Students in Ms. Czerwinski's science class at Roosevelt conduct a lab to examine whether increased temperatures affect evaporation rates.
Wilson 4th graders in Ms. Wade's class read historical fiction novels and created a scrapbook detailing the highlights. They included journal and letter writing, and pictures from that time period.
A 9th grade assembly aligned with Global Perspectives and Humanities curriculum, as Ara Jeknavorian, 2nd generation survivor of the Armenian Genocide, and Jessica Wang, 3rd generation Holocaust survivor, share powerful testimonies of how genocide impacted their families.
WHS students in Ms. Ou-Yang's Mandarin classes enjoyed a field trip to NYC where they visited the Museum of Chinese in America, followed by a dim sum lunch... a traditional Chinese meal with a variety of small dishes.
Authors, athletes, entrepreneurs, civil rights leaders, scientists, and lots of other trailblazers were on hand for McKinley's well-attended Grade 4 Wax Museum, an annual tradition for more than 20 years. Kudos to the students and the Grade 4 team for all of their hard work.
We are grateful for our community partners and the learning opportunities they provide our students. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1125481
Reminder: Schools will be closed this Friday, May 26 through next Tuesday, May 30.
Thank you to parent volunteers who share their cultural traditions with our students. During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, Washington parents representing Indonesia, Taiwan, India, the Philippines, China, Korea, and Vietnam visited classrooms.
American Scholastic Press Association awards 1st Place to Hi's Eye and 1st Place with Special Merit to Hi's Eye Sports. 1st Place with Special Merit is awarded to "an outstanding overall example of a scholastic publication in format, content, and presentation." Congrats all!
There were "Food Allergy Facts" each morning and engaging school activities in recognition of Food Allergy Awareness Week. Washington students, staff, and parents donned teal t-shirts and beads for their annual event to raise awareness. https://www.foodallergy.org/
Our preschoolers, staff, and family love Lincoln's annual Tournament of Champions! Thank you to Edison 7th and 8th graders for their help.
Great day for planting a pollinator garden at McKinley, with the help of Groundwork Elizabeth and a "Kids Dig In!" grant from Union County's "Plant a Seed" garden grant program. Special thanks to paraprofessional Donna Dwyer and secretary Julie Fetter, who applied for the grant.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out the Mental Health Fair at WHS with lots of local resources for keeping mind and body healthy. Special thanks to Student Assistance Counselor Christine Trottere and the WHS Counseling Department for organizing this important event.
Wilson students create a model to help them understand water erosion and its impact on landforms.
Lincoln students worked together to build a floor puzzle. They learned how to locate the edges, match colors and shapes, and practiced taking turns. They were proud of their accomplishment!
Last month at Jefferson, Mr. Latessa's 5th graders received a visit from Mrs. Cahill, a parent whose father was on NASA's Mission Control team during the Gemini and Apollo missions. The presentation included historical artifacts and coordinated well with the "Earth and Sun" unit.
Congratulations to Roosevelt Upstanders of the Month!
Congratulations to our World Language honor societies inductees! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1116809
STEM skills on display as WHS students in Mrs. Liptack and Miss Nicastro's Earth Science classes design a building, create blueprints, and complete a structural analysis before testing them against a simulated earthquake, with magnitude (and excitement) building for each trial.
Tamaques Grade 5 Band and Chorus are in fine form during a recent rehearsal under the talented direction of music instructors Marisa Minogue and Karen Colabaugh.
