A performance by Diavoli Blu, recognition of student-athletes for their tremendous fall seasons, a resolution of appreciation for outgoing BA Dana Sullivan, Board goals, and much more took place at the Dec 13 meeting of the Board of Education. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisDec132022
The Edison Intermediate School 8th Grade Band, as well all of our music groups, have been rehearsing for months in preparation of their annual winter concerts. This evening's concert is a double feature. We begin at 6:45pm with our 8th Grade Band, 8th Grade Chorus, and 8th Grade Orchestra. These groups will be followed at 8:15pm by our audition groups: The Symphony Orchestra, Broadway Singers, and The Edison Jazz Band.
Online registration for kindergarten and Grade 1 is open for the 2023-2024 school year. Please share with your Westfield friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/936303
Next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, December 13 in Cafe B at WHS. Private session at 6p; public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Students in Mrs. Friar's Technology, Engineer, & Design class are working diligently. This week's challenge is to design and construct a roller coaster that meets multiple criteria, including carrying a marble for at least seven seconds. Through this project students learn the engineering design loop as well as essential strategies to work effectively within a group.
Check your email inboxes for the November issue of The NEWS Letter. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/november-2022
While the EIS Yearbook may not be distributed to students until late June, the preparation of the yearbook truly takes the entire year. Our yearbook club works during the early morning, before school begins, throughout the year designing and constructing the Edison Yearbook. Thank you to Mrs. Vezos, Mrs. Valdes, and the entire EIS Yearbook Club for all of their hard work.
Tuesday, December 6 is the deadline to submit an application to fill Board of Education vacancy, resulting from the recent resignation of Board member Amy Root whose unexpired term runs from January 1 - April 24, 2023. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
Students and faculty had a great experience playing in the Edison Turkey Bowl today. Teachers won a hard fought game 28-21!
Thank you to all of the families who donated food for our annual Student Government Association Thanksgiving Food Drive. Mr. Cusumano is on his way to drop off hundreds of pounds of donations to a local food bank.
Thank you to the Westfield Education Fund for their generous donation supporting student and staff wellness and to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, for facilitating the training. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/918589
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The Westfield Board of Education is seeking an applicant who is interested in serving on the Board from January 1, 2023 through April 24, 2023 to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Board member Amy Root. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
The Edison Field Project, key administration appointments, and a warm welcome for our new student Board representative were among the topics at the November 15 BOE meeting. Read more in this synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisNov152022
A day of celebration of family and remembrance as students at Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools recently marked Dia de los Muertos. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/911090
Congratulations to our Period 3 Badminton Champs! In physical education classes this week, students are applying all that they have learned during their badminton unit as they compete in class period tournaments. Throughout the unit, students learned the various rules, skills, and strategies to have a fun and competitive badminton match.
Please click Agenda link for info on Strategic Planning Council / Special Board meeting on 11/14 in Edison cafeteria and regular public Board meeting on Tues, 11/15 in Cafe B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Edison School students participated in our annual Veterans Day Assembly. During the assembly, students listened to the reading of poems, wonderful singing by the 8th grade chorus, and amazing music played by the 8th grade band. Keynote speaker, and veteran, EIS Science Teacher Chris Wiley, address all students about the importance of speaking to and learning from America's veterans.
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
This week, students in Edison School's Spanish classes displayed their projects related to the cultural holiday of Dia de los Muertos. Students' projects included either visual or written reflections about a loved one, pet, or notable person they admire.
