Staff Profile: Adriana Perrotta
Adriana Perrotta is the Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services at Westbridge Academy, fostering home, school, and community partnershipsthat are integral to our students' success.
When Paper Dances
When Art Teacher, Alice Juliano introduced her students – mostly teen boys – to the work of French Impressionist Edgar Degas, she was ready for some resistance. Juliano got creative, and the student work is stunning.
Anti-Bullying Lessons are Magic
“Magic Mike” Kirsch was back at Westbridge Academy in early October, and mesmerized students as they learned how to cope with, avoid, and stop bullying.
Discipline in an Era of Social and Emotional Learning
Educators tend to think of discipline as focused on compliance, order and rules. But discipline is also about teaching self-control and self-management. In fact, the Latin word disciplina means “teaching, learning.”
Student Showcase Shines
Each spring, students at Westbridge take the stage for our Spring Showcase. Mmonths of practice allows students’ skills and talents to take center stage.
Parents Are Teachers Too
Speech Therapist, Cheryl Jones, SLP, makes a point of inviting parents and guardians to engage with their child and help them improve their skills at home.
Hallo-win 9 at Casino Night Another Great Success!
Thanks to our many donors' partnership with Westbridge Academy's mission, on October 18, 2019, our annual fundraiser, "Hallo-win 8 at Casino Night," was a great success! We are truly gratified by the increasing support that inspires all of us to pursue our mission to the fullest!
Fundraiser: Hallo-win 8 at Casino Night
Westbridge Academy's annual campaign is underway. The goal is to expand our facility to accommodate our growing innovative program. We accept donations on our website or by mail. Bring your friends and family .... save the date .... for our popular fundraising event! Hallo-win 7 @Casino Night will be held on Friday, 10/26/18 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.
Growth Mindset and Career Readiness
Westbridge Academy has a schoolwide “Growth Mindset” approach to teaching, reinforcing, and correcting students. This Growth Mindset reflects the idea that success comes from effort, learning from mistakes, and risk taking,
Read Across America
This year, Westbridge Academy approached the event with a sense of fun and purpose. The school hosted a classroom door decoration contest that was scored by guest judges. Three authors, Kristine Lombardi, Henry Neff, and Jacqueline Resnick, came to the school to read to students