The 4th grade team at Brookside hosted a delightful Tea Party to celebrate their students' incredible informational writing! Inspired by their American Revolution unit, students dressed the part, sipped tea, and shared their published pieces with pride. A fun and meaningful way to bring history—and great writing—to life! #BESTatBrookside
NJSLA testing is coming soon! 📝 We're here to support our students as they prepare for the NJSLA assessments. Remember to check your building's schedule for testing dates. Let's encourage our students to do their best! 🌟 #NJSLA #StudentSupport #TestingSeason #EducationMatters
Theme Day at Brookside was out of this world! Our students had a blast exploring the wonders of space during this year’s cosmic celebration. A huge thank you to our incredible PTO and parent volunteers for bringing the love of space to life—you truly made the day unforgettable!
What a special evening at Brookside! Our Open House was filled with joy as we welcomed students and their families to celebrate the amazing progress made this year. We also showcased our students’ incredible talents during our annual Art Show! #BESTatBrookside
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Spring Book Fair! We’re so grateful to our amazing PTO volunteers for all their time and effort—and for helping inspire a love of reading in our students. What a wonderful week of books, smiles, and stories! #BESTatBrookside
We are thrilled to celebrate our amazing school nurse, Mrs. Alvarez, for being named the 2025 Bergen County School Nurse Rising Star! Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to keeping our students safe and healthy make a difference every day. #BESTatBrookside
Congratulations to our March Caught Being Kind winners at Brookside School! Your kindness, respect, and positive choices make our school a better place every day. Thank you for helping to create a caring and supportive learning environment for everyone! #BESTatBrookside
We’re so proud of Layla Bofossa and all the artists recognized in the district’s Neighborhood Expressions contest! Big thanks to Mrs. Portelli for inspiring our students. It was awesome to see Layla’s friends and family there to cheer her on! #BESTatBrookside
A huge shoutout to our talented student artists and to Mrs. Portelli for bringing their masterpieces to life. We are so proud of the incredible artwork on display and can’t wait to showcase even more at our upcoming Art Show during Open House on April 3rd! #BESTatBrookside
Brookside students had a special treat today as the Bergen County Pipes and Drums filled our school with the sounds of tradition and celebration! The students were captivated by the incredible performance. Thank you for visiting! #BESTatBrookside
Our kindergarteners put their creativity to the test building leprechaun traps! While that sneaky leprechaun got away, we had so much fun trying to catch him! Great job, little engineers! #BESTatBrookside
We’re feeling extra lucky today! Check out all the green around our school as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day together. Wishing you a day filled with joy, luck, and a little bit of Irish cheer! #BESTatBrookside
Huge thanks to Mr. Capozzi and Ms. Jung for showing their support at the 4th grade basketball game! Your presence means so much to our students and school community. Go Westwood! #BESTatBrookside
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the PTO Brookside BASH! Your support makes all the difference, helping to fund the amazing events and programs at our school. Be sure to check out some of our fantastic staff winners! #BESTatBrookside
The Brookside Science Fair was a huge success! Our young scientists showcased their incredible experiments, creativity, and hard work. From cool chemical reactions to innovative projects, they truly impressed everyone with their curiosity and passion for learning.
Brookside had the incredible opportunity to welcome LEGO Master Corey, who teamed up with our talented students to create a stunning masterpiece! The collaboration with our PTO was a huge success, and the artwork will be a lasting symbol of our school spirit. #BESTatBrookside
A huge thank you to our amazing music team for a fantastic Grades 1-3 concert! The 3rd graders rocked it with their fan-favorite song Bagzilla on recorders, and our 1st and 2nd graders sang their hearts out! We're so proud of all the hard work and talent! #BESTatBrookside
We are thrilled to welcome MacKenzie Cadenhead, a talented comic book and children's book author who has worked with Marvel, to our schools! A huge thank you to our amazing PTO and Mrs. Eliason for bringing this incredible author to both Brookside and Berkeley Schools.
It's Crazy Hat Day during Read Across America Week! We’re rocking our wildest hats to celebrate the joy of reading and the creativity it sparks! Let’s see your most fun and wacky hats as we dive into new adventures through books! #BESTatBrookside
There’s nothing more exciting than seeing your 5th grade teacher cheering you on at your basketball game! Brookside is lucky to have such supportive teachers who go above and beyond—whether it’s in the classroom or on the sidelines. #BESTatBrookside
