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Congratulations Mrs. Binder...and enjoy your Dunkin' Donuts Gift Card....and, this just in....Miss Lizzi has added an extra gym class to the prize menu! Thank you Miss Lizzi! #theberkeleyway
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More festive tunes with Mr. Douthat and Fifth Grade Saxophones...
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Michael on the Mantle was very sneaky today...it took some time before Mrs. Houck found him and she is now enjoying her lottery tickets!
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Thank you Mr. Douthat and Fifth Grade Percussionists for helping us celebrate winter holidays!
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Mrs. Lepore found Michael on the Mantle today and chose 'no office/lunch duty' .(Miss Maria may have given a clue that Michael whispered to help.)
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Michael on the Mantle will need to find better hiding spots; some students in Mrs. Percarpio's class actually found him today. Mrs. Percarpio decided to give the class an extra recess instead of the daily prize.
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Miss Georgiadis found Michael on the Mantle today...and will enjoy a 30 minute extended lunch.
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Congratulations Mrs. Poggi...she found Michael on the Mantle and selected "No Monday Meeting".
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Congratulations to Mrs. Preciado for finding Michael on the Mantle! Enjoy your 30 minute free period whenever you wish!
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Congratulations Mrs. Percarpio for being the recipient of Berkeley's NJ Governor's Teacher of the Year Recognition Award! (Pictures posted were in 'real time' today when we announced it to students and staff.)
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Everyone Belongs! Grade 5 students learn and understand different ways we are similar and ways we are different throughout the year. Since December is Disability Awareness Month, students learned how and why Braille is used and practiced writing their name.
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Michael on the Mantle starts Monday for all Berkeley Staff!
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Thank you Ms. Curran and Berkeley PSO for keeping up with the change of seasons and helping make our school look great!
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Thank you Berkeley PSO and parent volunteers for our annual Holiday Shop. Children enjoy picking out small gifts for their families and loved ones.
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Berkeley Fifth grade scientists administer brightness tests to find how bright the sun looks from each planet.
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Reminder: Tonight, November 28th at 6:30pm for all district parents.
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Berkeley kindergarteners show their gratitude for their Fifth Grade Buddies in many ways, including preparing Thanksgiving treats for their Fifth Grade Buddies. Kindergarteners made their own applesauce, pumpkin 'pie', and butter.
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November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month:
Andrea Racioppi, an educator from the Epilepsy Services of New Jersey came to speak to all Berkeley fifth graders about recognizing seizures and providing basic first aid (TRUST).
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Save the Date: November 28th at 6:30pm for all district parents.
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Our annual Fun Run continues today with more beautiful weather and good spirits. Welcome Kindergarten to their first Fun Run! Thank you Berkeley PSO!
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