All schools will have a DELAYED OPENING tomorrow (Tues), Feb 28, due to timing of forecasted winter storm. Check Inclement Weather Procedures on district website. If conditions worsen overnight and it becomes necessary to close schools, we will strive to notify you by 6:00 a.m.
More on the 2023-2024 School Budget at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 28 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p, Board goes immediately into private session, public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Second graders in 2-SC are finishing up some final edits and then they are going to publish their writing today. They are so excited to share their published work!
Want to serve on the Board of Education? A reminder that the deadline to submit a petition for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election is 3 p.m., March 6. Petitions/more information:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
These 5th grade students are using their math skills to research possible field trips. This project encourages creative thinking and problem solving as students apply their skills to a real life situation. Can't wait to see their results!
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!
It's the 100th Day of School! Students in 2-SP designed very creative pictures from the number 100. Headphones, race cars, even a cool lock and key!
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
First graders in Mrs. McGarry's class are learning about bears (and they're also learning how to type in a Google Doc!) Tomorrow is Bear Day for first graders at MCK and they are so excited!
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.
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
We are celebrating Black History Month at McKinley! Each day, students are learning about great achievements of African Americans. Today, some of our 5th grade students heard the poetry of Langston Hughes and Kwame Alexander. Students’ comments and responses were quite insightful.
Fifth graders in Ms. Sarnowski’s art class painted their 3-D mini landscapes today. They learned to use different clay techniques, such as slab and coil, and included many aspects of nature in their designs. Today they added color to the landscapes. Beautiful work!
Sharing class projects, sharing good books, and sharing our school spirit… it’s been a great week at McKinley!
Save the Dates for Westfield STEM Camp 2023. Registration will be in mid-February for this popular summer camp. Stay tuned!
Students in 1-C had fun working on their number scrolls today. Number scrolls help us to build number sense and practice writing our numbers. MCK first graders love to count!
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
Students in 3-B are writing their nonfiction books today. Their chosen topics are so interesting… Hermit crabs, China, football… you name it!
