February's Staff Wellness Challenge Winner is Mrs. Doherty! We challenged staff to show themselves some kindness & love throughout the month! Thank you to all staff who felt & spread the love! #JustFocusonGrowing


Our 5th Graders were spotted taking pride in their school! They choose another meaningful message! #JustFocusonGrowing




Last High School Ski Club trip of the season! Great time had by all!

This morning we welcomed author, Dina Heerema! Her stories focused on the strength of family and the importance of acceptance! Thank you, @mysunshinejewel for reiterating the power of never giving up! #JustFocusonGrowing




It's been a great Read Across America Week! Thank you to all of our special guest readers, including Police Chief Skinner, BOE Member Doug Cusato, Township Administrator Mark Dicarlo, and our Superintendent Dr. Mortimer! #WeAllShine@Washington

4G loved showing off their Fraction Cafe projects. Students demonstrated their learning through these delicious activities! #WeAllShine@Washington


Fun in Grade 3 as our students claim their tricky tray prize! A pizza lunch, dessert, and dance party with their friends and teachers added extra joy to their day! #JustFocusonGrowing



Thank you to all our Guest Readers for complementing Read Across America Week! #JustFocusonGrowing


Kindergarteners enjoy an extra special treat with family and friends coming to school to read together for Read Across America Week!


4JM participates in Responsive Classroom activities every day.
The students love Morning Meetings, especially fun activities such as the upbeat song, “Alive, Awake, Alert, Enthusiastic!” #WeAllShine@Washington

Thanks to our afternoon guest readers and to Mrs. Eliason for coordinating our special day to celebrate the joy of reading!

Readers in Mrs. Basovsky's class are engaged and inquisitive during their Character Studies Book Clubs. They are asking questions such as: What are the main character’s traits? What do we notice about what the character is saying and how he/she is acting? #BESTatBrookside



Thank you to some of our Guest Readers from this morning...check back later for pictures of some more readers!


We are ready to continue our celebration of Read Across America Week....with guest readers to all classes today; check back for pictures from our day. Thank you to Berkeley PSO for providing a 'sweet' Thank You to our readers.

Congratulations to our February Cool Cardinals Winners! Each of these special students was recognized by a staff member for demonstrating kindness, responsibility, sportsmanship, or inclusivity. We are so proud of their above and beyond efforts. Great job! #WeAllShine@Washington

Thank you to our PSO for partnering with us in order to make this morning happen! There are no words to express our students' energy, stamina, and will to connect with Jordan Toma's story! #JustFocusonGrowing #yourstruggleisyourstrength


#1 Youth Motivational Speaker, Jordan Toma, "I'm Just A Kid With An IEP," shares his story with our students and families. Jordan left a long-lasting impression on our children! Work hard, work through your challenges, and in the end be proud you persevered through it! #JustFocusonGrowing




Today we celebrated Wacky Wednesday! What creative outfits and hairstyles our students and teachers came up with! Happy Read Across America Week! #WeAllShine@Washington

Our safety patrol is full of excitement on Wacky Wednesday welcoming our students into our building! #JustFocusonGrowing

JFG brings storybook characters to life! #JustFocusonGrowing




