EJR is celebrating Women’s History Month by learning about the accomplishments of some amazing women. Librarian Heather Mowen has the students reading about the women who were influential in the space race, scientific discoveries and those who pushed boundaries. The women include Mae Jemison, Bessie Coleman, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Christine Darden, Maryam …

Continue reading “Students learn about the amazing women who helped fuel the space industry”

As part of EJR’s focus on the four core values of respect, responsibility, pride and cooperation, students in all grade levels have been participating in leadership assemblies. Assistant Principal Anthony Muia presented the good habits of successful leaders.   Be Proactive – take initiative, make good choices, and always try your best. Begin with the …

Continue reading “Building leaders is a focus at EJR”

Our EJR students spent the month of February learning all about keeping their hearts healthy by exercising and eating right. It was all part of the Kids Heart Challenge, an event sponsored each February  by the American Heart Association. Students learn about their heart health and raise money for the organization.     In addition …

Continue reading “EJR raises $11,990 for American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge”

Moira Roberts and Laura Bronson’s third-graders celebrated their writing and drawing with an author’s day! The students’ writing was about small moments in their lives – they wrote about cookies, a crazy afternoon, a trip to the hospital, getting stitches, a fun Thursday, and much more!   The students shared their stories with their classmates …

Continue reading “We are celebrating the third-grade authors at EJR”

EJR families – have a look at what’s happening during the month of February! It’s a busy one for sure!

Third graders at EJR had an amazing experience learning about the water cycle and weather. In addition to their regular lessons, they had five weekly lessons from conservation educators  Ashley Hickey and Sarah Archbald to support their classroom learning.     During week one, Ms. Hickey and Ms. Archbald had them look at the important …

Continue reading “Our third graders are experts in the water cycle and weather”

Happy New Year EJR families! Have a look at all that’s happening in this first month of the 2024 year!