Mr. Arak visited with Class 4L to speak about his career and role as an entrepreneur currently working for an online company. At the conclusion of his presentation, students had the opportunity to plan a mind map and think about how they could turn their hobbies and interests into business ideas. Students had fun creating a vision board for their small business ventures.
With the generous support of our families, our Early Act Club collected almost 900 canned food items for the Souper Bowl food drive. The food pantry at Grace Church was restocked. Our students earned a fun Crazy Hair Day this week!
Dating back to 1885, George Washington’s birthday was the first federal holiday honoring an individual’s birth date. In 1971, it moved to the third Monday in February, falling between Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays, inspiring the name Presidents Day. #PresidentsDay
Buddy classes (1A and 4L) joined together for a Valentine story and bonded over a spirited game of Valentine Bingo. The older students enjoy helping the little ones.
REMINDER: The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in April 15, 2025 School Board Election is 4p on Tues, Feb 25. Nominating petition updated to reflect new legislation requiring 25 signatures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
Check out our updated Bond + Budget portal with a robust schedule of community engagement sessions now posted. Whether in-person or remote, day or evening, there are plenty of opportunities to have your questions answered. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Dr. Irene and Dr. Brett Druger visited Jefferson to celebrate Dental Health Awareness Month! They shared a valuable lesson with our first graders about the importance of regular dental check-ups, as well as brushing and flossing. To wrap up their visit, they read a delightful book about a child's first trip to the dentist that they authored themselves. It was a joy to have them with us!
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.
