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Our concert filled our school with songs of joy and talent. Our gratitude to Mr. Lipnick and Ms. Kim for their dedication and hard work. The applause from our families echoed the dedication of our students and teachers, making it a memorable event. #JustFocusonGrowing
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Good morning WWRSD!
Friendly FYI! The district will be closed on January 15, 2024 for all students.
We want to wish our students a wonderful three day weekend!
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With a release date of the FAFSA moved from October to December 2023, you may have additional questions or need more guidance, check out this webinar: FAFSA Webinar with College Aid Pro on January 17, 2024 at 7:00pm https://shorturl.at/aksY0
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Miss Iozzia and Mr. McDermott’s third graders and Miss Candusso’s kindergarteners are celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. Students worked with their buddies to create thank you cards for the officers. We are thankful for all they do for our community! #BESTatBrookside
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"Gus the Plus" paid a friendly visit to Ms. Brown's kindergarten class! They explored how "Gus" likes to bring his number friends together! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Fifth Grade Scientists are using FOSS resources to study and experiment with mixtures and solutions to find how they can be separated.
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Dear Westwood Regional Parents and Staff:
Due to the impending inclement weather, there will be a delayed opening tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. As the storm arrives, significant rain, flooding and power outages are anticipated. Tomorrow’s delayed opening schedule will allow time for our families and staff to navigate the impact and travel related to this specific weather event.
All schools will open 90 minutes later than their normal start times (High School – 9:25 a.m.; Middle School – 9:45 a.m.; Grades K-5 – 10:20 a.m.; and Pre-School – 10:20 a.m.)
All before school clubs and Champions before care programs will be canceled. The after school care program and all after school activities will be held as usual.
Lunch will be served in all schools.
All students will be dismissed at their normal time.
All bus pick-ups will be 90 minutes after normal time.
Information is also available on the district's website under the Inclement Weather Procedures tab. Thank you!
Thank you,
Frank Connelly
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Students in Mr. Gunneson's High School Digital Electronics class practicing their coding skills.
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Please help us reunite these fabulous sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, hats, umbrellas, and lunchboxes to their rightful owners. Middle School students - please check out the lost and found today and claim your items!
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With over 100 students & parents in attendance, we want to thank our school counseling department for hosting the college planning program. Last night's presentation along with resources are available on our district counseling/ wellness site https://shorturl.at/lvwKL
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Students and Parents attended last night's College Information Program at the High School. Counselors shared a wealth of information regarding the college search and application process.
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Thank you to our Washington Township and Westwood Police Departments and our Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO) for your continued support and collaboration as well as everything you do to keep our schools safe. We appreciate everything you do!
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Brookside teachers set their "One Word" intentions for 2024 after watching a video clip from Jon Gordon. We looked to the future and thought of what positive beliefs will get us to reach our goals for both personal and our professional growth. #BESTatBrookside
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2024 is going to be our year! Middle school parents - please help us start off strong with the second edition of "The Great Kindness Challenge". Families can join in on the fun by completing the family edition checklist too.
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Business Management students were practicing writing formal business letters to companies of their choice, and we just got our first response back! Thank you to STX for responding to one of our students and generously gifting her a lacrosse stick head in Westwood colors as well!
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Nothing better than having your teacher come cheer you on at your travel basketball game! Thank you Ms. Jung for being one of the BEST at Brookside! #BESTatBrookside
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Come support our Visual Art Department's "Art Fest" on January 13th from 12:00-3:00 PM.
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The National Summer Program Fair is a free event for high school students on, January 16th, 4:30-7:00pm at the Rothman Center @ Fairleigh Dickinson University. This in-person event will showcase around 100 ways high school students can spend summer 2024, including on-campus pre-college programs at the nation's most prestigious universities, study abroad opportunities, STEM programs, teen travel, art/portfolio prep, test prep, and local nonprofits seeking summer volunteers. Students and parents need to pre-register to attend,
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Witnessing our students' confidence in front of their peers is a step toward self-expression, independence, and courage! A true testament to growth and resilience! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Our second-graders are spotted studying animals that inhabit the Bracken Cave in San Antonio, Texas while making informed guesses! Keep exploring JFG, and let your exploration fuel your imagination! #JustFocusonGrowing
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