Greeted by a rousing performance by members of the WHS Marching Band, staff gathered for an Opening Day ceremony, followed by a full schedule of PD sessions, as they prepare for the return of students on Thurs, Sept 5. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1743551
We can't wait to see our staff and students next week! Here is a quick video snapshot of key dates for the start of the new school. https://bit.ly/WelcomeBack-KeyDates
We had a great turnout at our New Student Scavenger Hunt this afternoon! New students and their families came to see their new school. Dr. Hung and Mrs. Langhart greeted the children before they went to visit various classrooms and instructional spaces. Students had a chance to meet some teachers and staff. Thank you to our teachers for supporting our special event during the summer! See you all next week.
All six of our elementary schools have been recognized for implementing programs and events to create safer environments for walking and bicycling in their communities. Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725576
First regular public BOE meeting for 2024-25 school year to be held on Tuesday, August 27 in WHS Cafe B. Private session at 6:30p. Public portion of meeting resumes at 7p. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Meeting will be livestreamed; link to be posted on district website.
The Westfield Public School District has been recognized for initiatives that promote sustainable practices and educate students to be responsible environmental stewards. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725461
Thank you to the WHS girls and boys basketball team who volunteered their time to provide physical education opportunities for students in the Extended School Year Program. More on how ESY reinforces and strengthens skills here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1715537
What a perfect evening for our annual summer ice pop social! We had a terrific turnout with hundreds of families coming to Jefferson for a big playdate. Thank you to our PTO for providing the refreshing treat for all our children. We hope everyone is enjoying their summer.
Congratulations to the Jefferson Class of 2024! Today's Moving Up Ceremony was a great way to honor all our 5th grade students. Have a fun and safe summer!
Happy Flag Day! Today our 2nd grade teachers held a Flag Day celebration for the students. Prior to this week, the children learned about Flag Day and wrote poems about our flag. At the ceremony, the students read poems and sang patriotic songs. The children were proudly dressed in their red, white and blue for the special day.
Our World Language department, under the supervision of Mr. Pincay, organized a Cultural event this week at WHS. Every elementary school now has multi-lingual "ML" learners. This is wonderful for all our children as they all learn from one another. At the event, students sang and then everyone enjoyed food from around the world.
Some of our 4th graders had a special visit from Chick-Fil-A, located in nearby Watchung. Two of our students, Jeremy & Andrew , were recognized for their persuasive essays about their favorite restaurant, Chick-Fil-A. Everyone in each class received gift cards and mini stuffed-animals of the Chick-Fil-A mascot. Special thanks to Mr. Michael Thornton and his leadership team for making a visit and recognizing our Jefferson students' hard work!
As part of the transition program to middle school, our 5th graders went for their tour of Edison Intermediate School. It was a beautiful day for a walking field trip and the students loved seeing their next school. Such an exciting time! They ended their visit by having lunch there. Thank you to our teachers, EIS counselor, and staff for organizing this experience. We also thank the 8th graders for providing guided tours to our students. They had a great visit!
Ms. Lavin's 4th grade students had a great time learning from parent presenter, Mrs. Librot! She shared a glimpse of her career as an organizational psychologist at JP Morgan. The students were captivated by her stories about the essence of strong leadership. The students participated in some leadership games that encouraged communication, listening and cooperation skills . Thank you, Mrs. Librot , for sharing with us!
One week to the District Art Show! You won't want to miss it! Enter at Door D1 on Trinity Place.
Our 3rd graders went on a field trip to Ellis Island this week. Our students were able to tour the different exhibits to deepen their understanding of the experiences immigrants had while traveling to America. Our students explored the baggage room, registry room, stairs of separation, the dormitory, and were able to see artifacts used by the officers, doctors, and immigrants during this time. Our students had a great time and loved seeing the Statue of Liberty on our ferry ride, too! Thank you to our teachers for organizing the trip and preparing our students for an enriching experience. Thank you also to our PTO for helping to sponsor this trip.
Our 5th grade chorus and intermediate band students performed for our student body during the day and in the evening for the parents and families. Mrs. Webber started our program with having the band play some great tunes. Then our music teacher, Mrs. Meyer, led the chorus in singing several amazing songs. The audience was impressed with the performances! Our musicians worked hard practicing over the past few months. Job well done! Thank you to Mrs. Webber and Mrs. Meyer for their dedication to our music program.
Our 4th and 5th Grade Orchestra students performed for us today. Thank you to Mrs. Naylor for working with our students and for putting on a great show.
Our beginning band students performed for our school this afternoon and the parents this evening. They did a great job under the lead of Mrs. Webber! With all their hard work practicing at home and in school, they performed beautifully. We had an excellent audience who were attentive and enthusiastic. Thank you for supporting our music program!
We had special guests visit with our students this week. Therapy dogs, Bubbles and Daisy Mae, were a huge hit with our students. The children learned that therapy dogs are specially trained canine companions who can bring a dose of comfort and joy to those in need. They often visit hospitals, schools, retirement homes, and other settings to offer their support. Therapy dogs require much training and need to past tests to be certified. Thank you to Ms. Saliceti for arranging the visits to further support our students' wellness. We appreciate Bubbles, Daisy Mae and their owners for spending the day with us!
