Students in Ms. DelMastro and Mrs. Barone’s science class are learning about weathering and erosion (root wedging and ice wedging) in their Mystery Science unit: The Birth of Rocks. Students did a scavenger hunt around Pierrepont School looking for evidence of this type of weathering in sidewalks, taking pictures using their Chromebook. Students shared their discoveries in Google Slides explaining this process. [Read more...] about Fourth Grade Science Scavenger Hunt
A District United
The Rutherford School Community stands united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
#UnityDay #BeKind #WearOrange
A District United Against Bullying
Unity Day is Wednesday, October 18. Wear and share ORANGE to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
Unity Day is an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month in October that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. It was started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center in 2011 and is now celebrated around the world.
Students, staff, and members of our community are encouraged to unite and wear orange!
… [Read more...] about A District United Against BullyingFifth Grade Students Test Solutions to Reduce Water Pollution
Fifth grade students worked together in STEM class to engineer green roofs in order to reduce water pollution caused by stormwater runoff. Their green roofs had to absorb 1 cup of water without any runoff occurring and their buildings had to be at least 9 inches tall. The students were also limited in using a set amount of materials, so they had to be extra resourceful!
… [Read more...] about Fifth Grade Students Test Solutions to Reduce Water PollutionLiterary Character Costume Contest
Show your love of literacy by participating in The Friends of the Library of Rutherford Costume Contest on October 14! Interested? Read the attached information below to learn more about this fun fall event! Friends of the library flyer costume contest … [Read more...] about Literary Character Costume Contest