Recognition of Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer teams , the swearing in of a new Board member, and the first in a series of presentations on the 2023-2024 Budget and public vote on April 25 were among the highlights at the Jan 17 BOE meeting. https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsisJan172023
First graders are strengthening their understanding of place value and coin values by playing the penny-dime exchange game with partners.
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
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, as we honor the tremendous legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our 4th grade students learned about the importance of trees. Today, we had a special visit from the 4H Club Master Tree Stewards. The trained docents in tree conservation taught an interactive lesson on trees and its importance to our environment.
First graders are learning 10 more or 10 less than a given number. After the focus lesson, students were engaged in playing a game called "What’s Your Way?" They had fun with their partners while learning. Afterwards, students practiced the skill independently.
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
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
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
Second grade students in Class 2D worked together to investigate solids and liquids. These young scientists had to use their senses to investigate 5 different materials and make claims about whether the particles are solids or liquids. The students had fun while learning in science.
Class 4P celebrated the winter holidays with personalized “compliment presents” to spread kindness and cheer. Each student wrote 6 notes on the paper presents and also received 6 from their peers. This activity helps promote positive classroom community. We hope you have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
Our students enjoyed a wonderful music program today. The Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band and Broadway Singers from Edison Intermediate School performed some holiday and winter songs for us. The students were so impressive and talented. It is inspiring for all our students to see such talent on stage. Some of our former Jaguars were among the many who performed. Thank you to all the EIS music teachers for providing this to our students and staff.
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!
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
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.
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
1st graders are investigating sound and light during science. Students work cooperatively in small groups to discuss and share their learning.
Our intermediate and advanced orchestra students performed for us today. Our musicians played many songs and did a terrific job with Mrs. Naylor.
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.
