More "Walk to School Day" pics . Great day for all!
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley principal with two students during Walk to School Day
Washington principal with two students on Walk to School Day
Officer and student write on Walk to School Day banner
Tamaques principal, Westfield officer and tiger mascot pose with students on Walk to School Day
It's Walk or Bike to School Day! Thank you to B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bikers Runners and Kids Entitled to Safety) for organizing this annual favorite. More pics to come.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Superintendent walks with McKinley students on Walk to School Day
Superintendent and McKinley students sign banner for Walk to School Day
Children's author and former Wilson teacher Angela LaCarrubba recently visited Washington School to read stories about goodwill and thoughtfulness.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Last Friday children's author and Wilson teacher Angela LaCarrubba read stories about goodwill and thoughtfulness.
Please join us for tonight's Board of Education in Cafeteria B at WHS. Meeting begins @ 6p with members moving immediately into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Board of Ed Meeting
McKinley 5th graders use comic strip pre-writing to paint the picture for their narrative stories and to plan out the sequencing of events as well as character interactions.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley students work on narrative stories
McKinley students work on narrative stories
McKinley students work on narrative stories
Thank you to the Westfield Fire Department for visiting our elementary schools during Fire Prevention Week, sharing important fire safety tips with our students in grades 1-3.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Westfield firefighters visit Tamaques School during Fire Prevention Week
Jefferson students pose for a picture with Westfield firefighters
Franklin "Recess Runners" pose for pictures while circling the fields, counting laps by collecting popsicle sticks. Parent volunteers keep track of laps and award "foot charms" to create a necklace. This is a favorite elementary recess activity. Great exercise!
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Two Franklin students pose for a picture during the Recess Runners club
Two Franklin students pose for a picture during the Recess Runners club
Franklin student at table with parent volunteer
Two Franklin students pose for a picture during the Recess Runners club
Wilson students in Ms. Guerra's class conducted a reaction time investigation during science. The typical human reaction time is about 1/4 second. Do you think you could catch a dollar bill between your thumb and pointer finger? Think fast!
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Two Wilson students hold dollar bill as they conduct gravity experiment
Wilson students conduct gravity experiment with teacher
Fall colors, sunshine, and lots of fun as the Lincoln School PTO holds its Pumpkin Patch, a beloved annual tradition.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo collage from Lincoln School Pumpkin Patch
Photo collage from Lincoln School Pumpkin Patch
Photo collage from Lincoln School Pumpkin Patch
Our 8th grade peer leadership teams at Edison and Roosevelt enjoy team building activities as they prepare to work with 6th and 7th graders.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
8th grade peer leadership teams at Edison and Roosevelt engage in team building activities.
8th grade peer leadership teams at Edison and Roosevelt engage in team building activities.
8th grade peer leadership teams at Edison and Roosevelt engage in team building activities.
8th grade peer leadership teams at Edison and Roosevelt engage in team building activities.
Teaming up with the Westfield Human Relations Advisory Committee to write messages of kindness and inclusion during the "Walk the Chalk" event at Jefferson.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Jefferson student writes "Kind" in chalk on the sidewalk
"Sing your Song" written in chalk on the sidewalk
Jefferson students, families and community members write messages of kindness on sidewalk
Jefferson student draws heart in chalk on sidewalk
McKinley 4th graders in Lauren Zales' class plant garlic (a cold weather crop) & learn about soil , thanks to a Union County grant applied for by paraprofessional Donna Dwyer. On hand for the planting was UC Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded & staff from Groundwork Elizabeth.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley 4th graders in Lauren Zales class pose for a picture in the Garden of Hearts and Minds
McKinley 4th graders plant garlic in school garden
McKinley students in Ms. Myers' class solve real world problems in Social Studies, working on solving problem of too much trash on the ground, finding lost dogs, and dealing with potential flooding. At this stage of the project, they're building and decorating their models.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley students work on social studies project
McKinley students paint box as part of social studies project
McKinley students draw and paint as part of social studies project
Band lessons have begun at Washington and across the district!
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Band teacher and two Washington students retrieve instruments from cases in hallway
A full day of professional learning taking place during today's in-service for staff.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Four teachers work together during professional development session
Westfield educator conducts professional development session while other teachers sit at desks and listen
Westfield teachers sit at desks during professional development session
Social Studies Supervisor Andrea Brennan conducts a professional development session as rows of staffers listen
Mental health matters! Thank you to WHS SAC Christine Trottere for organizing last month's exhibit, "In Their Shoes", to promote suicide prevention & awareness. TY also to WHS health educator Michelle Spreitzer for arranging "Grief Speaks" presentation for 9th graders on 10/7.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Shoes line WHS hallway as part of a suicide awareness program called "In Their Shoes."
WHS student assistance counselor talks with students during suicide awareness program called "In Their Shoes"
WHS students with therapy dog
WHS students listen to grief speaker during health education lesson.
Schools are closed on Monday, October 10. Staff will have an in-service day.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting that schools closed for Columbus Day on October 10
In celebration of Hispanic culture, WHS students in Ms. Pedde's Spanish 2 Honors learned about the artwork of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (specifically her self portraits) and created their own display in the World Language hallway.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
In celebration of Hispanic culture, students in Ms. Pedde's Spanish 2 Honors learned about the artwork, specifically the self portrats, of Frida Kahlo and created their own display in our world language hallway.
In celebration of Hispanic culture, students in Ms. Pedde's Spanish 2 Honors learned about the artwork, specifically the self portrats, of Frida Kahlo and created their own display in our world language hallway.
In this art lesson, Lincoln kindergarten students learn the six different kinds of lines – an important precursor for mathematical concepts related to geometry and measurement.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Collage of three photos that show kindergartners learning about six different types of lines in art class.
Wilson 2nd graders in Mrs. Kasemeyer's class recently discussed different types of communities during social studies, making connections between what they learned and what they know about the Westfield community and other communities they have visited.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Students in Mrs. Kasemeyer's second grade class engaged in a discussion about different types of communities during social studies. They were able to make connections between what they learned and what they know about the Westfield community and other communities they have visited.