Lincoln School celebrated the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, 2020. Read Across America Day is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. On March 2nd, students from RHS, as well as community members, visited Lincoln School to read to students. Remember: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” Dr. Seuss … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
I Wanna’ Hermit Crab Part 1
Students in Ms. DeLuca's class desperately wanted another class pet. (They currently have a couple of fish). Dr. Velechko thought about the book I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff, which she read quite often with her son. I Wanna Iguana is a book filled letters back and forth between a child and his mother as the two parties negotiate getting an iguana as a pet. Here are a couple of the letters Dr. Velechko received. … [Read more...] about I Wanna’ Hermit Crab Part 1
Registration for Summer Enrichment Academy
Save the Dates! Registration for Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) will be opening March 2, 2020. The Summer Enrichment Academy (formerly known as Jumpstart for incoming K/1 students) is for incoming students in grades K-3. SEA will be based on hands-on learning experiences centered around a weekly theme. Check out https://sites.google.com/rutherfordschools.org/summerprogramsite/home to read posts and see pictures from last year’s program. Due to construction, the … [Read more...] about Registration for Summer Enrichment Academy
Freckle Juice Play
Ms. Freitag's class read the book, Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. Students then turned this well-known book into a play. Students wrote their lines, designed their costumes, brought in props, and added sound effects. The students rehearsed the play and then performed it for their peers. It was adorable! … [Read more...] about Freckle Juice Play
Pretzel Sale Success
Lincoln held a student driven pretzel sale. Students made the flyers, designed the stand, ordered, set prices, and finally sold the pretzels. All students were dealing with real money, making or counting change and communicating with customers. The next step is for some third graders to count the money, subtract costs and determine final revenue. All proceeds will go to the PTA. This real world learning lesson was the highlight of the day! … [Read more...] about Pretzel Sale Success