Students focus and develop hand-eye coordination as they practice dribbling. Ms. D'Agostino demonstrates the movements and promotes growth mindset by challenging students to try crossover dribbling, too.
Dr. Aimee and associates from Oceans Pediatric Dentistry were on site to teach students how to keep their teeth clean. A special guest appearance was made by Danny the Dinosaur, who showed us that visiting the dentist is not scary at all!
As part of a generous donation from Westfield Education Fund, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss will host a virtual presentation for parents/caregivers on March 9 entitled "Supporting Children Coping with Loss." Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1003886
Our schools are closed on Friday, February 17 and February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy!
An update on the 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote was provided at the February 7 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in the synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsisFeb72023
Pre-K students use a number line to practice counting and sequencing from zero to twenty. They are working together to build math skills and soft skills!
Lottery Registration for the Westfield STEM Camp 2023 opens Friday, February 10 and closes Friday, February 17. This popular summer camp is for students entering Grades 3-8. All information, including how to register, at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home.
Students learn about school bus safety. In today’s drill, they practice safely evacuating, and understand the importance of listening for directions in an emergency.
Interested in sharing your college or career experience with our WHS students? Check out the Blue Devil Community Network. We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/989458
The 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote will be among the presentations at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Kindergarten students work together to make combinations of 10. Bright school buses are used to build conceptual understanding, accuracy and automaticity.
Kindergarten students have varied reading experiences - independently, with partners, and in small groups. They are reading to learn and for enjoyment.
Outdoor play develops gross motor skills and fosters socialization. These Pre-K students are having a terrific time!
Westfield residents will go to the polls on April 25, 2023 to vote on 2023-2024 school budget. Please visit the Budget Vote portal on the district /school websites which will be updated as budget is finalized. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/home
Recognition of Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer teams , the swearing in of a new Board member, and the first in a series of presentations on the 2023-2024 Budget and public vote on April 25 were among the highlights at the Jan 17 BOE meeting. https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsisJan172023
Petitions are being accepted for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election. The deadline to submit to BA/Board Secretary Patricia Ramos is 3p, March 6. Petitions/more information: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
BOE meeting at 6p on Tues, Jan 17 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, as we honor the tremendous legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
During choice play time Pre-K students explore interests, build hand eye coordination, and practice taking turns.
Kindergarten students learn about abstract art and the work of Piet Mondrian. They paint, cut and glue to create their own abstractions.
