We loved reading “Frozen Dreams” written by
Lauren Tarshis in our Storyworks Jr and learning about Matthew Henson and the North Pole.
Today we celebrated Read Across America with our guest readers. Thank you Miss Marie, the WT Children’s librarian and PO Osenbruck from the WT Police Dept.
We kicked off Read Across America Week learning in our pajamas!
The February Edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available. For more information visit https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/february-2021
The JFG staff and teachers were showered with ROUND 2 of STAFF SHOUT OUTS! Thank you to our parents and students for bringing joy, motivation, inspiration, and light to our hall and our days!
For the last couple of weeks in Social Studies our FIFTH GRADERS researched famous African-Americans and then presented their research on flipgrid to their classmates.
The JFG teachers and staff were overwhelmed with great joy receiving "Staff Shout - Outs" from our parents and students! Our spirits were lifted by your thoughtful words! Thank you!
We loved having Jamie and Kaitlyn from the Westwood Regional Junior National Honor Society visit our Grade 3 students and read “Cake and I Scream”.
Our first graders are learning and listening to stories in our Black History Month digital library about people with determination and perseverance.
Although virtual, JFG had a successful 100th Day of School!
Due to the forecasted low temperatures, continued precipitation through the night presenting the possibility for icy road conditions, the Westwood Regional Schools will remain in full remote for Friday, February 19. Please refer to your email or the district website for details.
Celebrating NASA’s Perseverance Rover by building our own landers and rovers at home!
Third Grade classes enjoyed our Virtual Field Trip to Tenafly Nature Center to learn about the Lives of the Lenape.
Back from a long weekend on a Wellness Wednesday with an Orange Essential Oil Sachet. Orange essential oil increases mood & mental alertness. This sachet is the perfect pick-me-up & an excellent tool for a mindfulness break to recharge our JFG teachers and staff!
Due to the timing of tomorrow’s expected snowfall, the Westwood Regional School District will remain in full remote learning for Thursday, February 18. Refer to your email or www.wwrsd.org for schedule details.
Our 3rd graders have been using @Pixar shorts and @padlet to practice preparing themselves for literary essays.
Thank you Ms. Williams for the meticulous attention you have given our staff and students. You have done an amazing job focusing on EVERYONE'S social and emotional well-being. We were excited to recognize and celebrate you this week! Happy National School Counseling Week!
JFG students have begun preparations for Celebrating Diversity Through the Arts! Their journey has begun with the beautiful art of Mehndi from India! They designed a pair of gloves in preparations for their musical performance. Stay tuned!
Wellness Wednesday - JFG Staff is GLOWing with their glow sticks & dark chocolate covered blueberries. Our teachers & staff light up OUR school.
Mrs. Salvi's kindergarteners listened to "The Story of Ruby Bridges" and followed up with a graphic organizer activity. They came up with amazing words to describe her!
