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In honor of National Unity Day on Wednesday, we welcome you to wear orange at the middle school.
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Word walls help give us immediate access to important content vocabulary. Middle School ELA teachers have some of the best word walls!
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Third graders and Mr. Douthat begin their "Recorder Karate" to show off their new skills and learning.
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4th graders in Mr. Capozzi’s class are trying out new Responsive Classroom ideas during their morning meeting. They are starting the day off right! Just look at those smiles! #BESTatBrookside
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First graders are enjoying free time at the end of their weekly Media special with Mrs. Eliason. During free time students can play with LEGOs and Magnetic Tiles to make fun creations or read the books they have just checked out at the library. #BESTatBrookside
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Thank you Township of Washington FD for coming to JFG! This was a great opportunity for our students to recognize Fire Prevention Week, learn about fire safety, and meet real life heroes! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Bringing our schools together fosters a sense of community and collaboration! Check out how JFG and Washington School merged morning announcements! Shared learning allows us to achieve more! #JustFocusonGrowing #WeAllShine@Washington
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Dear Westwood Regional High School Students, Parents and Staff,
Due to sewer issues, there will be an early dismissal TODAY for WRHS students ONLY. All students will be dismissed at 12:11 p.m. Athletics will still continue. Afternoon activities will still occur. Lunch will not be served. The middle and elementary schools will remain open.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Mr. Lipnick's students will now be in charge of the morning announcements in a live broadcast to both Washington and George students newscaster -style! What a wonderful way to start each day and build connections between our two schools! #WeAllShine@Washington
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Thank you to the 2021-2023 Washington PSO for our amazing new playground equipment! The students were thrilled to play music as they played outside on this beautiful day! #WeAllShine@Washington
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Thank you Berkeley Junior Girl Scout Troop #98004 for helping keep Berkeley looking warm and seasonal!
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Thank you to our High School PSO and everyone who donated for our Staff Luncheon on Friday! We appreciate it!!
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We had a successful National Portfolio Day at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center over the weekend for 11 Honors and AP Art Students. Multiple portfolios were accepted on the spot and students received positive feedback about their work. Great job!
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Consistent messaging reminds us what we stand for at the middle school!
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Thank you to our counseling team who brought back Carl the Cardinal. Students and staff added feathers to Carl with notes reminding us of what respect looks like. Thank you also to our PSO for purchasing our "RISE UP" bracelets. We have more to give away next week!
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Middle School Team showing off their Cardinal spirit!
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As role models and leaders at Berkeley School, fifth graders help spread the motto to be "Humble and Kind" throughout the school.
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Check out the excitement in Ms. Wirchansky's 1st grade! A true picture of active engagement and enthusiasm for learning! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Ms. Hyde taught her kindergarten students all about characters today! After a read aloud with sound effects, the students created their own characters, and went book shopping! #JustFocusonGrowing
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This month our 5th graders chose to highlight the importance of consideration, dignity, and fairness. Excellent message 5th grade! #JustFocusonGrowing
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