Students in Ms. Hetzel and Mrs. Podolanczuk's 3rd grade class are thrilled to be using the new flexible seating that is part of their classroom this year! Thanks to a grant from the Rutherford Education Foundation, students are enjoying newly shaped tables, bean bag chairs, a variety of wobble stools, standing areas and pillows to make their learning experience more enjoyable and productive. Watch Video … [Read more...] about Flexible Seating
Second Grade Magicians!
Students in Ms. Balestrieri's class enjoyed doing "magic" during a phonics lesson on long vowels! Students waved around a "Magic e wand" to change the vowel sound in a one-syllable word. … [Read more...] about Second Grade Magicians!
Reading in the Garden
Ms. Rossiter’s 2nd grade class enjoyed reading in the garden today. … [Read more...] about Reading in the Garden
Team Building/Problem Solving with Ms. Kupryk
This week, the students participated in a team building/problem solving activity. They were tasked to save Sam, the worm, by placing him inside a “life preserver” and back inside his “boat” that capsized. The trick was that they couldn’t touch any of the materials with their hands! They could only use the paperclips I provided. All teams worked well together to discuss plans of action, and in the end, all teams were successful in saving Sam! … [Read more...] about Team Building/Problem Solving with Ms. Kupryk
Mystery Reader
Ms. Krawiec's class had their first Mystery Reader. Thank you Mrs. Handschuh for coming in to read the class a story. It was an extra special birthday surprise! … [Read more...] about Mystery Reader