Business executive and WHS parent Mr. Vaccaro visited Mr. Gironda's Math of Personal Finance class as part of a unit on Amazon. Students researched Mr. Vaccaro's career experiences in advance, writing questions "to keep the conversation focused and fresh," says Mr. Gironda.
Some fun sleuthing in "The Case of the Missing Lunch", as part of the elementary gifted program. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1390895
Thank you to our Board of Education members for their countless hours of service to our students and staff.
Check out these fun "snow globe" backdrops created by Franklin art teacher Becky Davenport! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1390500
This WHS flute ensemble performed last month before an appreciative audience of senior residents.
The Board welcomed talented student musicians and athletes to its December 19 meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsis-12-19-23
Always a favorite is the holiday tour our intermediate student musicians make to their elementary alma maters to share holiday cheer. Special thanks to our talented band, choral, and orchestra instructors who make this annual event so fun!
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
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.
"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!
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.