📚Pre-K adventure time! Students have begun the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle unit. 🎨 Today, our little learners dove into the enchanting world of "The Paper Bag Princess" 👑 📜 They explored bravery, creativity, and style as they crafted their own paper bag attire!✨
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00p at Wilson, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7p on the PTC Gifted Education page. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Exploring shapes and having fun with Pre-K students during our shape scavenger hunt! 🎨🔍 Learning through hands-on activities is always an adventure at Lincoln School!
Last chance to join a community session on the 2024-25 school district operating budget. Tonight (April 11) at 5:30-6:30p. Link to virtual session: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1546278 Hope you can join, as Westfield voters prepare to go to polls next Tuesday, 4/16.
☀️🌑 Eclipse excitement is in the air at Lincoln School! Little astronomers in the making witness nature’s awe-inspiring event together.
The April 16 budget vote and board election is fast approaching. Please consider attending one of the district's last two community engagement sessions to have your questions answered before going to the polls. The virtual sessions are Wednesday, April 10 from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Links to both sessions can be found on the Budget Vote Portal under Community Engagement.
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Today's Physical Education class married the traditional game of tag with elements of dramatic play. Students pretended to be trees, squirrels and foxes as they practiced following multi-step directions, cooperation, and spatial awareness.🌳 🐿️ 🦊
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
🎶Our Kindergarten Sing-Along was an absolute delight! 🎤🎉 Here are some snapshots from the performances, filled with laughter, joy, and lots of adorable moments! 📸✨
🌱👧🏼🧒🏽 Our Kindergarten eco-warriors in action! 🌿🍎 Our little environmentalists are learning about composting and are taking charge of turning food scraps into nutrient-rich soil for our flower beds! 🌟🌍 Watch as they transform kitchen leftovers into valuable resources, one banana peel at a time! 🍌🌱
IMPORTANT: The "Not My Kid" assembly by Stephen Hill, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Thursday), March 21, has been POSTPONED! Stay tuned for an update with a rescheduled date.
Students strengthen phonics skills. They practice tapping and writing single syllable words with diagraphs. The Wheel of Wow is so much fun!
Outdoor play offers numerous benefits for young learners. In addition to promoting physical activity, outdoor play enhances cognitive development, fosters social skills, and encourages a deeper connection with nature.
On March 21, Stephen Hill of Speak Sobriety will present "Not My Kid: How to Build Resilient Kids to Make Healthy Choices and Overcome Adversity," sharing his impactful story of addiction and recovery. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504996
Pre-K students enjoy dramatic play in their veterinary office. Health examinations, flea baths, feedings and X-rays are all in a regular day's work!
The Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is hosting a virtual Board Candidates Night on Monday, March 18 from 7:30-9:30p. Visit the Board Election page for details, including how to register. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2024
The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Nominate a favorite Pre-K to Grade 5 teacher and deserving staff member. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Calling all students in Grades K-12! The Westfield Public School District is hosting an Earth Day 2024 Poster Contest. The 2024 Earth Day theme is "Planet vs. Plastics." Deadline to submit is March 27. Submission details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491955
Reminder: All Westfield Public Schools will have an early dismissal this Friday, March 8, as staff participate in professional development in the afternoon. Schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
