Principal: Marianela Martin                                     
Phone: (973) 633-3180 

Fax: (973) 633-2595
Nurse: Connie Venturelli (973) 633-3181 ext. 12 Student Population: 289

      Welcome to Ryerson Elementary School. Our school is unique. Under our multi-instructional paradigm, we administer to the intellectual needs of students in grades kindergarten through five, and the special needs of "The Learning Center" students who are mainstreamed whenever possible.  The multi-cultural composition of Ryerson's community presents our students and staff with an opportunity to savor, appreciate and understand the traditional customs or folkways of our diverse population. 

     Our curriculum meets and far exceeds the high expectations established by the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. A variety of strategies are used to enhance instruction in all academic areas.  Concentrated staff in-service focuses on powerful intervention strategies to assist all students of all ability levels.  Teachers take a global approach to education by making connections between cultures and current and historical events.

    

     We have created an environment that clearly conveys the message that all children can learn and are expected to perform to their fullest ability. We strive to create an active learning environment that engages students, parents, staff, and community members. We assist children in building a strong academic background, understanding and knowledge, along with moral and social attitudes and values that will sustain them for life long learning. In this era of the Internet and globalization, of cultural diversity and universal connectivity, the world is our home and we are preparing our children to live in it.    

     We have an active Parent Teacher Organization, a technology network system with software to compliment all academic areas as well as Internet service in every classroom to connect students and staff to the worldwide web. During our school year, we engage students, parents, staff and community in a variety of activities including: