This Week at Brookside...
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Back to School Night! September 28, 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are pleased to announce that Brookside Elementary School’s annual Back To School Night will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The schedule for the evening is provided below. We strongly encourage all parents to attend, meet our staff, learn about our programs, and tour the building. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about what lies ahead this year at our school!
6:30 – 7:00 PM: Grades K - 2 Classroom Visitations
Grades 3 - 5 Resource Centers, Speech, PE in Computer Lab, Music, ESL, Media, Art, and Guidance visitations in their individual rooms.
7:10 – 7:25 PM: General Meeting in the All-Purpose Room
Remarks from our Superintendent, Dr. Raymond Gonzalez, Principal, Mr. Thomas Conroy and the introduction of staff.
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Grades 3 - 5 Classroom Visitations
Grades K - 2 Resource Centers, Speech, PE in Computer Lab, Music, ESL, Media, Art, and Guidance visitations in their individual rooms.
This evening will provide you with the opportunity to meet with teachers, and learn about the grade level curriculum for your child’s class. Back to School Night is for parents only, and we request that children not attend. Because of the nature of the program, teachers will not be available for individual conferences on this night, however, parents will be provided with an opportunity to schedule a conference at a future date.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 28th!
Calling all Brookside Cardinals!
Brookside School, partnering with the Adopt a Classroom program will be collecting donations for Tice Elementary School in Houston to aid in the recovery. Many families have lost everything due to the devastation of Harvey. As a school community we are asking faculty, students, and families to come together to help.
Please see the suggested list below of items to donate. Donations will be collected at the front entrance.
Clothing- adults, children, baby
Shoes
Coats and Jackets
Plates, Cups, and Napkins
Diapers and baby food
School Supplies- books, pens, pencils
Non Perishable Food items
Lets come together as Cardinals to help the Tigers of Tice Elementary!
Classroom Celebration Guidelines!
With this in mind please make every effort to support our initiative and choose a healthy option for our students to share at our birthday celebrations. While there are many snacks to choose from we have attached these links to help inform your choices...
- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/added-sugars
- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-snack-tips-for-parents
Additionally, our School Nurse, Mrs. Parke has put together the attached "guide" to assist our families:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/122xOQGT0SJ4A3u3syQ54BjHBni53T3rnAsPM7k9mFC8/edit?usp=sharing
Health Office: Mrs. Parke
September 2017
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The New Jersey Department of Education School Health Services Guidelines require that the district Board of Education notify parents/guardians of the importance of obtaining physical examinations during the student's childhood.
The Westwood Regional Board of Education has adopted the policy of requesting these physicals be completed during early childhood (grades two); pre-adolescence (grade five); and adolescence (grade eight and ten). This physical examination must state what, if any, modifications are required for full participation in the school program.
The student medical examination must be conducted at the medical home of the student and a full report must be sent to the school. A medical home is defined by N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-2.2 as meaning a health care provider and that provider's practice site chosen by the student's parent or guardian for the provision of health care.
The Health History, Immunizations Update, and Physical Examination forms can be found on the district website, www.wwrsd.org, under health portal.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Anna Parke, RN, BSN, CSN
Brookside Elementary Certified School Nurse
201-664-9000 ext. 2
Middle School Expansion
A true middle school supports the academic, developmental, and social emotional growth of the whole child. Bringing together students in grades 6-8 will afford Westwood Regional School District students a complete program and strong foundation for a successful high school experience and future.
Pumpkin Carving & Painting 10/22/17
INTERNET SAFETY FOR PARENTS - 10/3/17
Brookside PTO
FYI Dates...
9/28: Picture Day!
9/28: Back to School Night
10/19: PTO Meeting
10/19: Board of Education Meeting
10/23 - 10/24: Half-Days for Students (Parent Conferences)
10/25: Evening Parent Conferences
Brookside School
Website: http://www.wwrsd.org/brooksidees
Location: 20 Lake Drive, Westwood, NJ, United States
Phone: 201-664-9000
Twitter: @BrooksideWWRSD