Our emerging kindergarteners are thriving each day as they embrace reading strategies, engage in collaborative partnerships, and skillfully incorporate details in their writing! This not only fosters their growth but sparks a genuine love for learning! #JustFocusonGrowing
Our first graders became skilled Word Detectives! By cracking sight words and uncovering word patterns, they are not just learning, they're embarking on an exciting vocabulary adventure with every clue they discover! #JustFocusonGrowing
This is what our WWRSD community is about: "Thank you for allowing me to come and be a part of the college panel for my home town district. It’s always a privilege to give back to a community that means so much to me, and I’m grateful to have contributed, even in a small way. We are fortunate to have you a part of our panel and our Cardinal Community. Thank you Kevin O'Sullivan.
Great PD opportunity! Tinkering and Creating with AI Tools. This full day hands-on workshop was designed for educators to explore the ability to create custom chatbots and multimedia with generative AI. It explores how educators can increase their awareness, comfort and ability to leverage AI for good in an educational setting. Pictured-Jeff Welfel, Erin Lafond, Greg Kulowiec, Maribel Cardona, Olivia Polzer and Caryne Charles.
Brookside students celebrated World Kindness Day on November 13th through different activities. Third grade students created cards for different people in their lives. Ms. Hughes was lucky to receive a few! #BESTatBrookside
Final Q1 performances in our new Theater Classes were a huge success! Students did an incredible job learning lines, creating characters, and working together on these scenes!
What a program! Thank you to our three panellists for their time and guidance at our Grade 9/10 School Counseling Program @ionauniversity @followstevens @wpunj. Thank you to 100+ students and parents who were in attendance. And last but not least, to our school-counseling department for the work they do daily with our students. The program slides are available on our district counseling site under high school and linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjZ5qywOr6vG-ts4hc_ONqoEYkqZrLGC/view
Thank you to our High School Guidance Department for their very informative School Counseling and College Admissions Panel (Iona, William Paterson, Stevens Institute of Technology) Presentation to grades 9 & 10 students and parents.
Thank you Revolution Prep for your time last night. Please view link if you are interested in learning more and working with RP https://www.revolutionprep.com/holiday-promo-claim/?utm_campaign=2024%20Holiday%20Promo&utm_source=email&utm_medium=MRKGT%20Email&utm_content=Claim%20Promo_School%20Share
Today is World Kindness Day. It falls on a Wednesday, providing an opportunity for people to fill their week with acts of kindness and goodwill. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, our community, and the world at large.
We encourage individuals to practice kindness today and every day!
As we enter the season of expressing more gratitude, I continue to be thankful and consider myself lucky to be part of such an amazing staff and community. Thank you for being YOU!
A new gallery wall has been added to Brookside's entrance thanks to our wonderful PTO! Student art work will be on display throughout the year from Mrs. Portelli's art lessons. We are so proud of our students! #BESTatBrookside
Our NJHS students spent their most recent meeting writing letters to Veterans and crafting "Kindness Notes" for each student in the middle school. We are so proud of these great service projects!
At the most recent World Culture Club meeting at WRMS, students discussed Francophone culture. Members learned about a variety of tasty French cheeses. Fun was had by all!
Andrew Foote was accepted into the Bergen County Sheriff's Office internship program through the High School Work Based Learning Program. Andrew will be continuing his education in college and plans on pursuing a career in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement.
Zara Shaikh & Madelyn Elliott are seniors in the Work Based Learning Program. They are interning at The Spine & Health Center of NJ. Zara will pursue a career in the medical field with a focus on Exercise Science. Madelyn will be pursuing a career in the Chiropractic Field.
November 13th is Social Media Kindness Day, a day dedicated to promoting positivity, compassion, and respect across all online platforms.
Please help spread the word that ‘it only takes a second’ to get professional support. The 2NDFLOOR app is anonymous, confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. Youth can access the app at www.2NDFLOOR.org/download.
An admissions counselor from MICA, Maryland Institute College of Art, visited the AP Studio Art and Honors class. Course offerings, creative majors, scholarships and application requirements were discussed. Students also had the opportunity to participate in portfolio reviews.
Thank you to all of our Veterans! High School Teacher, Dr. Thames, invited Mr. Dennis Collins, a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, to speak with his United States History classes. The H.S. social studies honor society donated funds to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Reminder: November 13, 2024: Class of 2027 and 2028 School Counseling + Admissions Panel Presentation. Log into Genesis to view the letter with more information. We look forward to seeing our students and parents in attendance this evening.
