Last week, Kenneth L. Rutherford students participated in the Hour of Code during their library classes. Students were able to select different coding activities based on their personal interests and create fantastic games, artistic images, and even songs and dances! KLR Reading Teacher and Librarian, Mrs. Murray, looks forward to seeing what her students …
More than 200 people – most of them students and their families – gathered at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 30 for a Family Fun Night showcasing the Math and Movement program. The Math & Movement program incorporates movement, and visuals to make learning fun, active and memorable. Research shows that …
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Since Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off earlier this fall, students in Stacie Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School have been working in groups of four to research countries in Latin America and create a project outlining the country’s government, economy, landforms and people. Just before Thanksgiving break, the students had a …
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Students in Dennis Lankau and Elyssa Olsen’s third-grade classroom wrote “thank you” letters to veterans from post 414 as a Veterans Day learning activity. As the students wrote the letters, they learned what a veteran is, and how veterans serve our country — preserving our freedoms, protecting our country and keeping us safe. The class …
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Students in Ms. Mackiel’s fourth-grade class at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School practiced two important skills in ELA class this week – letter writing and an attitude of gratitude. With Veterans Day just a few days away, the students worked on writing letters to local veterans. The students all thanked the veterans for their service. …
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The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Store is back in business! Fifth-graders staff the store, which allows KLR students to shop for all the lastest must-haves, including scented erasers, pens, pencils, squishies, pop its and much more – all at less than $1. New items are stocked each week, and the shopping schedule is as …
The Monticello Central School District is committed to providing a holistic education that ensures each student is future-ready by providing empowering educational experiences, while cultivating a culture that emphasizes kindness and respect (see Board goals). To that end, the district has partnered with Panorama Education, an educational data platform, to assist in identifying how we …
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On Tuesday, Oct. 4, there will be a “Go Home Early” drill, as required annually by state law. All students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their usual dismissal time. Parents and caregivers should be prepared to pick up their child at school, or at the bus stop 15 minutes early. There will also …
Do you have a great idea for the district? Want to offer feedback or suggestions? Have a question or concern? Just want to say “hello?” Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans for Another Cup of Coffee. During the times and dates listed below, staff members, families and caregivers of students are invited to stop …
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Within 14 days of the first day of school or day care, parents must: Show proof of their child’s up-to-date vaccinations, OR Provide a valid medical exemption from vaccination. In order to attend or remain in school or day care, children who are unvaccinated or overdue must receive at least the first dose of all …
