Ms. Wirchansky's 1st graders are discovering things they have in common in order to build positive friendships and classroom community! #JustFocusonGrowing
During the first few weeks of school, Mrs. Palianto visited each classroom to read the book The Magical Yet. This beautifully illustrated story focuses on growth mindset and the special power of "yet" when facing challenging situations. #WeAllShine@Washington
Representative from Rutgers University speaking with students today. Grades 10,11,12: Now is the time to log into your Naviance account to see the list of colleges that will be visiting Westwood High School over the next few months. See your counselor if you have any questions.
Herff Jones submits yearbooks from all over the country for inclusion in the best of the best Herff Jones publications. We are proud to announce the cover of Westwood's 2022 yearbook was selected. Congrats to Ms. Murray, Mrs. Huber & the yearbook staff for all of your hard work!
As mentioned in middle school newsletters, Patriot's Pen Contest is open!
Great day at our annual Club Fair! Students had an opportunity to explore the various clubs and activities offered at the high school. Visit our website for a detailed list.
Check out Ms. Praschil's 3rd graders in their literacy groups as Ms. Duda supports and boosts their confidence in their reading and writing abilities! #JustFocusonGrowing
Ms. Velardo and Ms. Schneider's 2nd grade class enjoyed using the spider web greeting during morning meeting! I hear it's one of their favorites! #JustFocusonGrowing
Back to School Night is more than just an opportunity to learn about the incredible teaching and learning going on in our classrooms - it's also an opportunity to connect as a community, to show our support for our teachers, and to celebrate our students.
Thank you to the PSO of the middle school for hosting our very well attended ice cream social last Friday. What a way to kick off the school year!
Miss Raymond's first grade is having a blast getting to know each other during morning meetings! #BESTatBrookside
Incredible collaboration in the first full week of school! Keep supporting each other JFG! We are off to an amazing start! #JustFocusonGrowing
The rain isn't dampening our spirit today for school pictures! Liam could be the principal today in his perfect suit!
Mrs. Bowker’s firsties are off to a great start in their new “family”! They're making new friends, and friendship bracelets, too! #BESTatBrookside
Students in Ms. Baruffaldi and Mrs. Arditti's 4th grade are building their classroom community by finding things they have in common. After they found some similarities, students worked together to build the tallest tower! #BESTatBrookside
Street Closing Alert for Pascack Road in the Township of Washington -
Monday 9/18 - Milling to Continue on Pascack Road starting in the area of the Knights of Columbus and ending just south of Linwood Avenue. Road closures can be expected in between Ridgewood Road and Soldier Hill Road. Those students who utilized the Pascack Road & Pond Drive Bus stop should report to Fairfield Ct. and Ridgewood Road Bus Stop by 7:33 a.m.
Tuesday 9/19 - 7am-5pm - Paving Pascack Road from the Hillsdale Boarder going south to the area of Crest Place.
Wednesday 9/20 - 7am-5pm - Paving Pascack Road from Crest Place to the area of Sutton Way
Thursday 9/21 - 7am-5pm- Paving Sutton Way to Linwood Avenue
Road Closures for paving operations are more serious as the hot asphalt is needed to cool and harden for approximately 60-90 minutes after the blacktop is laid.
Below are the two links to the Township of Washington Police Department's social media pages that are updated daily.
https://www.facebook.com/WashTwpPD
https://www.instagram.com/twpofwashingtonpd/
Thank you Ms. Velez, WRSD Director of Elementary Education, for being the mystery reader for Mrs. Stewart's Kindergarten Class!
4C is dropping everything to read! After students in Mr. Capozzi's class decided what reading workshop should look like, sound like, and feel like, the students began to put those components into practice. Look at that focus! #BESTatBrookside
Author and motivational speaker, Ed Gerety just finished the last of three presentations for the families and students of the middle school. Thanks, Mr. Gerety for reminding us to be grateful for the people in our lives and to RISE UP this school year!
Mr. Chen’s Physics class using sugar packets to investigate the motion of a toy car.
