Check out the November newsletter
Are you wondering what’s happening at EJR in November? Want to read the news from each grade? Check out the EJR November newsletter!
Category: Edward J Russell Elementary
All Pine Bush students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost starting Nov. 1
All students in the Pine Bush Central School District will be eligible for both breakfast and lunch meals at no cost to families starting Wednesday, Nov. 1. Assistant Superintendent for Business Joseph Lenz announced the news at the board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24. “All students in the district will be eligible for no-cost meals …
Kindergartners at EJR learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and follow the example of a great humanitarian
Ellie Cassidy’s and Corrine Vertescher’s classes at EJR celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the famous Spanish-American chef and humanitarian, José Andrés. José Andrés started the World Central Kitchen, an organization that donates food to places in need after natural disasters. He is quite amazing! He is an award-winning chef and owns restaurants …
We are so grateful for our community volunteer firefighters who teach us lessons of safety
Our wonderful volunteer fire fighters from throughout the area presented to our elementary students during Fire Safety Week and emphasized the importance of knowing what to do in case of a fire emergency at their home. Members of the Pine Bush Fire Department showed the students at EJ Russell Elementary some of the unique …
Third graders, say hello to your new kindergarten buddies
Students throughout EJR celebrated Start With Hello week by working together and helping others in different grade levels. Kindergarten students and third-graders in Ellie Cassidy and Sarah Legato’s EJR classes spent time together recently. The kindergarten kids enjoyed having the older students in their classrooms. They welcomed them with, what else, the Welcome Song, …
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Sidewalk project continues on Maple Ave and may affect traffic near high school, Crispell and EJR
The town’s sidewalk work being done on Maple Ave, between Pine Bush High School and Edmunds Lane, will not be complete before the start of school on Tuesday, Sept. 5. This area is regularly used as a walkway for Crispell students going to the high school for after-school activities. The district will provide a shuttle …
Need insurance for your child’s Chromebook? Sign up here
The Pine Bush Central School District is offering parents/guardians the opportunity to purchase insurance for their child’s Chromebook for the 2023-2024 school year. The portal will be open for parents to purchase insurance for the month of September. Parents have the option of purchasing insurance with or without coverage for the charger. If parents have more …
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FAME awards scholarships, elects new board members
FAME (Families Assisting Music Education) held its annual awards ceremony and senior recital back in May. This was the first time in three years FAME was able to hold the entire event in person. The students in grades 4 through 12 were honored for participating in all-county festivals, area all-state festivals, NYSBDA …
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District’s dress code will be enforced consistently and fairly
Pine Bush Central Schools respects our students’ rights to express themselves in many ways, including in the way they dress. All students attending Pine Bush Schools are expected to give proper attention to personal cleanliness and dress appropriately for the learning environment, with safety at the forefront. “We believe we should raise the standards in …
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EJR supply lists are available now
A grant has shortened the supply lists for families at EJR! Students in grades pre-K, kindergarten, 1 and 2 have no general supplies to buy for back-to-school. Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 have a much shorter list than usual. Click here to view the supply lists! Enjoy the remainder of the summer!