Parents, grandparents, students, and staff enjoyed the thirteen annual Thanksgiving Parade and Assembly at Washington School. The parade is held each year in memory of Mrs. Betty Ersalesi, the parade founder and second-grade teacher. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Parade and Assembly
One Session Day – Wednesday, November 27
Wednesday, November 27 is a One Session Day. Students in grades 1 -3 will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Pre-K 3 students will meet from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pre-K 4 students will meet from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Student in the full-day pre-k will meet from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about One Session Day – Wednesday, November 27
Helping for the Holidays
Each year, teachers and families in our community are willing to assist families who may need some help during the holiday season. If your family could use some assistance, please contact Nurse McShane at (201) 438-7675, ext. 5332 or email at lmcshane@rutherfordschools.org by December 10 with a list of the ages of the children and the types of toys or clothing (along with sizes) that could be used. This information is completely confidential. If you are willing to help by donating to a family in need, your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Lynn McShane, RN, Washington School … [Read more...] about Helping for the Holidays
Thanksgiving Parade
Turkey Escape STEM Challenge
Ms. McGurren and Ms. Kiley’s class read How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace. Afterward, with the help of parent visitors, students followed the Engineering Design Process and planned, built, tested, and improved an “escape device” for their turkey. So many turkeys were able to escape over our “river” to safety! … [Read more...] about Turkey Escape STEM Challenge