Embracing all the possibilities of building relationships even if it means joining a Zoom breakout room!
We are "Stronger Together!"
Although we are remote we are safe, smiling, and learning everyday.
In an abundance of caution and to lower the transmission potential in our school community, WWRSD will transition to remote instruction for 2weeks and will resume in person instruction on Nov. 2. For more details and info click
https://www.wwrsd.org/article/328560?org=wwrsd
Even during the most unique of times we find a way to promote family involvement. Birthday celebrations are always a special part of JFG, but we learned how to infuse our families virtually in order to sing, dance, and celebrate the special occasion.
Even though times are challenging our students are full of POSITIVE WORDS! Words are powerful and we sure know how to make them positive ones!
JFG had HUGE fans of RESPECT both in school and home!
Our first week was a success! We were thrilled to welcome back our students and families!
Click this link for the JFG SCOOP: https://www.smore.com/wxcd0
The Back to School edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available . https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/september-2020
JFG enjoyed meeting our new kindergarteners this morning! Thank you Mrs. Salvi and Ms Schneider for welcoming our families!
The Westwood Regional Board of Education is currently seeking a Township of Washington citizen to fill an unexpired term as a member of the Westwood Regional Board of Education. The term expires on December 31, 2020. Interested citizens must be registered voters in the Township of Washington. Please send a resume and letter of interest describing your interest in serving on the Board no later than August, 19, 2020, to Keith A. Rosado, Board Secretary, Westwood Regional Board of Education, 701 Ridgewood Road, Township of Washington, NJ 07676 or via email to keith.rosado@wwrsd.org. Contact Mr. Rosado at 201-664-0880 X2004 with any questions regarding this position.
Check out the early summer edition of the Cardinal Connection for important information including an update on our plans for restarting education in September.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/summer-2020
Champions is excited to offer the families of the Westwood Regional School District a Summer Camp Program. Check out the flyer for details and contact information. In order for your child to start on July 13, we ask that you register by Thurs., July 9
Please see below our George School Family Update! So Proud of our Students! Have a wonderful summer!
https://5il.co/h6st
Congratulations George School Fifth Grade Class of 2020! We're so proud of you! Please click below to see our "George School Clap out!"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_W7PhlMb7XhDmb32hoDv63-_WVhvZ9T-/view?usp=sharing
We are looking forward to our K-5 Virtual Field Day tomorrow! Please click below for all the details.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/2020fieldday/home
The May / June Cardinal Connection and Continuity of Education Update are available online at
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/mayjune-2020
Our Fifth graders did a great video to get us ready for our Virtual Field Day this Friday, including our own Alexandra and Sebastian! Click the link below to watch it!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OQg7W6jqJVmFi7Kei8vrKJBbDujKk069/view?usp=sharing
Remote learning continues and lends itself to amazing authentic learning experiences. Mrs. Praschil's Third Grade has been studying the Robin eggs and hatching in Mrs. Praschil's backyard! Amazing!
Thank you so much for the beautiful flag donated by the Township of Washington Police Department to George School. Thanks to Detective Castronova for dropping it off! It will hang proudly in the George School entry way! So proud to be partners! Stronger Together!
Happy Friday George School! We are looking forward to seeing you today at pickup, even from a distance! Please do not return Chromebooks or any resources the children will need for the remainder of the school year! Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
Congratulations to Westwood Regional Schools for being named to the NJ Dept. of Health Influenza Honor Roll to recognize our efforts to promote influenza awareness and prevention within our school communities.
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/edu_training/vpdp_flu_honor_roll.shtml
The revised start and end times for the 2020-2021 school year are now official and can be found on the revised school calendar. https://5il.co/g4x8
Last night the Board of Education approved a revision to the school calendar to make the last day of school for students FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020.
https://5il.co/g4x7
Thank you to Mrs. Williams' Class for challenging me to play Hangman! I had to put on my 'Thinking Cap' to keep up with these First Graders! Impressive Spelling!
Our amazing PSO dropped off thank you gift cards and signs for each of our teachers and staff as we cap off this remarkable "Teacher Appreciation" week. The thanks continue well past this week for all they do!
Happy Nurse's Day to our school nurse Mrs. Charlene Alessi! We salute you and all in your profession today! Thank you!
Please see below a message from our George School Fifth Grade Graduating Class 2020.
On behalf of the JFG graduating class of 2020, thank you to our teachers. We miss you all so much!
https://youtu.be/m2uDIGGCd7Y
Love your 5th graders!
Thank you to our incredible PSO and all the WRSD parent organizations for their generosity and continued support as we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for our outstanding teachers and staff, now more than ever!
Good Morning George School and Happy Monday! We were so touched by the beautiful sign left outside George School! We miss you also! Please know that we are here if you need anything! Thank you for the beautiful sign!
Can't thank you enough for thinking of me on Principal's Day! Thanks to the staff and children's wonderful messages! You make it easy to work with such amazing people!
Please see below to view our video made by the elementary school counselors for Worldwide Gratitude Day- with generous pictures of our awesome students from all 4 of our K-5 Schools.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12kBAPVnxL5nT8lTR-VT4AKI386Sfo6l5
Local assistance for food subsidies: If you are facing food insecurity for any reason, please take advantage of the assistance that is available. Donations are gratefully accepted too.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wrsd-coe/resources?authuser=0#h.2wmhu2q1mmiu
We are looking forward to celebrating our "Worldwide Day of Gratitude" on April 30th to say thank you to our Healthcare Workers. Also want to thank our Third Grade team for the great Gratitude Choice Board!
Congratulations to our WWRSD, voted amongst the 'Best Communities for Music Education' for the sixth year in a row! Thank you to all our music teachers and students for your hard work in bringing us the gift of music!
Our engaging Remote Learning continues at George School! It is so nice to hear the sound of the children's laughter and songs today! I can't wait to check out the "Wings of Fire" Series! We miss you and are here if we can help in anyway!
Just received a Big Thank to the George School Children and families from the Hackensack Hospital thanking you for your food donation and thinking of these First Responders during this time! Stronger Together!
Here's a great resource offered by the Wash.Twp. Library, tutor.com account for our residents. Go to the link the website (www.TwpofWashingtonPL.org) and then use your Library card number to sign in. It offers professional tutors giving live help online and on the phone several hours a day- in over 40 subjects.
April Showers bring May flowers and Hope at George School! This morning I was welcomed back to the sight of our Rock Garden, giving us messages of hope, kindness and strength! We are here for each other! Thank you to our Third Grade Brownies and Mrs. Silberstein for this amazing garden!
Our George School PSO continues its good work, making donations to local first responders and hospitals! I am grateful and touched to be part of this generous community.
This was sent by our Amazing Parents to let the staff know how much they are appreciated! https://youtu.be/kIOWXwEc8vA
Hi George School! Your teachers have been thinking about all of you and have put together a dance video for you to dance along with! We miss you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxnQNdpaPPA&feature=emb_logo
Happy Monday, George School! Rainbows, smiles and hard work continue as we begin week 2 of our Remote Learning! Keep up the good work! Hope to see you soon!
Rainbows and Best wishes from George School and our district! Be safe!
Be Someone's Rainbow! I can't wait to see these Rainbows all over the district and our community! Stronger Together!
Good Morning from George School! Happy Tuesday and Happy St. Patrick's Day! Please make sure you check in with attendance each day by 10:00 with your first and last name and please share pics of your remote learning! Keep up the great work that you are doing!
Remote Learning in Kindergarten kicked off the week in the usual way with Calendar time this morning.
WE MADE IT! We are pleased to report that due to the cooperation and collaboration of our entire school community, our historic transition to remote learning is officially underway. Check out our latest community update at https://www.wwrsd.org/article/208154?org=wwrsd
George School students were reminded about the power of having a positive attitude and putting forth their best effort when learning something new, one step at a time at our Jump Rope Assembly with Rene Bibaud. Thank you to our George PSO for providing this assembly!
George School continues our "Read Across America" activities with "Stop Drop and Read" all day and guest readers! Thank you to our WWRSD BOE Member Mrs. Sue Swietkowski reading to our first grade children!
George School students and families have raised over $13,000.00 with the 'Kids Heart Challenge' for the American Heart Association. Thank you for your generosity and to Mrs. Farinella for organizing this event.
Future Police Officer from George School arrived in style this morning 'riding up to school' with the Washington Township Police Officers! (and his sister)
First Grade students explored 100th Day of School STEM projects and discovered a strong foundation and collaboration works best!
So excited to have the first few Kindergarten Super Readers read to me! You made my day! I look forward to hearing many more!
Kindness Continues with the help of some of our Peer Pals! Thanks for being good role models!
Thank you to the George School Fourth and Fifth Grade Band & Choir students for their outstanding concert this morning with their songs of hope and peace. Special thanks to Mr. Lipnick and Ms. Mendez for your work with the children. What a wonderful way to start the day!
The Family Survey is still open until Friday. We’ve heard from 33% so far, but we want to hear from ALL families. Let your voice be heard and help us get closer to 100%! Check your email or principal newsletters for the survey link.
We are pleased to announce that this year's Summer Enrichment Program, LEAD With STEAM 2020, will run for 5 weeks from June 29 - July 31.Registration begins March 9, 2020. You can find out more by visiting https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/leadwithsteam2020/home
Please fill out the YouthTruth Survey by MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020. Check your emails for appropriate codes. Thank you in advance for your input.
Congratulations to Ms. Stiles' Fourth Grade class who brought in the most Box Tops and all the contributors who brought in 100+ Box Tops! Thanks for helping our school.
Congratulations to our George School WWRSD has Heart finalists, Hannah Terzi and Claire Lee! Hope to see you at the reception at the Westwood Gallery on Feb. 6th!
Our "Week of Kindness" continues tomorrow with our show of school spirit! Wear your George School Spirit Wear or school colors, black and/or red!
The children warmed up the school with dreams of kindness for everyone in their pajamas, while Peer Leaders warmed up the halls with positive messages!
PARENTS & GUARDIANS – The @youth_truth survey is live through January 31. We want to hear from you! #CommunityVoice
Westwood Regional Schools wants to hear from you! We’re partnering with YouthTruth to hear what families have to say about their school experience. Help your school understand how to improve! Take the family survey.
George School is excited to participate in the Great Kindness Challenge again this year! Please see below for our Spirit Day activities and dress ups!
Westwood Regional Schools will be participating in the 4th Annual Bergen County Public Schools Job Fair on Saturday, March 28. Are you an educator interested in working in a Bergen County Public school? Reserve your spot online to attend at bit.ly/BCASAjobfair
Today's students in Grades 1, 2 & 3, had a health lesson from the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation. Ms.Di Archangel and her friend Rufus, from the JDRF, shared a video, and healthy choices and answered students questions regarding her work.
Our families are giving us feedback with @Youth_Truth student surveys from Jan. 21 to Jan. 31. We can’t wait to hear what they have to say! Check your email or the district website for the link to the family survey. #CommunityVoice
Third Grade students practiced their Spanish vocabulary with movement and through conversation with their partners as they rehearsed to write their "Sobre Mi - About Me!" paragraphs!
The attached advisory is being shared on behalf of our partners in law enforcement regarding an incident in Hillsdale, NJ.
Looking for a fun, creative activity this weekend?
Due to a family emergency Dr. Sileo has had to cancel his presentation for tonight .He apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please stay tuned for more details.
These First Grade students tried their hand at Rope Climbing! Impressive skills!
Second Grade Students practiced their Spelling and strategy skills during Red Word Tic Tac Toe. Game on!
Just a reminder that we have an informative and helpful district event at Brookside School tomorrow evening. I hope you see you there @ 7 PM. Dr. Sileo will be discussing the mental health wellness of our students. Please RSVP: bit.ly/WWRSD_RSVP
Congratulations to the Westwood Has heArt semi-finalists from George School. Keep up the good work artists!
Fifth Grade Students worked on their Literary Essays supporting their claims with textual evidence and reasons rehearsing for writing with lively discussion!
January 15 @ 7 PM: The Westwood Regional School District Elementary Counselors are pleased to host Dr. Sileo for an evening for ALL parents with children in Grade K through High School. He will be discussing the mental health wellness of our students. RSVP: bit.ly/WWRSD_RSVP
First Grade students used their multi-sensory skills from Orton -Gillingham to trace and tap out their words.
Please see information for the Anxiety Presentation rescheduled for January 15th. We hope to see you at this important and informative evening.
What a way to kick off Winter Break! Our George School Holiday Sing Along/Assembly really put us in such a festive mood! Thank you to Mrs. Mendez and the Fifth Grade Singers for leading the school in Holiday Song!
Just a reminder that the WWRSD has Heart art work should be submitted by Thursday, December 19th. We look forward to seeing the wonderful artwork for this annual charitable event!
Registration for Enrichment classes begins tonight (Sunday 12/15) at 8:30pm for 4th and 5th grade students.
In order to register for the classes, you must go to Membership Toolkit (https://jessiefgeorgepto.membershiptoolkit.com/) and "purchase" the classes from the store. Please refer to your email from the George School PSO for more details.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE GENEROUS FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO OUR THIRD ANNUAL TOY DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE TCF HACKENSACK HOSPITAL. THANK YOU TO ALEX AND MRS. HAMMER FOR LEADING THIS PROJECT AND TO THE TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH THIS EVENT!
Third Grade engineers worked collaboratively to design their 'Marble Run". The objective was to make the slowest functioning run!
Toys for our annual TCF Toy Drive will be picked up on Friday 12/13 for children and families at the Hackensack Children's Hospital! Thank you in advance for your generosity!
The December 11 presentation, "Coping with the United States of Anxiety - Coping Tools for Parents and Kids" is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Details regarding the new date will be forthcoming.
Hope to see everyone at this evenings holiday lighting event. The Township of Washington has invited our choir to sing as part of the Holiday Lighting Ceremony tonight at about 6:30 - 7:00 o'clack. This event will be located at Finnerty Place near the Township of Washington Public Library. All 4th and 5th Graders are invited to come and sing, but it is not required.
Please see the attached flyer for our December 11th evening presentation on Anxiety. All staff and K-12 parents are welcome to attend this informative event at Brookside School.
Kindergarten Writers wrote and shared pattern books and then "broke the code" today writing about their classroom!
Just a reminder our Holiday Shop is open tomorrow and Friday. Thank you to our PSO Elves who worked so hard to set up this event!
Fifth Grade Readers discuss multiple plot lines in their Book Clubs as they analyze properties of the Fantasy Book Genre!
Today dismissal is at 12:45! Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Thank you to all the George School children and their families for your generous Turkey and Food donations to the "Hillsdale Helping Hand Food Pantry" helping residents throughout the Pascack Valley!
Fifth Grade Students discussed and practiced where to put the decimal point when multiplying using Kahoot and their 21st Century Skills!
George School Food and Turkey Drive is this Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 at the front door! Thank you in advance for your generosity!
George School Fourth Graders made division look easy by working together! #mathfun
Our New Sensory Path was just installed! Thank you to our George School PSO for your generosity. We can't wait to use it tomorrow!
We all learned so much about our "Zones of Regulation" in Kindergarten today! Thank you Mrs. Jurjevic for giving us tips to stay in the 'Green Zone' - Ready to Learn!
George School Staff wishes everyone a wonderful Halloween! So proud to work alongside the most Incredible Staff!
George School wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween!
Halloween Parade Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather forecast tomorrow, the Halloween Parades for ALL Westwood Regional Elementary Schools are cancelled.
All class celebrations will take place at the originally scheduled time.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Congrats to Washington, George and the Middle School for their Safe Routes to Schools Gold Level recognitions and Dr. Gonzalez for his Champion of Change award.
Today George School wore Orange to show Unity as we "Stand Up, Stand Tall and Stand Together!" for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion!
George School will wear Orange tomorrow, 10/23, to commemorate Unity Day!
George School Theater Week performers rocked the Campbell Auditorium today with an outstanding performance of "The Journey of the Noble Gnarble." Thank you to Mrs Mendez and all the PSO volunteers who worked with our amazing students on this production.
Hope everyone can come to the "George Back to School Bash" tomorrow from 3:30-5:00 PM. What a great way to spend a Friday afternoon with friends and fun!
Don't forget that the George School Scholastic Book Fair is tomorrow and Friday! Pete the Cat hopes to see you there!
A Great Big Thank you to the Washington Township Fire Department for coming to visit George School today. We learned so much about fire safety and your very important job! Thanks for all you do!
In honor of our Week of Respect, we learned how to be courageous and "Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander!" in our Assembly! Thank you to awesome George School PSO for this wonderful assembly! Don't forget to wear your pajamas tomorrow as we continue our Week of Respect Activities!
We hope you are enjoying our new app! For those of you with an iPhone, the iOS 13 update is now available. Visit the App Store to download it today https://apple.co/2Ix8ZVO
What a great Field trip! Thank you to Mr. Kalish and Nicole Kalish for leading our Water Testing Field trip! Thank you to Mr. Piskadlo and the AP Environmental Science students from Westwood Regional High School for their help and insights into this topic! We all learned so much today!
Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Kalish for the amazing Water Assembly at George School! We all learned so much and can't wait for our Water Testing Field Trip!
Continued progress on the Middle School Expansion. Steel is up. Roof is up. Walls are going up. Check out the video for an insider's view.
https://youtu.be/4Yooh4OVXE0
Check out this week Family Update!
https://www.smore.com/c3xn4-george-school-s-family-update
Tomorrow, Friday is George School Spirit Day! Don't forget to wear your George School Spirit Wear or our school colors, Red and/or Black! See you in the Morning!
We are looking forward to seeing all of you at "Back to School Night" this evening! Here's the schedule!
6:30-7:00 PM Grades 3-5 Classroom Visitations
7:00-7:10 PM Class Transitions
7:10-7:40 PM Grades K-2 Classroom Visitations
Hope to see you later!
We are loving our new app! Access sports
scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even
emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2IxQxfB or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2Ix8ZVO.
Just a reminder,
Back to School Night is next Wednesday 9/18 at 6:30! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! We're off to a great start!
Just a reminder that tomorrow 9/9/19 is picture day at George School! See you in the morning!
What a great first day! Thanks to the George School Families for a super start!
In time for the start of the school year, we’re thrilled to announce Westwood Regional School District‘s new app! It’s Everything Westwood Regional, in your pocket. Download the app on Android:
http://bit.ly/2IxQxfB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2Ix8ZVO.
Thank you to our amazing George School PSO for the delicious lunch you provided for staff today. What a wonderful welcome back! We are looking forward to seeing all of you on Thursday!
Thank you to our incredible 5th Grade students who volunteered to help with our Kindergarten/New Student Scavenger Hunt. Everyone was so impressed and felt so welcome! Leadership starts here!
Our George School supplies can be found using the "Explore" tab, in the "Documents" category! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
The steel is on site and being erected at the Middle School. You can really see it starting to take form now!
In need of childcare for the last few weeks of summer? There are still spots open in the Champions End-of-Summer Camp at Jessie F. George School for students in Grades K-5. Camp is open from 8am-5pm from August 12th- 29th. Families can register online at Discoverchampions.com.
Progress on the Middle School expansion continues. Demolition, concrete, steel, and excavation is on-going. Check out the progress in our online album.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Kg7HHT4SiA3gtvKo6
Our 2019 Summer Enrichment Program is off and running!
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/leadwithsteam2019/home
The End-of-Year edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available. Check it out at https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/summer-2019
Looking for a summer camp in late August? Champions is offering weekly options from August 12 - 29 for WRSD students in grades K-5. Check out the flyer details.
COMING SOON! As part of our on-going efforts to keep you connected, Westwood Regional School District will be releasing its own app available on Android and iOS devices in the coming months. More details to come.
Registration is still open for our Summer Enrichment Program - LEAD with STEAM! Check out the online information portal at
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/leadwithsteam2019/home
More scenes from the 2019 WRSD Wellness Event. See you next year!
Great WRSD Wellness event! Thanks to all who came out to unplug, unwind, and spend quality time having fun with family and friends.
The 1st Annual WRSD Wellness Fair is off and running. Come out to the Jr/Sr High School and enjoy a beautiful evening out with the family!
The May edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available. Check it out at https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/may-2019
Our WRSD Wellness Fair is ready to go - Fri., June 1 @ 6 PM @ the Sports complex located @ the Jr/Sr High School. Visit our community health and wellness resources from 6 - 7 pm & then join in fun activities sponsored by our elementary, middle and high schools from 7 - 8 pm.
Congratulations to our 2019 Bergen County Teacher / Education Specialist Recognition Honorees. #CardinalPride
May 29 - 30: Grade 6-12 STEAM Expo open to the entire school community. Come check out how WRSD embraces Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics!
Congratulations to Washington, Jessie F. George, and the Middle School for their 2019 Gold Level Recognition under the NJ Safe Routes to Schools Program (NJSRTS) joining Berkeley and Brookside who were Gold Level recipients in 2017.
Coming soon - SUMMER 2019: New website and App for Westwood Regional District and Schools. Stay tuned for more.
