After monitoring weather conditions overnight, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening today (Wednesday), January 17 to allow time for the DPW and our buildings and grounds crews to address icy conditions. For the delayed opening schedule, please check your email or the Inclement Weather Procedures on the district website. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings Please travel safely!
Nominating petitions for candidacy in the April 16, 2024 School Board Election are being accepted. The deadline to submit completed petitions is no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, February 26. Petition and more info here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2024
Due to the forecasted winter storm and the potential for icy road conditions, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow (Tuesday), January 16, to help safeguard our students and staff during their morning commute. Please check your email or consult the Inclement Weather Procedures page on the district website for the delayed opening schedule.
All Westfield Public Schools and offices are closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
8th grade students are learning about propaganda from Mr. Cusumano as part of the interdisciplinary Holocaust unit. They analyzed advertisements and posters to determine what is being conveyed.
The students and faculty competed in an eventful and exciting basketball game on Friday, December 22. The students were victorious! Their win is a result of outstanding teamwork and communication between players and coaches. Congratulations!
Wellness Wednesday and Pajama Day all-in-one! Students had a chance to unwind and have fun during Wellness Wednesday activities in their PE and Health classes today. They enjoyed playing games and making various crafts with their teachers and counselors.
Today's Holiday Spirit Week day is Twin Day. The EIS Math teachers take Twin Day seriously!
Students in Mrs. Ferreira's 6th grade social studies class used the acronym GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) to identify and categorize historical facts. They completed a timed carousel of task cards with their peers to complete this task.
Students created hundreds of cards for the Cards for Troops as an annual tradition. Led by ELA teacher, Kim Swenson, Cards for Troops have received over 38,000 cards in the past 15 years from the Edison and Westfield school community.
Seventh grade students enjoyed their annual viewing of The Outsiders movie. The ELA teachers facilitate the showing of this movie at the conclusion of their unit in which students read and analyze the novel.
The EIS SGA collected food for local food pantries this holiday season. This annual food drive is always a huge success. Thank you for all who donated!
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
For parents/guardians of students in grades 6-12... don't miss this opportunity to meet your child's Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) and learn how they support our students. Plus, "Parenting in the Social Media Era." Wednesday, December 6 at 7p in the WHS Auditorium.
6th grade students in Mr. Robbins TED class piloted Flinn Scientific's new WhiteBox learning, an interactive software simulation system that is paired with hands-on activities. Students completed a shelter unit where they considered how to design, and then build, a shelter that would hold (or increase) temperature. Students gave presentations to administrators highlighting what they built and their views on whether investing in this product would be a worthy addition to future classes.
Students in Mrs. Curtis's reading class played the roles of characters from the novel Stargirl. They interviewed their classmates as they played the characters from the novel, allowing an assessment of their comprehension to be made. Students' acting and comprehension skills were on full display!
Halloween at EIS!
Students enjoyed participating in advisory with their homeroom classes. They shared personal feelings, and stories as well as how they receive support and help during difficult times.
Students in Ms. Ferreira's 6th grade Ancient World class worked together on their Early Humans Mini-project. They chose between multiple mediums to present their project including posters or songs. The cooperative learning structures were evident in this lesson!
Our 8th grade TLRNC students learned valuable peer leadership skills during their Out On a Limb, on-site field trip. They worked through various team-building obstacles to help build their problem-solving skills.
