🌸 A Blooming Surprise for Brookside!
There is nothing quite like the lasting bond between a teacher and a student! Today, our Brookside mailboxes were filled with some extra sunshine thanks to a very special alumna.
Isabella (Bella) Cassai, a former Brookside student now at the high school, has been pouring her heart into a beautiful initiative called "The Crochet Project." To show her gratitude for the teachers who supported her journey, Bella hand-crocheted a unique flower for every single teacher in our building!
Seeing our former students give back with such thoughtfulness is a powerful reminder of the impact our educators have every day. We are so proud of Bella and her incredible talent!
Follow Bella’s journey and see more of her amazing work at @crochetflowerproject.
There is nothing quite like the lasting bond between a teacher and a student! Today, our Brookside mailboxes were filled with some extra sunshine thanks to a very special alumna.
Isabella (Bella) Cassai, a former Brookside student now at the high school, has been pouring her heart into a beautiful initiative called "The Crochet Project." To show her gratitude for the teachers who supported her journey, Bella hand-crocheted a unique flower for every single teacher in our building!
Seeing our former students give back with such thoughtfulness is a powerful reminder of the impact our educators have every day. We are so proud of Bella and her incredible talent!
Follow Bella’s journey and see more of her amazing work at @crochetflowerproject.
Yee-haw! 🤠 Our Western-themed Teacher Appreciation Week is in full swing!
A massive "Thank You" to our incredible Brookside PTO for treating our amazing staff to a delicious BBQ lunch today. You sure know how to make our team feel like the MVPs of the Wild West! 🍗🌽
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Brookside is the BEST! 🌵✨
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #BrooksidePride #BestPTORoundTheseParts #YeeHaw
A massive "Thank You" to our incredible Brookside PTO for treating our amazing staff to a delicious BBQ lunch today. You sure know how to make our team feel like the MVPs of the Wild West! 🍗🌽
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Brookside is the BEST! 🌵✨
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #BrooksidePride #BestPTORoundTheseParts #YeeHaw
Huge shout out to the Best In the West!
To our Teachers: Thank you for your grit, your heart, and for never backing down from a challenge. You make this school what it is and we are grateful for all you do.
To our PTO: Thank you for making this week so amazing for our staff, your support and thoughtfulness mean so much to us!
#BuildingBrightFutureAtBrookside #BestInTheWest
To our Teachers: Thank you for your grit, your heart, and for never backing down from a challenge. You make this school what it is and we are grateful for all you do.
To our PTO: Thank you for making this week so amazing for our staff, your support and thoughtfulness mean so much to us!
#BuildingBrightFutureAtBrookside #BestInTheWest
The Brookside 4th-graders took us back to 1776 today at our annual Brookside Tea Party! ☕️🇺🇸
To celebrate the end of their American Revolution unit, our young historians transformed the gym into a colonial gathering. From the icy streets of the Boston Massacre to the high-stakes Battle of Bunker Hill, students proudly read their original non-fiction pieces to a full house of parents.
The atmosphere was electric, some students donned tricorn hats and colonial gowns, and our 4th-grade teachers couldn't resist joining the fun!
A huge thank you to our parent community for your incredible support. Having you there to cheer on these budding authors truly brought history to life!
#BrooksidePride #4thGrade #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
To celebrate the end of their American Revolution unit, our young historians transformed the gym into a colonial gathering. From the icy streets of the Boston Massacre to the high-stakes Battle of Bunker Hill, students proudly read their original non-fiction pieces to a full house of parents.
The atmosphere was electric, some students donned tricorn hats and colonial gowns, and our 4th-grade teachers couldn't resist joining the fun!
A huge thank you to our parent community for your incredible support. Having you there to cheer on these budding authors truly brought history to life!
#BrooksidePride #4thGrade #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
May is Mental Health Month. Today take time to notice what brings us pleasure, peace, and pride. Visit our website for a worksheet to explore the activities and memories that help you feel good. You can look back
on these reflections on hard days for ways to feel better.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/home
on these reflections on hard days for ways to feel better.
https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/home
🏆 Brookside is the G.O.A.T.! 🐐
We are officially rolling into testing season, and you know the Brookside staff couldn't let the halls stay quiet! To give our students an extra boost of confidence, our amazing team got creative and whipped up some fun, high-energy signs to cheer everyone on. 🎨✨
We know testing can feel a little heavy, but remember: you’ve got this! These tests are just a chance to show off all the hard work you’ve put in all year. 🧠💪
#BrooksidePride #TestingSeason #GoatStatus #StudentSuccess #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Brookside Kindergarten was alive with school spirit today for our Community Helpers Day! It was an incredible morning filled with inspiration and big smiles.
We want to give a massive shout-out to the amazing people from all over our neighborhood who took the time to visit. From local heroes in uniform to the professionals who keep our town running, you truly inspired our youngest learners today. The smiles on the kids' faces said it all, they loved every second of learning about what you do!
It’s days like this that remind us why Westwood is such a special place to live and grow. We are so lucky to be part of such a supportive, tight-knit community.
Thank you for showing up for our kids!
#BrooksidePride #WestwoodStrong
We want to give a massive shout-out to the amazing people from all over our neighborhood who took the time to visit. From local heroes in uniform to the professionals who keep our town running, you truly inspired our youngest learners today. The smiles on the kids' faces said it all, they loved every second of learning about what you do!
It’s days like this that remind us why Westwood is such a special place to live and grow. We are so lucky to be part of such a supportive, tight-knit community.
Thank you for showing up for our kids!
#BrooksidePride #WestwoodStrong
Our hallways were in excellent hands today as Principal CJ and Principal Avery took over the front office! These two hit the ground running and didn't stop until the final bell.
Here’s a look at their very busy "To-Do" list:
📢 Safety First: They successfully hosted a school-wide fire drill.
📋 Site Inspection: They completed a full facilities walk-through to keep our school sparkling.
🍕 Executive Lunch: They enjoyed a well-earned pizza party in the Principal's office with a friend.
🥗 Cafeteria Duty: They kept the peace (and the energy high!) during the lunch rush.
🏀 Gym Class Heroes: They headed to the mats to assist Mr. Holl and Ms. Riedel with PE.
Huge thanks to our guest administrators for their hard work and leadership. The future looks bright with these two in charge! 🌟#BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Here’s a look at their very busy "To-Do" list:
📢 Safety First: They successfully hosted a school-wide fire drill.
📋 Site Inspection: They completed a full facilities walk-through to keep our school sparkling.
🍕 Executive Lunch: They enjoyed a well-earned pizza party in the Principal's office with a friend.
🥗 Cafeteria Duty: They kept the peace (and the energy high!) during the lunch rush.
🏀 Gym Class Heroes: They headed to the mats to assist Mr. Holl and Ms. Riedel with PE.
Huge thanks to our guest administrators for their hard work and leadership. The future looks bright with these two in charge! 🌟#BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
History officially came to life today at our amazing 3rd Grade Wax Museum!
Our talented students didn’t just research history, they became it! From authors and inventors to athletes, musicians, and inspiring historical figures, Brookside was filled with some of the legends who have shaped our world.
A huge thank you to all the families and staff who came out to "push the button" and hear these incredible stories. We are so proud of our young historians and their hard work!
#BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Our K-5 scientists completely took over Brookside today, and the energy was electric! From fizzing chemistry to genius engineering, these students proved that no idea is too small to change the world. 🌎✨
Huge congrats to all our mini-researchers for their hard work and "Eureka!" moments. The future is looking bright (and very scientific)! 💡🧪
Shoutout a Brookside scientist who crushed it today! 👇
#BrooksideElementary #ScienceFair #STEM #FutureScientists #BuildingBrightFuturesAt Brookside
Huge congrats to all our mini-researchers for their hard work and "Eureka!" moments. The future is looking bright (and very scientific)! 💡🧪
Shoutout a Brookside scientist who crushed it today! 👇
#BrooksideElementary #ScienceFair #STEM #FutureScientists #BuildingBrightFuturesAt Brookside
What a show! 🎶 Brookside’s Music in Our Schools Month celebration was a hit. From rocking 3rd-grade recorders to our wonderful 1st and 2nd-grade vocalists, the talent was on full display!
High-fives to Mr. Salierno and Ms. Douthat for making it happen. So proud of these kids! 🌟 #MusicInOurSchools #BrooksidePride #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
High-fives to Mr. Salierno and Ms. Douthat for making it happen. So proud of these kids! 🌟 #MusicInOurSchools #BrooksidePride #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
Today author Alicia Klepeis visited our students to talk about how to become a writer. SHe shared her experiences living in many countries throughout the world and shared her non fiction work with us. It was a wonderful experience!
Building a healthier community, one heartbeat at a time! ❤️👟
In honor of Heart Health Month, our dedicated Brookside teachers are leading the way! Every Wednesday morning in February, Mr. Holl is hosting our staff in the Media Center to kick off the day with a heart-healthy activity.
We love seeing our staff step up to keep Brookside moving and thriving. Huge thanks to Mr. Holl for spearheading this initiative!
#BrooksideStrong #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside
The Harlem Wizards are coming to town! Join us at Westwood High School on March 15th at 2:00 PM for a fun-filled afternoon as your favorite teachers take on the Harlem Wizards in an unforgettable game.All proceeds from this exciting event will benefit the Class of 2027’s Project Graduation, helping to support a safe and memorable celebration for our seniors.Tickets are now available — don’t miss out on the fun!
Enjoying Fun Music Fridays!
Today the Westwood Cardinal joined us outside to welcome students with music, school spirit, and big smiles as they entered the building! It’s just one more way Brookside is spreading joy, building connections, and starting the day on a positive note.
We love creating moments that make our students feel excited, supported, and proud to be part of the Brookside community, because bright mornings help build bright futures!
#BrooksidePride #FunMusicFridays #SchoolSpirit #SpreadingJoy #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside #GoCards
Today the Westwood Cardinal joined us outside to welcome students with music, school spirit, and big smiles as they entered the building! It’s just one more way Brookside is spreading joy, building connections, and starting the day on a positive note.
We love creating moments that make our students feel excited, supported, and proud to be part of the Brookside community, because bright mornings help build bright futures!
#BrooksidePride #FunMusicFridays #SchoolSpirit #SpreadingJoy #BuildingBrightFuturesAtBrookside #GoCards
Brookside welcomed some very special visitors from Jenkinson’s Aquarium this morning!
As a culminating activity for our One School, One Book initiative, we celebrated our reading of Mr. Popper’s Penguins with a visit from Ms. Betty the Penguin and her two handlers! Students loved meeting Ms. Betty and learning all about penguins together, it was the perfect way to bring our story to life.
Thank you to Jenkinson’s Aquarium for such a memorable experience!
#BuildingBrightFutures #OneSchoolOneBook #BrooksidePride 🐧📚
As a culminating activity for our One School, One Book initiative, we celebrated our reading of Mr. Popper’s Penguins with a visit from Ms. Betty the Penguin and her two handlers! Students loved meeting Ms. Betty and learning all about penguins together, it was the perfect way to bring our story to life.
Thank you to Jenkinson’s Aquarium for such a memorable experience!
#BuildingBrightFutures #OneSchoolOneBook #BrooksidePride 🐧📚
National School Counseling Week~ February 2-6, 2026. This week focuses on the unique contribution of school counselors within our schools, sponsored by American School Counselor Assoc. WWRSD would like to highlight the TREMENDOUS IMPACT our school counselors have in helping students achieve school and personal success.
A heartfelt thank you to our Westwood Regional School Counselors
A heartfelt thank you to our Westwood Regional School Counselors
Brookside is Flipping into fun in Phys Ed!
Our students are tumbling into a gymnastics unit and building important skills like balance, strength, coordination, and confidence! From holding steady poses to trying new movements, they’re showing great focus and determination.
Way to stretch, balance, and shine, Brookside! 💪🌟#BrooksidePride #PhysEdFun #BuildingBrightFututres
Our students are tumbling into a gymnastics unit and building important skills like balance, strength, coordination, and confidence! From holding steady poses to trying new movements, they’re showing great focus and determination.
Way to stretch, balance, and shine, Brookside! 💪🌟#BrooksidePride #PhysEdFun #BuildingBrightFututres
WWRSD School Counseling Newsletter is available to view on our district counseling website under communications on the main page and linked here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6dmWo178/Zbd3n7MvhRXTdgdP2cmCKw/view?utm_content=DAG6dmWo178&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0afd131b41
Thank you to our school counselors for their contributions and the work they do in our schools.
Thank you to our school counselors for their contributions and the work they do in our schools.
Yesterday our 4th and 5th graders put on an AMAZING show! Thank you to the Music Department for your dedication and support.
