Middle school students worked hard last week to build molecules! The practice of modeling as a tool to investigate phenomena is just one of the many ways our science teachers promote higher level thinking among our students.
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Together we instill a lifelong love of learning and memorable experiences! Thank you to our amazing community for supporting our 2023 Book Fair! #JustFocusonGrowing
Our students demonstrate their commitment and responsibility to their school! Taking on the role of SAFETY PATROL ensures the safety of their peers! Lead on JFG! #JustFocusonGrowing
Mrs. Mele's kindergarten takes exploration and learning outdoors! They were found investigating trees, changes in the seasons, and weather patterns! We continue to shape curious and adventurous learners! #JustFocusonGrowing
180 of our students attended the Bronx Zoo Field Trip. Students toured exhibits throughout the entire zoo. One of the points of emphasis of the Bronx Zoo/World Conservation Society is to educate students as it relates to wildlife and the impact on habitats on a global scale.
Students from two third grade classes got together to play multiplication Jenga! We had so much fun practicing our multiplication facts and anticipating the fall of our tower. #BESTatBrookside
Thank you to Brookside's PTO for the wonderful assembly today from Young Audiences: Trekking Through Mexico! We enjoyed learning about Mexico and practicing in some authentic dancing. #BestatBrookside
Students in Mr. Gunneson’s High School Digital Electronics class are honing their soldering skills while assembling various electronic circuit kits.
Mr. Krebs' physics class building roller coasters out of cardboard to test out the effects of turns on how a marble accelerates down the roller coaster.
Read for the Record 2023 is on it's way! We are trying to beat the world record for readers all over the globe! Thank you Mrs. Brennan for organizing our day and thank you to all our guest readers at Berkeley School.
Congratulations to Anna, Elijah, and Matthew for being accepted into Bergen County Band, and to Matthew and Caylynn for being accepted into Bergen County Choir. Well done!! We are beyond proud of you for representing WRMS.
Ms. Macari’s Kindergarten friends are working enjoying showing their partners how to use their “pointer power” to remind them to point to the words as they are reading them. #BESTatBrookside
The HIgh School debate team had a successful tournament on Friday. Multiple debaters beat their personal records and won several rounds throughout the day. Additionally, a big congratulations to Emma DePeola for winning "Best Judge"! Go Cards!!!!
Berkeley's Wellness Wednesday!
Thank you to the Student Council of the middle school for organizing our annual Fall Spirit Week and philanthropic project. We are proud of your great leadership!
The middle school is gearing up for a return visit from author and motivational speaker, Ed Gerety. Ed's message of gratitude reinforces our core values and will be a wonderful way to kick off the month of November. Thank you to our PSO for sponsoring this author visit!
Super Mario made an appearance in Ms. Mele's kindergarten classroom to help them find words that began with the letter "Mm" and review its special sound. #JustFocusonGrowing
Check out Mrs. Velardo having lunch with her students from last year! Relationship building continues no matter what grade they are in! #JustFocusonGrowing
Will we beat the record on Thursday? Thank you Mrs. Brennan and Mrs. Portelli for preparing to make our annual event a success!
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