The PTA sponsors a Holiday Boutique on December 14th where students can shop for members of their families. Items are reasonably priced. Information will be provided by the PTA shortly. Parents may want to help their child make a list of who they are shopping for and amount to be spent. … [Read more...] about Holiday Boutique
The Holiday Mitten Tree
The PTA will once again this year organize a collection of new mittens, hats, scarves, and gloves to be donated to a food pantry from November 28 to December 21. Items will be placed on our tree located in the main foyer of the school. Students enjoy bringing their donations and placing them on the tree. Thank you for teaching your children to think of those less fortunate than themselves during this holiday season. … [Read more...] about The Holiday Mitten Tree
Teaching About Democracy
All the students in second grade participated in an election unit. Students selected two issues of interest: second snack and extra recess time. Students under the guidance of their teachers researched the issues noting positive and negatives of each issue. Students then wrote and presented persuasive speeches to their peers in an effort to gather votes for their given issue. Second graders even made posters and displayed them throughout the building to get some of the undecided voters to vote for their cause. Teachers then set up a polling site and students exercised their right to vote! … [Read more...] about Teaching About Democracy
Food Drive
In order to teach our students about gratitude and compassion we are collecting food for the Rutherford Food Pantry. Please consider donating one or two non-perishable food items such as canned vegetables, pasta, soup etc. In addition the workers at pantry mentioned that families can also use lotions, shampoo, conditioner and umbrellas. Thanks for any donations. Happy Thanksgiving! … [Read more...] about Food Drive
Making the Most of Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Conference times are set up by appointment with teacher. Please be on time so you get the maximum time with teacher. Nov. 17: One session day, Parent/Teacher Conferences. PreK 3: 8:30-10:30am, PreK4: 10:30-12:30pm, Gr. 1-3 dismisses at 12:30pm. NO LUNCH SERVED. Conferences start at 5pm. Enter via front door. Nov. 18: Parent/Teacher Conferences. No school for students. A Time to Share The conference offers a special opportunity for parents and teachers to share information about the child. The best conferences end with both the parents and teachers … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Parent/ Teacher Conferences