Special BOE meeting on Tues, Jan 10 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session to conduct interviews for Board vacancy. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Pre-K students in Ms. Conklin's class apply their learning during center time play - see them construct an impressive railroad track, connect magnetic gears, paint with water colors, and play store .
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
If you haven't already, check out the district's new mobile app for quick and easy access to school news and events, student stories, the website, and more. Instructions on how to download here:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
There was much excitement spreading through the halls of Lincoln School. Students have delighted in the many winter themed lessons and are making great connections to their experiences outside of Lincoln School. All are looking forward to a well-deserved winter break!
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
Announcing our new app for mobile phones for the Westfield Public School District! Stay up-to-date with access to events, school news, student stories, and more. Learn how to download the app for free and customize it. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
A performance by Diavoli Blu, recognition of student-athletes for their tremendous fall seasons, a resolution of appreciation for outgoing BA Dana Sullivan, Board goals, and much more took place at the Dec 13 meeting of the Board of Education. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisDec132022
Special thanks goes out to the Edison Intermediate School Chorus and Broadway Singers! Today they performed their winter concert at Lincoln School…students watched with delight!
EIS Concert #4: 8th Grade Band, 8th Grade Orchestra, and 8th Grade Chorus takes place tonight (12/14) @ 6:45 PM
Edison Intermediate School
800 Rahway Avenue
Physical Education: in this month’s unit of study, Kindergarten students are learning to use scooters! Working in partnerships, students use gross motor movements and coordination to propel themselves across the Multipurpose Room floor. Kneeling, backwards seated, on our bellies, and on our bottoms were the positions practiced last week. This week students are excited for scooter tag!
Online registration for kindergarten and Grade 1 is open for the 2023-2024 school year. Please share with your Westfield friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/936303
Our Kindergarten mathematicians have been working on recognizing numerals, counting, and one-to-one correspondence. Students are working to understand that numerals represent specific quantities, and quantities can be manipulated through simple functions of addition and subtraction.
Next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, December 13 in Cafe B at WHS. Private session at 6p; public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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
