This is Elizabeth Halsey-Sproul, principal of E.J. Russell Elementary School with some important information regarding the next phase of our Return to Learn planning for our students this spring. As we finalize our plans about when and how we can bring our students back to school for more in-person instruction, we may need to hear …
It has been a year since our world changed with the COVID-19 pandemic. We have come through so much and it has been a true team effort. Click on the graphic to view a special thank you from the EJR staff to the families and caregivers of their students. We are getting through this. Together.
Fifth-grade band students in Jean Lubera’s classes at EJR haven’t yet had the opportunity to practice their music together, since all elementary instrumental lessons are taking place virtually. But they have been busy at work learning the music and practicing! In early December, they began learning the music to “Batter Up! A Sandlot Symphony for …
Wow! One hundred days! Our elementary schools celebrated 100 days of the 2020-2021 school year this week on Wednesday, Feb. 24 – and Thursday, Feb. 25 for the students who attend school on Tuesday/Thursday – with lots of counting and reading and, well, just focusing on the number 100. It is certainly a milestone to …
Hudson Valley Magazine has recognized EJR first grade teacher Megan Collins with a Hudson Valley Teachers Appreciation Award. Collins has been teaching for three years at EJR and her dedication gets noticed. “She goes above and beyond for her students every day and has risen to the challenge of teaching in COVID times,” is what …
Reading – it is the gateway to learning. At EJR, Principal Elizabeth Halsey Sproul and her building level team have launched Reading Together, a partnership between teachers and families to share reading aloud with their students. Here’s how it works: the team chose The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies as its first shared book. Each …
Have a look at what’s happening at EJR for the month of February. Each grade and department fills you in on what’s coming up! It’s filled with useful information for all parents and guardians.
Many of our Pine Bush administrators and staff members have volunteered to read holiday and winter stories for our children. Click here for the list of stories – and check back often because we keep adding to them. We wish everyone happy holidays! Stay safe and warm.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many in our community to become food insecure. While meals for school-aged children are distributed free through the district’s Food Services department each week at Circleville Middle School and Pine Bush High School, families may still have need. Here is a list of agencies that provide food to those in …