Huge congratulations to the Westwood Baseball Team on winning the championship this weekend! Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication paid off in a big way. Throughout the season, some special guests stopped by to cheer you on—and you made us all proud! Way to go, Westwood!
A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Holl and Mr. Rattacasa for an amazing Field Day! Our Brookside students had an absolute blast, and it was heartwarming to see so many families cheering them on. What a fantastic day of fun, teamwork, and school spirit! #BESTatBrookside
The Grade 4 & 5 Spring Concert was a hit! From Star Wars melodies to *NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye," our students wowed us with their talent and growth. Huge thanks to Ms. Maresca and Mr. Douthat for an unforgettable performance! #BESTatBrookside
Thank you to the Westwood Police Department for another great year of the LEAD program! Our 4th graders had a blast at their end-of-year celebration. Special thanks to our LEAD team for your time, guidance, and support! #BESTatBrookside
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for bringing us our final assembly of the year—Eyes of the Wild! Mr. Travis taught us all about animal care and responsibility, and we even got to meet a chinchilla, skunk, wallaby, and ferret! #BESTatBrookside
Brookside students continue to shine! Our May winners showed outstanding character and made positive choices all month long. We are so proud of each of them! #BESTatBrookside
Emilia, Ben, and Kate stepped into leadership as our Principal and Assistant Principals for the Day! They had a blast walking the halls, visiting classrooms, leading an assembly, and visiting Dr. McQueeney, Mrs. Velez and Mr. Connelly. Future school leaders in the making! #BESTatBrookside
Our kindergartners are budding persuasive writers! They’ve been hard at work crafting letters—and were thrilled to read them to Ms. Hughes to convince her to let them try out the big kid playground. Their excitement was contagious and their arguments were impressive! #BESTatBrookside
Huge thanks to our amazing PTO and Mr. Holl for MCing the Brookside Fun Run! The rain couldn’t stop the fun—our students ran, danced, and moved their way through an energetic day in the gym. What a joyful celebration of community and movement! #BESTatBrookside
The PTO continued to shower our Brookside teachers with love all week long—from delicious breakfasts and lunches to a sweet visit from Conrad’s Ice Cream Truck! Students also had the chance to write heartfelt thank-you notes during lunch. We are so grateful for our incredible teachers and the amazing community that supports them! #BESTatBrookside
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Brookside community for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special! One of our favorite traditions is the PTO’s incredible door decorations—and this year’s 50s rock & roll theme was a hit! #BESTatBrookside
Our Brookside Art Gallery Wall has been updated for May! Stop by to check out the beautiful new artwork created by our talented student artists. Don’t forget to congratulate them on their creativity and hard work! #BESTatBrookside
Shoutout to Asher, our P.E. co-teacher for the day! He had a blast leading classes, running games, and having fun with Mr. Holl and Mr. Rattacasa. Way to bring the energy and show off those leadership skills, Asher! #BESTatBrookside
Congratulations to our April Caught Being Kind Winners! We're so proud of all our students for the positive choices they make each day. Your kindness, respect, and care for others help make Brookside the best! #BESTatBrookside
Today we celebrate and give a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Quies and Mrs. Feehan for all they do for Brookside! Your hard work, organization, kindness, and endless support keep our school running smoothly every single day. Brookside wouldn’t be the same without you! #BESTatBrookside
The 4th grade team at Brookside hosted a delightful Tea Party to celebrate their students' incredible informational writing! Inspired by their American Revolution unit, students dressed the part, sipped tea, and shared their published pieces with pride. A fun and meaningful way to bring history—and great writing—to life! #BESTatBrookside
NJSLA testing is coming soon! 📝 We're here to support our students as they prepare for the NJSLA assessments. Remember to check your building's schedule for testing dates. Let's encourage our students to do their best! 🌟 #NJSLA #StudentSupport #TestingSeason #EducationMatters
Theme Day at Brookside was out of this world! Our students had a blast exploring the wonders of space during this year’s cosmic celebration. A huge thank you to our incredible PTO and parent volunteers for bringing the love of space to life—you truly made the day unforgettable!
What a special evening at Brookside! Our Open House was filled with joy as we welcomed students and their families to celebrate the amazing progress made this year. We also showcased our students’ incredible talents during our annual Art Show! #BESTatBrookside
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Spring Book Fair! We’re so grateful to our amazing PTO volunteers for all their time and effort—and for helping inspire a love of reading in our students. What a wonderful week of books, smiles, and stories! #BESTatBrookside
