Still time to register for K-8 STEAM Night on February 5 from 6:30-8:30p at Edison. Lots of great hands-on learning planned -- some listed on the flyer, with others to come. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Local artist Ricardo Roig explained his unique "Hand Cut Print" technique, while sharing his creative process and passion with WHS art students. Thank you to the Westfield Coalition for the Arts for sponsoring this inspiring workshop.
To select their top 3 choices for an upcoming memoir book club, Roosevelt 7th graders in Ms. Burke's ELA class participated in a "book tasting, complete with tablecloths, French music, and candlelit ambiance," says principal Brian Gechtman.
Reading, writing, and arithmetic at Washington!
Jefferson 1st graders recently used watercolors for the first time to beautify their cityscape drawings. What fun!
McKinley 4th graders in Ms. Zales and Ms. Barna's class concluded a persuasive writing unit, creating posters to encourage adoption of pups at Wise Animal Rescue.
Edison students played a trivia game with Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) Ms. Wilson, displaying their ability to make healthy choices and take positive action when faced with difficult decisions in their everyday lives.
Save the Date for a unique picture book experience on Monday, February 10, beginning at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Wild Symphony is described as "a magical blend of storytelling, music, and visual art." Free tickets at https://wpsvpa.booktix.com/departments.
The kindergarten concert for delighted grandparents is always an annual favorite!
Completed petitions for candidacy in April 15, 2025 School Board Election are being accepted. Petitions due to BA/Board Secretary Patricia Ramos by 4p on Tues, Feb 25. Nominating petition and more information here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
Our students love when families share their cultures and traditions. Franklin 2nd grader Anya and her parents introduced a book and a craft in Mrs. Vaglio's class, in celebration of Muslim Heritage Month .
Lots of celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in our schools. Franklin 4th graders participated in fun, engaging lessons, including listening to the story, Martin's Big Words, and creating a collage of words they felt were important to Dr. King and his legacy.
Tamaques 1st graders joined together to create a beautiful poster, based on this year's theme of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield ... Building Bridges to the Beloved Community.
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, January 21 in WHS Cafeteria B, with public portion of meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Agendas: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Live Stream/Recordings: https://bit.ly/BOE-Meetings2024-25
Have you registered your Kindergartner or 1st Grader for the 2025-2026 school year!? All the information and forms needed to do so securely are available at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/student-registration/home
The Westfield Public School District will be closed on Monday, January 20, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy of compassion, service, and hope.
Check it out! The first of two buses purchased by the District has arrived, as we work to address transportation and fiscal challenges and create opportunities to connect students to expanded educational experiences in the community.
As part of the Safe Routes to School Program, our 2nd graders received valuable lessons on pedestrian safety. Here's what it looked like at McKinley and Franklin.
An 8th grade art lesson at Roosevelt. Students use tile, stained glass pieces, shells, and beads to design and create a tile mosaic on a glass votive that will become a functional candle holder.
Lincoln students came together for a Positive Behavior Assembly, revisiting school-wide expectations, "Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible," with engaging songs, fun role-playing, and calming mindfulness activities.
