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Backpack Notes

*Berkeley Elementary School* December 23, 2017*

Backpack Notes*Berkeley Elementary School* December 23, 2017*
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to our Berkeley Family!

We wish you the best of the holiday season and a Happy and Healthy New Year! Keep cherished ones near to your hearts as we welcome 2018!

Hour of Code

Throughout the month of December, all Berkeley students participated in coding activities during media class with Mrs. Eliason. The Hour of Code is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and https://code.org/, reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries through a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming. Students in kindergarten and first grade played the board game "Robot Turtles" to learn the basics of coding, while students in grades 2-5 used https://code.org/ to play coding games and activities.

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2018-2019 Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

The Westwood Regional School District has opened online Kindergarten pre-registration for the 2018‑2019 school year. This is a pre-registration only; students will not be considered enrolled until parents/guardians submit the required documentation at in-person registration in January 2018.

Be aware that your child must reside in the Borough of Westwood or Township of Washington and be five (5) years old on or before October 1, 2018 to enter Kindergarten next September.

For more information, go to www.wwrsd.org, then Find it Fast!, then 2018-2019 Kindergarten Registration.


1. Go to the district’s website at www.wwrsd.org > Find It Fast> 2018-2019 Incoming Kindergarten.

2. Complete the process, review important registration procedures, and download the required forms. Registration packets may also be picked up at the Board of Education office located in the Jr./Sr. High School, 701 Ridgewood Road, Township of Washington, N.J.


If you require further assistance, please send an email to kindergarten.registration@wwrsd.org. We look forward to your child joining the Westwood Regional School District!

Blue Ribbon Ceremonies!

Miss Formosa and Mr. Fiorello were honored to attend and accept National Awards on November 7, 2017 in Washington, DC! Berkeley Elementary School was named 1 of 342 National Blue Ribbon Schools as an Exemplary High Performing School and Mr. Fiorello was 1 of 8 Principals who received the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding Leadership. On December 6, 2017 Berkeley was recognized by the NJ State Board of Education in Trenton, NJ.
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Blue Ribbon Award in Washington, DC

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Ceremony in Trenton, NJ

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Terrel H. Bell Award in Washington, DC

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Twitter

We post exciting pictures and activities showing student achievement.

Follow us: https://twitter.com/BerkeleyWWRSD

or

look at the Twitter Feed on the Berkeley Website homepage (bottom right corner): https://www.wwrsd.org/Domain/399

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Mayday Missions

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Bulger Family!


http://maydaymissions.org/2017/01/11/joeys-journey/


#joeybstrong

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Congratulations Berkeley!

Official School Profile:

https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/awardwinners/winning/17nj117pu_berkeley_avenue_elementary_school.html

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Berkeley Guidance

Through December, we are focusing on accepting each other for our differences and celebrating what makes each one of us unique.


December is a time for giving. Beyond presents, we are learning to give kind words, positive messages, helping hands, and affirmations that everyone is an important part of the Berkeley Community.


As always, please contact me if you have any questions and/or concerns regarding your child’s social and emotional wellness.

sandra.massaro@wwrsd.org

201.664.7760 ext. 3005


Wishing the entire Berkeley Family a restful, peaceful holiday season!

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What's Ahead:

December:

12/22 Kindergarten Report Cards via Genesis

12/25-1/1/18 School Closed

January:

1/13 Cardinals vs. Cancer, WRHS

1/15 Schools Closed/Teacher Workshops

1/25 Grades 4 and 5 Concert, 9:15 a.m.


Monthly Lunch Menus and Food Services Newsletter:

http://www.wwrsd.org/Page/465

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Community Flyers

All community flyers are located on the district website:


Click here for all flyers:

http://www.wwrsd.org/domain/1067


All Westwood Recreation Programs:

http://www.westwoodnj.gov

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District and school websites:

Please continue to visit and view our websites. They contain updated information about our schools and community.


Westwood District website: http://www.wwrsd.org/


Berkeley website: http://www.wwrsd.org/berkeleyaes

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Berkeley School PSO:

Berkeley PSO webpage:

https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/berkeleypso


** PSO is still in need of one (1) co-president


**Please volunteer! Volunteer sign-up sheets are located in your welcome packet.

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Genesis Parent Portal:

This is where you view your child's report card, give permissions for media release, computer use, etc. and also where you must keep your email address and phone number updated. Using your email address is our primary form of communication.


Click here for the Genesis Parent Portal:


https://parents.wwrsd.org/genesis/parents?gohome=true