School ‘s Library, for a Parent Academy Phonics Instruction to learn some of the strategies to help develop your child's skills and educate yourself on what is and is not dyslexia. … [Read more...] about Parent Academy: Phonics Instruction