We aim to provide our students with optimal learning experiences in the most creative ways! Our 4th graders preparing for their math assessment using Connect 4! #JustFocusonGrowing
Third grade students in Mrs. Eliason's Media Center constructed Milo the Science Rover out of LEGOs using LEGO WeDo2.0 robotics kits. They then used block coding to program their robots to move and make sound effects. #BESTatBrookside
Ms. Peterson, Ms. D'Imperio, Mr. Fritz, Mr. Peña, and Ms. Calderón attended PV's K-12 Music Curriculum Articulation Day. Our team had the opportunity to visit some of the music teachers classrooms and discussing the current implementation of our curriculum. Great job team!
Alma Thomas is the artist these first graders learned about for Black History Month with Mrs. Portelli. Students used repetition, rhythm, and movements in one direction for their composition.
The Westwood Regional School District is participating in the development of a new three-year Strategic Plan. Please visit this link to complete a stakeholder survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMqV_Jlz_dmboq7GeHdTbVpXdSdZeLcmE89HO7FU_jo8R-rA/viewform
Working together in book clubs is a great way to engage in conversation to deepen our ideas about historical fiction texts! WeAllShine@Washington
Thank you to our Grade 4 and 5 musicians who performed in our Winter Band Concert! Thank you Mr. Barbieri and to our parent community who continue to support and celebrate Music in our Schools!
Students in Mr. McQuade's forensic class analyzing the impact of height, frequency, and velocity on blood spatter patterns.
Join our Woodington Players! Come meet Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and Rapunzel as they read their classic fairy tales on Sunday, February 26 from 12pm-3pm. There will be photo opportunities with your favorite character, snacks, costume contest, and a teaser for the musical production of Into The Woods taking place in March. See flyer below. Scan the QR Code for the schedule. Purchase tickets here using the link below. Thank you for your support!
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/71777
"JFG Strikes A Good Time!" Our teachers and staff enjoyed a fun night of bowling, team bonding, and friendly competition! Making time to stay connected, even outside of school! #JustFocusonGrowing
Middle School mathematicians shine bright!
Students in 4-AC were hard at work adding and subtracting mixed numbers this week! They led the lesson on the smartboard and then participated in math rotations. Some of the fun included small group work, facts practice on REFLEX, and a hands-on fraction game! #BESTatBrookside
Mrs. Palianto visited each class at Washington School to read the book How Wonderfully Odd, focusing on our character trait of the month, diversity and inclusion. The story focused on the importance of appreciating our unique talents and the importance of accepting others.
Congratulations to Allaine Lara & Claire Eo for having their work selected for Fresh Perspectives 2023. This juried high school art exhibit is hosted by the Morris Museum. The virtual gallery can be viewed here and the inperson exhibit can be viewed at the Morris Museum, A Smithsonian Affiliate. Works on view from February 17 - May 14.
Attached:
The Work of DuBois, Graphic Design by Allaine Lara
Eat in Hell, Acrylic painting by Claire Eo
What could heating vinegar have to do with stoichiometry? Well, when vinegar was combined with baking soda, Ms. McKaba's Honors Chemistry class was able to attempt to isolate the food preservative additive product of sodium acetate to see what type of percent yield they could get!
With love being in the air this week for Valentine's Day, Ms. McKaba's Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry classes decided to put a Chemistry spin on a typical valentine. What could be better than getting a valentine with Chemistry puns abound?
The World Cultures Club of the Middle School held their most recent meeting this week, discussing Spanish Culture. Members designed their own soccer jerseys. Some dream about goals – we make them!
In January, Washington School participated in the Great Kindness Challenge. As a result, we have been recognized as a Kindness Certified School! The class who performed the most acts of kindness was 1G, who earned an extra recess for their wonderful accomplishment!
Our fifth grade Peer Leaders demonstrate leadership and responsibility by assisting our younger students daily. They are wonderful role models for their fellow Washington students!
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