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Great Program for Parents and students! High School students will see the program during the day.
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Attention Juniors: West Point Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a West Point cadet. At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training.
SLE applications are accepted from February 1 through March 15 of your junior year in high school. https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate
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High School student Kaitlyn Park's photographic artwork was chosen to be displayed for Youth Art Month. Her work was chosen for the State Exhibition this year. Each year the Art Educators of New Jersey collaborate with Art Educators throughout the State of New Jersey to present an exhibition of student artwork celebrating Youth Art Month. Congratulations Kaitlyn!
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WRSD Curriculum Council, led by our Director of Elementary Education, Mrs. Velez, met today to discuss important curriculum needs and assessment.
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We are so grateful for our School Counselor, Mrs. Massaro! Thank you for always helping us be our best. Happy School Counselor Week!
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This week we celebrate our school counselors for National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). I would like to personally thank our Westwood Regional School Counselors. Each counselor works to provide their students with the utmost attention and concern. They are dedicated, caring, professional, and advocate for their students each and every day.
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National School Counseling Week is February 5-9. Thank you to our amazing high school counselors for everything they do for our students and school. We appreciate you!
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Dive into the fascinating world of shadows! See our students explore light, shapes, and the art of shadow-making! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Our students truly impressed us with their exceptional critical thinking skills as they explored and articulated various perspectives! What a debate! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Brookside's 4th and 5th graders showcased their musical talents this week during our winter concert. A special thank you to our music teachers, Ms. Maresca and Mr. Douthat, for an amazing performance! #BESTatBrookside
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WWRSD Special Education Parents Advisory Group (SEPAG) is hosting another virtual meeting next Wednesday, February 7th, 6pm. The NJ Dept. of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, will present "Navigating the DDD System."
This one-hour webinar will include a Q&A session and will explain the types of services, support and opportunities available after schooling ends. The DDD encourages families to start thinking about this transition around age 16 (but encourages families with any age children/young adults to attend).
Meeting link
meet.google.com/bir-hrby-qcy
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Thank you Ms. Massaro for organizing our annual Friendship Fridays in February!
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Fifth Grade Scientists are discovering the reaction between different materials during their study of matter.
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Westwood Regional School Counseling Quarter 2 District Newsletter is available to view. You can access the newsletter either in your inbox from yesterday, on our district school counseling website or using the link copied here: https://shorturl.at/suPRZ
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Our 3rd graders confidently showcased their nonfiction writing skills to their buddies! It's inspiring to witness such collaboration and creativity! Lead on JFG! #JustFocusonGrowing
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And the awards keep coming for our Academic Decathlon Team (WACADECA). 2024 Region II SuperQuiz Champs, 60 awards and 5 of the top 9 students overall!!! Amazing job Coach Jim Thomas and our students! Go Cards!
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Reminder in one week: Westwood Regional HS is hosting a parent program titled, "Not My Kid" which is centered around addiction and recovery on February 8 @ 6:30PM in the Hurley Theater, HS. The program is open to all district parents. See link for more information: https://speaksobriety.com/about/
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans who have helped shaped our history. The 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the African American influence on visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression. The WWRSD celebrates Black History Month.
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Proud coach, Mr. Nedilsky had a blast acknowledging our 8th grade student athletes at yesterday's game. Way to go Cardinals!
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Our morning announcements have reached a whole new level of excellence with the addition of student artwork! Witness the creativity of our very own Finn Wiese (kindergarten) and Chase Rupert (2nd grade) who were featured this week! #JustFocusonGrowing.
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