More snapshots of Food Allergy Awareness Week at Washington, with 2nd graders learning how to be good allergy friends, 3rd graders focused on good handwashing habits, and 5th graders reading food allergy labels. Also special recess runners to raise awareness of Celiac Disease.
Lots of hard work and practice goes into preparing for our spring concerts. Here are the Grade 5 Chorus and Intermediate Band at Jefferson, performing for students during the day and for families in the evening, under the skilled direction of Mrs. Webber and Mrs. Meyer.
We love our school gardens. The Habitat Garden at Franklin is looking green and colorful, with the help of students, staff, and parents.
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, May 21 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 6p with a Board training. Regular portion of the meeting begins at 7p with staff recognitions. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Great way to wrap up Food Allergy Awareness Week with a sea of teal at Washington, as the PTC Allergy Awareness Committee and our school PTOs work to raise awareness. Read more about #TealTakeover at https://www.foodallergy.org/
Fitness, fun, and lots of smiles as our preschoolers enjoy the annual Tournament of Champions. Special thanks to our physical education staff, parent and student volunteers.
97 students have been inducted into the National Honor Societies for Spanish, French, Chinese, and Italian. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1597167
The Lincoln Flower Patch is always a favorite! Special thanks to the Lincoln PTO for organizing this beloved annual tradition.
Franklin 4th graders in Ms. Billing's class enjoyed a tae-kwon-do lesson and demonstration as a stress reliever during state testing, courtesy of one of their classmates and her mother.
21 Foxy Award Nominations for the WHS Theatre Department! Wow! Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1595405
Lots of hands-on learning at the PTC Gifted Education's well-attended STEAM Night, with students rotating between activity stations that included robotics, genotyping, artificial intelligence, calculating density, and basic surgical procedures (using a banana). Thank you to all who volunteered their considerable time and expertise to make this night a success.
Great way to celebrate the arts!
Lots of good news to celebrate! Congratulations to our new Athletic Director/K-12 Physical Education and Health Supervisor Jim DeSarno and new Assistant WHS Principal Jackie Spring, who will begin these roles on July 1. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1588911
More great news! The recipients of awards of excellence at Westfield High School have been announced. Congratulations to all! Read on: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1593634
Therapy dogs Bubbles and Daisy Mae were a huge hit at Jefferson, a recent visit arranged by counselor Christine Saliceti to support student wellness.
Congratulations to EIS math teacher Ryan Belline and RIS social studies teacher Marissa Conneely, recipients of the 2024 Optimist Club Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1590942
Wilson's first graders extended their learning about the characteristics of reptiles and compared different reptile groups during an assembly from Jenkinson's Aquarium.
The Board enjoys celebrating our students . Last night, board members welcomed intermediate and high school student musicians and vocalists who performed with state and regional ensembles this year. Well done, all!
Congratulations to McKinley Grade 4 teacher Branice Moore and WHS paraprofessional Maria Martinez, 2024 recipients of the Rotary Club's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1589560
Edison 8th graders learn archery in PE, as teachers emphasize safety with precision and instruct students on how to hold the bows and aim the arrows.
