Due to inclement weather forecasted overnight expected to impact travel in the AM, all Westfield Public Schools will have delayed opening tomorrow (Thurs), Feb 6. Delayed opening schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
Parent presenters and the principal share their Lunar New Year traditions with our students, enriching their understanding of this important holiday. Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous new year!
Mark your calendar! 📅 On February 10 at 6 p.m., experience Wild Symphony at Edison Intermediate School. Learn more, including how to get your free ticket to this magical, family-friendly event: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1997849
Our 4th graders have been learning about electricity and the difference between series and parallel circuits. They had a fun time using snap circuits!
Math and Science Night was a blast! Thank you to the staff, parent and student volunteers. The children had a great time being mathematicians and scientists. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this event!
First graders are learning about air and weather. They are reading about varied topics and making their own book about the facts they learn.
A 3rd grade student brings a smile to our head custodian! He presented Mr. Rijo with a note of thanks for all he does to prepare the gym for lunch each day.
During the second trimester our students will have art in our shared space for music and art. Our 1st graders were excited to use watercolors for the first time in our art room to beautify their cityscape drawings.
Ms. Kelly brought excitement to class 1L with a fun lesson on how to keep germs at bay! The students were happy to learn effective ways to stay healthy during the indoor months. They discovered the best techniques for coughing, sneezing, and handwashing. Using a spray bottle, Ms. Kelly demonstrated just how far germs can spread when we don’t cover our mouths and noses. Now, everyone in 1L is inspired to become a PDI (Protect Don't Infect) agent. Thank you, Ms. Kelly, for such an engaging and important lesson!
The students in 5B demonstrated incredible generosity this holiday season with their "Tuesday Lunch Project." Working together as a team, they planned, organized, and collected items to assemble nutritious lunches for families in need. Every student actively participated in an assembly line, contributing to the creation of 36 lunches. To add a special touch, each student also created a heartfelt holiday card or picture to accompany the lunches, spreading joy and cheer to those receiving them. The 5B class truly embodies the spirit of giving this holiday season, and we are incredibly proud of their compassion and hard work!
The 36 lunches were donated along with our regular Tuesday Lunches that are delivered to St. Joseph's Social Service Center each week.
Mrs. Langhart's 1st graders embarked on an amazing virtual journey to Kenya! They enjoyed a virtual safari where they discovered fascinating facts about elephants, giraffes, hippos, cheetahs, and rhinos. The students eagerly wrote in their journals and used binoculars to observe the animals up close. What a fun learning experience for our young learners!
Online registration is open for Kindergarten and Grade 1 for the 2025-2026 school year. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/student-registration/home . Please share with Westfield friends and neighbors.
Winter is in the air! This week, our students and families enjoyed the winter chorus and band concert performed by our 5th graders. Excellent performance by all our 5th grade students! Thank you to Mrs. Meyer and Mrs. Webber for doing a great job preparing our students for the shows.
Our students have so much fun in Physical Education classes. They are actively moving and enjoying the company of their classmates and friends. Thank you to Mr. O'Brien and Dr. Andzel for planning the fun activities!
Our annual Fall Sing Alongs are always a hit! Thanks to Mrs. Meyer for organizing a fun event where our students in grades 1-4 showcased their musical activities and dance moves. We are grateful to have music in our lives!
Classes 1A and 4L are buddies this year and they worked together for a Thanksgiving activity. They brainstormed things and/or people for which they are thankful. They decorated feathers and created a beautiful turkey display. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Great Thanksgiving Food Drive was a HUGE SUCCESS thanks to our generous families! We collected over 1005 items. With such an abundant amount of food, we were able to donate food to 3 food pantries (Grace Church, Holy Trinity and Plainfield Community Center). We are so grateful for everyone's kindness and spreading joy to all. Thank you to the Early Act students and advisors for their hard work counting and restocking the shelves at Grace Church.
For Veterans Day, Mrs. Hahn's third grade class showed gratitude for our veterans by creating beautiful poppy themed thank you cards. The cards were then dropped off at Applebee's to be distributed to veterans dining there today. Happy Veterans Day!
For Italian Heritage month, a grandparent of a student in Class 2B came and worked with the students to make their own pasta. Mr. Berado prepared the dough in advance and he brought in the machine to flatten out the dough. The kids were able to crank the pasta machine and then make their pasta into farfalle. The students then brought their pasta home. What a fun activity and the kids loved the experience!
The Westfield Public Schools and Town of Westfield are recipients of the 2024 Green Team Collaboration Award for their joint efforts in creating and promoting sustainable practices in our schools and the community. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1868555
