Local Gala Apples are this week's Healthy Snack Apples are packed with antioxidants and have lots of soluble fiber. Eating an apple a day may strengthen your immune system, keep your blood pressure down, and lower bad cholesterol. These apples were grown at Weaver's Orchard. Our healthy snack is provided by Bause Catered [...]
During this time of thanksgiving, we look back over the last year and count our blessings. We are very thankful for our students and families at Brookeside. The last few years have been tough, complicated and unprecedented. But with the help and support of our families and friends, Brookeside has made it through and has been able to even improve our school.
Harrow Pears are super sweet and similar to Seckle Pears. Pears have lots of Vitamin C to build strong muscles, blood vessels, bones, and teeth. These Pears were grown at Weaver's Orchard in Morgantown, PA.
The Upper Elementary Class celebrated National STEAM Day with a fun Engineering project. Teams built weight-bearing structures out of spaghetti and marshmallows!
Naturally sweet and high in fiber, carrots are a great source of vitamin A and beta-carotene. Vitamin A is vital for vision as it forms part of a protein that absorbs light in the eye. It also supports cell growth and is essential in heart, lung, and kidney function. Carrots are great for dental health as they kill harmful germs in the mouth and prevent tooth decay.
