This Week at Brookside...
Monday, June 11, 2018
Health Office News - Mrs. Parke
Flip Flops, Sandals and Student Safety
Flip flops and sandals are popular, especially now that warm weather is here. However, flip flops and most sandals are a safety concern at recess and in school. This type of footwear is not made for running or climbing, and can easily cause sprains, falls and scrapes. Wearing flip flops can cause injury to students while going up and down stairs, navigating the halls, having toes exposed to possible falling objects and more. Additionally, there are a number of health concerns associated with wearing flip flops. The school recommends sending your child to school in sneakers or closed toe shoes, rather than flip flops or sandals. The school will reach out to parents if a child is wearing foot wear that poses a risk to his/her safety and will be asked to bring in another pair of shoes or sneakers. Sneakers are a safer and healthier choice, as they allow students to be active at recess and in school! Please view the following video on The Dangers of Flip Flops. Thank you for your cooperation.
PTO’s SchoolKidz School Supply Kit Fundraiser!
Don’t forget about the PTO’s SchoolKidz school supply kit fundraiser! Order anytime between now and June 20th and you can check back to school shopping off your list before summer break even begins.
Just click the HERE, enter our account #38680, select the grade your Brooksider will be in NEXT SEPTEMBER and shop for your kits!
Backpacks, earphones and lunchtime add ons are also available. (Rising 3rd graders, please choose either a Boys or Girls kit). Brookside gets a portion of the proceeds! Help raise funds while making your life easier!
Please direct any questions to our Chairperson, Chris Kelley at ptl120@gmail.com.
Bicycle Safety Poster Contest!
Students are all encouraged to participate in a Bicycle Safety Poster Contest! The poster must be on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, be colorful, and speak to the information students heard in the presentation. If selected, student have the opportunity to win one of these prizes:
- A New Bicycle Helmet
- A Bell for their Bicycle
- Lights
- Reflective Backpack
- and courtesy of Westwood Cycle... A NEW BICYCLE!!!
All entries must be received by Mr. Conroy no later than Wednesday, June 13, 2018!
Instrumental Music - Mrs. Peterson
Attention all parents of current 3rd and 4th Grade students
Sign-ups for 4th and 5th Grade Band for the 2018-19 school year are now available. Please click on the link below to register your child!
2018-19 Elementary Band Registration for Berkeley and Brookside
Feel free to email Mrs. Peterson if you have any questions of concerns: amy.peterson@wwrsd.org
New York Red Bulls Reading Goals! - Deadline Extended!!!
We have reached our Reading Goals Ticket Redemption Deadline, which is, Friday, June 15, 2018!
If your child has completed all their reading "Goals" please follow the link below to redeem their ticket! Once you enter the website you must scroll down to the bottom and redeem your ticket by June 15, 2018!!
Guidance Office - Mrs. James
For the months of May and June our 5th grade PALS will be joining the Kindergartners at recess!
As we continue to work on social skills and conflict resolution in kindergarten we thought it would be a great idea to include some of our fifth grade friends! We have chosen to select members of our Fifth Grade Principal Assistance Leaders to be this year’s Playground Buddies! These selected peer PAL's work closely with Mrs. James and Mr. Goldman to learn how they can help Kindergartners on the playground have positive and active experiences. These students will lead by example for our younger students while guiding them through recess activities and small playground conflicts. We believe this will make recess time so much more rewarding for our students while also giving our fifth grade student's leadership roles at school.
We hope you hear from your children how much they enjoy this new experience!
Summer Enrichment 2018!
Brookside PTO
PTO Swim Club Membership Fundraiser!
WWRSD Community Flyers & Resources
Flyers and resources from our recreation departments and community partners can be found HERE.
FYI Dates...
6/12: Grades 4/5 Concert - WHS - 6:00 p.m.
6/13: Kindergarten Screening
6/14: PTO Volunteer Brunch - 8:45 a.m.
6/14: BOE Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
6/18: Grades 3 - 5 Bicycle Rodeo - 9:00 a.m
6/19: ESL Breakfast - 8:30 a.m.
6/19: Early Dismissal - 12:45 p.m.
6/20: Early Dismissal - 12:45 p.m.
6/21: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! - Early Dismissal - 12:45 p.m.
Brookside School
Website: http://www.wwrsd.org/brooksidees
Location: 20 Lake Drive, Westwood, NJ, United States
Phone: 201-664-9000
Twitter: @BrooksideWWRSD