In Mr. Melfa’s second-grade Physical Education, students participate in a student-centered lesson that blends physical activity with meaningful skill development. During this class, students rotate through a variety of stations where they are given a general goal, while also having the freedom to make their own decisions. At the game stations, students collaborate to decide how they want to play—whether that means creating their own rules for scoring points or choosing to play simply for enjoyment. At the building stations, students work together to design and construct structures of their … [Read more...] about Second Grade PE: Building Skills Through Choice, Play, and Teamwork

It's hard to believe that we are already one-third of the way through the school year!  Students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 have been busy growing as readers, writers, mathematicians, and friends. The Rutherford Parent Academy has held various workshops to support parents throughout this journey.  If you were unable to attend, or are looking for a refresher, videos and resources are available to all parents. Videos: Phonics  [Read more...] about Kindergarten through Grade 3: Resources for Trimester 2 and 3

Ms. Rossiter's 2nd-grade class created dancing characters, composed music, and learned sequencing while participating in the global Hour of Code. … [Read more...] about Hour of Code

Ms. Megan's class created a holiday tree mural using sponge paint art. Children learned to identify things they see during the holidays, such as gingerbread men, trees, and ornaments. They also practiced identifying holiday colors: red, green, blue, and brown. … [Read more...] about PreK Students Are Getting Ready for the Holidays!