Monday, April 1, 2013
Brookdale Avenue teachers had a surprise flash mob to surprise students at Thursday's assembly.
Teachers at Brookdale Avenue School in Verona introduced students to a new program called One School, One Book, in which students, parents, teachers, administrators, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and everyone involved in the schools picks up and reads the same book at the same time. Students cheered as teachers rushed on stage for a dance number to introduce the new book "The Cricket in Times Square."
Monday, March 25, 2013
The F.N. Brown and Brookdale Avenue School communities will all simultaneously read "The Cricket in Times Square" to share a common reading experience.
An entire school community will come together Tuesday, as F.N. Brown and Brookdale elementary schools kick off an initiative in which students, parents, teachers, administrators, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and everyone involved in the schools picks up and reads the same book at the same time. “The project is called One School, One Book, and it is a program designed to unite a school community in literacy,” said F.N. Brown and Brookdale Library Media Specialist Corisa Walker. The program is sponsored by the Verona Foundation for Educational Excellence. On Tuesday, March 26, F.N. Brown will hold a kick-off assembly at 9 a.m. to introduce students and parents to the program. “We think it will be a great, fun way to set the …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Verona elementary school commended for student achievement, growth.
Brookdale Avenue Elementary School has been recognized as one of the highest-performing schools in New Jersey by the state Department of Education, officials said. Brookdale was named as a Reward School by the state and is one of only 112 schools to receive the recognition this year. "We are proud of Brookdale making the list," Superintendent Steven Forte said Monday. "It is an accomplishment to be proud of." The Verona elementary school was recognized as a High Growth school. The rankings are determined by analyzing data from the 2008-11 school years, including NJASK, HSPA and APA exams. High Performing Reward Schools are the highest performing in the state in terms of schoolwide proficiency and graduation rates. High Growth Reward …
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
Verona Superintendent Steven Forte reads 'The Lorax' by Dr. Seuss to students at Brookdale Elementary School.
Verona Superintendent of Schools Steven Forte read to students at Brookdale Avenue Elementary School in Verona. To celebrate Read Across America Day, Forte read the Lorax using an interactive app on his iPad, which thrilled and amazed the students.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Students will participate in school spirit week to raise money for the New Jersey Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Brookdale Avenue School in Verona is kicking off its 10th annual spirit week on Monday to build school spirit and raise money for the New Jersey Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The week was originally called “pennies for patients” but it was changed to spirit week since so many generous Verona families were donating more than just change, said Principal Richard Rampolla. School parents, students and staff will donate $2 or more to the New Jersey Leukemia and Lymphoma Society but oftentimes they donate much more, he added. Last year the school raised $535, a big accomplishment with just 133 students, said Rampolla. This year they home to match it and raise over $500. Monday is Hat Day where students get to wear a hat of their choice to …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Scot Cannon of Project Impact presented a show of pantomime and music to Brookdale Ave. students.
On Tuesday, Dec 18, Scot Cannon of Project Impact presented "The Gift Inside" to the students at Brookdale Ave. Elementary School in Verona. The assembly was sponsored by the Brookdale School Community Association (SCA). "It was a warm and touching non-denominational holiday show which teaches that the best gifts we can give are the ones that come from inside," The SCA said in a written statement. "Through pantomime and music, Scot told the story of a boy who could not talk, but through performing selfless acts finds his voice."
Monday, September 24, 2012
Beautiful weather for day of outdoor fun for students, parents.
A fall festival took place at the Brookdale Avenue School Saturday. The festival featured pony rides, a bouncy house, a dunk tank and face painting. The festival also featured arts and crafts including spin art and sand art as well as foods like cotton candy.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Third-graders spend day playing games at class picnic.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Students at Brookdale Avenue Elementary recently held a third-grade picnic at the school. Students participated in games including an Egg roll, water balloon toss and other games. The students also enjoyed a picnic with their classmates and fellow students.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
School honors students with ceremony on June 15.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Fourth-grade students at the Brookdale Avenue School held a Farewell celebration on June 15 at the Brookdale gym/auditorium. During the celebration, the fourth-graders were recognized for their work and the class gave a class gift of the flag.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Group supports literacy program at St. Ann's Soup Kitchen in Newark.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Brookdale Avenue School's second grade Brownie Troop #22736 held a used book drive April 2 - 13 at the Verona school. The troop collect used childrens' books to support the literacy program at the soup kitchen, located at 103 16th Ave. in Newark.
Robert Butler
12:55 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2013
So happy to see our grandson Landon Lareau enjoying his school. Thanks to Mr Rampolla and staff for making their learning experience so rewarding and so much fun. more ›