Using raw beef liver, students in Ms. Houghtaling's gifted and talented biology class recently studied how the enzyme catalase speeds up the reaction that breaks down hydrogen peroxide (which is toxic to living things) into water and oxygen.
WHS students in Ms. Alicea, Ms. Malvasio, and Ms. Zito's geometry classes explored points, lines and planes in 3-D geometric figures through a team building gumdrop challenge. This activity helped students lay the foundation for a successful year studying geometry concepts.
The WHS Student Government Association, in partnership with the PTSO and Class Council, hosted a Senior Sunrise for the Class of 2024 to commemorate the beginning of senior year. Bagels and a brisk, beautiful sunrise was enjoyed by many.
Fitness and fun! The Mileage Club at Tamaques and Recess Runners at Washington are up and running, with the help of parent volunteers.
Wilson 3rd graders in Mrs. Stanzel's class started the year off strong with some colorful drawings, math problem-solving, an introduction to cursive, and self portraits for Back-to-School Night.
To kick-off Franklin's theme of belonging, buddy classes read "The Big Umbrella". There is always room under the big umbrella for everyone to belong. In art classes, students helped to decorate umbrellas in the Franklin Art Gallery with kind words and messages of belonging.
Roosevelt 6th, 7th, and 8th grade scientists kicked off the new school year with science lessons that included lab safety procedures, chemical reactions, and collecting and analyzing data on contact forces.
Reminder: Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25.
Our elementary teachers and administrators welcomed parents to Back-to-School Night, showcasing their classrooms and sharing what a typical school day looks like for the students.
Welcome to our new Student Board Representative, Casey Isser! Read more: https://bit.ly/Synopsis-BOEMtg-9-19-23
Building reading stamina at McKinley!
Westfield High School counselors are taking advantage of lunchtime on Thursdays to support and inform our students on diverse topics. Recently, they focused on the college process and essay writing.
Today is IT Professionals Day! Be sure to thank our digital dynamos.
Lincoln students continue to build relationships with their teachers and classmates, while Lincoln teachers continue to teach how positive attitudes and behaviors optimize conditions for learning.
After learning about mass, volume, and density, students in Mrs. Liptack and Miss Nicastro's Earth Science classes made predictions and recorded data. Students were able to apply course knowledge to everyday experiences and gained a better understanding of the world around them.
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, September 19 in Cafeteria B at WHS. Public portion of the meeting begins @ 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Congratulations to VPA supervisor Shawna Longo and WHS engineering teacher Laura Doyle for recent prestigious recognitions. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1243993
Washington 1st graders log onto their Chromebooks to play some math games.
Throughout the school year, we will continue to recognize and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our school community. Sept 15 to Oct 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, when we honor the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
Our Back to School Nights are underway at Edison and Roosevelt! Lots of energy as parents/guardians experience a shortened version of their child's average school day, Periods 1-9.
