We love when authors visit our schools and share the writing process with our students, as did children's author Audrey Vernick at Jefferson. Special thanks to librarian Mrs. Harrigan and the Jefferson PTO for organizing and sponsoring this educational and entertaining program.
Music in our Schools returns to Franklin with an appreciative audience and a packed gym! Shout out to the student performers and vocal music teachers Mr. Geyer and Ms. Webber!
In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
In March, students and their families from the Westfield Public School District participated in a districtwide community service initiative in support of homeless shelters, fighting hunger campaigns, senior citizens, rescue animal organizations, and others in need of charitable help. Thank you to all who organized and participated in this tremendous event. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1064329
Roosevelt students and staff enjoyed a recent Cultural Arts Assembly: Mexico Beyond Mariachi. Thank you to the RIS PTSO for sponsoring this event.
EIS and RIS 8th graders were fortunate to hear from Stephen Hill, as he recounted his 10-year struggle with addiction and inspiring journey to recovery. He also held an assembly for parents. We are grateful to Stephen for sharing his important story with our school community.
Lincoln students examine landscapes for animals camouflaged in their natural habitat.
There were royal dignitaries, Supreme Court justices, authors, artists, inventors, scientists, and lots of professional athletes, as Tamaques 4th graders displayed their research and presenting skills during the annual Wax Museum. Hats off to the students and the Grade 4 team!
During Neurodiversity Week, Wilson students took part in workshops, facilitated by district behaviorists, to help them gain a deeper understanding of the different ways people experience the world. They wrapped up the week by chalking positive messages on the school grounds.
The March issue of The NEWS Letter includes budget and strategic planning updates, curriculum news with a focus on visual and performing arts and much more. Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/march-2023
Meet the candidates running for the Westfield Board of Education as the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) hosts a virtual Candidates Night on Thursday, April 13 from 7:30-9:30p. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
Franklin transforms into a Sweet Treat Shop as each grade studies artists, past and present, before using clay, watercolor, oil pastels, paper mache, and other methods to construct an artistic treat. "They look good enough to eat," says art teacher Rebecca Davenport.
Wrapping up the Annual Week of Service at WHS with community service projects and a fun students versus staff basketball game. More on the districtwide community service efforts to come.
At the 3/28 BOE meeting, the 2023-2024 school district budget was adopted, Board high school rep Patrick Lanza discussed the annual Week of Service and other happenings at WHS, Dr. González reviewed the unused snow day schedule, and more. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMarch282023
Schools are closed from April 3-10 for Spring Break and an unused Snow Day. Enjoy!
Great performances by our kindergartners at Lincoln during recent singalong. The show was based on "The Day the Crayons Quit." Very clever! Special thanks to music teacher Christina Toulios.
At last night's meeting, the Board adopted the final 2023-2024 school district operating budget which goes to Westfield voters on Tuesday, April 25. Don't miss the opportunity to have your questions answered! https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
Artistic whimsy as Ms. Schwarzenbek's Ceramics 1 and 2 students create a gnome village, on display in WHS main entrance. Ceramics 1 used expertise in pinch pots to create the body and hat, while Ceramics 2 used handbuilding techniques for homes, castles, even a gnome outhouse.
Nominate an outstanding teacher in PreK to Grade 5 for the annual Philhower Award, while also recognizing a favorite staff member for the NEW Steengrafe Award, both sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield. Deadline is April 14. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1039204
Reminder: Don't miss a powerful presentation from the founder of Speak Sobriety, Stephen Hill, this Thursday, March 30 from 7-8:30p at Roosevelt Intermediate School. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1038775
