The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, December 19 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 BOE Meeting on Dec 19
Writing realistic fiction in 4th grade at Jefferson, a meticulous process that includes brainstorming, planning, drafting, revising/editing and publishing.
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4th grader works on writing at desk
Two 4th graders smile for camera as they sit in hallway collaborating on writing project
4th grades work on writing at their desks
Two 4th graders smile for camera as they sit in hallway collaborating on writing project
Our school community is committed to year round community service and charitable giving. The Franklin Grade 5 Student Council's Caring and Sharing Committee recently conducted a schoolwide gift drive to brighten the holidays for children with cancer and related blood disorders.
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Members of the Gr 5 Caring and Sharing Committee pose for a picture as they load a car full of gifts for a local charity.
Members of the Gr 5 Caring and Sharing Committee pose for a picture as they load a car full of gifts for a local charity.
Lots of evident talent and dedication in our holiday concert rehearsals and performances.
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Franklin vocal director Brent Geyer directs Grade 5 Chorus, all dressed in green t-shirts
Four 5th graders play flute
Washington Grade 5 band members perform for schoolmates
WHS Band rehearses on stage
Jefferson 2nd graders have been working on their personal narratives. This lesson focused on planning a strong beginning, middle, and end to their narrative.
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Jefferson 2nd graders work on personal narratives at desk
One 2nd grader stands at front of room in front of screen, as her classmates listen, seated on the floor.
Jefferson 2nd graders sit in pairs, discussing personal narratives
McKinley 2nd graders are observing mealworm larvae and pupae.
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Three McKinley 2nd graders studying pupae and larva.
Learning about water density in 3rd grade science at Tamaques.
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Two 3rd graders writing on white board
Student writes on white board while classmates sit at desk with hands raised.
Our holiday concerts are showcasing sounds of the season, with more concerts scheduled this week. Congratulations to our talented students and instructors.
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Jefferson Gr 5 Band on stage performing
RIS Orchestra performs on stage
McKinley Gr 4 chorus sings, accompanied by instructor on piano
Celebrating a Hanukkah tradition with the dreidel game in Ms. Zale's 4th grade class at McKinley.
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Two 4th graders play the dreidel game
Four 4th graders smile for the camera as they play the dreidel game
Three 4th graders smile for the camera as they play the dreidel game
Classes at Washington have been enjoying weekly visits from two therapy dogs. These 3rd graders were delighted to meet Maggie.
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Delighted group of 3rd graders on floor petting a therapy dog
Don't miss tonight's Parent Academy. We hope to see you there!
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Infographic re Parent Academy
Tamaques 5th graders participate in a "conversation starter" activity to strengthen communication skills and foster connections and friendships. Special thanks to Tamaques school counselor Janice Dawer.
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Tamaques 5th graders smile for the camera, while sitting on the floor and sharing conversation starters with each other, school principal, and school counselor.
5th graders sitting in groups on the floor, sharing conversation starters
Group of 5th grade girls smile for the camera, while sitting on floor and sharing conversation starters.
Our elementary students enjoy their visits to the school library. Here are a couple of snapshots from Jefferson and McKinley where recent topics included coding and digital citizenship.
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Two 3rd graders work on coding handout.
4th graders enjoy book projected on screen during library.
Is it longer or shorter? Lincoln students use cube towers to measure and make comparisons.
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Two kindergartners at desk use glue sticks and colorful paper as part of math lesson
Tight shot of student hand with glue stick and math sheet designing Shorter or Longer
Kindergartner with unicorn hat works on math problem
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.
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Students seated on floor in a circle as teacher leads Morning Meeting
Multilingual learners in Mrs. Vasconez's classes at WHS interviewed teachers and administrators, preparing a questionnaire and asking participants about their favorite holiday and their experiences around it.
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Multilingual students interview teachers and administration as part of a lesson to increase English acquisition
Multilingual students interview teachers and administration as part of a lesson to increase English acquisition
Multilingual students interview teachers and administration as part of a lesson to increase English acquisition
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.
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Wilson 3rd graders examine a miniature replica of a Lenape shelter
Wilson 4th grade murals of Native American regions hang on a hallway wall
Two Wilson 4th graders begin work on a mural
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.
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WHS assembly with speaker Matt Bellace on stage with students
'Tis the season for holiday concerts and we're excited! Here's the schedule: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/visualandperformingarts/calendar-of-events
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RIS choral students on stage rehearsing
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.
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Panel of WHS 12th graders on stage during presentation to 9th and 10th graders
Group of WHS seniors posing for picture on stage