The Board of Education meeting cancelled due to a snow day on February 13 is RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, February 20 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
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Graphic noting Board meeting on Feb 20
Combining a lesson on circuitry and Valentine's Day greetings in Ms. Goodwin's technology education class at Roosevelt.
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Two RIS students hold light up Valentine Day cards during lesson on circuitry
Our youngest learners celebrated the 100th day of school this week with lots of fun educational activities.
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Two 1st graders hold artwork based on 100th day of school
Tamaques 1st grade teachers dressed as 100 year olds
Photo collage of Lincoln students wearing 100th day hats and working on activities
Group photo of McKinley 1st graders holding 100 day items
Three 1st graders, wearing 100 day hats, play math game
1st grader holds gumball artwork in celebration of 100th day of school
three 1st graders wearing 100th day hats, stand next to 100 stacked cups
poster and balloons at a classroom entrance noting 100th day of school
Enjoy the long weekend!
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Graphic noting Schools Closed for Presidents' Day Weekend
Replicas of artifacts on loan from the Holocaust Center for Humanity helped McKinley 5th graders consider the impactful life stories behind the artifacts during their study of the Holocaust last month.
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McKinley 5th graders examine Holocaust artifacs
Holocaust artifacts displayed on a classroom table
McKinley 5th grade teacher speaks to 5th graders about holocaust artifacts
McKinley 5th grade teacher speaks to 5th graders about holocaust artifacts
Grades 4 and 5 Wax Museums at our elementary schools showcase an impressive array of learning, as students research a trailblazer, polish writing and public speaking skills, and present to their school communities. Here's what it looked like recently at Tamaques.
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Gr 4 Wax Museum figures
Gr 4 Wax Museum figures
Gr 4 Wax Museum figures
Gr 4 Wax Museum figures
Gr 4 Wax Museum figures
Gr 4 Wax Museum figures
Dr. González and our district technology leadership team provided an overview last month at NJASA TECHSPO 2024 of our visitor management system currently being piloted at McKinley
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Superintendent in front of presentation screen about Visitor Aware Management System
Superintendent and district tech team giving presentation
Superintendent and district tech team giving presentation
SuDistrict tech team giving presentation
2nd grade scientists at Jefferson enjoy making "Elephant Toothpaste," as parent presenters Mr. and Mrs. Khanshab show what happens when yeast, warm water, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap are mixed, with differing amounts of hydrogen peroxide used to cause varied reactions.
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Jefferson parents conduct science experiment with 2nd graders looking on
Jefferson parent conducts science experiment
Our students enjoy visiting the pop-up museums at EIS, RIS, and the Westfield Memorial Library, hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield. The exhibits detail African American history in Westfield from 1720 to present.
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Gr 4 teacher points an item out to students at MLK Pop Up Museum
Gr 4 student examines a display at MLK Pop Up Museum
Three Gr 4 students sit on floor discussing MLK Pop Up Museum display
Student reads MLK Pop Up Museum display
Two 4th graders consult on MLK Pop Up Museum display
Three 4th graders examine items in MLK Pop Up Museum
Two 4th graders discuss MLK Pop Up Museum display
Two 4th graders work together while reading items in MLK Pop Up Museum
WHS Varsity Indoor Color Guard achieves 2nd place in the Scholastic A class at a recent mid-atlantic competition, with the leadership of captains Ben Wisniewski and Kaitlyn D'Alessandro. Next up, the WInter Guard International Philadelphia Regional on February 24.
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Group shot of WHS Color Guard
WHS Color Guard captains hold trophy
PTO-sponsored Chess and Scrabble Club at Washington, with students learning how to outmaneuver their opponents under the guidance of middle school helpers.
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Three elementary students learn chess  with help of middle school student
All Westfield Public Schools and district offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to the impending storm.  All afterschool activities are canceled.  The Board of Education meeting also is canceled, with announcement of a rescheduled date to come. Please stay safe and warm!
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Graphic noting schools / district closed on Feb 13, 2024
It's National School Resource Officer (SRO) Day. Thank you to Officers Nicholas Calello (WHS), Michael DiBella (RIS), and Ricardo Johnson (EIS) for their dedication to safety, mentorship, and fostering positive relationships in our secondary schools.
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Photo collage of three SROs
Celebrating Lunar New Year traditions at McKinley amidst colorful decorations and activities.
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Student in dragon costume
Parent and student read a book about Lunar New Year
Student smiles for the camera, holding a dragon craft for Lunar New Year
Students work on Lunar New Year craft
Lottery registration for our popular Summer 2024 Westfield STEM Camp for Grades 3-8 begins today, Monday, February 12 through Friday, February 23. For dates, workshop descriptions, and other important details, visit :https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home
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STEM Camp - Lottery Registration February 12-23
Sixth graders at RIS utilize research, writing, presentation, and public speaking skills during a recent social studies unit on Ancient Egypt.
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Group shot of 6th grade class holdings masks representing figures of Ancient Egypt in front of their faces
RIS 6th graders present a report on Amun, God of Wind and Sun
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on February 13 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 6 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
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Graphic noting Board of Education meeting on Feb 13, 2024
In Library Media Science at Lincoln, students are learning about the qualities of Caldecott winning titles and casting a vote for their favorite title!
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Photo collage of library media science teacher and kindergartners
Mrs. Morris' 1st graders at Wilson worked in groups to research different types of penguins, followed by a Reader's Theater performance of "Tacky the Penguin," a story that reinforces being true to oneself.
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Wilson 1st graders sit in a group on the floor and smile for camera
Wilson 1st grader smiles for the camera while working on poster at desk
3 Wilson 1st graders stand at front of room reading from their work, in front of penguin bulletin board
Two Wilson 1st graders work together at desk
Wilson 1st graders smile for the camera while preparing for Reader's Theater
Congratulations to these Roosevelt Upstanders of the Month!
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RIS Upstanders of the Month