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Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. Middle school teachers know how to make Pi Day memorable!
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First grade students learned how to read like a news reporter during our nonfiction reading unit! #WeAllShine@Washington
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We remain grateful and positive...especially Mrs. Massaro, for creating Berkeley's Positivity Chain...here's a sneak peek until you can see it in person for Open House later this month.
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Second Graders are working hard on amping up their reading power! Partners work together to find a reading pace that is “just right.” They use strategies such as scooping up words and paying attention to punctuation to help them find the right pace. #WeAllShine@Washington
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JFG welcomed Ms. Blagec, a senior intern from Westwood Regional High School. Ms. Blagec is a former JFG student chasing her dreams! Her first stop, her roots... where it all began! #JustFocusonGrowing #oneproudprincipal
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Our 4th graders collaborated and spoke about The Invisible Boy and how important kindness, inclusion & celebrating our differences are! #JustFocusonGrowing
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Kindergarteners love to 'unlock' sounds and letters with Mrs. Houck!
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Motivational speaker, Eric LeGrand visited the middle school this week. Thank you to the PSO for sponsoring this wonderful assembly!
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Middle school representatives at the 2023 New Jersey Association for Middle Level Educator Conference. Our very own Brianne Adams is president of NJAMLE!
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These Super 2nd graders put their editing hats on to fix and fancy their poetry for Writing Workshop! They are having fun collaborating with each other, and using tools like student dictionaries and word wall to write colorful, clear and creative poetry. #WeAllShine@Washington
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Students in Ms. Acosta and Ms. Cascione's 4th grade worked together to collect and organize data. Then, we used the data to plot our information on one big line plot! #BESTatBrookside
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During SEL Day, every student at Washington School traced their handprint for this special school art display, signifying that we are all unique individuals, but together as a community we create something beautiful! #WeAllShine@Washington
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Magnets are fun to play with during science class! We have learned how they repel and attract by their poles. Look at the magnetic force helping the paper clip to magically float! #WeAllShine@Washington
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Kindergarten students are working on blending their letters to make CVC words. We love learning how to read! #WeAllShine@Washington
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So proud of our teachers! Our co-teaching initiative motivated every teacher in our building to #JustFocusonGrowing! Our students deserve the very best of us, so we do whatever it takes! #oneproudprinicpal
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On SEL Day, third graders demonstrated their creativity and individuality by making a squiggle into whatever their imagination could dream of. #WeAllShine@Washington
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First graders work on identifying nonfiction text features and gaining more nonfiction reading stamina! #WeAllShine @Washington
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4th graders played "Trashketball" to review for their Topic 10 test this week. What a fun way to practice learned skills and build confidence! #BESTatBrookside
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On Friday students and staff recognized SEL Day! Students took a break from academics to foster Social Emotional Learning. Each grade level planned activities focused on community building, wellness, kindness, and friendship. #WeAllShine@Washington
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The high school debate team had a great time at the varsity championship tournament at Becton HS on Friday. Congratulations to all of our debaters on a wonderful season; we’re so proud of you all! GO CARDS!!!
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