Tamaques 2nd graders enjoy lunch with Principal Duelks!
Linda Morrison's 6th grade math students at Roosevelt were rolling dice, collecting data, and then making graphs based on their findings.
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the Optimist Club's Intermediate School Outstanding Teachers of the Year Award! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1143948
As part of the gardening unit, Pre-K students at Lincoln read "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle and planted their own tiny seeds.
Edison peer leaders were excited to recently welcome elementary students during the annual 5th grade walkovers. The soon-to-be EIS students toured the building, took part in team-building activities, and ate their first lunch in the EIS cafeteria.
The WHS Jazz Band volunteered their time and talent to perform for residents of Westfield Senior Citizens Housing. "I was glad to see so many toes tapping and heads nodding,” says WHS band director Trevor Sindorf. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1142520
We are grateful to Holocaust survivors who share their courageous and impactful experiences, teaching our students about the importance of being Upstanders. Recently, Mr. Joel Lebowitz spoke to Tamaques 5th graders. In March, Mr. Peter Fleischmann visited McKinley 5th graders.
Congratulations to members of the Franklin choir and vocal music director Brent Geyer on their recent performance at Carnegie Hall! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1138336
Our elementary schools have enjoyed teaming up with the Westfield Human Relations Advisory Commission for "Chalk the Walk" events, with students, parents, and community members chalking words of kindness and positive messages on sidewalks.
The District Art Show is open from 3-8 p.m. Lots of artistic talent on display. Hope to see you today or tomorrow (June 1 and 2). Enter on Trinity Place side of WHS.
Lots of smiles at Lincoln's recent Kindergarten Field Day.
Lincoln parent Alexandra Chiesa shares information about Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that presents her daughter, Sophia, with unique challenges and talents. As part of the presentation, Sophia's classmates were given capes and glasses to share their own "superpowers." https://williams-syndrome.org/
The May issue of The NEWS Letter should be in your email inboxes. It also is posted under "Communication" on the district website. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/may-2023
Lots of great wellness activities at McKinley in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Special thanks to school counselor Lauren Echeverry and the entire counseling team for their focus on academic, social, and emotional wellness throughout the school year.
A Grade 4 "Poetry Slam" at Washington! So fun and educational!
Don't miss the District Art Show tomorrow and Friday (June 1 & 2) from 3-8p at WHS!
Enhancing biodiversity with a pollinator garden at Edison and encouraging green thumbs with a newly-formed Garden Club at Roosevelt to grow plants and vegetables from seed.
Franklin 3rd graders enjoyed a great trip to Ellis Island, a culmination of their study of immigration.
Welcoming grandparents and other honored guests to Jefferson, with a performance by the Grade 5 Chorus. Thank you to Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Lawrence, the 5th grade team and the Jefferson PTO for organizing this special event.
WHS seniors in the Math of Personal Finance courses visited Wall Street for a 2-hour guided tour of the financial district. Students interacted with financial professionals, engaged in a stock trading simulation, and learned about the many facets of the U.S. financial system.
