
Our partners at NJ4S are offering a virtual parent workshop- Social Media and Its Impact on Youth. Bergen County parents will learn current trends and share best practices for effective discussion about the impacts of technology and social media use with your tweens/teens. February 19th at 7:00pm. Scan QR code to register.


Our 5th graders, who’ve been embracing the Building Thinking Classrooms initiative, inspired our 4th graders to check it out. When I stopped by 4th grade, I was thrilled to see them working together in the same way—collaborating, problem-solving, and thinking critically as a team. #BESTatBrookside

Today, I visited a first grade classroom and was beyond proud and touched to find out one of our Brookside students wrote an All About book... about ME! Moments like these make being principal so special. Keep shining, little authors! #BESTatBrookside




Shoutout to Mrs. James and Ms. Cascio for all of their incredible hard work and dedication during National School Counselor Week! Your support, guidance, and compassion make such a difference in our school community. Thank you for everything you do! #BESTatBrookside





Quarter 2 School Counseling Newsletter is available to view on the district counseling/wellness web page and linked here :https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ir3LC_HDTVSg08EkMbcsLT6TtaABNRYa/view?usp=sharing



Quarter 2 School Counseling Newsletter is available to view on the district counseling/wellness webpage and linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnNErVjIy9VB7Oa24ancr_ID5lEn68bw/view?usp=sharing



Shout out to Mr. Donavan, Brookside's head custodian, for all the hard work he puts in day in and day out! From keeping our halls spotless to making sure every corner of the school is safe, especially during those snowy winter days, he’s always on top of it! #BESTatBrookside


Our partners at NJ4S are offering a virtual parent workshop- Social Media and Its Impact on Youth. Bergen County parents will learn current trends and share best practices for effective discussion about the impacts of technology and social media use with your tweens/teens.
February 10th or February 19th at 7:00pm. Scan QR code to register.


School Counseling Week: February 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Our school counselors have a tremendous impact on our schools and communities.
A very special and heartfelt thank you to our counselors❤️


A big shout out to our amazing 4th and 5th grade band for their fantastic performance! The students did an incredible job, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work. Special thanks to Mr. Douthat for inspiring and teaching our young musicians at Brookside. #BESTatBrookside

What an amazing performance from our 4th and 5th grade chorus. These talented students sang their hearts out, and we couldn’t be more proud. A huge thank you to Ms. Maresca for all the time and dedication she puts into inspiring our young singers at Brookside! #BESTatBrookside

Our gallery wall has been updated for February! Stop by and check out the incredible artwork created by our talented students with the guidance of Mrs. Portelli. From vibrant colors to creative designs, these pieces showcase the amazing talent within our school. #BestatBrookside


Congratulations to our January Caught Being Kind winners! Thank you for making great choices and showing kindness in our school community. Your actions help make Brookside the best place to learn, grow, and thrive. Keep up the amazing work! #BESTatBrookside


Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Brookside School! Wishing our students, families, and community a year full of happiness, prosperity, and good health. May the Year of the Snake bring joy and new opportunities to all! #BESTatBrookside



"Ms. Danielle from Valley Hospital visited our K and 1st grade students today to teach them all about their skeletons and how to grow strong, healthy bones! Thank you, Ms. Danielle, for making learning about health and wellness so fun and engaging! #BESTatBrookside





Our fourth graders kicked off their Details and Synthesis reading unit in style—with a book tasting, Starbucks-style! They explored a menu of fiction genres, sampling everything from mystery to fantasy to discover their favorites. #BESTatBrookside

Come to meet and greet our new superintendent, Dr. Patrick McQueeney, on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM. Our PTO meeting will follow. We can't wait to see you there! #BESTatBrookside


Our 4th graders are kicking off the new year with creativity and purpose! Each student chose one word to guide their focus for 2025 and designed a vibrant poster to showcase their goal. Their words reflect the powerful mindset they’re bringing to school and life! #BESTatBrookside

Exciting things are happening in Grade 2! We're embracing Building Thinking Classrooms to spark curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking in math. Students are working together, solving problems in creative ways, & building confidence every step of the way. BESTatBrookside

Congratulations to our Caught Being Kind December winners! We are so proud of the great choices you are making! Keep up the great work! #BESTatBrookside
