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 …
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EJR families – check out the November newsletter for EJR! Stay in the know.
A huge thank you to our custodial staff members who maintain our buildings and grounds and keep our students and faculty safe, especially over these past 19 months. Everyone is accustomed to our buildings being clean, sanitized, safe for everyone, day after day. That takes a tremendous amount of time and work. Our custodial staff …
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Keep up on what’s happening at EJR with the October newsletter!
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 were not allowed to touch the cups! …
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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 new about …
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!
On this beautiful day, EJR fifth-grade students celebrated their moving-up ceremony with family members, teachers and administrators. To watch the EJR ceremony, click here. Congratulations to all!
The Continuing Education Department is offering summer programs for children. Click on each for more information. Swimming for Fitness – July 6 – Aug. 12 – Ages 10-18 Field Hockey – July 8-29 – for girls entering grades 3-8 Pre-Licensing Course – July 10 Volleyball Camp – Aug. 16-19 – for girls entering grades 3-12 …
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