
JFG recognizes Autism Awareness Month, Colors In My World! We "chalked it up" by making our building shine with positive messages in collaboration with our peer buddies! #JustFocusonGrowing





Students in second grade wear their special glasses to see ordinary things in new ways during their poetry unit! #BESTatBrookside





"Music from the Earth" from journeyswithsound.com.returned today to present to individual grade levels. All grades enjoyed a hands on presentation about all the different musical instruments and cultures around the world.





Last night, the high school inducted students into the various Content Area National Honor Societies including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Italian, and French. Great job and congratulations to our students and thank you to our amazing staff.




Mr. Welfel’s freshmen French class had the opportunity to go outside to practice writing sentences in the past tense. Focus was made on pronunciation with a visual associated with each example. A fun way to enjoy the spring weather while using the target language.


YES! What an awesome message 5th grade! #JustFocusonGrowing



Having fun and learning in the most creative ways leads us to #JustFocusGrowing!





Check out our students reviewing red words and having CVC word blending fun during their "GLOW DAY!" #JustFocusonGrowing





Our Kindergartener students earned their way to "GLOW DAY!" Here they are increasing partner reading skills with some flashlight fun! #JustFocusonGrowing





Congratulations to our High School March Student of the Month, Anna Nooney (Grade 12), nominated by Mrs. Casey Kauffman. Great job!


Parisian, Beauty Academy a Paul, Mitchell, School visited the High School today to speak to students interested in the beauty industry. If you are interested, and was not able to attend.-reach out to Ms. Murray.


Spring in the HS courtyard!



District School Counselors meet to prepare for the spring. Also present Directors of Secondary and Elementary Education and Assistant Director of Special Services.


Thank you Berkeley PSO for our "Music from the Earth" assembly from journeyswithsound.com. We learned about the many destinations around the world and how instruments 'from the earth' are enjoyed by all.





April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! Here are resources:
https://oremlibrary.org/kids/arab-american-heritage-month-4-kids
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/social-studies/arab-american-heritage-month


Ms. Hughes, Mrs. Gomez. Ms. Johnston and Mrs. Acosta attended a workshop lead by author Jennifer Serravallo this past week. We enjoyed learning about best practices and are excited to share with the Brookside team! #BESTatBrookside




Thank you, @WashTwpPolice for participating in our Read-A-Thon celebration! You ensure our school is a safer place and have built such positive relationships with our students! We greatly appreciate you! THANK YOU! #JustFocusonGrowing



Thank you, Westwood Regional BOE members for celebrating the Read-A-Thon with our students and supporting the love of reading we instill every day! We hope you enjoyed the morning in our classrooms! #JustFocusonGrowing



So grateful to have welcomed Dr. Lou DiLiseo, BC Supt., Capt. Jennings, from the BC Pros Office, BOE and town council members, our local police officers, and first responders joined our students in celebration of our Read-A-Thon! A HUGE thank you to our PSO!



Brookside's students enjoyed learning about various science topics during our Theme Day. #BESTatBrookside



