Time for some joy!
The EJR Winter Concert is now available for all to view. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of our fourth and fifth-grade students’ music.
Category: Edward J Russell Elementary
Kindergartners at EJR travel around the world for holiday traditions
Oh what fun to fly all over the world and learn all about different holiday traditions – without ever having to leave the classroom! That’s what EJR kindergarten students got to do with their teachers. Students in Ally Moore’s class first ‘visited’ Israel during Hanukkah. They learned all about this eight-night festival of lights and …
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EJR students share their culture with classmates
Let’s learn about each other! Students at EJR shared their heritage with their classmates, a way for all to get to know each other a little better. Students answered a few questions about their ancestry – where their families are originally from, what special foods they eat and even clothing that is native to their …
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Everyone has a story
EJR third-grade students became authors recently! Students chose a “small moment” in their lives to write about. They even drew illustrations. There was a birthday, a trip to a water park, and a soccer ball that was never to be seen again. There was even the story of a chicken attack! Students learned about personal …
A beautiful mindset garden grows at EJR
A beautiful garden has popped up at EJR! It was a collaboration with every student in every grade and is now a colorful reminder to all of our growth mindset. Heidi Meier DiPonio is the visual arts educator at EJR. Since she teaches the entire student population – more than 500 students – she facilitated …
Three Pine Bush education professionals honored by MHSSC
Twice each year, the Mid-Hudson School Study Council honors different groups of education professionals who display excellence in their field. This fall, three nominees from the Pine Bush Central School District were recognized by the MHSSC for their excellence to our district and our students: Excellence in Administration – Christopher Mummery, assistant principal Crispell Middle …
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Thank you to our outstanding SRPs
Nov. 16 is SRP Recognition Day! The district honored all our school-related professionals, which includes behavioral aides, school monitors, teacher aides and teaching assistants, with a small token of appreciation – some sweets! Executive Director of Human Resources Angela Wise-Landman visited each school in the district handing out the bags of sweets that included …
Firefighters visit EJR and spread their knowledge
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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November newsletter is now posted
EJR families – check out the November newsletter for EJR! Stay in the know.
A grateful district gives thanks to our custodial staff
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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