Goal writing for the new year at McKinley!
Congratulations to the recipients of the Lift While You Climb Award, who exemplify the qualities espoused by the late WHS principal Dr. Derrick Nelson. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1403431
January 9 was Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Franklin 4th graders in Mrs. Billing's class wrote notes of appreciation to the Westfield Police Department, with two WPD officers paying a special visit to the classroom. One of the officers was a former student of Mrs. Billing!
The WHS Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a "Game Show" last week to promote school and community spirit. Fun!
Due to the powerful storm forecasted overnight, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow (Wednesday), January 10. We want to provide ample advance notice as we take this necessary step to ensure the safety of our staff and students during their morning commute and to make certain that our facilities remain dry and secure. Please check your email or consult the Inclement Weather Procedures page on the district website for the delayed opening schedule. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
Online registration for kindergarten and first grade is open for the 2024-2025 school year! Please share with your friends and neighbors in Westfield who have young learners. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1395663
The WHS Honor Rolls for MP1 are announced. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1393985
Spotlight on Education contains a curated and updated selection of photos, stories, and videos to highlight our Tradition of Excellence, along with an Information Series of curriculum presentations. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation/home
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.
This WHS flute ensemble performed last month before an appreciative audience of senior residents.
Check out these fun "snow globe" backdrops created by Franklin art teacher Becky Davenport! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1390500
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 Board welcomed talented student musicians and athletes to its December 19 meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsis-12-19-23
Enjoy!
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
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.
