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McKinley School collected 62 bags of canned goods for the "Souper Bowl." We are so grateful for the generosity of our community and we know the donations will be much appreciated.
First graders learned about different types of bears and then celebrated with"Hibernation Day."
McKinley School students wrapped up the Great Kindness Challenge with a Hot Cocoa Sale. All the money that they raised was donated to an organization called Love for LA. This organization helps students who were impacted by the LA wildfires.
Due to inclement weather forecasted overnight expected to impact travel in the AM, all Westfield Public Schools will have delayed opening tomorrow (Thurs), Feb 6. Delayed opening schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
McKinley STEAM Night was a huge success. Thank you to the PTO for organizing this event and to the parents and teachers for facilitating stations. We had a blast!
Happy Lunar New Year! McKinley students loved learning about the history, customs, and traditions of Lunar New Year.
Mark your calendar! 📅 On February 10 at 6 p.m., experience Wild Symphony at Edison Intermediate School. Learn more, including how to get your free ticket to this magical, family-friendly event: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1997849
McKinley School kicked off the Great Kindness Challenge by "tipping their hats to kindness." Students and staff donned their favorite hats to celebrate kindness.
As part of the 4th Grade Electricity Unit, students build simple circuits using a wire, a battery, and a small bulb.
Students love to play outside for recess even when it's really cold. The fresh air and physical activity are so important for our students.
Second graders learn about pedestrian safety.
McKinley students and staff started 2025 with a school-wide morning meeting. 5th grade teacher, Ann McDonough, facilitated a community greeting and reviewed McKinley expectations. Students also participated in a sharing activity.
McKinley STEAM Studios is off to a wonderful start. Students enjoyed classes that focused on engineering, chess, music and sound, and jewelry making. Thank you to the McKinley School PTO for your support.
4th and 5th Graders enjoyed having local author, Matthew Myklusch, visit McKinley School. Myklusch shared the inspiration for his characters and previewed his most recent novels.
The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert was a festive and fabulous performance.
The Color Run is always the highlight of the Snowflake Shuffle. This year's participants had a blast!
Online registration is open for Kindergarten and Grade 1 for the 2025-2026 school year. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/student-registration/home . Please share with Westfield friends and neighbors.
Thank you McKinley PTO for hosting our 4th Annual Snowflake Shuffle! We danced, we exercised, we stretched, and we enjoyed one another's company. It was great to be outside and active on a cold December day.
Let the concert season begin! The 5th Grade Chorus performed for all of our staff and students during the day and for our families during the evening concert. What a festive way to kickoff the holiday season!
