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!
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
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
Students in 4-Z are reading and learning about the Separatists (Pilgrims), the Native Americans who helped them, the Mayflower Compact, and more.
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.
MCK 2nd graders explored nonfiction text today. Students enjoyed being surprised by the new information they learned. Reading Workshop is fun!
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
Mrs. Krihak’s first graders are working on persuasive writing this week. They’re having fun sharing ideas with each other!
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
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
MCK 3rd graders in Ms. Taylor Rutkowski’s class are listening intently to a story while “stopping and jotting” to share their ideas. The new year is off to a great start at McKinley!
MCK first graders sing winter and holiday songs in front of peers and family members!
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
