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Ms. Massaro and Berkeley School practice gratitude through read alouds. Thank you parents and students who also contributed to our school wide gratitude jar! We recognize the more gratitude we send out into the world, the more at peace we feel and those around us feel.
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What a perfect day for our annual Fun Run at Berkeley! Thank you PSO and parent volunteers for your help. Thanks to our students and their families, we've exceeded our fundraising goal!
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Third graders in Ms. Lizzi's Health and Gym class are learning about their eyes and then tested out their eye skills with a game of parachute.
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Surprise! After our assembly launch with well known artist Marco Santini, children submitted words and feelings describing their Berkeley home. Here is what they see and feel each day at Berkeley! (Next surprise is scheduled later in the school year.) Thank you Berkeley PSO!
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Today we recognize World Kindness Day. A reminder that small acts of kindness have a big impact! Today and always you can...Smile, Write a note (or email) of thanks, Compliment someone, Volunteer, Hold the door open for someone, Practice patience, Offer to help at home, Thank a teacher, Thank your parent, Donate time, money, clothes, books, Call your grandparent or relative, Stand up for a friend, Laugh and Be kind to yourself.
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Scheduling afternoon conferences helps with lunch provided by our PSO. Thank you!
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Thank you Berkeley PSO for helping us get through the night with parent conferences....with special treats!
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Thank you and much love to Berkeley Staff for your talents and dedication in helping our entire community. Our staff picture this year says it all!
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Berkeley students shared their Halloween candy with the Veterans at the VA home in Paramus. Maybe a few less sweets for kids, but a big treat to show their gratitude for our Veterans! Thank you Mrs. Petersen for organizing our donation.
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Ms. Georgiadis' Kindness Club is spreading kindness around Berkeley like the autumn leaves all around us.
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Berkeley Staff wishes everyone a safe Halloween!
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Read for the Record 2023 is on it's way! We are trying to beat the world record for readers all over the globe! Thank you Mrs. Brennan for organizing our day and thank you to all our guest readers at Berkeley School.
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Berkeley's Wellness Wednesday!
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Will we beat the record on Thursday? Thank you Mrs. Brennan and Mrs. Portelli for preparing to make our annual event a success!
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What a perfect combination....Wellness Wednesday and Unity Day 2023.
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Fall is in the air! Thank you Ms. Curran and Ms. Brown for the outside festive decor.
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Third graders and Mr. Douthat begin their "Recorder Karate" to show off their new skills and learning.
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Thank you Berkeley Junior Girl Scout Troop #98004 for helping keep Berkeley looking warm and seasonal!
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As role models and leaders at Berkeley School, fifth graders help spread the motto to be "Humble and Kind" throughout the school.
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Mrs. Hogle's second grade students are practicing the writing process using their own personal experiences.
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