The students at Lincoln School, Rutherford, joined a nation wide campaign on September 11 by participating in Operation Goody Bag. The students wrote letters to the First Responders in Rutherford thanking them for their service and dedication to the community of Rutherford. Many of the students expressed their feelings of safety due to the actions of the First Responders. Pictured are: Alyssa Schaefer, third grade student, Catherine O'Keefe, member of Rutherford EMT, Jonathan Kalb, Rutherford Fire Fighter, Andrew Tralongo, second grade student, Police Sgt. David Dovalo, Tessa Davidson, first … [Read more...] about Remembering Everyday Heroes
Sneak-a-Peek Postponed
Dear K Friends, The teachers and maintenance crew have been working diligently to get everything ready for the start of school tomorrow. As with any construction project, there are still some 'punch list' items that need to be addressed tonight so we need to cancel the Sneak-a-Peek. I know you may be disappointed, but we want everything to be great for tomorrow morning. In order for you to take pictures and see the room, we will have the building open from 3-4:00 this Friday and Monday. I thank you in advance for your understanding and patience as we have our inaugural year of … [Read more...] about Sneak-a-Peek Postponed
First Days of School Information
Arrival/ Dismissal Students will enter through the gym door facing Vreeland Avenue or through the side door, which faces West Pierrepont Avenue between 8:10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The drop off lane will be available on Vreeland Ave. and Montross. Please note this new drop off lane as recommended by the RPD. Parents are encouraged to use the drop off lane on Vreeland Ave. Remember parents cannot park or watch children walk into the building in the drop off lane. If parents want to walk their child to the door, watch their child enter the building, or give one last hug, then use street … [Read more...] about First Days of School Information
Promoting Summer Engagement
Many parents ask me how they can keep their children's skills on grade level over the summer. I strongly encourage parents to have their children do some academic work 30-40 minutes a day for five days a week. Parents should not have young learners complete work all at once, but break it into sections. I try to infuse skills into my son's everyday activities. Here is what I do as a mother: discuss fractions while measuring ingredients for a fun treat, estimate distance the ball traveled while playing outside, skip counting in the car, math fact flash cards races and one skills sheet a … [Read more...] about Promoting Summer Engagement
STEM
At the end of the year all students participated in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) units. Teachers planned science units that integrated the four STEM themes. First grade students reexamined fairy tales from a scientist's point of view while second graders worked on a theme based on Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. All students enjoyed these engaging activities. … [Read more...] about STEM