Second graders in Ms. Balestrieri's class discovered how water shapes the earth’s surface. Students worked together to answer the question, “What’s strong enough to make a canyon?” Through a hands-on activity, students saw evidence of how water is strong enough to carry rocks, sand, and dirt, and leave behind landforms like canyons! … [Read more...] about What’s Strong Enough to Make a Canyon?
Magic “e” Wands
Ms. Rossiter's 2nd-grade class designed and used magic e wands to practice the magic e spelling pattern. … [Read more...] about Magic “e” Wands
Author Visit – M. D. Payne
Students from Washington School, along with classes from the Kindergarten Center, were treated to a visit from local "kidlit" writer, M.D. Payne this morning. Mr. Payne is the author of the series MONSTER JUICE. His other titles include What Is the Story of Scooby-Doo? and Who is R.L. Stine? He has written marketing and creative copy for the famed GOOSEBUMPS series. He has also written for N.Y. Times bestselling Who Was series. Mr. Payne is the parent of a second-grade student at Washington School. … [Read more...] about Author Visit – M. D. Payne
Halloween at Washington School
Despite the rainy weather, students at Washington School enjoyed their Halloween celebration with a visit from the Rutherford Bulldog. … [Read more...] about Halloween at Washington School
Halloween Fun with Ms. Rossiter’s Class
Ms. Rossiter’s 2nd-grade class celebrated Halloween by creating symmetrical skeletons, designing a mask, and writing eerie poems. … [Read more...] about Halloween Fun with Ms. Rossiter’s Class