
Congratulations to our High School Governor's Educator of the Year: Jen Lifrieri (Spanish/Special Education) and our Educational Services Professional of the Year: Frank Armstrong (Athletic Trainer). Thank you for everything you do for our students and community.


Congratulations Mrs. Koble...who is deciding between leaving early or an extended lunch after finding Michael on the Mantle!


Today, we had a special guest at our school, Colonel, the district’s therapy dog! Thank you, Dr. Gluck, for bringing Colonel to spend time with students, spreading smiles, and bringing comfort through our halls. He helped kick off another amazing week at JFG! #JustFocusonGrowing




6th graders in Mr. Fadini's, Mrs. Zalarick's, and Dr. Flower's science classes examined variables to consider when thinking about nuclear waste storage. Groups then made a choice about where they would choose to store nuclear waste and presented a convincing slideshow!





Congratulations Mr. Penn! We are thrilled to honor you as the Middle School Governor's Educator of the Year Award winner! Thank you to all those who submitted nominations for so many of our deserving staff members. Time to celebrate!



The gallery wall has been updated for December with a new set of artists on display! Don't forget to admire our talented students' work next time you stop by Brookside! #BestatBrookside


The gallery wall has been updated for December with a new set of artists on display! Don't forget to admire our talented students' work next time you stop by Brookside! #BestatBrookside



Congratulations to our Broadway Stars! This JPAC team is especially talented! Way to go actors/actresses, stage crew, teachers, parents, and custodians. You made this weekend's performances spectacular!

Our PTO Holiday Shop was the shopping event of the season here at Brookside! Thank you to our parent volunteers for creating a festive experience to start off the holiday season. #BESTatBrookside

Congratulations to WRMS students and staff on a wonderful performance of Broadway Bound! Come out tomorrow to catch JPAC's second show!

Congratulations to this month's Cool Cardinals who went above and beyond to display kindness, good sportsmanship, and citizenship to their teachers and classmates! Keep up the great work! 😀 #WeAllShine@Washington


Thank you to all who donated to our first PJ Drive! We collected 132 pairs of pajamas in only a few weeks! Your support and kindness will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We appreciate your efforts in making this initiative a success! A big thank you to Mrs. Kristofick's class for spearheading this project! #WeAllShine@Washington



Brookside's students and staff welcomed Dr. McQueeney to our district with a new sign to decorate his office! Welcome to Westwood! #BESTatBrookside


Please come support our talented musicians!


Feelings don’t take a holiday break, and neither does 2NDFLOOR. ‘Tis the season for 24/7 mental health support! During the holidays and every day, we are here to support New Jersey youth. 2NDFLOOR app is anonymous, confidential, free and available 24/7/365. You can access at www.2NDFLOOR.org/download.


Our second graders rotated through math stations! By using hands-on practice with base-ten blocks, applying mental math techniques, and participating in fun interactive games, every student had the opportunity to explore their math skills in an engaging way! #JustFocusonGrowing


Check out page 14 of 201 Magazine! What an honor for these incredible athletes and their dedicated coach! Go Cards!

Our Grade 1 students had an incredible experience today on a scavenger hunt! They eagerly searched for sentences and effectively utilized the CUPS tool to enhance and edit their writing. It was the perfect mix of adventure and learning! #JustFocusonGrowing



Check out the exciting new additions to JFG's playground! We've enhanced the fun with a Funnel Ball, engaging STEMplay zones, and a Freedom Swing designed for ALL students to enjoy! #JustFocusonGrowing


WRMS World Culture Club students had a fantastic opportunity to visit Lincoln Center in NYC to watch an Iranian film about a young boy who sets off on a mission to return a classmate’s notebook, hoping to save his friend.
