Elementary School Newsbite: February 9th, 2026

Posted Date: 02/09/26 (03:01 PM)

South Hunterdon Elementary School Newsbite banner with date February 9th, 2026.

A muscular man in a superhero costume speaks to children holding signs that say 'IDENTIFY', 'RESPOND', and 'PREVENT'.

A man in athletic wear holds a microphone and interacts with a young girl in a red sweater, both pulling on a white cloth.

Omegaman & Friends

On February 2nd, South Elementary students and staff were excited to welcome Omegaman. This engaging assembly emphasized the importance of being a Dream Maker, not a Dream Breaker, and taught students how we can all be a H.E.R.O. by helping everyone respect others.

Students enjoyed the fun music and dynamic, interactive techniques used to teach these important lessons.

It was truly a special day, made possible through the grant written by Mrs. Cortina and the generous funding provided by the LAEF.

A muscular man in a 'I AM A HERO' shirt holds a stuffed eagle and a sign that reads 'I AM A H.E.R.O.'

A man in a superhero costume lifts two children, one on each arm, holding a stick between them.

First Graders Enjoy Submarine Excursion

A teacher points to a diagram of the 'Layers of the Ocean' on a large screen to a class of young students.

A woman in a green jacket hugs a young girl in purple pajamas in front of a large screen.

Children in a classroom hold up colorful glow bracelets, smiling and playing.

In January our first graders took a submarine trip with our own "Ms. Frizzle", Mrs. Rutbeck-Goldman. We visited the different layers of the deep ocean, learning about the types of animal adaptations and various creatures that inhabit each depth. Our first graders learned about bioluminescence and how creatures living in darkness produce their own light. We ended our trip with a chance to create our own bioluminescence with the help of glowsticks!!

Our class had a lot of connections, a lot of fun, and learned a great deal about ocean creatures' unique features. This community engagement event was the perfect compliment to our Wit and Wisdom Module 2, Creature Features. A big thank you to Mrs. Rutbeck-Goldman (Ms. Frizzle) and her submarine adventure!

A teacher points to a screen displaying "Zone 3: The Midnight Zone" to a class of young students.

A teacher presents a vibrant image of bioluminescent waters on a large screen to a classroom of students.

A teacher stands before a class of young students, presenting on a screen that reads 'Final Questions/Conclusions'.

Fourth Graders Investigate Extreme Settings

A tri-fold brochure with handwritten text and drawings about mountain gear, dangers, and animals.

A colorful drawing with text about the Appalachian Mountains, detailing climate, dangers, and facts.

Children's drawings of mountain ranges like the Himalayas and Rockies are displayed.

As a part of the ELA curriculum and within the unit "Extreme Settings," the SHRES fourth graders recently completed an informational writing project where they created brochures for hikers visiting a mountain range. Written as if they were displayed in a Visitor’s Center, the brochures taught readers about mountains as an extreme environment, including possible dangers and important safety tips. Our students practiced researching, organizing information into clear paragraphs, and writing for a real-world audience!

A child's drawing depicts the Appalachian Mountains with a split sky and colorful landscape.

Three colorful handmade posters about mountains, including the Appalachian Mountains, are displayed on a table.

A colorful drawing depicts the Rocky Mountains with snow-capped peaks, a blue sky, clouds, and a bright sun.

Fisherman's Mark

A teacher stands in front of a whiteboard in a classroom, presenting to a group of young students.

Children hold bags of cotton balls while a teacher instructs them in a classroom.

A teacher stands in front of a classroom of students, some holding bags of white pom-poms.

Jennifer from Fisherman's Mark recently visited grades K-4 to teach students about the amazing work their organization does for the local community. South Elementary is currently participating in the Cereal Box Kindness Challenge. Cereal Box donations will be collected through February 12th and donated directly to Fisherman's Mark. Please encourage your child to choose a favorite cereal to donate. As always, thank you for your support!

What's Coming Up?

Check out Counselor Cortina's February Newsletter here.

February 16 School Closed - Presidents' Weekend
February 19 Family Game Night

A weekly schedule for Kindness Week, featuring daily themes and challenges from Monday to Friday.

A colorful graphic displays a weekly schedule with daily kindness challenges.

Save the date for The South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School Variety Show on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:30 pm.

Poster for The South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School Variety Show on March 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

A banner displays school logos: an eagle with 'SH', a circular emblem for 'South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School', and a cartoon eagle with 'Eagles'.

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