ICYMI in the BTS edition of The NEWS Letter, check out our new District Pulse, a monthly video snapshot of the many activities and improvements taking place across the district. https://youtu.be/tmTMZRLGcjA?si=QQklpDZ7xhUmxlN2
Greeted by a rousing performance by members of the WHS Marching Band, staff gathered for an Opening Day ceremony, followed by a full schedule of PD sessions, as they prepare for the return of students on Thurs, Sept 5. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1743551
We can't wait to see our staff and students next week! Here is a quick video snapshot of key dates for the start of the new school. https://bit.ly/WelcomeBack-KeyDates
First regular public BOE meeting for 2024-25 school year to be held on Tuesday, August 27 in WHS Cafe B. Private session at 6:30p. Public portion of meeting resumes at 7p. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Meeting will be livestreamed; link to be posted on district website.
The Westfield Public School District has been recognized for initiatives that promote sustainable practices and educate students to be responsible environmental stewards. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725461
Thank you to the WHS girls and boys basketball team who volunteered their time to provide physical education opportunities for students in the Extended School Year Program. More on how ESY reinforces and strengthens skills here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1715537
RIS Baking Club enjoying their afternoon at Bovella's cafe!
RIS has some talented artists - what a beautiful mural!
RIS Orchestra holding their final practice prior to tonight's concert!
How far can a paper airplane fly? The 6th graders enjoyed the beautiful June weather while developing their skills with analyzing and displaying numerical data. They sought to answer this statistical question by collecting data related to airplane flights. Students independently made their planes, launched them and measured their flight distances. Once all data is collected, students will create histograms to display their class’s data and compare data with that from other classes.
One week to the District Art Show! You won't want to miss it! Enter at Door D1 on Trinity Place.
Health and PE classes welcomed Stephen Hill back for a reflective Q&A.
Amazing 8th grade assembly with a powerful message from Mr. Stephen Hill.
What's better than waking up early and sounding amazing! Great job by the Band students, under the direction of Mr. Doyle
Students enrolled in Mrs. Gilford's Art Club are creating a beautiful mural.
This week 8th grade students investigated how plants reproduce. They began by looking at lima bean seeds and dissecting flowers.
Congratulations to Mrs.Conneely on being named the 2024 Optimist Club Teacher of the Year!
6th grade Social Studies classes were actively engaged in simulating the Hindu and Buddhist celebrations known as Lay Krathong and Holi. Lay Krathong is a Spring ritual of releasing concerns and worries by launching small organic rafts into the sea, while Holi is known for being a colorful celebration of the triumph of good over evil.
WHS, Westfield Memorial Library, and Kean University's HRC are hosting an important community event on May 6 at the library to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn more: https://events.wmlnj.org/event/12055292 LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL3rFZHLK2Y
