What’s happening at EJR in February
The February newsletter for EJR is available now! Have a look and find out all the great things going on.
Category: Edward J Russell Elementary
Churning butter like the pioneers!
Just before the Thanksgiving break, Tiffanie Reilly and Dina Kania’s first grade classes at EJR made butter! It was part of a lesson about how life was different in the past, including ways to get and make food. Friendsgiving seemed like the perfect time to make their own butter by shaking cream in a jar! …
A special audience for our EJR readers
EJR had a couple of visitors recently who prompted lots of love and attention. Jack and Mocha, two certified therapy dogs, stopped by with their humans, Samantha and Wendy, to hang out in the library and enjoy some stories from a few very special readers. Reading books to therapy dogs is a wonderful practice for …
EJR music students create Scarecrow music video
Mr. Bill Losier and his music students created a fun music video, just perfect for this time of year. Watch Scarecrow here!
Holiday assistance is available for families in need; gift card drive is underway
The holiday season is approaching quickly! As it does, we are reaching out to our Pine Bush families in need as well as those who wish to contribute to make the holidays easier for others. If your family is in need for Thanksgiving or the holiday season, we have a team of staff members looking …
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EJR students are wise about fire safety, thanks to our great volunteer fire fighters
It’s Fire Safety Week! Our elementary students have been receiving visits and instruction from our wonderful Pine Bush Fire Department and Circleville Fire Department volunteers all week long. It’s been incredibly informative, and the students are inquisitive and engaged. The theme for this year’s Fire Safety Week is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape.” The …
EJR’s October newsletter is filled with information
Have a look at EJR’s October newsletter for the most up-to-date information for this new month! Happy October!
Third-graders share their love for reading with younger students
Students in Ellie Cassidy’s third-grade class at EJR are rewarded with “class cash” for following the classroom and school expectations. Fridays are shopping days where they can trade in their cash for prizes. One prize is the opportunity to read to another class. The kids love reading to their former teacher’s class or to their …
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Flu season is upon us – here is how to protect yourself and others
Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. Flu symptoms include: fever or chills body aches cough sore throat headache runny or stuffy nose feeling very tired stomach problems and diarrhea (especially in children)) Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent flu Flu vaccine is the best …
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Kindness and caring are key at EJR as they kick off Start With Hello, No Place for Hate
Start With Hello encourages students to make an effort to connect with others, especially fellow students they may not know well or someone having a hard time. EJR Assistant Principal Anthony Muia provided an interactive workshop for all students, showing them how powerful it is to reach out to others. They practiced conversation starters, which …