washingtonschool, Author at Washington School https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/author/washingtonschool/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:14:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/files/2017/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png washingtonschool, Author at Washington School https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/author/washingtonschool/ 32 32 The Last Frontier https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/the-last-frontier/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:14:22 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3758 The grade 3 Discovery students recently completed a project based on Alaska’s Iditarod dogsled race. Students designed and built a dogsled out of “found” materials. They also created a poster with information about “The Last Frontier.” We all learned that the race start had to be changed from Anchorage to Fairbanks due to a lack […]

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]]> The grade 3 Discovery students recently completed a project based on Alaska’s Iditarod dogsled race. Students designed and built a dogsled out of “found” materials. They also created a poster with information about “The Last Frontier.” We all learned that the race start had to be changed from Anchorage to Fairbanks due to a lack of snowpack. Finally, the sleds were tested, using a cup, string, and weights to move them across a smooth terrain (table) and a bumpy terrain. All the sleds survived the tundra!
Iditorad Projects

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]]> Nature Through the Lens: Grade 2 Enrichment Students Capture Photos & Create Haiku https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/nature-through-the-lens-grade-2-enrichment-students-capture-photos-create-haiku/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:07:07 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3753 The grade 2 Enrichment classes went outside to take nature photos.  Using 35 mm digital cameras (purchased with an REF grant), each student took 3 photographs of nature outside Washington School.  Each group’s photos were posted on a Google slideshow.  Each student chose 1 or more photos to inspire Haiku writing.

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]]> The grade 2 Enrichment classes went outside to take nature photos.  Using 35 mm digital cameras (purchased with an REF grant), each student took 3 photographs of nature outside Washington School.  Each group’s photos were posted on a Google slideshow.  Each student chose 1 or more photos to inspire Haiku writing.

Students taking Nature Pictures

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]]> Trustworthiness https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/trustworthiness/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:33:40 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3746 Students in Mrs. Fesken and Ms. Parikh’s class brought the classic fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf to life as part of a lesson on trustworthiness. The students took on the role of teachers—sharing a message about honesty with their classmates. This activity not only helped reinforce the importance of character education but also showcased our […]

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]]> Students in Mrs. Fesken and Ms. Parikh’s class brought the classic fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf to life as part of a lesson on trustworthiness. The students took on the role of teachers—sharing a message about honesty with their classmates. This activity not only helped reinforce the importance of character education but also showcased our students’ growth as confident communicators, a key pillar in the Profile of a Rutherford Graduate.

Students reading book

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]]> Washington Student Author Reads to PreSchool https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/washington-student-author-reads-to-preschool/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:32:12 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3737 We are so proud of 2nd grader Julian Francobido, who wrote, illustrated, and published his very own book! He had a special opportunity to read The Gingerbread Dino to our preschool class, delighting both the young listeners and his former preschool teachers—Miss Morgan, Miss Juana, and Miss Mamata. It was a heartwarming moment for his […]

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]]> We are so proud of 2nd grader Julian Francobido, who wrote, illustrated, and published his very own book! He had a special opportunity to read The Gingerbread Dino to our preschool class, delighting both the young listeners and his former preschool teachers—Miss Morgan, Miss Juana, and Miss Mamata. It was a heartwarming moment for his current teacher, Mrs. D’Anneo, to see his growth and creativity in action. Way to go, Julian! Keep inspiring us with your storytelling!

Student reading bookStudents listing to bookStudent with his teacher

 

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]]> Leprechaun Traps! https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/leprechaun-traps-2/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:02:21 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3726 Ms. Rossiter’s 2nd grade class hopes to have the Luck of the Irish by capturing a leprechaun in their traps!

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]]> Ms. Rossiter’s 2nd grade class hopes to have the Luck of the Irish by capturing a leprechaun in their traps!

Boy doing projectGirl doing projectGirl doing projectGirl doing project

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]]> Hearts Around the World Project https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/hearts-around-the-world-project/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:01:21 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3710 Mrs. DeRosa’s class participated in the Hearts Around the World project by collecting Valentine’s Day Cards from family and friends to promote learning geography as well as practicing using tally marks. The class was thrilled to surpass 100 cards on the 100th day of school with 113 cards from 33 U.S. states and 13 different […]

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]]> Mrs. DeRosa’s class participated in the Hearts Around the World project by collecting Valentine’s Day Cards from family and friends to promote learning geography as well as practicing using tally marks. The class was thrilled to surpass 100 cards on the 100th day of school with 113 cards from 33 U.S. states and 13 different countries!
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Three students holding up tally

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]]> Happy 100th Day of School! https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/happy-100th-day-of-school/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:09:37 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3699 Washington School celebrated its 100th day of the school year with excitement and fun! Students and staff came together for a day full of activities to mark this milestone. From creative projects to math challenges, the 100th-day celebration was a memorable event that showcased students’ learning and achievements. It was a fantastic way for the […]

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]]> Washington School celebrated its 100th day of the school year with excitement and fun! Students and staff came together for a day full of activities to mark this milestone. From creative projects to math challenges, the 100th-day celebration was a memorable event that showcased students’ learning and achievements. It was a fantastic way for the school community to reflect on the hard work and growth over the past months and look forward to the remaining days of the school year. Here’s to 100 days of learning, laughter, and success at Washington School!

Students celebrating 100th day of school

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]]> Lunar New Year https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/lunar-new-year-3/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:44:20 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3695 Gung hay fat choy! Ms. Rossiter’s class embraced the spirit of the Lunar New Year with a fun and creative celebration. Students learned about the traditions and significance of the holiday while making colorful dragons and lanterns to symbolize good luck and prosperity. Through hands-on activities, they explored the culture of the Lunar New Year […]

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]]> Gung hay fat choy! Ms. Rossiter’s class embraced the spirit of the Lunar New Year with a fun and creative celebration. Students learned about the traditions and significance of the holiday while making colorful dragons and lanterns to symbolize good luck and prosperity. Through hands-on activities, they explored the culture of the Lunar New Year and the values of family, renewal, and joy. It was a fun, engaging way to learn about the traditions of another culture.

Two students with paper lantern and paper dragon Three students with paper lanterns and paper dragon Three students with paper lanterns and paper dragon

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]]> Compound Word Snowball Fight https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/compound-word-snowball-fight/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:40:38 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3692 Our second graders had a blast learning compound words through an interactive and engaging activity! In Mrs. D’Anneo’s class, students participated in a Compound Word Snowball Fight– but instead of real snow, they used words! Each student crumpled a word into a “snowball,” and tossed it into the pile. Then, they each picked up a “snowball”, […]

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]]> Our second graders had a blast learning compound words through an interactive and engaging activity! In Mrs. D’Anneo’s class, students participated in a Compound Word Snowball Fight– but instead of real snow, they used words! Each student crumpled a word into a “snowball,” and tossed it into the pile. Then, they each picked up a “snowball”, flattened it out, read the word, and searched for their matching partner to create a compound word. It was a fun and hands-on way to reinforce their learning. This activity also aligns with our Profile of a Rutherford Graduate competencies such as collaboration and communication.

Students showing their snowball Students showing their snowball

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]]> Dream Flowers https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/dream-flowers/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:09:04 +0000 https://www.rutherfordschools.org/washington/?p=3686 After learning about Dr. Martin Luther King’s life, legacy and the importance of dreaming big, students in Mrs. DeRosa’s second grade class created their own dream flowers. Inspired by Dr. King’s vision, each student created a “Dream Flower”, expressing their personal hopes and dreams for the future. These colorful and heartfelt creations are now proudly […]

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]]> After learning about Dr. Martin Luther King’s life, legacy and the importance of dreaming big, students in Mrs. DeRosa’s second grade class created their own dream flowers. Inspired by Dr. King’s vision, each student created a “Dream Flower”, expressing their personal hopes and dreams for the future. These colorful and heartfelt creations are now proudly displayed in the classroom, serving as a reminder that Dr. King’s dream lives on in the hearts of our young learners.

Three students showing their work

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