OFRS Staff and Students had a blast celebrating the one and only Cat in the Hat! 🎩✨ From fun dress-up, to reading classic Dr. Seuss stories, our students had a great time! Let’s keep the magic of reading alive every day! 🌟
📚🎩 Look who’s joining in on the Seusstastic fun! Superintendent Antonella Lind brings The Cat in the Hat to life, reading and connecting with students—decked out in a purr-fectly themed outfit, of course! 😻📖
Today OFRS is totally upside down and sideways, and we are loving every minute of it! 🙃 From wearing mismatched socks to rocking backwards clothing, it's a day to let our imaginations run wild and have fun with all things wacky! 😜✨
📚💚 Green Eggs and Ham Day Fun! 💚📚
On Tuesday, we had a blast celebrating Green Eggs and Ham Day for Read Across America! 🎉 From silly rhymes to bright green outfits, our love for reading was in full swing. This timeless classic even had us considering trying green eggs!
At OFRS, we speak for the trees and celebrate Read Across America Week in style—rocking our Lorax mustaches and diving into the magical world of Dr. Seuss! 🌳📚✨
🚀 Celebrate STEM Month With Us! 🔬⚙️
March is STEM Month in NJ, and we’re celebrating the power of STEM learning with an exciting hands-on event for all ages! 🎉
📅 When: Saturday, March 22nd, 12:00–2:30 PM
📍 Where: Long Valley Middle School
Join us at the WT Schools District STEM Expo for interactive exhibits, engaging activities, and a chance to explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! Don’t miss out—bring your curiosity and get ready for a day of discovery. 🔭💡
In fourth grade, students use benchmark fractions like 1/2, 1/3, 2/3, 1/4, and 3/4 to help them make decisions about rounding. By comparing a fraction to these benchmarks, they can determine whether a number is closer to 0, 1/2, or 1, making estimation more efficient!
REMINDER: District Schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day.
This week at OFRS we participated in Wellness Week with a variety of activities with the help of our PTO. Today Bowser visited during recesses and the students did dance movements. During lunches, our local farmer Nicole Ort gave a presentation on the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diet.
We are so thankful for our PTO who fufill teacher grants in order to best support and instruct our students. Pictured here are students with their new stand up desks which lead to increased engagement and better academic performance compared to sitting for extended periods.
Due to the weather and road conditions, District Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
It it School Counselor Week at Old Farmers Road School! We would like to thank Mrs. Rojas, Mrs. Harvey and our Intern, Miss Aussicker for all of their support throughout the school year.
Due to the anticipated weather conditions, district schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Because of the timing of the storm there may be a need to close school. Should this be the case an additional communication will be sent out in the morning.
WTSchools: Due to the anticipated icy weather conditions, District Schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed opening tomorrow, Friday, January 31, 2025.
A kindergarten friend teaches her classmates about the 2025 Lunar New Year. This is the year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom and transformation. Families celebrate with yummy food, bright decorations, and fun traditions to bring good luck for the year ahead! 🐍
Grade 2 Reads, How to Catch a Dragon by Adam Wallace, and created their own dragon traps in honor of the Lunar New Year! 🏮🐉
Grade 5 Students investigate how to separate a salt solution by using evaporation, observing how dissolved salt reappears as crystals. They develop models, measure mass, record observations in their science notebooks, and discuss their findings. 🧂💦
Grade 5 investigates how energy transfers through a circuit by experimenting with motors, switches, and various materials. They classify objects as conductors or insulators, record their findings, engage in discussions, & analyze their results. ⚡🔌💡
Grade 4 Students participate in book clubs to discuss, The Sign of the Beaver, a novel by Elizabeth George Speare. This practice provides a collaborative space where students can actively discuss, analyze, and interpret a text with peers, leading to a deeper comprehension. 📚
5th grade students volunteered to teacher kindergarten students how to finger weave during indoor recess. We love to create cross-school connections for our students. 🧑🏽🤝👩⬅️➡️🧑🤝🧑🏻🧶
