A big thank you to our Pine Bush Fire Department for coming over to EJ Russell Elementary School and talking to our students about fire safety. Students learned about “stop, drop and roll” and the importance of having a plan should a fire break out in their home. These wonderful volunteers showed the students the …

Continue reading “Firefighters visit EJR and spread their knowledge”

EJR families – check out the November newsletter for EJR! Stay in the know.

Students in Corrine Vertescher’s third grade class at EJR engaged in a very cool team building activity.               Each team of three was tasked with stacking their cups in a pyramid form. But there was a catch – they could only use string and a rubber band. Their hands …

Continue reading “Third graders put their skills to work in fun, engaging team-building activity”

Welcome back EJR! Keep up on what’s happening each month with the EJR newsletter. It can be found anytime on the About EJ Russell link under School Links on our webpage. Have a great school year!

A big Pine Bush welcome to our new teachers here at EJR.     Bill Losier, originally from Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., has been a music/band teacher since 2001. He will be teaching fifth grade band/general music at EJR. “One of the greatest privileges of being a music teacher is getting to watch children discover something …

Continue reading “We welcome our new teachers at EJR!”

Attention EJR families – Here are your supply lists for the 2021-2022 school year, which starts on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Have a look and take advantage of the summer supply sales. We look forward to seeing your children in September!