Students celebrated the upcoming Lunar New Year with a special assembly titled, "Dance China." Everyone loved the dancing dragon!
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
Students were very entertained by the dancing dragon.
Students enjoyed learning a new dance.
Fourth graders celebrated the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
Fourth graders read the book, Martin’s Big Words, and chose meaningful words to display for the school community
Second graders celebrated Kid Inventors’ Day. They brainstormed ideas, gathered materials and worked together to build their inventions.
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
working together to build something new
Working carefully on a new idea
Being creative and building together
BOE meeting at 6p on Tues, Jan 17 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting BOE meeting on Jan 17, 2023
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, as we honor the tremendous legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic stating schools closed on Dr MLK Day
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting BOE Meeting on Jan 10, 2023
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic regarding School Board Recognition Month
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic with instructions on the Westfield Public Schools mobile app
First graders got into the holiday spirit today by wearing pajamas and watching the Polar Express.
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
Pajama and Polar Express Day
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic with row of houses announcing Winter Break schedule
Announcing our new app for mobile phones for the Westfield Public School District! Stay up-to-date with access to events, school news, student stories, and more. Learn how to download the app for free and customize it. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic showing new mobile app
Second graders wrote book recommendations for everyone to enjoy this winter.
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
Have you read Dragon Masters yet?
Reading is a great winter activity
Third graders write step-by-step directions for making s’mores, as part of their non-fiction unit.
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
Check out the steps needed to make a s’more
Third graders wrote the step-by-step directions needed to make a perfect s’more
First, next and then are important sequence words
These steps sound delicious!
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic showing photos of WHS string quartet performing at Board meeting
Graphic showing WHS teams with certificates at Board meeting
Graphic showing photo of BA with superintendent and Board president
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic stating online registration open for Kindergarten and Grade 1  for 2023-2024
FRANKLIN'S ART STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Congratulations to the November Artists of the Month. These students not only demonstrated creativity and excellence in their artwork , they were also respectful and kind toward others. The winners are, Nick Rossitto, Brynn O'Grady, Sophie Kim, Maeve Gelinas, Jake Tagliaferro, Madeleine Dowling, Kento Ebihara and Rithvik Chauhan. Carlo DiNunzio and Anahita Agarwal not pictured.
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
art students of the month
HOUR OF CODE WITH MRS. KENNEDY Students participated in Hour of Code this week with Mrs. Kennedy our Librarian. Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science that uses fun tutorials to show that anybody can learn the basics!
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
student and hour of code
student and hour of code
student and hour of code
Last but not least! Music student of the month.
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
music student of month
More music students of the month!
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
music student of month
music student of month
music student of month
music student of month
Music Students of the Month! These students demonstrated respect, kindness, a positive attitude and strong effort in every class: Gauri Rijhsinghani, Nathan Raths, Molly Sherman, Benjamin Hooks, Rafael Adwar, Isabella Sanchez, Jaiden Carney, Atley Leonard, Reagan Boucher and Eden De Young (not pictured).
over 2 years ago, Franklin Elementary School
music student of month
music student of month
music student of month
music student of month