Schools are closed on Monday & Tuesday, Sept 26 & 27. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate.
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting schools closed for Rosh Hashanah
Dance Party Fridays are BACK at MCK! Each Friday we celebrate our hard work, get our wiggles out, and dance in the halls to start our day. Today we danced to "Join The Celebracion," a song celebrating and honoring National Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month.
over 3 years ago, McKinley Elementary School
McKinley 1st graders dance to "Join The Celebracion," a song to celebrate Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month.
McKinley 1st graders dance to "Join The Celebracion," a song to celebrate Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month.
McKinley 1st graders dance to "Join The Celebracion," a song to celebrate Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month.
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Synopsis Heading - Reads "Highlights from the Westfield Board of Education Meeting
Band and Orchestra lessons start this week! Ms. Fatsis and Mr. Staluppi are ready to rock!
over 3 years ago, McKinley Elementary School
Ms. Fatsis and Mr. Staluppi
Join us for the Board of Education meeting on Tues, Sept 20 at 7p in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic for BOE Meeting on September 20, 2022
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
"Become a Substitute" sign
McKinley 5th graders learn how to express emotions in Spanish with Señora Roig.
over 3 years ago, McKinley Elementary School
New MCK Spanish teacher Señora Roig plays "Señora Says" with a 5th grade class.
New MCK Spanish teacher Señora Roig plays "Señora Says" with a 5th grade class.
New MCK Spanish teacher Señora Roig plays "Señora Says" with a 5th grade class.
The Golden Pass is back! Learn more about how Westfield residents 65 and older may attend many WHS events for free. Please share the news with your friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/836407
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Image  of the Golden Pass for Westfield residents 65 and older
McKinley is working hard to get the year off to a fun start! Today we danced in the halls during AM announcements. A fourth grade class continued getting to know each other during an SEL experience, and class 5-Hickey and 1-McGarry started their "buddies" activities.
over 3 years ago, McKinley Elementary School
McKinley 1st graders dance in the hall during the AM announcements dance party.
4th graders continue to get to know each other as they "find someone who" during a Social and Emotional Learning experience.
McKinley 5th graders meet their 1st grade buddies, which is a tradition at McKinley. This 5th grade class and 1st grade class will work together on projects this year.
Strategic planning and district / Board goals for the 2022-2023 school year were among the topics at the August 30 Board of Education meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisAugust302022
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic of Synopsis Heading
Lots of professional learning and other preparations for a new school year. We're ready for our students tomorrow! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/829215
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Intermediate school staffers  participate in  workshop during professional development day.
Intermediate school staffers  participate in  workshop during professional development day.
Elementary art teachers collaborate during professional development day
Elementary teachers  participate in professional development session
A full day of professional development sessions as our teachers and staff prepare to welcome back students tomorrow (Wednesday), September 7.
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Paraprofessionals take part in a  PD session
PreK teachers  work together during all day PD sessions
Fine Arts teachers collaborate during PD session
Teachers take part in a PD session on helping students and staff with all different types of loss
The Back-to-School issue of The NEWS Letter is in email inboxes. In case you missed it, it is also posted on the district website under District Information: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2022
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of title heading of The NEWS Letter
McKinley teachers walk to the Westfield Public Schools convocation together.
over 3 years ago, McKinley Elementary School
McKinley teachers walk together to WPS convocation.
Opening Day for staff! Superintendent Dr. Raymond González, Board President Brendan Galligan, and WEA President Kim Dickey were on hand to welcome all back. Great to see everyone eager and ready for the first day of school on September 7. https://youtu.be/LwUoDE1-nAE
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Superintendent welcomes staff during Opening Day convocation
Westfield Public Schools staff comes together for Opening Day convocatoin
WEA president Kim Dickey welcomes staff on Opening Day
Board of Education meeting on Tues, Aug 30 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p with Board members moving immediately into private session. Public portion of meeting will resume at 7p Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic announcing BOE Meeting on August 30, 2022
We are excited for the new school year! Orientation is underway for our incoming 1st graders and other students and their families, transitioning to a new school.
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Incoming 1st graders and other new students receive a tour of McKinley Elementary.
McKinley principal Dr. Marc Biunno speaks to incoming 1st graders and other new students during orientation
McKinley PTO members  pose for picture as they provide PTO info to incoming families
Franklin principal and asst principal address gathering of incoming 1st graders and other new students / families during student orientation
WHS Class of 2022 graduate Isabella Lagatta is the recipient of the McKinley Elementary PTO Scholarship, made possible by McKinley parents & PTO fundraising. It is awarded each year to a McKinley alum who continues to live the school's motto to "Grow our Hearts and our Minds."
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley principal Dr. Marc Biunno poses for a picture in front of school sign with recipient of McKinley PTO scholarship.
In its 20th year, the Extended School Year Program helps students strengthen and maintain academic skills for the coming school year. Here's what the engaging program looked like this summer: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/802771
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Students attending Extended School Year program during morning lesson
Young learners in Extended School Year Program enjoy a visit from a therapy dog and his handler.
Extended School Year instructor reads to young learners.
Extended School year students give hug to a special visitor from the PAW Patrol
Hands-on, problem-based learning at STEM Camp! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/797326
over 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Two STEM campers enjoy a DNA session
STEM camper shows off DNA model
STEM campers enjoy exploring scientific concepts while making slime during the new STEM Camp workshop, “Mind Blowing Experiments” with Edison science teacher David Parke.
 STEM campers learn the fundamentals of mechanical engineering in a new workshop on “Engineering Design Challenges” with Jefferson teacher Wendy Hahn.