Please check your email inboxes for the December issue of The NEWS Letter, which also is posted on the district website. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/2023-2024/december-2023
The WHS Dream Team's annual Hot Chocolate Holiday is always a favorite, as the club works to raise awareness about substance abuse and prevention. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1387688
Enjoy!
Hands-on math exploration using Base Ten Blocks and meter sticks to learn about tenths and hundredths of a meter in Beth Billing's 4th grade class at Franklin.
This Thursday Table Talk during lunch periods at WHS focused on National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, with our Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs) sharing important information and students trying out "Fatal Vision" goggles to experience the impact of impairment.
Congratulations to these talented student musicians and their instructors! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1380136
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
"Shredding Stress" at Roosevelt where students recently participated in healthy coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety. Student Assistance Coordinator Christine Trottere assembled a table of stress balls, fidget toys, kinetic sand, bubbles, along with a paper shredder!
Using a timed carousel of task cards, students in Mrs. Ferreira's 6th grade social studies class at Edison used the acronym GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) to identify and categorize historical facts about ancient civilizations.
Writing realistic fiction in 4th grade at Jefferson, a meticulous process that includes brainstorming, planning, drafting, revising/editing and publishing.
Lots of evident talent and dedication in our holiday concert rehearsals and performances.
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.
Jefferson 2nd graders have been working on their personal narratives. This lesson focused on planning a strong beginning, middle, and end to their narrative.
McKinley 2nd graders are observing mealworm larvae and pupae.
Our holiday concerts are showcasing sounds of the season, with more concerts scheduled this week. Congratulations to our talented students and instructors.
Learning about water density in 3rd grade science at Tamaques.
Celebrating a Hanukkah tradition with the dreidel game in Ms. Zale's 4th grade class at McKinley.
Classes at Washington have been enjoying weekly visits from two therapy dogs. These 3rd graders were delighted to meet Maggie.
Don't miss tonight's Parent Academy. We hope to see you there!
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.
