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The February Edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available. For more information visit https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/february-2021
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1st graders at Brookside have opinions!! We're working on writing reasons to back up our opinions.
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Thank you to Brookside's amazing ELL instructor, Mrs. LeParc (@LeParcESL), for sharing this very inspiring video from a very determined English Language Learner. Simply amazing!! https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/24943/from-colombia-to-mars/
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Elementary Assistant Principal, Mrs. Loor (@EsLoor
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Due to the forecasted low temperatures, continued precipitation through the night presenting the possibility for icy road conditions, the Westwood Regional Schools will remain in full remote for Friday, February 19. Please refer to your email or the district website for details.
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Mrs. Bowker's First Grade at Brookside School started this snowy morning by "Finishing the Phrase." @Mrs_Bowker
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Due to the timing of tomorrow’s expected snowfall, the Westwood Regional School District will remain in full remote learning for Thursday, February 18. Refer to your email or www.wwrsd.org for schedule details.
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Mrs. Basovsky's 3rd graders at Brookside School participated in a Math Zoom Workshop, with Greg Tang (@gregtangmath) and over 900 other students, learning about word problems!
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In light of the significant snowfall, ALL WWRSD schools will remain in remote learning on Wednesday, February 3. Please refer to your email or www.wwrsd.org for schedule details.
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In light of the significant snowfall expected through Tuesday, ALL WWRSD schools will transition to remote learning on Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2. Refer to your email or www.wwrsd.org for schedule details.
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Finished The Great Kindness Challenge this week by reading books about kindness and wearing our spirit wear to show kindness for our school and community!
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Finished The Great Kindness Challenge this week by reading books about kindness and wearing our spirit wear to show kindness for our school and community!
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Three more days to go for the Brookside Teachers as they look to complete their own Great Kindness Challenge! @CounselingBES
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Not only can Brookside first graders gather and interpret data... but they can chart it on their desks!!
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Kindness Challenge for 1/5/21...
List 5 things you are grateful for!
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Today we kick off our January Kindness Challenge! Todays Challenge: Be kind to yourself and eat a healthy snack!
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The December edition of the Cardinal Connection is now available: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/december-2020
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Please check our website for an important announcement regarding the upcoming inclement weather and transition to remote learning on December 17 and 18.
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What amazing writers we have in 3rd Grade! This morning Mrs. Basovsky's class wrapped up their Opinion Writing Unit with an Authors Celebration!
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The November Cardinal Connection is now available. Follow the link for more information: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/cardinal-connections/cardinal-connection/november-2020
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