Today is World Kindness Day. It falls on a Wednesday, providing an opportunity for people to fill their week with acts of kindness and goodwill. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, our community, and the world at large.
We encourage individuals to practice kindness today and every day!
As we enter the season of expressing more gratitude, I continue to be thankful and consider myself lucky to be part of such an amazing staff and community. Thank you for being YOU!
A new gallery wall has been added to Brookside's entrance thanks to our wonderful PTO! Student art work will be on display throughout the year from Mrs. Portelli's art lessons. We are so proud of our students! #BESTatBrookside
Our NJHS students spent their most recent meeting writing letters to Veterans and crafting "Kindness Notes" for each student in the middle school. We are so proud of these great service projects!
At the most recent World Culture Club meeting at WRMS, students discussed Francophone culture. Members learned about a variety of tasty French cheeses. Fun was had by all!
Andrew Foote was accepted into the Bergen County Sheriff's Office internship program through the High School Work Based Learning Program. Andrew will be continuing his education in college and plans on pursuing a career in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement.
Zara Shaikh & Madelyn Elliott are seniors in the Work Based Learning Program. They are interning at The Spine & Health Center of NJ. Zara will pursue a career in the medical field with a focus on Exercise Science. Madelyn will be pursuing a career in the Chiropractic Field.
An admissions counselor from MICA, Maryland Institute College of Art, visited the AP Studio Art and Honors class. Course offerings, creative majors, scholarships and application requirements were discussed. Students also had the opportunity to participate in portfolio reviews.
November 13th is Social Media Kindness Day, a day dedicated to promoting positivity, compassion, and respect across all online platforms.
Please help spread the word that ‘it only takes a second’ to get professional support. The 2NDFLOOR app is anonymous, confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. Youth can access the app at www.2NDFLOOR.org/download.
Thank you to all of our Veterans! High School Teacher, Dr. Thames, invited Mr. Dennis Collins, a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, to speak with his United States History classes. The H.S. social studies honor society donated funds to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Reminder: November 13, 2024: Class of 2027 and 2028 School Counseling + Admissions Panel Presentation. Log into Genesis to view the letter with more information. We look forward to seeing our students and parents in attendance this evening.
The Spanish and French clubs decorated sugar skulls and skull magnets as they learned about "Day of the Dead". What fun we had!
Students in Mr. Gunneson's High School Materials Science 2 class test out their Adirondack chairs! Very impressive!
Thank you to our High School Counseling Department for organizing a visit from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Students and staff had a great time meeting and interacting with the dogs on this beautiful day in our courtyard.
Thank you Mrs. Houck for reinforcing how we can all be the 'I' in 'KIND"!
Thank you to our High School PSO and parents for a fabulous lunch today! We appreciate your kindness and commitment to our staff.
Reminder: November 13, 2024: Class of 2027 and 2028 School Counseling + Admissions Panel Presentation. Log into Genesis to view the letter with more information. We look forward to seeing our students and parents in attendance this evening.
Reminder today is the day!
Join our HS Counseling Department OUTSIDE for Wellness Wednesday with a visit from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.
When: Wednesday, November 6th during lunch- TODAY
Where COURTYARD
Who: Students and Staff
Motivational...Inspirational...Empowering. We proudly welcomed Coach Jim Stroker this morning, whose contagious energy inspired us to recognize that our gifts lie within us. Let's cheer each other's gift on through gratitude, kindness, and respect. #JustFocusonGrowing
Ms. Rattacasa used “Building Thinking Classrooms” active vertical learning techniques with her Algebra II Trig Honors class.
