At Brookside, Day 2 of International SEL Week is having us wear mismatched socks and shoes to talk about EMPATHY and walking in someone else's shoes!
Thank you Dr. Paul Wichansky for sharing your life story and living with Cerebral Palsy while accomplishing your dreams! You certainly live by your motto, "Never Give Up"! Huge thank you to Berkeley PSO for sponsoring Dr. Paul's visit. http://www.justthewayyouare.com/
Today Brookside School is kicking off International SEL Week by wearing an inspirational quote to spread a positive message!
Our High School Honors Design Thinking class meeting with their new corporate partner, Accelerate Sports Ventures!
The Seal of Biliteracy identifies students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one more world language. We are proud to recognize 62 students who achieved this in Spanish/French/Italian/Russian! Congrats to the students and our amazing staff!
High School guidance counselors pushed into P.E. and Health classes this week to do workshops on Mental Health and Wellness. Counselors provided students with a variety of tips and tools to relieve stress and achieve balance during these stressful times. We are here to help!
The debate team participated in the championship invitational tournament on 3/12. Our team had an amazing season this year! Shout-out to captains Marta Bystrowska, Olivia Larsen, and Grace Mohr for all they have done!! We are so proud of all of you for your hard work this year!!!
Congratulations to Madison, winner of the Twp of Washington Police’s Essay Contest! @WashTwpPolice
Kindergartners at Brookside tried their best to catch that wily leprechaun to no avail! There's always next year!
Top O' the Mornin' to Ya! The leprechaun traps worked; Miss Lizzi is here to stay!
Our JFG students enjoyed investigating their nonfiction books using a checklist.
Creative artists at work in Mrs. Duffus' class! ! So much talent!
Having fun with our spirit week’s hat day in Ms. McLaughlin’s class!
To kick off French Language & Francophonie Week, Mr. Welfel's classes took a virtual field trip to Lincoln Center in coordination with UniFrance for a Rendez-Vous with French Cinema.
Thank you Mrs. Massaro, @berkschoolguide: Daylight Savings Time can disrupt sleep schedules but sleep is such an important form of self care. Here are some quick yoga poses to help rebalance sleep routines.
Celebrating Pi Day (a day late), making Pi-Line Skylines using the first few digits of pi. Hope you’re ins-PI-red!
Fourth graders had Book Clubs with their remote friends while enjoying the sunshine!
Brookside School has been thrilled with the family participation in our Battle of Books this week! The winners so far are: We Don't Eat Our Classmates, The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors, The Recess Queen and The Day the Crayons Quit. Voting continues next week!
Third graders practiced their reading skills while getting some much needed fresh air on this beautiful day!
Wellness Wednesday! JFG staff continues to show that they are one tough COOKIE! This sweet treat is the perfect mid-week pick-me-up.
