At its March 5 meeting, the Board of Education approved the tentative 2024-2025 school district operating budget, which includes an additional spending proposal that will go before voters on April 16. Learn more on the Budget Portal and at our community engagement sessions; the first session is tomorrow (March 8) at 9a at 302 Elm Street. Hope to see you there! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-april2024budgetvote?usp=sharing
It is that time of year when the Westfield Public Schools community looks forward to Spring musicals and celebrating the considerable talents of the cast, crew, and theater directors at EIS, RIS, and WHS. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491974
Cast members of the upcoming WHS production of "Heathers, the Musical" showcased their considerable talent during a preview at last night's Board of Education meeting. Don't miss it! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491974
The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Nominate a favorite Pre-K to Grade 5 teacher and deserving staff member. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Calling all students in Grades K-12! The Westfield Public School District is hosting an Earth Day 2024 Poster Contest. The 2024 Earth Day theme is "Planet vs. Plastics." Deadline to submit is March 27. Submission details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491955
The Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is hosting a virtual Board Candidates Night on Monday, March 18 from 7:30-9:30p. Visit the Board Election page for details, including how to register. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2024
Reminder: All Westfield Public Schools will have an early dismissal this Friday, March 8, as staff participate in professional development in the afternoon. Schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
Please join us this Friday, March 8 from 9-10a for the first of our community engagement sessions, "From Classroom to Community: Understanding the School District Operating Budget," in the 1st Floor Conference Rm at 302 Elm Street. See below for additional opportunities as well.
This Women's History Month, we celebrate the incredible achievements and impact of women around the world. From trailblazers breaking barriers to everyday heroes making a difference, their stories inspire and empower us all!
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on March 5 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7p. The Board will vote on the tentative 2024-25 school district operating budget. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
March is Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month. We're kicking both off with an Opening Reception on Tuesday, March 5 from 4:30-6:30p at the Roig Collection. We hope to see you there, as we celebrate the arts in our schools!
Mr. Samarco's class has been comparing/contrasting character traits in "Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon", creating their own dragons for the Lunar New Year. In social studies, they are researching African American inventors in celebration of Black History Month.
Edison 8th graders in U.S. History recently participated in a Model Congress lesson. They learned about the legislative process by doing the work of elected officials, with student-written bills voted on by their peers.
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. Save the dates for the Roosevelt spring musical on March 7 at 4 p.m., and March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. to see just how the power of optimism really can save the world! Tickets are available at ris.booktix.net.
A Physical Education gymnastics unit, with Jefferson 1st and 2nd graders performing various skills to improve body control and awareness. Students in the upper grades used ropes, pull up bars, tumbling mats, and a balance beam placed an inch or so from the floor.
As part of an elementary science unit, 1st and 4th graders study mealworms. The mealworms recently arrived at in Mrs. Wade's class at Wilson, with 4th graders learning the anatomy of the larva, how to care for mealworms, and whether they like color, certain smells, and sounds.
Are these values the same or not the same? Lincoln students recently used gross motor movements to show if values are equal or not equal.
Another successful Math Night at Franklin, where students, families, and staff enjoyed a variety of activities based on the theme: "Old MacDonald had a Number Farm." Former students lent a hand, while current students collected stamps as they completed math challenges.
Students in Dr. Terra's Forensic Science classes at WHS conducted a lab on blood typing. Blood typing is an inexpensive technique utilized in forensics to narrow down a pool of suspects. The entire lab is a science kit utilizing artificial blood.
