Wilson's 2nd and 5th grade buddies met up to set goals for the new year. Those goals include books they want to read, areas where they will try harder, and things they want to learn in 2023.
Edison 8th graders are currently taking part in a two-week interdisciplinary unit: "The Holocaust - What Hate Can Do." EIS Media Specialist Mr. Cusumano engaged students in a lesson about the role that propaganda played in influencing beliefs and behaviors in Nazi Germany.
Special BOE meeting on Tues, Jan 10 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session to conduct interviews for Board vacancy. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Biologist/author David Good visited WHS to share his story of reuniting with his long-lost mother in the Amazon in 2011 and rediscovering his indigenous roots. Good also spoke about the importance of protecting indigenous cultures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/952950
Just a few of the positive messages found in our school hallways throughout the year.
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
If you haven't already, check out the district's new mobile app for quick and easy access to school news and events, student stories, the website, and more. Instructions on how to download here:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
Mrs. Pisano's class at Jefferson celebrated the winter holidays with personalized “compliment presents” to spread kindness and cheer. Each student wrote 6 notes on the paper "presents" and also received 6 from their peers. This activity helps promote positive classroom community.
6th graders in Mrs. Morrison and Ms. Miller's math class use technology and math skills to simplify variable expressions, recording their answers according to specific directions. For each correct answer, an image appears on the screen, with a completed image by activity's end.
Lincoln students have delighted in the many winter-themed lessons and are making great connections to their experiences outside of school.
Under the direction of parent volunteers, Tamaques 3rd graders in Mrs. Bartlett's class wrapped gifts before the holidays to be distributed to students across New Jersey by unitysme.com.
Jefferson 1st and 2nd grade buddy classes teamed up to create sock snowpersons, following step-by-step directions using a sock, rice, rubber bands, and other colorful items.
McKinley 1st graders entertained schoolmates and family members at a recent winter holiday singalong.
Edison and Roosevelt students and staff recently took part in a "No Place for Hate" signing, pledging to speak out against hate and prejudice while collectively agreeing to work to create a school environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Our elementary students and staff love the annual holiday visits from Edison and Roosevelt student musicians and their instructors. So festive and fun!
Second graders at Franklin made book recommendations for everyone to enjoy this winter while third graders wrote step-by-step instructions for making s'mores as part of their non-fiction unit.
Members of Roosevelt's "One Student Body" Club meet after school with advisor James Lane to create additional country flags for an existing cafeteria display of all of the nations representing the heritages of students and staff. Such diversity!
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
The WHS DREAM Team host their annual Hot Chocolate Holiday, with students enjoying some sweet treats while reading messages that reinforce healthy choices.
25 WHS student musicians were selected to perform with Central Jersey Region II choral and band ensembles. Congrats to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/946536
