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Not only do our actors, actress, and JPAC stage crew demonstrate incredible talent and teamwork, they are also gracious and appreciative of the supportive adults who made the event possible. What a beautiful day all around!
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May 1st is National Decision Day! Seniors signing their banner and posing for their photo. We are so proud of all of our seniors regardless of the path they are taking after high school. Cardinal Pride!
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WACADECA did outstanding at Nationals! We finished 8th out of 28 schools in Division IV. Students earned 11 medals, 1 plaque and $1000 in scholarships.
Standout performances by: Aaron Zeiler: Team High Scorer, Silver in Music, Bronze in Economics, Silver in Science, Silver in Social Science
Daniel Shotkin: Team MVP, Gold in Social Science, Bronze in Speech, Gold in Essay, 3rd overall in his division (earned plaque and scholarship)
Ashley Molina: Silver in Speech
Nicholas Kawasaki: Silver in Economics, Silver in Social Science, Bronze in Essay
Out of all teams (including national champions) we were 21st out of 55 overall.
We were the highest scoring NJ team. The kids made friends from Alaska, Chicago, Boston, Iowa, Colorado, California and other places. Thank you Mr. Thomas for guiding our students and for giving them this amazing opportunity that they will remember for the rest of their lives. The entire community is proud of all of you! Go Cards!
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Students in Ms. Zakar’s "Zak Pack" have become toy designers! They are creating prototypes of a new toy that will be used to attract customers to a fast food restaurant. The new toys will be part of the kids meal offered to children. #BESTatBrookside
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JFG's Family Weekend Activity guides us through a self-confidence meditation! Our students should walk into school every day with the confidence to be their very best! #JustFocusonGrowing
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The WRMS World Cultures Club had the opportunity to visit The United Nations in NYC where we explored how caring about humanity makes a difference in the world. The 193 countries who collaborate and communicate with each other show our students how beautifully diverse we are.
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Fifth graders have been learning about recycling in Media Class this month in honor of Earth Day. They used LEGO WeDo2.0 kits to build and code a recycling truck. We are so lucky to have Ms. Eliason in our Media Center! #BESTatBrookside
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What do you get when you combine "comfy clothes" day, "bring your child to work" day, and "Matilda, Jr. dress rehearsal" day? A lot of great memories and a full audience!
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Thank you to VFW Post 6192 in Washington Township for donating $20,000.00 in memory of Post Commander Steven H. Kohlreiter which will be used for the purchase and installation of a Greenhouse at the high school on behalf of local veterans. Thank you all for your service!
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month, so we’ve been learning all about jazz! This week, students experimented with improvisation over a 12-bar blues backing track on our xylophones. Thanks, Ms. Cacciottolo! #BESTatBrookside
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Celebrating National Poetry Month with a Poem In Your Pocket! #JustFocusonGrowing
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JFG celebrates Bring Your Child To Work Day! A wonderful day celebrating the exploration of the future by, "Working Better Together!" #JustFocusonGrowing
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Our young mathematicians exploring shapes! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Congratulations to the High School's Culinary Team for taking 1st place in Cooking, at the Annual PV Culinary Competition! Go Cards!
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Swing by the 6th grade hallway to check out some inspirational quotes, lessons learned, thoughts about inner-self, and so much more! Our avid readers and writers are always finding new ways to showcase their learning!
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Bring your child to work day: Berkeley Edition!
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The 2023 Brookside Science Fair showcased our students' ability to work collaboratively, hypothesize, and problem-solve. We are incredibly proud of all those who participated and grateful to Mr. Adkins and our amazing PTO for their work to organize the event! #BESTatBrookside
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The 2023 Brookside Science Fair showcased our students' ability to work collaboratively, hypothesize, and problem-solve. We are incredibly proud of all those who participated and grateful to Mr. Adkins and our amazing PTO for their work to organize the event! #BESTatBrookside
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So many of our amazing teachers came out to support their students at Brookside's 2023 Science Fair last night. We are so lucky to have them! #BESTatBrookside
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Westwood Regional High School proudly celebrates "Bring your Child to Work Day" . Love having them in the building! They are all Cardinals for the day!
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