Lots of smiles at Lincoln's recent Kindergarten Field Day.
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Photo collage of Kindergarten Field Day
Photo collage of Kindergarten Field Day
Photo collage of Kindergarten Field Day
Lincoln parent Alexandra Chiesa shares information about Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that presents her daughter, Sophia, with unique challenges and talents. As part of the presentation, Sophia's classmates were given capes and glasses to share their own "superpowers." https://williams-syndrome.org/
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Parent poses with daughter who has Williams Syndrome
Parent talks to kindergarten class about Williams Syndrome, with presentation on screen
Group photo of class, parent, and teachers
The May issue of The NEWS Letter should be in your email inboxes. It also is posted under "Communication" on the district website. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/may-2023
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Heading for the May issue of The NEWS Letter
Lots of great wellness activities at McKinley in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Special thanks to school counselor Lauren Echeverry and the entire counseling team for their focus on academic, social, and emotional wellness throughout the school year.
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4 McKinley students smile for camera as they pet a therapy dog
Two McKinley students color picture of unicorn
McKinley student smiles for camera as she participates in wellness activity
A Grade 4 "Poetry Slam" at Washington! So fun and educational!
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Wide shot of Washington 4th graders (some wearing berets) reading poetry to parents and other members of the audience
Don't miss the District Art Show tomorrow and Friday (June 1 & 2) from 3-8p at WHS!
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Graphic noting District Art Show on June 1 & 2
Enhancing biodiversity with a pollinator garden at Edison and encouraging green thumbs with a newly-formed Garden Club at Roosevelt to grow plants and vegetables from seed.
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Three Edison students pose in front of newly planted pollinator garden
Members of the Roosevelt Garden Club
Franklin 3rd graders enjoyed a great trip to Ellis Island, a culmination of their study of immigration.
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Franklin 3rd graders wave and look at Statue of Liberty as their boat passes by
Group photo of Franklin 3rd graders with lower Manhattan behind them
Group photo of 3rd graders in front of historical photo of Ellis Island
Welcoming grandparents and other honored guests to Jefferson, with a performance by the Grade 5 Chorus. Thank you to Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Lawrence, the 5th grade team and the Jefferson PTO for organizing this special event.
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wide shot of Jefferson Grade 5 Chorus performing for special guests
Jefferson Grade 5 chorus performs for grandparents and other special guests
WHS seniors in the Math of Personal Finance courses visited Wall Street for a 2-hour guided tour of the financial district. Students interacted with financial professionals, engaged in a stock trading simulation, and learned about the many facets of the U.S. financial system.
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WHS students listen to tour guide during visit to Wall Street
WHS students pose for picture in front of the 'bull' on Wall Street
Students in Ms. Czerwinski's science class at Roosevelt conduct a lab to examine whether increased temperatures affect evaporation rates.
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RIS students work together outside on science lab
Group of RIS students at outdoor table working on science lab
Two RIS students work together on science lab
Wilson 4th graders in Ms. Wade's class read historical fiction novels and created a scrapbook detailing the highlights. They included journal and letter writing, and pictures from that time period.
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Two Wilson 4th graders in front of bulletin board with classmates projects
Two Wilson 4th graders hold their historical fiction project and smile for camera, in front of bulletin board with classmates projects
Wilson 4th grader holds her historical fiction project and smiles for camera
Wilson 4th grader holds his historical fiction project and smiles for camera
A 9th grade assembly aligned with Global Perspectives and Humanities curriculum, as Ara Jeknavorian, 2nd generation survivor of the Armenian Genocide, and Jessica Wang, 3rd generation Holocaust survivor, share powerful testimonies of how genocide impacted their families.
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Ara Jeknavorian stands at podium in front of presentation screen, speaking to 9th grade assembly on the Armenian Genocide
Jessica Wang stands at podium in front of presentation screen
WHS students in Ms. Ou-Yang's Mandarin classes enjoyed a field trip to NYC where they visited the Museum of Chinese in America, followed by a dim sum lunch... a traditional Chinese meal with a variety of small dishes.
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Group of WHS students in front of Museum of Chinese in America in NYC
Group of WHS girls enjoying dim sum lunch in NYC during field trip
Group of WHS boys enjoying dim sum lunch during Mandarin field trip to NYC
Authors, athletes, entrepreneurs, civil rights leaders, scientists, and lots of other trailblazers were on hand for McKinley's well-attended Grade 4 Wax Museum, an annual tradition for more than 20 years. Kudos to the students and the Grade 4 team for all of their hard work.
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McKinley parents and staff listen to Wax Museum presentations by students under tent
McKinley 4th grader smiles for the camera in front of his presentation on "Henry "Box" Brown
McKinley 4th grader as Milton Hershey  in Wax Museum presentation to listening adult
McKinley 4th grader as Malala Yousafzai in Wax Museum presentation to listening parents
McKinley 4th grader as Michael Phelps in Wax Museum presentation to listening students
McKinley 4th grader as Jacques Cousteau in Wax Museum presentation
We are grateful for our community partners and the learning opportunities they provide our students. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1125481
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McKinley 4th graders plant pollinator garden
Four WHS students collect and examine water sample
Two WHS students talk to rep at Mental Health Awareness Fair
WHS alum speaks to class about sustainability careers
Reminder: Schools will be closed this Friday, May 26 through next Tuesday, May 30.
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Graphic noting schools closed for Memorial Day Weekend
Thank you to parent volunteers who share their cultural traditions with our students. During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, Washington parents representing Indonesia, Taiwan, India, the Philippines, China, Korea, and Vietnam visited classrooms.
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Bulletin Board honoring AAPI Heritage Month at Washington Elementary School.
Group photo of Washington class during AAPI Heritage Month
American Scholastic Press Association awards 1st Place to Hi's Eye and 1st Place with Special Merit to Hi's Eye Sports. 1st Place with Special Merit is awarded to "an outstanding overall example of a scholastic publication in format, content, and presentation." Congrats all!
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Group photo of Hi's Eye Sports student reporters
There were "Food Allergy Facts" each morning and engaging school activities in recognition of Food Allergy Awareness Week. Washington students, staff, and parents donned teal t-shirts and beads for their annual event to raise awareness. https://www.foodallergy.org/
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Principal poses for picture with three students, all wearing teal Food Allergy Awareness shirts
Parent volunteers on the Food Allergy Awareness Committee work at table surrounded by students
Three 5th grade teachers at Washington in teal Food Allergy Awareness shirts