The Thanksgiving Food Drive was a great success! Thank you to the generous families who donated over 600 items. The Early Act Club students and advisors organized the food and prepared it for transport. The food will be brought to the food pantry at Grace Presbyterian Church.
The students had a great time during the Brain Game Challenge assembly today. They learned about cheering for their team while also learning good sportsmanship. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this program for us!
Reading workshop time in 3rd grade!
Students enjoy reading their self-selected novels and respond to writing using a graphic organizer.
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
Students are preparing for our Fall Sing Along and making some solfège turkeys which will be used at the event.
Our students are learning about the importance of Veteran’s Day. Thank you to all the veterans who have served our country. Happy Veteran’s Day!
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
Welcome to former Westfield Police Captain Frank Padovano, who has been appointed School Safety and Security Specialist for the Westfield Public School District. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/891833
Happy Halloween! The weather was perfect for our parade.
Students are excited for Halloween!
Strategic Planning Stakeholder Session for Parents and Community Members on Wednesday, November 2 from 7-9p. Hope to see you there!
Third graders finishing their paper sculptures in art class with Ms. Sarnowski.
Today is Diwali. It is the Festival of Lights and many of our Indian students celebrate this holiday with their families. Several parents in Mrs. Arkin’s class came to share their traditions with the students. The first graders learned about Diwali and decorated clay lamps. We wish everyone who celebrates Diwali a wonderful time of celebration with their families and friends!
The Board of Education approved Patricia Ramos to succeed Dana Sullivan as Business Administrator, effective January 1, 2023. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/880230
Today was Walk, Ride and Roll to School Day at Jefferson! Thank you to everyone who participated.
Please join us for tonight's Board of Education in Cafeteria B at WHS. Meeting begins @ 6p with members moving immediately into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
With the help of Mr. Thompson and our 5th grade Green Team, food waste collection resumes this week for our older students.
Our Westfield Fire Department presents the fire safety program to our 1st through 3rd grade students.
In partnership with the Westfield Human Resources Advisory Commission (HRAC), we work to bring our community together. Our students, staff, families and community members draw positive messages on our sidewalks today. Thank you for participating!
