Buddy classes from 1K and 2D celebrated the holiday season by creating sock snowmen. Partnerships worked together in following step by step directions to complete the project. They filled socks with rice and attached rubber bands to create their snowmen. Using a fuzzy sock, they gave their snowmen colorful accessories. Some students decided to gift their snowmen to family or friends. We wish you all a happy holiday season!
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
Students are proud of their snowmen creations.
Group photo with their snowmen.
Sock snowmen gathered together.
2nd grade students are proud of their snowmen creation.
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
The lunchtime is a fun time for our students as they enjoy their food and socialize with friends. Today was bagel day and parent volunteers and staff help distribute bagels to our students. Dr. Gonzalez stopped in for a visit as well and chatted with some 3rd graders.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
3rd graders enjoying their lunch.
3rd graders chatting with friends.
Dr. Gonzalez chats with some students and tell them about his photo tie.
Students eating their bagels and laughing.
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
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
Our intermediate and advanced orchestra students performed for us today. Our musicians played many songs and did a terrific job with Mrs. Naylor.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
Mrs. Naylor begins the show.
Musicians playing their string instruments.
Musicians are focused on playing.
Musicians taking a pause for the next piece.
1st graders are investigating sound and light during science. Students work cooperatively in small groups to discuss and share their learning.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
1st graders using drop chambers in science.
1st graders having fun with drop chambers in science.
1st graders using tuning forks in the sound unit.
1st graders using tuning forks in science.
Our Early Act Club continues their efforts in helping others. Winter Wishes unwrapped gifts are plentiful thanks to our generous families. They will surely bring smiles to the pediatric patients at Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Our coat drive started! All donated coats will be dropped off to the Westfield Police Department for NJ Cares program on January 6th.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
So many Winter Wishes gifts are donated by families.
Winter coats are filling our boxes.
1st grader is happy to donate a new toy!
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
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Board of Ed meeting on Dec 13, 2022
Our 4th grade students are learning how to use complementary and analogous colors in their aboriginal x-ray wildlife paintings. The success of the group project required collaboration and respect of each other’s ideas and thoughts.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
Students are painting a bird.
Students are doing an X-ray painting of a fish.
Students painting using complementary colors.
Students painting together.
Our 5th graders did a terrific job performing at the Winter Chorus and Band concerts today! Thank you to all our families for supporting our music programs.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
Student announces the next song.
Students listening to the band perform.
Mrs. Meyer and Mr. Stouffer are excited for the performance.
Students sing holiday songs.
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of The NEWS Letter heading
Second graders shared their personal narrative writing with their families at a publishing party. The students worked hard over the past few months and they were so proud to share. Job well done!
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
Student sharing her story.
Student sharing his story.
Student sharing her story.
Teacher welcomes families to the publishing event.
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting accepting applications for Board vacancy
First graders are learning to use a number line to help them with addition and subtraction.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
Teacher posing math problems for students to do.
Students using the number line to find a missing addend.
Students working on writing a number sentence.
Students discussing their strategy for solving the problem.
Fourth graders are drafting realistic fiction stories. They are practicing a figurative language technique of show, not tell.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
Teacher working with a small group of students on drafting their stories.
Students drafting their stories.
Students working independently.
A student focused on her writing and using her resources in her folder.
Under the guidance of our music teacher, Mrs. Meyer, our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders participated in grade level sing alongs throughout our morning. The students sang songs with a fall theme and performed some music activities they do during class. Many families attended our event and it was a great hit! We wish everyone a healthy and HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
over 2 years ago, Jefferson Elementary School
2nd grade students dancing to the music.
4th graders dancing to the music.
3rd graders doing a circle dance.
1st graders singing and dancing to the music.
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
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Facilitator for Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss talks to  staff during professional development session
Photo of TV screen with presentation slide regarding pandemic losses
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools