The Pre-K Tournament of Champions is underway! Students learn at an early age the importance of having fun and staying active!
Pre-K students are learning all about rocks. So far they have learned words to describe rocks, and have sorted rocks by size, shape, and color. Students are also using scientific tools such as magnifying glasses and rulers to examine and measure different types of rocks and gemstones.
Lots of action at the May 9 BOE meeting, with a celebration of students and staff, the appointment of a new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, a new Board President and VP, the swearing-in of 3 Board members, and more! https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMay92023
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Bolton, appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Programs, effective July 1! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1110419
Students worked together to build a floor puzzle. They learned how to locate the edges, match colors and shapes, and practiced taking turns. They were proud of their accomplishment!
Board meeting on Tues, 5/9 in WHS Cafe B. New Board members sworn in & Pres/VP elected at 6p; Board then moves into private session. Public portion resumes 7p with student/staff recognition. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Students are learning about seeds and plants. It's never too early to "grow" a green thumb!
Smiling faces exploring signs of Spring.
Congratulations to Mrs. Morris and Mr. Jesse, this year's recipients of the Rotary Club of Westfield's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1098510
Students use straws and pipe cleaners to construct three-dimensional shapes.
Thank you to all who voted on the 2023-2024 school district operating budget on Tuesday. In case you missed Dr. González's email to the school community, it is posted on the Superintendent's page on the district website. https://bit.ly/SuperintendentMessages2022-2023
This week Pre-K students sorted items can be recycled. Inside of the boxes, we hunted for letters! We called it our recycle letter hunt.
We built treehouses, and we created "truffula trees". We know how important it is to save the trees!
Budget Vote/Board Election next Tuesday, April 25! Lots of info on April Budget Vote website portal and under "Board Election" on website's Board tab. Please remember to vote; polls open from 7a to 8p. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/budget-snapshot
Students fashion Recycle City, USA using cardboard boxes. Boxes of different shapes and sizes were used to create buildings, an arcade, and even a castle! Today, cooperation and problem solving were the keys to the city!
Pre-K students repurposed recycled materials to make a boat...we watched their imaginations set sail as they tinkered!
Please note that the Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow (Tues, 4/18) will be held on Thursday, 4/20 in WHS Cafe B, beginning at 7p. Agenda will be available at https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream at https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Still time to attend a virtual community engagement session next Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday to learn more about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget before going to the polls on Tuesday, April 25. https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
On the first day back from the spring break, students enjoyed playing with friends on the playground!
In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
