Students in Ms. Krawiec's class worked in groups to construct a trap for a leprechaun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! They created a blueprint and executed the best way to make their designs come to life. … [Read more...] about Leprechaun Traps
Green Day – Pillars of Character
Continuing with our Character Education Series, Washington School celebrated the pillar or responsibility. The corresponding color for this pillar is green. Students and staff were invited to wear items with the color green on them to help celebrate. … [Read more...] about Green Day – Pillars of Character
The Art of Chinese Dance
Students were treated to a beautiful, colorful performance of Chinese dance. The performers used props such as fans, flags and umbrellas to highlight their performance. … [Read more...] about The Art of Chinese Dance
Publishing Party of Non-Fiction Stories
Ms. Krawiec's class had a publishing party to showcase their non-fiction stories. Students wrote about topics they are an "expert" on. … [Read more...] about Publishing Party of Non-Fiction Stories
Read Across America Celebration
Over the years, Read Across American Day has become Read Across America "Week" at Washington School. Students and parents had the opportunity to shop for their favorite books at the PTA sponsored Scholastic Book Fair. The students enjoyed visits from Board of Education Trustee, Ms. Diane Jones and Officer Brian Caughey from the Rutherford Police Department. They served as guest readers during our morning assemblies. On Read Across America Day itself, students from Rutherford High School, along with their advisors, Mr. Michael Stracco and Ms. Margaret Nastasi, visited our classrooms to read … [Read more...] about Read Across America Celebration