Here are a few photos from our 5th Grade Wax Museum project. As student visitors walked through the "museum," they were greeted by passionate portrayals and insightful narratives that reflected hours of research, preparation, and dedication.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
5th grade student talking to younger student
5th grade student talking to younger student
5th grade student talking to younger student
5th grade student talking to younger students
5th grade student talking to younger student
5th grade student talking to younger student
Holiday cheer filled the air as Wilson's 5th-grade band and chorus delivered magical performances for their peers and families.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
5th grade chorus singing
5th grade band playing
5th grade band playing
The holiday spirit was in full swing as Wilson's 5th-grade chorus welcomed everyone with joyful caroling during arrival.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
5th grade students sitting in the gym after performance
5th grade students sitting in the gym after performance
5th grade students sitting in the gym after performance
5th grade students sitting in the gym after performance
5th grade students sitting in the gym after performance
5th grade chorus students standing outside
5th grade chorus students standing outside
5th grade chorus standing in front of school audience
Some of our third graders teamed up for a Silent Subtraction Game, working together to solve problems and put the strategies they learned into action.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
students working together on subtraction problem
students working together on subtraction problem
students working together on subtraction problem
Wilson's 5th-grade orchestra brought the holiday season to life through music during their performance.
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orchestra student playing
orchestra students playing
orchestra students playing
orchestra student playing
orchestra students playing
orchestra student playing
Wilson's first graders dove into the world of coding and applied their problem-solving skills with our librarian, Mrs. Ciampa.
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first grade student playing coding game
first grade student playing coding game
first grade student playing coding game
first grade student playing coding game
first grade student playing coding game
Wilson second graders engaged in a creative thinking activity where they transformed shapes into wintry scenes.
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student working on creative thinking activity
student working on creative thinking activity
Wilson students, families, and alumni volunteers came together to make this year's PTO Holiday Craft Fair a huge success! A big thank you to everyone who came out to support and spread holiday cheer.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson student working on holiday craft
Wilson student working on holiday craft
Wilson student working on holiday craft
Wilson alum working on holiday craft
wilson family working on craft
wilson family working on craft
Wilson family at craft fair
Wilson student working on holiday craft
Wilson student working on holiday craft
Wilson student working on holiday craft
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.
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Graphic noting Kindergarten and Grade 1 Registration open
Wilson’s 1st and 2nd graders are building their locomotor and manipulative skills through fun, collaborative activities in gym class.
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students playing during gym class
students crawling through hoop structure during gym class
students posing by hoop structure during gym class
Wilson’s second-grade artists took inspiration from the artist Paul Klee to create their own Cat and Bird pieces. Through the use of bold colors and unique shapes, they brought their whiskered creations to life.
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student working on their Cat and Bird art
student working on their Cat and Bird art
students holding their Cat and Bird art
students working on their Cat and Bird art
student working on their Cat and Bird art
Wilson students took inspiration from the book Balloons Over Broadway and brought the magic of the Thanksgiving Parade to life! From brainstorming designs to carefully crafting each piece, their imagination soared as high as the iconic parade balloons.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
student holding their balloon design
student holding their balloon design
student holding their balloon design
students holding their balloon designs
student holding their balloon design
students holding their balloon designs
students holding their balloon designs
students holding their balloon designs
Our Wilson Wizards didn’t let the rain dampen their recess fun! They enjoyed a variety of indoor games and activities.
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student with puzzle
students playing Twister
students playing knock hockey
students playing jenga
student holding up structure
students playing knock hockey
Today at Wilson, the incredible Basketball Jones brought the energy and inspiration! Along with basketball tricks that had everyone on their feet, he shared a powerful message: kindness matters. A simple hello, a helping hand, or a kind word can make a world of difference.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
student with basketball on head
student with basketball on foot
Basketball Jones
students holding up basketball
student with ball on head
2 students holding up basketball
students raising their hands
students holding up their hands
Wilson fourth grade scientists investigated and observed the powerful impacts of physical weathering on rocks.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
student observing rocks
student observing rocks
student observing rocks
Some of our third grade students kicked off their study of the human body with a challenge: teaming up to count and discover all 206 bones in the human skeleton.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
students counting bones that make up the human skeleton
students counting bones that make up the human skeleton
Our amazing fifth graders are making a difference every week by showing kindness to the environment! They collect recyclable paper, proving that small actions can lead to big impacts.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
students collecting paper recycling
students collecting paper recycling
Some of our first grade students explored the fascinating properties of air using wind socks. Their curiosity took flight as they dove into this "windy" investigation.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
students sitting with wind sock
student sitting with wind sock
students running with wind sock
student running with wind sock
In honor of Veterans Day, students took the time to write letters to members of our armed forces. This special project was also tied in with World Kindness Day, giving students a chance to practice kindness by reaching out to those who protect our freedoms.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
students working on cards for Veteran's
students working on cards for Veteran's
students working on cards for Veteran's
Wilson fourth and fifth grade students welcomed local author Matt Myklusch. He shared the magic behind his books, gave us a peek into his creative writing process, and inspired our students to grow their love for reading and writing even more.
over 1 year ago, Wilson Elementary School
local author Matt Myklusch
local author Matt Myklusch speaking with students
local author Matt Myklusch taking questions
local author Matt Myklusch speaking to students
local author Matt Myklusch with a class