Pine Bush schools are closed, Friday, Nov. 22
UPDATE: The Pine Bush Central School District is closed today, Friday, Nov. 22, due to the continued weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Category: Edward J Russell Elementary
EJR shines a light on diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and EJR had a Wear Blue for Diabetes Awareness Day this week to help raise awareness about diabetes. Kindergarten teacher Ellie Cassidy has had type 1 diabetes for 13 years. She and Hayley, an EJR student also with type 1 diabetes, took the opportunity to spread awareness about …
Students honor our veterans with letters of thanks and high praise
Megan Collins and Christa Konwisarz’s first-graders at EJR have been learning about veterans. They discussed the different branches of the armed service – army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard and space force – and what makes someone a veteran. They talked about what they would want to say to veterans in a …
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Elementary progress reports are available on SchoolTool
Progress reports for all students in pre-K through grade 5 are available starting Nov. 1, only on SchoolTool, our parent portal. If you do not have a SchoolTool account, click here for a short video walking you through the process of signing up. If you already have a SchoolTool account, click here for video instructions …
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Dream, Lead, Succeed is the theme at EJR’s No Place for Hate assembly
EJR students participated in a leadership assembly recently, part of the school’s commitment to No Place for Hate. Assistant Principal Joe Prestianni facilitated the assembly, talking to the students about the importance of No Place for Hate and leadership. The theme of the assembly was Dream, Lead, Succeed. They discussed habits and …
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Bus carrying EJR students involved in accident on Route 52
On Monday, Oct. 28, at approximately 9 a.m., a bus carrying students to Edward J. Russell Elementary School was involved in an accident on Route 52. Nine students were transported to Garnet Medical Center in Middletown with minor injuries. All other students continued to EJR to be checked by the nurses and have been released …
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Our elementary school counselors are preparing students for their futures
The 2024-2025 school year brings with it a school counselor supporting each of the Pine Bush Central School District elementary schools. The four elementary school counselors are: Deana Lenz – Circleville Elementary School Andi Simmons – Edward J. Russell Elementary School Carina Saint Louis – Pakanasink Elementary School Maureen Corcoran – Pine Bush Elementary School …
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See what’s for lunch this month
Have a look at the menus for the month of October! Remember, all students in the district receive breakfast and lunch free of charge throughout the school year. Enjoy! Pre-K K-5 Middle School High School
Popsicles with the principal is a fun introduction to school
Popsicles with the principal was a big success at EJR! Many families came out on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to informally meet Principal Elizabeth Halsey-Sproul and new Assistant Principal Joe Prestianni. For some, Ms. Halsey-Sproul is a familiar face. For others, they are new to EJR and they had the opportunity to say hello, have …
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Five-day meal boxes available for all children 18 and under Aug. 7, 14, 21
Five-day meal boxes will be available for pick-up through the Pine Bush Central School District School Nutrition Department in August for all children age 18 and under. Meal boxes will include a variety of fresh seasonal produce, bread, cereal and cereal bars, milk, peanut butter or eggs, and cheese. In order to sign …
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