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Fifth Grade ELA Journeys through the "Decades"

This past Monday, fifth-grade students in Miss Rey and Miss Jacobs' ELA classes brought history to life with their "Decades Research Projects." Each student was assigned to research specific details of a particular decade spanning the past 100 years. To share their findings, students created poster boards or digital slide shows detailing their research and went the extra mile by dressing up in creative costumes associated with their selected eras.

During last week's Art Show, the Reutter School Tiny House Club proudly displayed their completed "tiny houses." To prepare for the exhibit, students learned about the concepts of tiny living and used a cross-curricular approach to design and build their own miniature models from scratch. The display gave families a great look at how our students successfully blended design, math, and hands-on construction concepts into their art.

On June 1, Reutter School was thrilled to host the rising fifth graders from Main Road School for the start of their transition to fifth grade at CLR. The Reutter School Student Council did a fantastic job welcoming our visitors and leading them on tours of the building. To help our future students get acclimated to their new school home, Principal Mr. Peters and our fifth-grade student council representatives delivered an insightful overview of Reutter School operations, daily activities, and exciting school highlights.

Reutter School's June 2026 Calendar

Our new student induction initiative, New Kids on the Block, concluded for the school year on Wednesday with a special “Minute to Win It” activity experience under the guidance of Mrs. Leonchuck.

Reutter School Related Arts Department May Highlights - https://youtu.be/KK_aDr1tBl8

The Reutter School band and chorus performed their spring music concert this past Thursday evening. The students showcased their hard work and musical progress through a variety of featured pieces for an audience of families and community members.

Click below for a link to view the concert:

https://youtu.be/v4DEGMVrTiE

The after-school Colonial Club, led by Mrs. Amy Young, has been busy exploring the daily realities of life during colonial times. Through hands-on learning, students have been actively recreating historical crafts and traditions, including making homemade butter, which they enjoyed on bread, as well as constructing miniature bricks to create a fireplace and weaving baskets using yarn.

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Students at Reutter School are currently learning the fundamentals of lacrosse during their physical education classes. Through this unit, students are practicing essential skills such as cradling, passing, and catching while also learning the rules and sportsmanship required for the game.

Miss Heritage’s art students recently used sidewalk chalk to illustrate the flags of various Spanish-speaking countries. This cross-curricular project combined art and social studies, allowing students to practice their creative skills while learning about the flags and capitals of many Spanish-speaking countries.

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Students in Miss Rey and Miss Jacobs' ELA classes are engaged in peer discussions about their current reading selections while in literature circles.

Students in Mrs. Young's Social Studies classes are learning about life in Colonial America. Before reading an article, the students investigated pertinent vocabulary using a "word gap" close reading strategy.

On April 16, 2026, the sixth grade class from the Caroline L. Reutter School traveled to Washington, D.C., for their highly anticipated annual field trip. Accompanied by faculty and parent chaperones, the students engaged in an educational experience by touring a variety of the nation’s most prominent museums and memorials.

On Wednesday, April 15, Mrs. Riggione's Fifth Grade A-level math class participated in the Math League online competition, which is designed to challenge students with problem-solving tasks that go beyond typical classroom math. It encourages critical thinking, perseverance, and the ability to apply math skills in new and engaging ways.

Congratulations to all students who participated in taking on this challenge and giving it their best effort. A special shoutout to Marshall Roskoski for earning the highest score in the class. Great work demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking!

Our fifth grade students recently showcased their engineering skills during an egg drop experiment in science class. To prevent their eggs from breaking, students applied physics concepts to design and build custom protective containers using materials like foam, cardboard, and bubble wrap. This hands-on project allowed the students to test their prototypes, analyze the results, and learn firsthand about the importance of impact protection and the scientific method.

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Sixth Grade Women's History Month Research

Throughout March, Reutter School sixth graders celebrated Women’s History Month by engaging in a detailed research and presentation project. Students explored the lives of various influential women, focusing on their unique contributions to society throughout history. As part of this cross-curricular assignment, the students created informative visual aids to support their research and delivered oral presentations to their classmates and district administration. This initiative provided a valuable opportunity for students to strengthen their academic skills while recognizing the significant impact women have had across various professional and social landscapes.