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 feeling they have learned something about the child. Parents can make the most of their conference time by using some of these suggestions offered by parents and teachers. Before you go: Think about what you want to tell the teacher about your child. How does your child feel about school? What special interests does your child have? (dinosaurs, cars, art, sports, cooking). Is there anything you would like to … [Read more...] about Parent and Teacher Conferences
PTA Hosts Paint Night
Ms. Clossey, art teacher, and the Lincoln PTA held a paint night. Students followed Ms. Clossey's directions and made a winter snowman. Of course, students personalized their portraits and added some glitter for a little snow magic, … [Read more...] about PTA Hosts Paint Night
Correlation Between Attendance and Performance
Research shows that students who have a large number of absences in the first few years of school are significantly more likely to be below grade level by the end of the third grade and also be behind their peers in social and emotional development as well. This gap continues to widen as the child continues in their school career. It is imperative that children are in school to collaborate and learn from their peers and teachers. Once again this year, we are recognizing students who have perfect attendance at the end of each trimester. This allows a student who may have been sick for a … [Read more...] about Correlation Between Attendance and Performance
Super Bowl Challenge
We are collecting items to donate to the Rutherford Food Pantry from January 21-30. The Rutherford Food Pantry needs: toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, laundry detergent, tooth paste, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors and cleaning supplies. Students can place their item(s) on the table of the team they think will win Super Bowl LIV on February 2nd in Miami. Bring in your donations to cast your vote! No matter which team wins Super Bowl LIV, we all can be winners! … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Challenge
Parent Academy: Promoting Literacy at Home
January 23, 2020@8:30 a.m. Lincoln School -- Parents play a critical role in developing children who are life-long readers. Mr. Faigenbaum, a reading specialist, will provide parents with a plethora of fun-filled strategies and activities that promote literacy. Recommended for parents K-3. … [Read more...] about Parent Academy: Promoting Literacy at Home