
Great day for the High School Club Fair outside today during lunch!


Srs. Jazlyn Munoz & Natalie Ocotl are participating in our Work Based Learning Program at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus. Both students are enrolled in the 5- day a week program, where the students attend school in the morning & their WBL internship each afternoon.

SAVE THE DATE JFG and join us as we participate in Safe Routes To School!

Thank you to our amazing PSO at the high school for a fabulous luncheon for our staff!



We are energized from the long weekend; we are off and running!

JFG is READY! Stay tuned for how we recognize and celebrate the Week of RESPECT!

Have a great and sweet year! To those who celebrate, Shanah Tovah! #RoshHashanah


First graders in Mrs. Portelli's Art class use color drops to help learn about the color wheel and create primary and secondary colors.

Check out the consistency across grade levels (the previous post was grade 4)! Where do you find your writing inspiration? This week JFG's 2nd graders worked to create ideas using things that are close to their hearts!

Check out the consistency across grade levels (the previous post was grade 4)! Where do you find your writing inspiration? This week JFG's 2nd graders worked to create ideas using things that are close to their hearts!

Creating maps of our hearts is one of the many ways we are learning that writers brainstorm ideas. ❤️🖤❤️🖤#JustFocusonGrowing

It's an array of creativity in third grade!

Thank you to our guidance counselor, Emily Williams for complimenting the climate and culture in our building! Coffee and chats with the counselor for the staff of JFG!

Mr. DeBlasio’s Honor’s Design Thinking Class were designing different wearable objects to represent the various “design thinking” mindsets. The goal of the activity is to use these mindsets to help the students with the design process throughout the rest of the semester.





Happy Wellness Wednesday! Berkeley's Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Massaro, helps students remain centered, focused and send heart loving affirmations through a variety of mindfulness techniques.




Riley Ehrenfels, a senior at Westwood High School, started his Work Based Learning at Hywel Plumbing. Riley plans to further his plumbing career after graduation. Great experience for our students!


Charlotte Beinert, a senior participant in the Work Based Learning Program, is interning/working at Rispoli's Bakery in Emerson. Charlotte is working alongside the bakers in daily activities. She will be pursuing a career in baking/pastry in the culinary sector after graduation.


Great job by our Guidance Department presenting to seniors and their parents last night discussing a wealth of information regarding the college application process.





Thank you teachers, parents, and Bergen Promise for a wonderful Back to School Night! I remain proud to be part of such a talented and loving community. #everyonebelongs #berkeleystrong





We are starting the year off right by meeting the needs of all our students through small group instruction and conferencing. #BESTatBrookside #BrooksideElementarySchoolTeam


