Westwood Regional High School is "Live" at lunch with our version of Jeopardy called "Westwoody". Thank you to our teacher Mrs. Petrocelli, our Host Paul Hakimian, and our first three contestants Joe Klein, Talia Hernandez, and Andrew Dillingham! Go Cards! Check out our youtube channel: Westwood HS TV & Film
Great assembly today for our students titled, "Not My Kid" which is centered around addiction and recovery. All district parents are welcome to attend the parent program tonight @ 6:30PM in the Hurley Theater.
High School students Michael Cordo (AP) and Moira Hanley (Honors) works of art were chosen for Fresh Perspectives 2024. These works were some of the 50 works of art selected for the Fresh Perspectives 2024 exhibit at the Morris Museum in Morristown, NJ. Both of these works of art will be displayed in their galleries and featured in an online web-based catalogue.
Michael Cordo's "Heaven Sent" (AP Student)
Moira Hanley's "The Truth" (Digital Honors Student)
Middle School Workshop Series starts tomorrow. The workshops are available: to any student during ASL (dates listed on flyer). Students do not need to sign up- just drop into the school counseling office with your belongings.
Attention Juniors: West Point Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a West Point cadet. At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training.
SLE applications are accepted from February 1 through March 15 of your junior year in high school. https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate
High School student Kaitlyn Park's photographic artwork was chosen to be displayed for Youth Art Month. Her work was chosen for the State Exhibition this year. Each year the Art Educators of New Jersey collaborate with Art Educators throughout the State of New Jersey to present an exhibition of student artwork celebrating Youth Art Month. Congratulations Kaitlyn!
A big thank you to the PSO who helped to create a new educational opportunity. Through a mini grant, Ms. Morrison was able to order Virtual Reality Glasses for her World History class. The students learned about Gothic Cathedrals in Medieval Europe and took a virtual tour!
Great Program for Parents and students! High School students will see the program during the day.
WRSD Curriculum Council, led by our Director of Elementary Education, Mrs. Velez, met today to discuss important curriculum needs and assessment.
We are so grateful for our School Counselor, Mrs. Massaro! Thank you for always helping us be our best. Happy School Counselor Week!
This week we celebrate our school counselors for National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). I would like to personally thank our Westwood Regional School Counselors. Each counselor works to provide their students with the utmost attention and concern. They are dedicated, caring, professional, and advocate for their students each and every day.
National School Counseling Week is February 5-9. Thank you to our amazing high school counselors for everything they do for our students and school. We appreciate you!
Dive into the fascinating world of shadows! See our students explore light, shapes, and the art of shadow-making! #JustFocusonGrowing
Our students truly impressed us with their exceptional critical thinking skills as they explored and articulated various perspectives! What a debate! #JustFocusonGrowing
Brookside's 4th and 5th graders showcased their musical talents this week during our winter concert. A special thank you to our music teachers, Ms. Maresca and Mr. Douthat, for an amazing performance! #BESTatBrookside
WWRSD Special Education Parents Advisory Group (SEPAG) is hosting another virtual meeting next Wednesday, February 7th, 6pm. The NJ Dept. of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, will present "Navigating the DDD System."
This one-hour webinar will include a Q&A session and will explain the types of services, support and opportunities available after schooling ends. The DDD encourages families to start thinking about this transition around age 16 (but encourages families with any age children/young adults to attend).
Meeting link
meet.google.com/bir-hrby-qcy
Thank you Ms. Massaro for organizing our annual Friendship Fridays in February!
Westwood Regional School Counseling Quarter 2 District Newsletter is available to view. You can access the newsletter either in your inbox from yesterday, on our district school counseling website or using the link copied here: https://shorturl.at/suPRZ
Fifth Grade Scientists are discovering the reaction between different materials during their study of matter.
Our 3rd graders confidently showcased their nonfiction writing skills to their buddies! It's inspiring to witness such collaboration and creativity! Lead on JFG! #JustFocusonGrowing
