McKinley students were active participants in the assembly, "Stop Bullying Now!" The presenter, "The Great and Powerful Dave" infused magic and humor into the show which taught students the difference between bullying and conflict, and how to stand up for themselves and others.
Happy Halloween! Students and staff dressed up for the parade. Families lined the sidewalks to see all of our fun costumes.
Happy Halloween from McKinley School! Students created jack-o-lanterns that were displayed for all classes to enjoy.
McKinley students kicked off the Halloween festivities with outdoor games. Thank you to our parent volunteers for facilitating these activities.
Hands-on STEM projects, Mole Day celebrations, reading routines, and music practice made for another exciting week at Westfield Public Schools! Students and staff build connections, collaborate, and learn together every day. 📚🔬🎶
Congratulations to McKinley Elementary teacher Lauren Archer on her appointment to the National Assessment Governing Board! This prestigious recognition reflects her dedication to education and leadership. We are proud to see her represent Westfield on the national stage! 👏
2nd graders worked with their 5th grade buddies to create a fall-themed craft. Many fine-motor skills were practiced during this activity. Students were cutting, folding and gluing strips of paper to create festive pumpkins.
5th Graders used Boomwhackers to play festive Halloween music.
First graders created smiling pumpkins and applied their addition skills to practice counting all of the teeth. Happy Halloween!
McKinley School was rockin' and rolling on Family Reading Night. Students and their families were invited to attend this lively event to celebrate reading and learn about musicians. Students also had the opportunity to shop at the Book Fair. It was a festive evening of music, reading, and community.
Picture Day is always an exciting event at McKinley School. Students were eager to take their class pictures and parents are looking forward to seeing the final results. There were lots of big smiles!
McKinley School construction has begun! Today, fencing was installed and our students had a front row seat to the many moving parts of a construction site.
Strong schools are built on continuous learning! 🍎 On Monday, Westfield teachers gathered across district classrooms to collaborate on curriculum writing, assessment development, legal training, emotional regulation, and much, much more. 📚✨
From building early literacy and map skills to celebrating achievements, exploring STEM, and fostering respect, students across Westfield Public Schools are engaged in hands-on learning every day! 📚✨
McKinley students celebrated the Week of Respect by showing extra respect for themselves, one another and their school. This week included spirit days, special read-aloud, and opportunities to spread kindness.
First, second, and third grade students learned about fire safety from the Westfield Fire Department.
Walking, biking, and rolling into the school day! Westfield Public Schools students and staff stepped out in full force for Walk and Bike to School Day. Special thanks to the Westfield PTC BRAKES Committee for coordinating a safe, fun morning! 🚶♂️🚲✨
Second graders practiced pedestrian safety during an assembly sponsored by EZ Ride. Students learned how to cross the street safely using 4 safety rules- stop, look, listen and wave.
We enjoyed beautiful weather for our Walk and Bike to School Day. Thank you to the Westfield PTC and BRAKES group for sponsoring this event. We had many walker and bikers participating today.
We enjoyed beautiful fall weather for our Walk and Bike to School Day. Thank you to the Westfield PTC and BRAKES group for sponsoring this event. We had many walkers and bikers participating today.
