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
Open House is tonight from 6:00-8:00 pm! Along with visiting classrooms and teachers, please visit the Art Show, Book Fair, Positivity Chain, and Gratitude Wall. If you want to participate in our Multicultural Day in April, stop by the main office/hallway!
Thank you Berkeley students, families, and staff for your excitement and willingness to show how much Berkeley raised for Healthy Bodies and Hearts! Huge thanks to Ms. Lizzi, once again, for coordinating and celebrating our accomplishments!
Our Elementary Summer Enrichment registration is open for students entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Please visit our website to learn more about our course offerings and how to sign up: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/summerenrichment2023/home
We enjoyed the visit from the Harlem Wizards, who will be playing WRSD on April 2, 2023 to benefit Project Graduation 2024!
Who is ready for our upcoming Art Show and Open House in two weeks on Thursday, March 30? WE ARE!!!
In response to this week's display of hate & bias, the Office of Curriculum & Instruction compiled resources for parents. Swastikas, speech & other images that diminish a group are condemned. Go to: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/publiccurriculumoffice for more information.
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.
Kindergarteners love to 'unlock' sounds and letters with Mrs. Houck!
Multilingual learners (ESL) have the opportunity to use an iPad Mini to assist with translations. WRSD has over 70 students learning English as a new language, with over 400 students in the district speaking another language at home, in at least a dozen languages. #Diversity
Our teachers come up with great ways of presenting student learning.
Signs of spring are everywhere...we are ready! Remember to 'spring ahead' one hour this Sunday to begin Daylight Savings Time.
Thank you Berkeley PSO for 'March Munchies' to start the week! What a great surprise on a Monday morning!
Kindergarteners enjoy an extra special treat with family and friends coming to school to read together for Read Across America Week!
Thanks to our afternoon guest readers and to Mrs. Eliason for coordinating our special day to celebrate the joy of reading!
Thank you to some of our Guest Readers from this morning...check back later for pictures of some more readers!
We are ready to continue our celebration of Read Across America Week....with guest readers to all classes today; check back for pictures from our day. Thank you to Berkeley PSO for providing a 'sweet' Thank You to our readers.
A kick off event for Read Across America is our annual visiting author, sponsored by Berkeley PSO. Anica Rissi is sharing her childhood and inspirations, as well as how she developed a love of reading and eventually writing her own books. http://www.anicarissi.com/
