Faust News
Marking Period 4
Principal's Message
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for being so cooperative in the different transitions throughout the school year. In the 4th Marking Period, we received a warm welcome from Becton Regional High School’s administration, faculty, and staff so that we could continue to educate our students in a safe, harmonious learning environment. Throughout our stay at Becton Regional High School, I can honestly say it has been a wonderful and positive experience for all our students and staff. We truly appreciate their unwavering hospitality, kindness, and generosity, and our district is very grateful. Having our Districts work together for the best interest of our students and families of East Rutherford has been a pleasure and shows our commitment to our students’ education and bright future.
Additionally, I want to thank our PTA for their delicious goodies and treats for our faculty, staff, and students to lift our spirits throughout the school year. We appreciate their time and commitment to the families of the East Rutherford and school community. A sincere thanks also to our 8th Grade parents who helped make our graduates’ commencement celebration special and memorable before moving on to high school.
To our graduates, congratulations on your achievement! All of the teachers and professional support staff at Faust and McKenzie Schools wish you the best as you take on the next 4 years of high school. We know that you are well prepared and have gained a firm educational foundation while attending the East Rutherford School District.
Lastly, over the summer, please visit our website at www.erboe.net to find updates and other related information pertaining to the 2021-2022 academic school year. You will also find suggested English Language Arts and Math resources and learning activities for your child to explore and practice. There are no required assignments for July and August, but it is strongly encouraged that your child strengthens their educational skills to keep their mind stimulated over the summer.
All of us at Faust School look forward to seeing our students and their families in September. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns over the summer.
Have a healthy, safe, and enjoyable summer.
Warmest regards,
Mrs. Regina Barrale
Alfred S. Faust School Principal
(201) 804-3100 Ext. 3003
Virtual Talent Show - Directed by Mrs. Corsale
I am so happy to present our Virtual Talent Show to Faust Faculty, Staff, and Students. Thank you to everyone who volunteered assistance. Please keep in mind that we will try this again next year to bring back the once-popular and fun Faust Talent Show.
You will find the link below. Our students did an amazing job sharing all different types of talents and even our Superintendent shared a performance!
Enjoy the Show!
Physical Education & Health - Mr. Cocozzo
As the school year comes to a close, our Physical Education classes have continued to work hard in the area of fitness. Students have been completing weekly workouts of their choice within the classes that include weight training, yoga, and dance. Through strict COVID restrictions, it was important for our students to understand the importance of staying physically active and I believe many were able to grasp this idea. In addition to our fitness activities, students were also working on a marking period-long “Virtual Room” project. This project allowed the students to choose any topic within the area of Physical Education, Health, or Social-Emotional Health. The students then created a virtual room that taught the user all about their topic through the use of Bitmojis, websites, or Google Docs that were all linked neatly within their room. Some student choice topics included Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Healthy Eating, Football, and even Pole Toppling!
Financial Literacy - Mrs. Barnett & Mrs. Pappas
Students in sixth and seventh Financial Literacy created a final project: “My Business!” Students were required to reflect upon their skills and talents. They then were challenged to create a business plan based on these abilities. Students created a presentation explaining the concept of their business. The aspiring entrepreneurs created a logo, slogan, and advertisements. During the creation of their business advertisements, students utilized persuasive writing techniques. You might see some new local businesses soon, such as dog walking, babysitting, math tutor, bike repair, and jewelry making! We look forward to seeing our future entrepreneurs succeed!
Dance with Ms. Setlock
Summer Reminders from the Nurse
- Physical examinations are important for all students. Forms are available on the school website to print out. If you cannot find what you need please contact me.
- 6th-grade students require one dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis) and one dose of MCV (meningococcal vaccine) both due by age 11 at their Annual Physical. Documentation needs to be sent to the nurse by the start of the school year.
- Parents, please arrange for your child’s medication to be picked up the last day of school. Medications not picked up will be discarded.
- Any student having a physical over the summer that requires an inhaler, Epi-pen, or other medications at school, please reach out to me for the required forms or print them out from my website so you can bring them with you to the doctor’s appointment. Forms need renewal every school year (Sept-June).
- Please remember even over-the-counter medications require a doctor’s order before bringing medication to school, again the form is on my website or you can contact me.
Please contact me with any questions: kpacelli@erboe.net
Most importantly have a fun, safe, and healthy summer!
Theatre - Mrs. Clemens
During Marking Period 4 Theatre students have been creating and demonstrating many skills and abilities throughout their grades.
In fifth and sixth grade, students explored the career of a playwright and learned how to apply these skills to create plays. They have been choosing characters, genres, and settings and have completed the first scene for their original plays within the class. They were also able to share their scenes by asking other class members to read them in a table read.
The 7th and 8th graders have put their production hats on! The classes have been creating their own theatre companies which included selecting a show to produce and creating a company name. They met with investors to ask for startup money and created a production schedule which included securing a venue for their performance. They also worked with their groups to decide on ticket costs, salary for those involved, fundraisers, marketing strategies, and length of the run of the show. After the project, students discussed their plans with the investors and the other teams. During this entire process, students investigated and researched the show their team chose to produce.
Seventh Grade ELA - Ms. Petraitis, Mr. Colavito, & Mrs. Pappas
Band - Mr. Schweikardt
Mr. Schweikardt could not be more proud of all the music students at Faust School. Their devotion to the band and your Faust School Community is a testament to their dedication, and the pride they take in themselves and their classmates. I looked forward to the times we interacted and loved the recordings you sent me.
To my current 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade band members, I look forward to seeing you in person and making music together with you!
To my former 8th graders, I wish you happiness and success in High School! Best wishes to all of you, and have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Fun with Mrs. Lahullier
ELA Grade 5 - Mrs. Corsale
Hola Familias de East Rutherford - Mrs. Fox & Ms. Cuello
As you are aware the World Language Department Spanish 5th and 6th graders have continued learning virtually during the entire 4th marking period. We have had the opportunity to teach in person some of the 7th and 8th graders during this marking period. We hope that next year we will have our lives back and meet all of our students in person. During this marking period, all grades have proceeded to learn and use different learning platforms such as Nearpod, Wizer.me, PearDeck, and/or Flipgrid. As a class we have had many hiccups getting started but eventually, learned to appreciate and learn from them.
As for our 7th and 8th-grade groups, most have done a great job participating in review games using Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet Live, and/or Kahoot. They also have expanded their knowledge in actively using different learning platforms. The World Language Department has tried to keep our students motivated and engaged during this time. We want to wish our 8th-grade students the warmest congratulations and many accomplishments as they continue to embody our school’s mission to “understand themselves, accept their worth, fulfill their potential, and become effective and responsible citizens in a democratic society and in a multicultural world.”.
La Sra. Fox y la Srta. Cuello les dicen hasta pronto y buena suerte a todos nuestros estudiantes. “Feliz verano”
Student Council - Mrs. Reed & Mrs. O'Connor
The Student Council ended the year hosting Alex's Lemonade Stand. We are so excited to announce that a grand total of $670 was raised by our school! Student Council members served lemonade to students and staff at Becton, virtual students picked up their lemonade after school and several families and staff made donations on our team webpage. In a true act of kindness, Eesha Oza, Nina Podkalicka, and Sonal Shahani generously donated all of the proceeds from their jewelry company called Innofashion totaling over $100! We thank the entire East Rutherford community for coming together to help make this year's Lemonade Stand a huge success. We are grateful to have such a wonderful community. This special fundraiser helps change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.
The Student Council ended the year with some summertime spirit days such as tropical Tuesday and sunglasses Wednesday and we wish everyone a fun and relaxing summer. We wish our President Claudia Da Mata good luck on her 8th-grade speech and all our 8th graders the very best in high school. Students, we hope you plan to join our club next year.
6th Grade Science - Mrs. O'Connor
Advisory - Mrs. Fox and Ms. Cuello
Sixth Grade Language Arts - Ms. Cerny
7th Math and 7th Pre-Algebra - Mrs. Gentry
5th Grade - Mrs. Dizdarevic, Mrs. Koch, Ms. Bibb, & Mrs. Corsale
The 5th graders have concluded a challenging and exciting school year. They have adapted to different modes of teaching and learning and have done all of this with great effort and positivity. We are proud of their perseverance this school year! The hybrid students celebrated with a sweet treat on the last day of in-person classes. We hope they have an amazing summer!
5th Grade Science - Ms. Bibb
Marking period four was the final adventure for 5th grade. First, we started the marking period by learning about gravity and how it is constantly pulling us down. In this context, down really means that gravity always pulls everything toward the center of the earth. For our first lab, we traveled to Jupiter, Mars, and the moons of Saturn to see how high we could jump on those terrestrial objects. We then explored the sun, our moon, and the stars we see every night. We learned about the way the Earth and its moon rotate and revolve at the same time! This movement causes natural patterns that we experience every day. From the phases of the moon to the different constellations in the sky, there is always something new to see right where we are on earth. Thank you all for coming on this amazing journey through Earth and the universe.
See you next year!
7th Grade Science - Mr. Rizi
8th Grade Science - Mrs. Yang
Mrs. Yang's 8th-grade science class developed and used a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.
When light shines on an object, it is reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through the object, depending on the object’s material and the frequency (color) of the light. The path that light travels can be traced as straight lines, except at surfaces between different transparent materials (e.g., air and water, air and glass) where the light path bends. Lenses and prisms are applications of this effect. A wave model of light is useful for explaining brightness, color, and the frequency-dependent bending of light at a surface between media (prisms). However, because light can travel through space, it cannot be a matter wave, like sound or water waves.
Students completed the PhET simulation practices of Bending Light, Beer’s Law Lab, Color Vision, Molecules, and Light.
8th Grade Math - Mrs. Gerity & Ms. Kaminski
5th Grade Math - Mrs. Koch
Music Cycle - Mrs. Schweikardt
Congratulations! It is hard to believe we are at the end of another school year. It has been so good to see so many students at Becton. The students this marking period have been wonderful, whether they were in person or on Zoom! As we come to the end of the fourth marking period, the 5th grade has done a great job learning to read and write music on the staff as well as learning notes and rest values. They even can play simple tunes on virtual xylophones! Their favorite song is the theme from Star Wars. The 6th grade has done a great job learning about the orchestra and they can recognize the sound of most of the instruments being played. The 7th grade has enjoyed going back and learning about composers and classical music of the 1700s and 1800s. They especially enjoyed learning about Beethoven and listening to his 5th symphony. The 8th grade rocked as we learned about the history of rock and roll. I would like to wish all of the 8th-grade class good luck and to let you know you will be missed!