The Staff Wellness and School Climate Committee met this week to plan exciting events for the upcoming school year. We enjoyed a sweet treat from Conrads to celebrate! #BESTatBrookside
Class of 2024 Graduates: If you have not yet completed your FAFSA application there is still a little time and a lot of help. New Jersey is now offering students FREE 1:1 FAFSA completion consultations. The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting free online consultations through August to help more New Jersey students complete the federal application to access any available financial aid. This summer FAFSA completion initiative will run until August 25, 2024 or until all funds are expended – whichever comes first. Sign up here: https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/FAFSAScheduler.aspx
Meet the newest member of the Brookside Team! We are excited to welcome Ms. Emma Zeik to our 3rd grade team. #BESTatBrookside
Dual Enrollment: New Jersey students have multiple pathways to earn both secondary and post-secondary course credits. WWRSD offers dual enrollment to our students and allows them to simultaneously earn high school and college credits.
Visit our program of studies for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nwyBKlPj9XNsVI3xSckQr6XoOIW7GxkwMKBY3YHV4ws/edit?usp=sharing
Welcome, Mrs. Kelly!
ACT Updates for 2025:
1. Similar to the optional writing section, the science section is now optional. English, reading, and math remain as the core sections of the ACT test that will result in a college-reportable score. Students can choose to take the ACT, the ACT plus science, the ACT plus writing, or the ACT plus science and writing.
2. Three hours to two hours- The new core test will be just 2 hours, compared to 3 hours. To achieve this, the test will include shorter passages on the reading and English sections and fewer questions in each section.
Visit link for full press release: https://leadershipblog.act.org/2024/07/test-enhancements.html
We are excited to welcome Dr. Nardiello and Mrs. Mejias as the district's new Elementary Assistant Principals!
Meet the newest member of the Brookside Team! We are excited to welcome Ms. Caitlyn Traverso to our 5th grade. #BESTatBrookside
During a meeting with Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County, the following resources were shared. Please take a look at the calendar links for mental health/wellness programs/events offered in Bergen County throughout summer.
Bergen Resource Net Calendar of Events for Families: https://www.bergenresourcenet.org/news-events/events/
Englewood Health Live Well Center Calendar of Events for Families: https://www.englewoodhealth.org/service/shirvan-family-live-well-center/calendar-of-events
Our district counseling website has a variety of resources available to families: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/home
The Westwood Regional School District's Summer Ed-Venture program is in full swing! Here is a peek of a few activities going on this week: Kindergarteners in our Little Picasso's course are creating self portraits inspired by Picasso's blue period. Students in our Nature Stem course are using their 5 senses to make artistic creations using materials found in nature.
Collegeboard has released the school data reports for the May 2024 Advanced Placement Administration. Students can access the AP scores through their Collegeboard account as of July 9th.
Please see the attached charts for Westwood Regional High School 5-Year Score Summary and AP Exam Total 5 Year Summary.
Congratulations to our students and teachers. Thank you to all involved for ensuring a successful test administration throughout the month of May.
WRSD is hiring for multiple openings! Join a collaborative and welcoming team in the rewarding work of helping children blossom throughout the years!
Meet the newest member of the Brookside Team! We are excited to welcome Dr. Jarrad Nardiello as our shared Assistant Principal! #BESTatBrookside
Westwood Regional School Counseling Department Hosts: Cardinal College Camp Summer 2024. Seniors in the Class of 2025, please check your email for a letter with more information and registration details.
Congratulations to all the students who graduated from the Pascack Valley Jr. Police Academy this past Friday! A special shout out to our Brookside students! #BESTatBrookside
Brookside's last day of school! We will miss you! Have a great summer!#BESTatBrookside
Congratulations to our 5th graders! We are so proud of you. Enjoy middle school and come back to visit soon! #BESTatBrookside
Brookside 5th graders enjoyed an end of year celebration! Thank you to our 5th grade PTO committee for all your hard work! #BESTatBrookside
Thank you, @NJSTEMPathways!
Click the link below to the featured article!
https://njstempathways.org/blog-post/family-stem-night-2/ #JustFocusonGrowing
Our High School French students at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and visiting our sister school. Amazing experience for our students!. Go Cards!
