Starting the day with Morning Meeting allows our kindergartners and elementary students to share their feelings and to build community with their classmates. Here's what it looked like recently at McKinley.
A recent Grades 9 and 10 assembly, featuring clinical psychologist Dr. Matt Bellace, focused on substance abuse and mental health. Special thanks to sponsors The Matthew Thomas Toriello Memorial Fund and Albert Anthony Kayal Foundation, along with the WHS counseling department.
'Tis the season for holiday concerts and we're excited! Here's the schedule: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/visualandperformingarts/calendar-of-events
Wilson 3rd and 4th graders studied Native American culture during Native American Heritage Month in November. Activities included researching and creating colorful murals of Native American regions and an in-classroom "field trip" for students to learn about the Native Lenape.
The Westfield High School No Place for Hate Immigration and Allyship Committee hosted “A Seat at the Table” on Thursday afternoon, with a focus on fellowship as attendees shared stories of family culture and history, along with a favorite recipe.
A panel of WHS 12th graders shared experiences and wisdom during an evening session for 9th and 10th graders and their families, as part of yearlong informational programming offered by the WHS Counseling Department.
Tamaques 4th graders recently enjoyed makerspace activities with lots of hands-on, problem-solving collaboration.
Tangram puzzles are hands-on math manipulatives that encourage problem-solving and introduce or reinforce geometric concepts.
Lincoln students play fun math games to develop number sense. They shake and spill red and yellow counters to build combinations of 10.
The Washington Fall Singalong is always a huge hit! Thank you to all of the parents who came out to support the choristers.
The WHS No Place for Hate Immigration and Allyship Committee is hosting "A Seat at the Table" on Thursday, November 30 at 3p for students and staff. Share your family culture and history with one another. RSVP using the QR code or https://bit.ly/RSVP-SeatAtTheTable
Edison students recently wrote thank you cards to friends, former teachers, siblings, and others in the Westfield Public Schools, expressing why they are grateful for that person. Special thanks to Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) Melissa Wilson for organizing this event.
"Christmas with Tim Janis and Friends" at Carnegie Hall on Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. Our WHS Concert Choir will be performing in this concert with pop and Broadway dignitaries. https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2023/12/08/Christmas-with-Tim-Janis--Special-Guests-0800PM
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Last night's College, Career, Military, and Gap Year Fair at WHS was a huge success!
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, November 21 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
For parents/guardians of students in grades 6-12... don't miss this opportunity to meet your child's Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) and learn how they support our students. Plus, "Parenting in the Social Media Era." Wednesday, December 6 at 7p in the WHS Auditorium.
Great matinee performance by the WHS cast and crew of Antigone! Don't miss it!
Purchase your tickets for tonight (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday) at https://whstd.booktix.net/
Two Lunch Thursdays at Tamaques to benefit St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth ... one example of the many ways our students and staff embrace community service to support others.
Students in Mrs. Morris' class at Wilson combined reading practice and performing during their first Reader's Theater experience.
