Pre-K students use multiple modalities for to design and build. These students are building with blocks to replicate photographed models and recreating beaded designs with 3-dimensional shapes.
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
building models with blocks
students replicating a design with beads and string
students building with 3D blocks
Check your email inboxes for the November issue of The NEWS Letter. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/november-2022
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of The NEWS Letter heading
Yah-Oh-Way…It is good! Thunderbird Native American Indian Dancers visited Lincoln School today! Students learned greetings, songs and dances from various Native American tribes. Thank you, Louis Cloud Standing Straight in the Sky, Matthew Corneater, and Allen Shooting Star!
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Students on stage taking direction for a Native American dance
Three Thunderbird Native American dancers on stage
One Thunderbird native American dancer performing a traditional dance
Students performing a traditional Native American dance
Pre-K students are immersed in the study of nocturnal animals. They examine real life photos, play with figurines, read books, and create their very own nocturnal animals.
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
trifold board of nocturnal animals
student using a scissor
two students holding up their work
paper bag crafts of nocturnal animals
Tuesday, December 6 is the deadline to submit an application to fill Board of Education vacancy, resulting from the recent resignation of Board member Amy Root whose unexpired term runs from January 1 - April 24, 2023. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting accepting applications for Board vacancy
Thank you to the Westfield Education Fund for their generous donation supporting student and staff wellness and to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, for facilitating the training. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/918589
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Facilitator for Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss talks to staff during professional development session
Photo of TV screen with presentation slide regarding pandemic losses
At Lincoln School, we are “lighting up” the winter season with kindness. We celebrate the effort needed to do our best work and we take the time to compliment one another during the closing circle routine.
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Light up this season with kindness, bulletin board
Kindergarten students exchanging compliments during closing circle.
bulletin board directions: color, the world with kindness by writing you were active kindness on this light bulb.
Kindergarten students exchanging compliments during closing circle.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
The Westfield Board of Education is seeking an applicant who is interested in serving on the Board from January 1, 2023 through April 24, 2023 to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Board member Amy Root. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic saying "Accepting Applications for Board of Education Vacancy"
Lincoln Kindergarten students are writers! In this lesson, students are using their knowledge of letter sounds to write about their weekend activities.
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Kindergarten students engaged in small group instruction
The Edison Field Project, key administration appointments, and a warm welcome for our new student Board representative were among the topics at the November 15 BOE meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisNov152022
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS Student Council President Patrick Lanza smiles as Board members applaud.
The “Shoe Tying Club” is back at Lincoln School! Students earn entry by showing they can independently tie their shoe laces. Please see this week’s family newsletter for more information - https://tinyurl.com/yc3xpzsz
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
students tying shoes
Please click Agenda link for info on Strategic Planning Council / Special Board meeting on 11/14 in Edison cafeteria and regular public Board meeting on Tues, 11/15 in Cafe B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic of Nov 15 BOE meeting
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting early dismissals and school closed during week of Nov 7-11
Enjoy this video glimpse of Halloween celebrations in our schools! https://youtu.be/mbswDsD0EDg
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Franklin students dressed up as Ghostbuster and Marshmallow Man during Halloween Parade
Welcome to former Westfield Police Captain Frank Padovano, who has been appointed School Safety and Security Specialist for the Westfield Public School District. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/891833
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo of Frank Padovano
Spider-Man and Doc Oc sighting at Lincoln School!
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Student and principal posing in Halloween costumes
In this lesson, students learned about Diwali traditions. In honor of the “Festival of Lights” students constructed their own paper lanterns and decorated them with bright colors. We look forward to learning more about the traditions of our classmates throughout the school year.
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
students showcase lanterns made in honor of Diwali.
Strategic Planning Stakeholder Session for Parents and Community Members on Wednesday, November 2 from 7-9p. Hope to see you there!
almost 4 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Flyer for strategic planning stakeholder session for parents and community members
FOOD DRIVE: October 24 - November 18, 2022 Lincoln School’s annual food drive for the Westfield Food Pantry will run from Monday, 10/24 through Friday, 11/18. This is a perfect opportunity to help those in need and show our students the importance of caring for others. We are asking for donations of non-perishable food items: cereal, diapers & wipes, canned/boxed milk, coffee, tea, dehydrated potatoes, pasta and pasta sauce, nut butters, canned meat/fish/vegetables/soups, crackers, etc. All donations should be placed in the blue plastic container by the front entrance or in your child’s backpack. Lincoln School successfully collected 675 books for the Westfield Memorial Library Book Drive. Let’s aim to surpass that number for this year’s food drive!
almost 4 years ago, Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Food Drive Flyer, Oct 2022