
Lots of cooperative learning taking place in Ms. Ferreira's 6th grade Ancient World class at Edison, as students worked together on an early humans project, using multiple mediums including posters and songs.



Great weather and lots of fall fun at Jefferson's recent Back-to-School Fall Picnic. Special thanks to the Jefferson PTO!





Mr. Huhn's and Mrs. Trzepla's Biology classes conducted a forest health study of the WHS deciduous forest biome. Students surveyed tree height, leaf health, animal sightings and interactions, lichen abundance and dead debris to help with soil health.




Jefferson 1st graders are hard at work learning counting strategies using number lines, grids, and counters, and drawing pictures. They are building their reading stamina, writing pattern books, and practicing the proper formation of lowercase letters.





In Ms. Christie's class, Wilson 2nd graders practiced problem-solving and teamwork while working in small groups to create unique communities. Each community needs to include places where people live, work, and play.



A beautiful fall day for Lincoln's annual Pumpkin Patch last Friday. Lots of fun had by all. Thank you to the many parent volunteers who helped to make this beloved event a success.







Students of Mr. Doherty, Ms. McLoughlin and Mr. Robbins went on a field trip to Sandy Hook. Sandy Hook provides a rich ecosystem for environmental study, including an estuary, a salt, marsh, and the ocean.





Check out these important program offerings for the 2023-2024 from the WHS Counseling Department for the 2023-2024 school year.



We can't wait for our fall theater productions! Mark your calendars!
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United Airlines pilot Captain Michael DiChiaro visited Mr. Thompson's 5th grade class, sharing key principles in aeronautics. Captain DiChiaro, a 20-year airline veteran, discussed such scientific concepts as lift, drag, thrust, and Bernoulli’s Principle of fluid dynamics.




The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, October 17 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024


Fifth graders at McKinley recently helped their first grade buddies log into their Chromebooks for the first time.


WHS students conduct mock crime scene investigations during Forensic Science labs throughout the school.



Congratulations to WHS Girls' Volleyball Coach Bev Torok on her 500th win! Coach Torok is just the 3rd coach in WHS history to reach 500 wins in a single sport.


October is Fire Prevention Month. Thank you to the Westfield Fire Department for sharing safety and prevention tips with our elementary students. Here's what it looked like at Tamaques. Even Principal Duelks suited up!




Congratulations to Roosevelt's Upstanders of the Month!


Lincoln kindergartners collaborate in partnerships to share the stories they wrote and illustrated.




We continue our recognition of Heritage Months! Next up: Native American Heritage Month.


Lots of professional learning taking place today as our educators and staff work together in large and small group sessions focused on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), learning strategies, culturally responsive practices, and much more!



