Lower Elementary Resources Archives - Rutherford Public Schools

enVisions Math

Parent Academy — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:56:45 +0000

The Rutherford School District recognizes the importance of home-school connections. To best support your child across settings, enVisions Math provides digital resources to further develop your child’s growth.

The links below provide grade-level access to topic overviews and home activities for skill practice.

First Grade enVision

Second Grade enVision

Third Grade enVision

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Summer 2024

Parent Academy — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:00:24 +0000

Summer break is always an exciting time of growth and development through for elementary aged children through their innate curiosities. As parents/guardians, embrace the different experiences to further develop your child’s growth socially, emotionally. and academically.
Go for a walk through in our community!
Observe the changes in environment before and after a summer storm.
Attend a concert in the park.
Make a new friend.
Try a new game.
Visit a museum.
Did you know that the Rutherford Public Library has free passes to visit various museums and they provide a full calendar of events, summer reading contests, and of course a welcoming environment to cool off and read a book during the hot summer days.
Optional summer assignments are also available on our district website to explore at your leisure!
Have a safe, healthy summer and be on the lookout for information from your teacher in late August!

Megan Caughey

Supervisor of Elementary Education

Kindergarten Center

Rutherford, New Jersey

The post Summer 2024 can be found on Rutherford Public Schools.

Rutherford’s Teachers of the Year

Parent Academy — Tue, 28 May 2024 15:31:25 +0000

Rutherford’s Teachers of the Year were honored at a luncheon hosted by the Bergen County Association of School Administrators and the Bergen County Education Association.

(From left to right) Tracey Scimenti (Pierrepont), Erica Farrell (K-Center/Lincoln), Lynn Rosenzweig (Union), Superintendent Jack Hurley, Morgan Deming (Washington), and Michael Mayerczak (High School)

The post Rutherford’s Teachers of the Year can be found on Rutherford Public Schools.

Parent Academy: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Emergent Literacy Skills

Parent Academy — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:00:54 +0000

Parents of students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 are invited to learn more about how to support their child’s reading development at home. We hope to see you there!

The post Parent Academy: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Emergent Literacy Skills can be found on Rutherford Public Schools.

Kindergarten Registration is Coming!

Parent Academy — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:59:50 +0000

Will your child be 5 on or before October 1, 2024?

If so, this message is for you. The 2 part registration process will not be open until January 23, 2024, however, information on registration is available by visiting the frequently asked questions page prior to this date.

It is strongly encouraged to complete the registration process in the next few months and no later than the end of THIS school year. Though registration will remain open throughout the summer, an accurate representation of incoming students will allow our district time to adequately plan for the 2024-2025 school year.

If your child is currently enrolled in our preschool program, registration is not required, however, any updated medical information can be shared directly with your school nurse prior to the end of the school year.

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Welcome 2024!

Parent Academy — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:24:49 +0000

Did you make a new year’s resolution? Did you fulfill last year’s resolution? A resolution, or a promise to do something good or stop doing something “bad”, is often a challenge to keep. If you are looking to help support your child making a new year’s resolution, or setting a goal for themselves this year, this article provides some easy to follow steps in making, achieving a goal for your child.

The post Welcome 2024! can be found on Rutherford Public Schools.

Fire Safety Week

Parent Academy — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:54:01 +0000

The Rutherford Fire Department visited several schools in recognition of Fire Safety Week. Taking the time to talk to your child about their school visit is a great opportunity to make school to home connections by discussing fire safety within the home!

What is your family’s plan in the event of a fire?
Are your smoke detectors working?
Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home? If so, check the expiration date! (and do you know how to work it?)

Resources are available from the National Fire Prevention Association .

The post Fire Safety Week can be found on Rutherford Public Schools.

Register to virtual attend the Parent Academy Presentation: A Practical Guide to Parenting PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Aged Children

Parent Academy — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:57:50 +0000

Guardians and caretakers of incoming kindergarten, current kindergarten, and preschool aged children are encouraged to attend the virtual presentation, A Practical Guide to Parenting PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Aged Children, on Friday, June 2 at 9:00 am. The presentation will be hosted by Megan Caughey, Supervisor of Elementary Education, to provide information from various experts in the district on how to promote a healthy lifestyle through productive engagement, effective communication, development and establishing healthy habits and routines. To receive a link to the presentation, please complete the short form and an email will be sent to you prior to the start of the event.

We hope to see you there!

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Virtual Parent Presentation for Prekindergarten-Kindergarten Parents

Parent Academy — Wed, 31 May 2023 12:51:14 +0000

Guardians and caretakers of incoming kindergarten, current kindergarten, and preschool aged children are encouraged to attend the virtual presentation, A Practical Guide to Parenting PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Aged Children, on June 2 at 9:00. The presentation will be hosted by Megan Caughey, Supervisor of Elementary Education, to provide information from various experts in the district on how to promote a healthy lifestyle through productive engagement, effective communication, development and establishing healthy habits and routines. To receive a link to the presentation, please complete the short form and an email will be sent to you prior to the start of the event. We hope to see you there!

The post Virtual Parent Presentation for Prekindergarten-Kindergarten Parents can be found on Rutherford Public Schools.

Building Resilience and Independence in K-3 Children

Parent Academy — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:59:10 +0000

Presentation Powerpoint on:
Grit: Willingness to Persevere and Overcome Obstacles
Building Healthy Relationships and Positive Interpersonal Skills

Presented by:
Emily Bregman, Student Assistance Counselor
William Mulcahy, Principal, Washington School

Developing Resilience Part II, Grades K-3

The post Building Resilience and Independence in K-3 Children can be found on Rutherford Public Schools.