Our girls are fighting hard against Park Ridge!
Mr. Pena and the Wind Ensemble live streaming a rehearsal working on music for the Spring Concert.
Thank you Miss Lizzi for another successful (but a little different) Kids Heart Challenge! Learning how to take care of our hearts and helping others continues each year, even virtually!
5th graders started fantasy book clubs this week. The clubs consisted of a mix of cohort 1, 2, and remote students. They "met" virtually in a breakout rooms and engaged in great conversations.
Today we celebrated Favorite Hat Day as part of our Read Across America Spirit Week!
We are continuing our celebration of Read Across America Week and wearing our favorite hats!
Sports Club is kicking off their morning with some soccer!
Sports Club is kicking off their morning with some soccer!
We are enjoying listening to and watching read aloud videos from members of our community! Thank you!
Read Across America Week continues! Today students were greeted by Thing 1 and Thing 2 at arrival! Thank you to our PSO for being great sports :)
Bergen County Debate League competition: Westwood's captains Marta Bystrowska & Olivia Larsen were the only team to go 4-0. They earned 3rd place Varsity Team 2020-2021 out of over 50 competing teams! They advance to the Debate Invitationals! Amazing job! Best of luck! Go Cards!
Reading and preparing for writing!
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!
Thank you Mrs. Eliason for the live YouTube storytime event to help celebrate Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss!
All fifth graders are celebrating the start of March and Women’s History Month with March Madness! Stay tuned for which books make it to the Elite 8!!
Loved reading to Brookside’s 5th grade today! “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” is a personal favorite, with a great message to help them for 6th grade in the fall! @BrooksideWWRSD
Dr. Seuss surprised our students day to celebrate Read Across America Week!
Happy Read Across America Week! Thank you to our PSO for sponsoring Derek Andersen from https://theauthorvillage.com for our visiting author (virtual) assemblies!
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
Thank you to our supportive parent community for recognizing the hard work and care of our wonderful teachers and staff!
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.
1st graders at Brookside have opinions!! We're working on writing reasons to back up our opinions.
This weekend 10 students from the Math Honor Society will be participating in Moody's Mega Math Challenge. The contest gives students 14 hours to submit a 20 page solution to an extremely difficult open-ended modeling problem. $125,000 prize pool! Good luck! Go Cards!
Thank you to Brookside's amazing ELL instructor, Mrs. LeParc (@LeParcESL), for sharing this very inspiring video from a very determined English Language Learner. Simply amazing!! https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/24943/from-colombia-to-mars/
Congratulations to Mr. Piskadlo for having the yearbook dedicated to him by the Class of 2021!
Congratulations to our February Student of the Month, Melina Stamatiou, grade 10, nominated by Ms. Kayla Frohlich! Great job!
We stay connected throughout our days together and at home.
Elementary Assistant Principal, Mrs. Loor (@EsLoor
), was featured on a panel of experts in the education space, about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affect the educational technology and processes. Check it out! https://avnation.tv/podcast/connected-33-edu-tech/#prettyPhoto
Our grades 3-5 instrumental students in Washington Township have submitted over 1000 FlipGrid videos to Mr. Lipnick demonstrating their musical learning throughout the year! Way to go future musicians and Mr. Lipnick for keeping students engaged!
The International Thespian Society & Woodington Players met with professional performers that discussed the audition process, acting choices, and life as a working actor. The students engaged in games and Q&A to gain a firmer understanding of show business.
Ms. Daly's U.S. History students are celebrating Black History Month by researching and presenting the political, social, and economic achievements of influential Black Americans.
Thank you to the WRHS PSO President Ara Windle for collecting "Staff Shout Outs" for our hardworking teachers and staff! What a great way to boost spirits during a difficult time :) We love our staff!
Fourth graders are using nonfiction text to learn about the life of African American explorer Matthew Henson. He was part of the first team to discover the North Pole.
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!
Continuing to celebrate 100+ days of schools at Washington... We're crushing it in kindergarten!
A group of National Junior Honor Society students, led by 8th grader Riley Falk, collected over 20 large bags and boxes of food to be donated to local families in need!
Thank you Mrs. Windle, High School PSO President, and Berkeley Families for the SHOUT OUTS to staff! What a great way to start the week!
Mrs. Keller's photo classe are learning about Black History in photography in a "Photo Daily Focus" including reflections on photographers that captured the Civil Rights Movement, BLM Movement, with a focus on other photographers that captured iconic moments in black history.
More 100th day activities from today!
Happy 100th Day of School! Although some festivities are delayed until next week, we are still celebrating at home!
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!
Before playing in the snow, kindergarteners practice reading and letters at home.
Mrs. Bowker's First Grade at Brookside School started this snowy morning by "Finishing the Phrase." @Mrs_Bowker
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.
Mrs. Wren's Psychology class acknowledges Black History Month by featuring Dr. Kenneth Clark and Dr. Mamie Clark, two prominent Black Psychologists during the Civil Rights Movement. The "Doll Test" was referenced in the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case.
Welcome back Mrs. Schott! It's great to have you with us again!
Mr. Thames US History II class acknowledged Black History Month by learning about the beginning of The Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West.
Our varsity debate team had another successful tournament! Grace Mohr won an award for best judge. Marta Bystrowska & Olivia Larsen also won several rounds from the day's tournament, continuing to climb the league's rankings. We are so proud of our team's continued growth!
Boys home opener today and first competition in our new gym!
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!
The World Cultures club held their most recent virtual meeting to discuss Central African culture. We learned about common foods, local instruments, clothing and more! Members couldn't mask their excitement!
Mrs. Zalarick’s science students are learning about the impact daily activities have on our individual and collective pollution footprint. Students add drops of colored water for each activity they engage in that gives off different types of air pollution.
Thank you Mrs. Stewart, Miss Ross, and Mrs. Massaro for keeping Berkeley 'popping'. #berkeleystong
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!
JFG 3rd graders were so excited to celebrate the amazing aviation pioneer, Bessie Coleman, who was the first African American Female pilot in the United States over 100 year ago!
Mrs. Basovsky's 3rd graders at Brookside School participated in a Math Zoom Workshop, with Greg Tang (@gregtangmath) and over 900 other students, learning about word problems!
1st graders at Berkeley are getting ready to celebrate Valentine's Day! We're reading poems and decorating our valentine boxes.
Fourth graders are learning about subtracting mixed numbers.
Third graders attended their first virtual class trip to Tenafly Nature Center to learn about the Lenni Lenape Native American tribe.
Third grade students created pictographs and using Padlet, posed questions for peers to solve about them.
AP French students and students from our partner school in Montpellier, France presented posters to each other in real-time today. Awareness of global environmental issues was the theme of the posters and presentations.
Fourth graders are using fraction strips to find equivalent fractions!
Fifth graders are integrating Black History Month into their Literary Essay Unit with theme and evidence. "It's okay to be afraid, but don't let it stop you!"
Environmental Engineering Students finished their course with Off the Grid Projects. Students researched a country and designed a sustainable architectural structure using local materials with a renewable energy source.
JFG celebrates Black History Month and collaborates with peers on padlet!
Why do you admire Rosa Parks? Miss Tacchi's first grade class share their thoughts.
AP Environmental Science students performing a Cookie Mining Lab. The lab helps students see the amount of environmental damage that can be done when extracting valuable minerals/fossil fuels from the earth.
Congrats to our Academic Decathlon Team (WACADECA) coached by Mr. J. Thomas!
22 individual awards, 4th place overall in our region, qualified for state competition. We had the 8th highest team score in the state! Amazing! Go Cards, good luck in the states!
JFG's virtual snow days left smiles on our faces and memories in our hearts. Our days were well spent completing at home STEAM projects and snow sculpture building!
JFG's virtual snow days were spent learning and having fun! At home STEAM projects were a success!
JFG's virtual snow days were spent learning and having fun!
Grade 4 at JFG loved having Ms. Williams in for a Growth Mindset lesson! Positive affirmations lead to positive thinking and a healthy brain! We continue to focus on the well being of our children.
The walls of JFG continue to speak of the hard work ALL our students are accomplishing!
Due to the snow storm, our 'Drop and Go' SOUPer Bowl Food Drive is extended until next Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The collection box is located by the area where lunches are distributed, in the alcove.
Our Academic Decathlon Team (WACADECA) competed virtually this past weekend! Good luck! Go Cards!
Whether at home or in school, our students are determined to learn.
Thank you Mr. Danny, Mr. Raymundo, and the entire WRSD Buildings and Grounds Department for working tirelessly during the storm and beyond!
In light of the significant snowfall, ALL WWRSD schools will remain in remote learning on Wednesday, February 3. Please refer to your email or www.wwrsd.org for schedule details.
Our students stop and jot! They think and write about what they are learning at specific points within a lesson.
We hope everyone remains safe and warm while enjoying some fun with the snow!
Happy National School Counseling Week to our amazing counselors at the high school! Thank you for everything you do!
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success. We are, "All In for Students!" JFG celebrates our school counselor, Emily Williams, and her meticulous attention to our students and staff!
January JFG Highlights! We are so proud of our students, teachers, and parents. It takes village! Our village stops at nothing to give our students better than the best! Whether under a mask or not, our children keep on smiling!
In light of the significant snowfall expected through Tuesday, ALL WWRSD schools will transition to remote learning on Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2. Refer to your email or www.wwrsd.org for schedule details.
Thank you Mrs. Portelli for putting our creative minds to work at home! Berkeley and Brookside appreciate you keeping us inspired!
Finished The Great Kindness Challenge this week by reading books about kindness and wearing our spirit wear to show kindness for our school and community!
Congrats to our January High School Student of the Month: Ashley Molina! Great job Ashley!
Second graders work in Google Breakout Rooms to "meet" with a remote partner to discuss their reading!
Learning the basics!
Our students continue to persevere.
Thank you Ms. Williams for modeling mindfulness during our day!
WRMS’ World Cultures Club held their most recent meeting this week. Members were presented with tidbits on Indian culture. Each student brought a few spices to present and discuss. A great thyme for all!
7th grade Art students are working hard on their Pop Art projects!
Students in Ms. Hartwick's Biology classes are learning about mitosis. Students looking at onion root tip cells under a microscope identifying each stage. For the students at home, a digital microscope is being projected allowing them to see the onion cells.
Third graders use Epic! to read leveled texts and use various strategies to solve tricky words.
Mrs. Patusco’s 7th grade students studied Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” today as part of their Patterns of Tolerance and Equity Unit. Students made great connections between this, “I Have a Dream” and their own texts and experiences!
Three more days to go for the Brookside Teachers as they look to complete their own Great Kindness Challenge! @CounselingBES
Even the staff got wacky today! #WackyWednesday #WeekofKindness
The Fractured Art unit is wrapping up. Amazing work from some of our 8th graders!
It's CRAZY FOR KINDNESS Wednesday at JFG!
Another Kindness Challenge Spirit Day includes WACKY WEDNESDAY...at home and at school!
Kindergarten students are practicing phonics by blending the sounds they have learned and writing them.
Pat Verile of Berkeley College visited our business classes to speak with students about personal finance and the changes in doing business today. Topics included credit scores, student loans, 401k's, digital shifts, and career industry statistics.
Mrs. Acosta's fourth grade students at Brookside School use group work to make their hearts happy and minds stronger! #FourthGrade #LongDivision #SociallyDistancedGroups
@BrooksideWWRSD
Kindergarten scientists are investigating water at home and in school!
Thank you to Alexa Squire ( LMFT, Clinical Program Manager for Care Plus) and Jessica Byers for their "Mental Health & Coping" Presentation. They will be presenting to all students during their Physical Education/Health classes over the next few days.
The Great Kindness Challenge is off to a GREAT start! JFG 5th graders are dreaming of kindness in their PJs! All week long we'll be checking in during snack to see what acts of kindness we can check off the Great Kindness Checklist!
Check out how proud our kindergarten students are of their writing!
Brookside School Counselor Mrs. James with some friends as they kick off our week with The Kindness Pledge!! @CounselingBES
Our Great Kindness Challenge Spirit Week begins today...'dreaming of kindness' in our favorite pajamas.
We are kicking off our Kindness Spirit Week to wrap up the month of The Great Kindness Challenge!
Good luck to our Academic Decathlon Team in their virtual competition this weekend! Love the shirts designed and created by Mr. J. Thomas (Academic Decathlon Coach) and his wife! Cardinal Pride!
JFG fourth graders utilized Jamboard to share their ideas!
Writing about how to make our world a better place!
JFG independent reading time!
JFG second graders enjoyed sharing their published writing pieces with their teachers and peers.
First graders working hard to discover number patterns.
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are in for the Class of 2021! So proud of all of our students! Cardinal Pride!
JFG students continue flexing their "Kindness Muscles!" Thank you Ms. Williams for teaching our students how they can "sprinkle" acts of kindness at school and at home.
In ESL, students practice their comprehension and language skills while learning about folktales and story elements.
Fifth graders are kicking off a Reading Unit of Study in Fantasy.
Mrs. Basovsky's third grade class at Brookside learned to use bar graphs and pictographs to compare data!
Thank you Mrs. Ristevski and TARGET for donating new whiteboards for our students! We are excited to replace and add to our class sets!
Brain breaks help us to learn better!
Our fourth graders are collaborating, using math strategies, and tools solve problems.
Students enjoyed some fun ways to review area and perimeter with Mrs. Urban.
First graders are on the hunt for number patterns on a hundreds chart.
Mrs. Jones' 7th Grade Language Arts students began their Historical Patterns of Tolerance and Equity unit developing their own belief statements on equity. So impressed and proud!
Nothing better than reading a good book together on a gloomy day!
Westwood’s Relay for Life captains kicking off the 2021 relay season! Check the weekly update or speak to Julianna Prezzia, Samantha DiBari, or Mrs. Wren for more details about how to sign up or donate! Cardinal Pride!
Third graders enjoying trying out their new alternative seating that can be used during outdoor learning lessons!
Our first graders are making their opinions count through their writing!
JFG's Wellness Wednesday activity -staff are taking their dose of "Chill Pills" in the form of chocolate! Each M&M has a "prescription" note. These goodies are reminders that we have the power to give ourselves love, patience, positivity & practice mindful eating.
Not only can Brookside first graders gather and interpret data... but they can chart it on their desks!!
“Real or Fake?” Ms. Baratti’s Photography students learn about food advertising and how the ads are made to look better than the actual product. They’ll never look at food ads the same again!
Fourth graders are starting to learn about historical fiction.
Kindness Challenge for 1/13/21... Be kind to yourself & do a 10 minute exercise!!
ESL students in second grade continue to practice their listening comprehension skills both at school and from home.
We started reading biographies today in Reading Workshop and loved discussing our famous person in our Zoom breakout rooms.
Westwood's varsity debate team started off the new year by participating from home via zoom 'at' Leonia High School. Marta Bystrowska and Olivia Larsen won third place team overall! Grace Mohr won best judge!! Congratulations to all! Go cards!
Students used items that would typically be discarded to create Found Art. The spark plugs can even be changed out on this lawnmower!
Mrs. Kemple's Biology classes made bread dough and watched the dough rise to learn about fermentation. Some students participated from home via zoom!
Sixth graders are building and testing paper glider designs as part of the brainstorming process after learning about Newton’s three laws and how it relates to flight and aerodynamics!
Students in AP Physics 2 are in for a shock as Mr. Chen shocks himself to help students study electric field and potential concepts using a Whimhurst Generator and a Van de Graaf machine.
Creating the authors of our future!
The New Year lets us reflect and resolve our goals, best practices, and positive change!
JFG's first Wellness Wednesday of 2021! 2021 is our year to focus on self-care & being kind to ourselves. This notepad is dedicated to being all about us - using it for self-care reminders, positive & creative thoughts, and/or dreams & goals!
Happy New Year! Using their Writer's Toolbox, hybrid and remote Fifth Graders started the New Year by writing goals and resolutions. Students thought of personal and academic goals and provided examples of ways to achieve their goals.
Kindness Challenge for 1/5/21...
List 5 things you are grateful for!
Students in Mr. Gunneson's Digital Electronics class assemble components on a solderless circuit board. The lesson was making sound come out of a speaker.
The High School has been "Flocked"! It was great seeing this out front this morning! Love this fundraiser for the class of 2021! Cardinal Pride!
The December edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/december-2020
The WRMS Music Department would like to wish you all Happy Holidays and a wonderful break! Please view our Holiday Showcase to see what some of our extra-curricular ensembles have been working on! https://youtu.be/dLAq3gmOps8
Thank you Ms. Lizzi and Mr. Barbieri for spreading some musical cheer during morning drop off for all to enjoy!
Berkeley wishes everyone Healthy Holidays and a Bright 2021!
Please also enjoy the K-12 Music Department Holiday Music Performance: https://tinyurl.com/yawrkffy
Third graders participated in a virtual field trip today with Suez Water learning about the water cycle!
Students in Physics followed a series of instructions to build gumdrop domes & explain how forces affect their building design. Then they were tasked with changing one variable such as base size or number of sides & predicting/testing the effectiveness of their design change.
A great way to practice fraction division and check your work, virtual color by number!
Our students demonstrated great creativity during our virtual snow day.
Our students had a great virtual snow day! JFG's STEAM Challenge was a success.
JFG's 2020 SNOW DAY STEAM CHALLENGE !
Students in Mr. Welfel’s French class using a Google Meet to communicate in real-time with students from our sister school in Montpellier, France.
Let it snow! Some snowy day fun included showing off skills via Flipgrid and third graders using a Choice Board of activities.
https://flipgrid.com/fbd580e3
https://flipgrid.com/0d112b0d
Congrats to Isabel Rhee for being selected for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award sponsored by the West Point Society of NJ. This award is for a student who exhibits exceptional performance in the areas of academics/athletics/community service/good citizenship & leadership
The Helping Hands Club is spreading kindness this holiday season with their Kindness Countdown! Each morning, students are given a challenge during WIN to try and complete during the day. The finale includes some activities to destress and move over break!
Thomas Linaris working on his snowboard rack project with Mr. Gunneson who was dressed for "Summer in December" for Spirit Week.
Please check our website for an important announcement regarding the upcoming inclement weather and transition to remote learning on December 17 and 18.
https://www.wwrsd.org/article/368243?org=wwrsd
Hydropower escape room! Students in Environmental Engineering are putting their problem solving skills to work while they learn foundational concepts.
Thank you Mrs. Eliason for the K-5 Holiday Storytime via YouTube! What a perfect afternoon to enjoy some books and hot cocoa!
Thank you to our two amazing nurses at the high school, Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Tarabocchia, for everything they do for our students and staff! Cardinal Pride!
AP Environmental Science classes created watershed models using crumpled paper, washable markers, and a spray bottle filled with water. The spray bottles created rain which showed how water (and pollutants) end up in streams and rivers.
JFG talked all about Self-Esteem in the 1st grade today! We closed our discussion with an "I love my selfie" activity. Great job 1st graders working on your self-esteem!
Some of our JFG 5th graders using our Affirmation Station! They used words like unstoppable, enough, caring, beautiful & creative. Self-esteem rockstars!
Our third graders kicked off their Nonfiction unit by learning about the Loch Ness Monster in our Storyworks Jr . They loved reading and discussing this topic in Zoom breakout rooms and even made Flipgrids!
What do you want your readers to know about you? Second graders are creating their author pages for their individual writing series.
Olivia Larsen and Marta Bystrowska won third place at our virtual Debate competition at Demarest High School on Friday. They also went 4-0 at last month's tournament. Amazing job! Cardinal Pride!
The Design Thinking Class is preparing their new product ideas as they get ready for the Westwood Shark Tank !
Using describing words and practicing our sounds with Mrs. Brennan is always fun!
Holocaust child survivor and educator, Maud Dahme, visited our Human Rights & Genocide class (via Zoom) to talk about her experience as a hidden child in the Nazi occupied Netherlands during the Holocaust.
What amazing writers we have in 3rd Grade! This morning Mrs. Basovsky's class wrapped up their Opinion Writing Unit with an Authors Celebration!
Our students have been using our "Affirmation Station" to boost their self- esteem and confidence. Take a look at yourself... YOU ARE AMAZING!
JFG celebrated Wellness Wednesday with a bag of HUGS (hot chocolate) AND KISSES! Sometimes we just want to hug our students, friends, and colleagues - so here it is in the form of hot cocoa!
"Hot chocolate is like a hug from the inside!" - Unknown
2 stars and a wish conferencing in ELA 8H today. Students are choosing their own breakout rooms to connect with one another in school and at home to share their writing.
Thank you third grade friends for letting me join your breakout room today. Whether at home or school, it's important to stay connected!
Our Science National Honor Society packed "Kindness Shoeboxes" for middle school students in Newark filled with deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, masks, hand sanitizer, pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters, scissors, tennis balls, nail polish and a pack of cards.
Colonel, our therapy dog, visiting the high school today!
Fourth graders wrote about their best part!
Working hard with a smile!
Our first graders practicing their R Blends and sharing their work with friends at home.
JFG Staff celebrated Wellness Wednesday with Eucalyptus Essential Oil Sachets. Eucalyptus stimulates our mind and can help to rejuvenate our spirit!
Beautiful work in Art 7 with understanding light and applying a value scale!
"DJ Pauly D" made another surprise visit to Mr. Moffo and Mrs. Phillips' Algebra II class!
Kindergarteners learn to find new words that they can read in a "SNAP"...either in school or at home.
Modified kickball in PE. Students can only use their feet, and are working with Mr. Glover & Mr. Orsini to develop the rules. Love hearing the competitive cheers again!!
Congrats to Bianca Wertheimer, Grade 12, for being selected High School Student of the Month for November! Great job Bianca!
The November Cardinal Connection is now available. Follow the link for more information: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/november-2020
Mrs. Rattacasa's Algebra 2 students modeled real world situations using quadratic equations before solving their own problems in breakout room groups.
Mr. McQuade sharing examples of student-generated periodic tables to his Chemistry class. Students are required to create a Periodic Table of their choosing that follows trends similar to the ones discussed in class.
Congratulations Fifth Grade Authors! Thank you Mrs. Binder and Miss Sabbagh for creating a Virtual Writing Celebration that outlines the entire writing process and showcases each student's work. Click here: https://tinyurl.com/virtual-writing-celebration
Thanksgiving themed math review today. Looking forward to some real pie after this word problem!
Peer collaboration and feedback using Flipgrid to share Virtual Design Projects!
Thank you Mrs. Massaro and our Teacher Leaders (Ms. Ross & Mrs. Stewart) for some essential treats to help us stay #berkeleystrong.
Making ALL our kindergarten students feel like they are a part of the classroom community!
Thank you Ms. Lizzi for always helping everyone succeed at Berkeley!
Our debate team attended a virtual field trip @ Fair Lawn H.S. All members were ecstatic & confident in their participation during the tournament. Students expressed that they are learning a lot about criminal justice reform and having fun while doing it. Go Cards!!
JFG Staff celebrated Wellness Wednesday by receiving red carnations! These flowers symbolize love and admiration - we admire our school, our students, our community, and ourselves!
“Book Talks” with our classmates at home through Zoom Breakout Rooms! Students enjoyed sharing their stop & jots with each other!
Distance won't stop our fourth grade band from showing their talents! Using FlipGrid, each student recorded themselves performing and shared with the whole band.
What a wonderful act of kindness from one of our parents! We echo her sentiments and gratitude to Mrs. Penn for all of her hard work in keeping us safe during these difficult times!
Hard at work during Writing Workshop
Check out our first grade Word Detectives!
Thank you to our amazing high school custodians for everything they do to keep our school community safe! We appreciate everything you do!
Successful egg drops in Science today! Kids did a great job not making a mess out our stairwell or their homes!
Showing our gratitude and appreciation to Berkeley Staff while also recycling lawn signs! Thank you Mrs. Massaro, PSO, and of course our parents and children for creative ways to show our love! #berkeleystong
Kindergarten students are learning phonics skills at home and in school together!
Thank you Mr. Barbieri for helping us learn some new notes using our flutes!
Third grade students are kicking off a Mystery Reading Unit of Study!
Second graders work in small groups to practice reading comprehension skills!
Kindergarten is writing about their favorite place while using letter sound/recognition.
Our first graders learning the writing process in Writing Workshop. They are looking forward to sharing their writing!
Mr. Moffo using a friend to keep his Algebra 2 students motivated!
Tonight @ 7:00 PM! Please join us!
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92079129937?pwd=UlJSRGFqZ3NmUm9KbHFVNEFYSC9EZz09
Meeting ID: 920 7912 9937 PW: 073903
Utilizing new strategies help enhance our ELA skills and comprehension.
Happy Kindness Day Mrs. Poggi! Mr. Fiorello took over the math class and helped children with understanding division while Mrs. Poggi took a little break.
Beautiful Artwork from Mrs. Keller's Photography class! In a time of student identities being hidden behind masks, this assignment is being used to show off the things that make each student unique.
Fifth graders work in Zoom Breakout rooms with classmates at home to discuss texts and practice comprehension skills.
8th grade students are enjoying socially distant hula hoop tag. The game encourages coordination, agility, and cardiovascular endurance. Tag games provide a sense of thrill and is a great way to include physical activity in a fun way!
Ms. Gilbert demonstrates the flame test lab for her chemistry class. The flame test shows you the characteristic colors certain metal ions burn.
Some physical activity and mindfulness to support a positive day!
Zoom breakout rooms encourage collaboration and a sense of community!
It’s time to kick off the bridge projects! Students both in-person and remote are planning their builds for super strength!
Ms. Ondrof’s English Classes learned about the mystery genre by participating in a murder mystery simulation that featured Westwood teachers as suspects in a crime.
Third graders are finding new ways to "partner talk"! They have used Google Jamboard to share their thoughts about some mystery books!
Taking a movement break with Mr. O'Melia helps students to learn better!
Miss Raymond's first graders using their bodies to explore light and shadows on this beautiful fall day!!
The Woodington Players are blocking scenes for the Fall Shakespeare Showcase and are getting ready for a recorded performance, including scenes from Macbeth, As You Like It, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Can't wait to see it!
Our first graders, both in person and at home, are so proud to share what they are thankful for!
Kindergarteners are working together at home and at school! We are so proud of their perseverance!
Fifth Graders use personification to help their writing come to life. Today's weather and forecast was a great inspiration to get started.
Brookside School says Thank you to all our Veterans!
WWRSD and CarePlus Present: Mental Health & Coping with the Challenges of a Pandemic.
Join us on November 17 at 7 PM via https://zoom.us/j/92079129937?pwd=UlJSRGFqZ3NmUm9KbHFVNEFYSC9EZz09
Latest footage of the Middle School expansion project. Check it out online at https://youtu.be/ADEWUAPLiIQ
The October Cardinal Connection is now available. Click the CORRECTED link to check it out
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/october-2020
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
The September Cardinal Connection is now available. Click on the following link for more information.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/september-2020
The Back to School edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available . https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/september-2020
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
Due to the weather forecast, we are going to attempt to start the graduation ceremony at 7:30 PM tonight. Class of 2020 STRONG!!! Thank you for your flexibility! You can watch it live here: https://youtu.be/Z_TkjRqBNb0.
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
Check out the latest inside tour of the Middle School Expansion progress including a preview of the renovations underway to the existing building.
https://youtu.be/WrMpCFOzwJY
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
Congratulations to Westwood Regional High School for being selected as the recipient of the 2020 High School Program Excellence Award by the NJ Technology and Engineering Educators Association in recognition of outstanding contributions to the
profession and students.
Progress continues on the Middle School expansion project and refurbishment of the "A-Field". Check out the latest video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nd01Z89pCU&feature=emb_logo
Congratulations to Sydney McPherson for receiving a Princeton Prize in Race Relations Certificate of Accomplishment which recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. https://pprize.princeton.edu/
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
Check out latest information regarding this year's student-organized Virtual Relay for Life and Paint the Town Purple Activities
Check out the latest edition of the Cardinal Connection and the Continuity of Education Community Update
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/aprilmay-2020
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
Our April 24 Community Update is now available. Check it out online at
https://www.wwrsd.org/article/237054?org=wwrsd
Our libraries offer great resources to students, educators, and families. Visit their websites for more information. https://www.twpofwashingtonpl.org/ and https://www.westwoodpubliclibrary.org/
The latest Cardinal Connection and Community Update are now available. https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/march-2020
A BIG Thank You to our Custodial & MAintenance Team for disinfecting ALL our schools and to Pomptonian, our food service provider, for serving meals every day!
Our Board of Education held its first virtual meeting last night. Attendees joined via a live YouTube stream, Zoom conference, and telephone.
In case you missed the parade of appreciation at Brookside after a long week check it out at: https://t.co/lWenscWvch?amp=1
Thanks to our school community for their support and encouragement. Together we are strong. Together we’ll get through this.
Great pics from Day 1 of remote learning. Keep up the GREAT work and reach out to your teacher or school if you need any help. If you'd like to share photos of your child's home learning experience on our social media feeds, email your principal or ray.gonzalez@wwrsd.org
Check out our update from Day 1 of our Continuity of Education experience. Our staff and students did an AMAZING job engaging in online teaching and learning.
https://www.wwrsd.org/article/211298?org=wwrsd
The 4th Annual Bergen County Public Schools Job Fair is CANCELED.
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
All Bergen County Schools will be closed for 2 weeks effective 3 PM Fri., March 13. Therefore, tomorrow, we will be implementing our early dismissal schedule for students. Staff will remain until the end of the school day. Visit https://www.wwrsd.org/article/207370?org=wwrsd for more info.
The district's COVID-19 planning and preparation update is now available.
https://www.wwrsd.org/article/205599?org=wwrsd
The latest edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/february-2020
Check out the latest birds eye view of the Middle School expansion progress: https://youtu.be/GGzaEmb4e6A
Today, Mr. Deblasio's classes took part in the African American Read-In, an event dedicated to making literacy a significant part of Black History Month. The Read In highlights literature written by Black authors that elevate Black experiences.
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
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.
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
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
The attached advisory is being shared on behalf of our partners in law enforcement regarding an incident in Hillsdale, NJ.
On Jan. 2, the Board of Education swore in our newest members, Michelle Sembler and Matt Perrapato and returning trustee, Roberta Hanlon. During the same meeting the Board also approved Susan Swietkowski and Stephen Kalish as the President and Vice President. Congratulations!
Removal and replacement of auditorium seating is underway! Step 1: out with the old...
A special thanks to our partners in law enforcement who help keep our schools and community safe every day! #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
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
The December edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available which includes confirmation that the Grade 8 transition to the Middle School will take place in September 2020.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/december-2019
Due to inclement weather, there will be a 90-minute delayed opening, today, December 17, for all Westwood Regional Schools. Visit wwrsd.org for more details
In case you missed it... check out the latest video of the Middle School construction progress https://youtu.be/yJcmqF1-90A
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.
Due to the inclement weather forecast, there will be an early dismissal today, December 2, for Westwood Regional Schools. Please visit www.wwrsd.org for the revised schedule and additional notes.
Check out the November edition of the Cardinal Connection online at https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/november-2019
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s Read for the Record to promote the importance of early literacy. This year’s book, “Thank you, Omu!” is a wonderful book with a timeless message about kindness.
Mark your calendars for this year's fall play by the Woodington Players, "Peter and the Starcatcher". Evening performances are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on November 21-23. Tickets ($10 per adult and $7 per student) can be purchased at showtix4u.com and on show-days at the door.
The October edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available. Check it out at
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/october-2019
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.
Westwood Regional Schools were on display at the 2019 NJ School Boards Association Conference with a presentation some of our specialized programs and recognition of our sustainability efforts. #ExcellenceInEducation
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
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
The latest edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available online at https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/september-2019
Thanks to our Buildings and Grounds Department for their welcoming seasonal display for our preschool students.
Catch up with the latest student stories, inclement weather notifications, and news updates. It’s Everything Westwood Regional, in your pocket. If you haven’t already, download the app on Android:http://bit.ly/2IxQxfB or iPhone: https://apple.co/2Ix8ZVO.
The signed steel beam is in its final resting place in the new gymnasium of the Middle School expansion.
The NJ Department of Education, the NJ State Library, the NJ Library Association and the NJ Association of School Libraries, are joining forces to launch Libraries=Success to encourage students to sign up for their own library card.
https://www.njstatelib.org/librarycard/
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.
WRSD remembers all those whose lives were lost, families were impacted, and first responders who rushed to help others 18 years ago today #911NeverForget
Stay connected to your schools and district by downloading our app and following us on social media
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.
Great first day back for staff! We can’t wait for our students to return for another amazing school year in Westwood Regional School District.
The Back to School edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available online at
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/august-2019
A big thank you to Amirah (Class of '18) and Alex (Class of '17) for sharing their stories about equity and diversity during our opening staff convocation.
Thanks to everyone who came out to our end of summer BBQ to welcome our new teachers and express our gratitude to our student workers and staff who have worked tirelessly to get our schools ready for next week.
We are excited to welcome all our new staff to the Westwood Regional School community. This amazing group of dedicated teachers and education specialists spent the last three days learning about their new district.
WRMS students and staff signed the final steel beam as it gets ready to be placed on the Middle School. We look forward to a productive year on the expansion project.
Our administrative leadership team is ready for another exciting year in our Westwood Regional Schools.
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
Congratulations to the Westwood Regional High School Graduating Class of 2019! Tonight's indoor commencement will be live-streamed on YouTube beginning at 6:30 PM via the following link.
https://youtu.be/videoseries?list=PL72tATssrh4t-Cew66Jl45OQIqUdol2GW
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.
Westwood Regional, represented by Sean Ender, joined other districts from around Bergen County to take part in the 1st annual Special Olympics Torch Run.
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
Congratulations to Roberta Hanlon for being recognized by the NJ School Boards Association for her 15 years of service. #CardinalPride
Our WRSD Wellness Fair is ready to go - Fri., May 31 @ 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.
Art Show + Science Fair = 2019 STEAM Expo
Great progress on our Middle School Expansion and still working towards opening in September 2020. Check out our photos and videos to see it up close.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Kg7HHT4SiA3gtvKo6
Congratulations to our 2019 Bergen County Teacher / Education Specialist Recognition Honorees. #CardinalPride
You owe it to yourself and your family to close out the school year and ease into the summer by enjoying some fun-filled and technology free activity with the family at our May 31 Westwood Regional Wellness Fair.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wrsdwellness
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.
Finishing touches on HS Athletics Field house #CardinalPride #SchoolSpirit #GoCardinals
May 31, 2019: Only 2 more weeks until our end-of-year District Wellness Fair featuring mental health, wellness, fitness, and other community resources as well as fun family activities lead by our counselors and students.
A lot of great progress on the Middle School expansion project in the last several weeks. Check out the latest video of the work underway.
https://youtu.be/QfKbHoDfYV0
Coming soon - SUMMER 2019: New website and App for Westwood Regional District and Schools. Stay tuned for more.
Congrats to all of our Math, Science, English, and Social Studies Honor Society inductees! Great job!!! Thank you to all of our amazing teachers for all of their support!
National Decision Day! Congrats to the Class of 2019!
