Our students and staff celebrated Black History Month in a variety of meaningful ways. Read how: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1013873
At Wilson, students in Mrs. Morris' class put on a Reader's Theater production based on the story "Tacky the Penguin," an activity that helps to develop reading fluency. The message of the story also reminded students to be true to themselves.
Want to serve on the Board of Education? A reminder that the deadline to submit a petition for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election is 3 p.m., March 6. Petitions/more information:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
During Random Acts of Kindness Week, RIS students wrote kind messages on sticky notes, displayed on the “Throw Kindness like Confetti” bulletin board, while EIS students were recognized and celebrated for their acts of kindness towards one another and their teachers.
Students in French classes at Edison decorated elaborate floats in celebration of Mardi Gras., while students in Spanish classes voted on the "Most Creative" and "Most Spirited" floats.
Mrs. Culjak's Mathematics classes at WHS applied their knowledge of Geometry vocabulary to create Valentine's Day poems.
Keep an eye out for updates on 2023-2024 school district budget in advance of budget vote on April 25. For Westfield residents newly eligible to vote or who have not yet registered, the deadline to register to vote is April 4. Learn more: https://bit.ly/AprilBudgetVote2023
Wilson 3rd graders in Mrs. Kraus's class teamed up with 4th grade buddies in Ms. Brown's class on February 13 for a 100th Day Steam Challenge. The buddies built a tall structure using all 100 toothpicks and 100 marshmallows. A fun, educational, and sticky time was had by all!
When a cold day recently moved recess indoors, some of Mrs. Minski's 4th graders at McKinley enjoyed a chess tournament.
Congratulations to WHS 12th grader Andrew Matus on being recognized as a National Merit Scholar Finalist.
As part of a generous donation from Westfield Education Fund, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss will host a virtual presentation for parents/caregivers on March 9 entitled "Supporting Children Coping with Loss." Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1003886
Our schools are closed on Friday, February 17 and February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy!
It's National School Resource Officer Day!
Standing room only for the ever-popular Valentine's Day sing-along at Washington!
Mrs. Truselo’s 5th grade class at Tamaques celebrated the first half of the year by conducting the Super Bowl of Knowledge. Students used everything they learned thus far in all content areas to answer questions and score touchdowns for their Super Bowl team.
In music class at Wilson, students are learning how to play on both pitched and unpitched percussion. Second graders are playing a pentatonic scale with a call and response pattern.
McKinley 1st graders in Mrs. McGarry's class are learning about bears (and they're also learning how to type in a Google Doc!).
Elementary students and their families at Franklin and Washington celebrated math and science during treasured annual events. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/998955
Fourth grade scientists at Wilson conducted an investigation to see how changing the type of surface impacts a mealworm's speed.
7th grade students at Roosevelt are growing hydroponic plants in the classroom to assist them in understanding photosynthesis.
