Congratulations to this month's Cool Cardinals who went above and beyond to display kindness, good sportsmanship, and citizenship to their teachers and classmates! Keep up the great work! 😀 #WeAllShine@Washington
🎉👏 Congratulations to our Westwood Regional School District Teachers of the Year and Educational Support Professionals of the Year! 🌟 Your dedication, passion, and hard work inspire our students and community every day. Thank you for making a difference! #GEOY #WestwoodPride #ExcellenceInEducation
We are overjoyed to announce Mrs. Mary Beth Alepa as Washington School's Governor's Educator of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Alepa goes above and beyond every day to inspire, educate, and support our students. Her dedication and passion for teaching make our school a brighter place for everyone. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor! 👏💛 #WeAllShine@Washington
Congratulations to this month's Cool Cardinals who went above and beyond to display kindness, good sportsmanship, and citizenship to their teachers and classmates! Keep up the great work! 😀 #WeAllShine@Washington
Thank you to all who donated to our first PJ Drive! We collected 132 pairs of pajamas in only a few weeks! Your support and kindness will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We appreciate your efforts in making this initiative a success! A big thank you to Mrs. Kristofick's class for spearheading this project! #WeAllShine@Washington
Our fourth graders shined at this week’s Spirit Assembly with a heartwarming presentation on thankfulness. Through songs, skits, and stories, they reminded us all about the importance of gratitude in our daily lives. Thank you to our amazing fourth-grade students and teachers for inspiring us to appreciate the big and small moments of joy! #WeAllShine@Washington
Last week, our fifth graders participated in an informative presentation about epilepsy, led by Andrea Racioppi from Epilepsy Services. The session provided students with a deeper understanding of epilepsy, how it affects individuals, and ways to support classmates or friends who may experience seizures. It was a great opportunity to promote empathy, awareness, and inclusivity! #WeAllShine@Washington
This month Mrs. Santagato visited each classroom to lead engaging discussions on bullying prevention. These sessions will help students recognize, address, and prevent bullying while promoting kindness and respect. It's an opportunity for our students to learn valuable skills to build a safer and more supportive school community. Thank you Mrs. Santagato! #WeAllShine@Washington
Friday we hosted our annual Kindergarten Basket of Books event, where students each invited a special guest to come read books donated by our amazing PSO. Thank you to our PSO volunteers for assisting in the event! #WeAllShine@Washington
Today we welcomed Responsive Classroom to work alongside 25+ K-8 educators on teacher/student language. Educators learned activities and strategies that help
students practice core speaking/listening skills, explored and practiced effective teacher
language that deepens student academic engagement and learning and collaborated across building levels in breakout sessions.
Our fifth grade Peer Leaders are leading a Food Drive to support families in need. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food items to help stock local food pantries until Nov. 24. Let’s work together to ensure everyone has a warm and joyful holiday season! #WeAllShine@Washington
REMINDER: We are grateful for our exclusive partnership with CarePlus over the years. Thank you for bringing this parent collaborative to our WWRSD families. CarePlus will host a presentation, Connected Conversations on November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm. This workshop will focus on healthy communication skills, boundaries and connecting with family in meaningful ways. Details in flyer image and link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCXlK7_2l-61qlPhKagJxlNsNZB27VVO/view?usp=sharing
Thank you to Veolia Water for visiting our third grade classrooms today to teach our students about the water cycle in their "Journey of a Drop of Water" program. #WeAllShine@Washington
Our Student Assistance Counselor and Director of School Counseling/Wellness were given the opportunity to connect with Body Positive Works owner and clinician, Melanie. We were in awe of the breadth and depth of services offered to clients of all ages in one place, making accessing support easy and comprehensive. Body Positive Works offers personalized guidance and support to help you achieve your well-being goals. Their diverse services are tailored to your unique needs. We look forward to building our partnership with them.
Today is World Kindness Day. It falls on a Wednesday, providing an opportunity for people to fill their week with acts of kindness and goodwill. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, our community, and the world at large.
We encourage individuals to practice kindness today and every day!
Check out our district counseling site for resources available through Bergen County Department of Health Services listed on the main page under Community Resources. https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/wwrsdschoolcounseling/home
WWRSD Special Education Parents Advisory Group (SEPAG) is hosting their next meeting on Monday, October 14 at 6:30 PM in the High School Media Center. During the meeting, Mr. Renshaw and Dr. Gluck will deliver an overview of the Special Education process, explain the components of an IEP, and provide a "who is who" description of the Child Study Team Members. We hope to see you there.
Every morning, our schools come together as one community, fostering connection, pride, and engagement through our student-led announcements. It's a daily reminder of our strength in unity and community! #WeAllShine@Washington https://www.youtube.com/live/y41dcHZbMzc
Our Building & Grounds staff are putting in overtime to be sure our school is painted prior to welcoming our new students at our Scavenger Hunt next week! #WeAllShine@Washington
This week Washington School is having new energy efficient lighting in every classroom and hallway. We are so excited for our students too walk into our bright new building in a few weeks! #WeAllShine
