We had an assembly from Talewise. The students observed and participated in dry ice experiments tied together by an interactive story, "Dragons & The Ice Sorceress." Thank you to our PTO for arranging this.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
two student volunteers assisting TaleWise presenter with dry ice experiment using a film canister
a student volunteer assisting TaleWise presenter with dry ice experiment using a large graduated cylinder
student volunteers assisting TaleWise presenter with dry ice experiment
two student volunteers assisting TaleWise presenter with dry ice experiment using a beaker
students observing dry ice experiment during TaleWise experiment
students observing dry ice experiment during TaleWise experiment
students observing dry ice experiment during TaleWise experiment
students watching dry ice sublimation during TaleWise assembly
students watching dry ice sublimation during TaleWise assembly
Students in Miss Brown's class did an egg-drop STEM challenge. They combined creativity and collaboration with physics and materials science to create their egg-drop devices.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
two girls holding their egg-drop protective barrier
two boys holding their egg-drop invention
Miss Brown's class standing in the staircase, preparing for launch
seven students from Ms. Brown's class, holding their eggs
Board meeting on Tues, 5/9 in WHS Cafe B. New Board members sworn in & Pres/VP elected at 6p; Board then moves into private session. Public portion resumes 7p with student/staff recognition. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
almost 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting BOE meeting on May 9, 2023
Members of Wilson's fifth grade chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Webber, performed the National Anthem at a Somerset Patriots game.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
members of 5th grade chorus, standing on baseball field with Mrs. Webber, waiting to perform
members of 5th grade chorus, standing in a line on the baseball field, preparing to sing National Anthem
members of 5th grade chorus, standing on baseball field with Mrs. Webber, preparing to sing National Anthem
members of 5th grade chorus, standing on baseball field with Mrs. Webber, preparing to sing National Anthem
members of 5th grade chorus, standing together before they went on the field
Our fourth grade band kicked off our spring concert season. They performed during the day for their peers and then again for their families that night. They have grown so much this year, under the guidance of Mr. Stouffer.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
fourth grade band students rehearsing with Mr. Stouffer before their performance
fourth grade band students rehearsing with Mr. Stouffer before their performance
fourth grade band students performing for the school
fourth grade band students performing for the school
fourth grade band students performing for their families
Congratulations to Mrs. Morris and Mr. Jesse, this year's recipients of the Rotary Club of Westfield's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1098510
almost 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo collage of Philhower and Steengrafe Award recipients
Writers in Ms. Guerra's class chose an animal from the Endangered Species List to do research on. They are using graphic organizers to take notes before presenting their findings with their peers.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
a student using a graphic organizer for their endangered animal research
a student doing research on their endangered animal
a student reading about their endangered animal
two students researching endangered animals
In Mrs. Venturino's class, students worked collaboratively to calculate the volume of the Willis Tower in Chicago. The building is compiled of mega-modules of varied heights, requiring them to compile their "mega-math skills" to accomplish this task.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
three fifth grade students working on Willis Tower volume project
two fifth grade students working on Willis Tower volume project
three fifth grade students working on Willis Tower volume project
two fifth grade students working on Willis Tower volume project
Wilson second grade scientists made initial observations of their mealworms as they continued their unit of study on insects and plants.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson second grade student observing mealworm
Wilson second grade student observing mealworm
Two Wilson second grade student observing mealworm
Wilson second grade student observing mealworm
a group of Wilson second grade student observing mealworm
Wilson second grade students played "Array Concentration" during math. With a partner, they practiced finding the total number of objects in arrays and wrote matching addition number models.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
a second grade student holding up matching array and number cards
two second grade students playing array concentration
two second grade girls playing array concentration
two second grade students playing array concentration
two second grade girls playing array concentration
This past week we honored our crossing guards. The students signed their names and wrote messages in appreciation of all that our crossing guards do to make sure students get to and from school safely. When you see them, take a moment to say "Thank You."
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Crossing Guards ROCK-Thank you banner, with student signatures and messages
Wilson crossing guard, kneeling next to student, holding stop sign
Wilson students signing our school's banner, honoring our crossing guards
Wilson crossing guard holding stop sign
Wilson crossing guard holding stop sign
Wilson crossing guard holding up stop sign
Students in Mr. Borchin's class did an activity simulating the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 during social studies. Back in the classroom, they discussed and reflected on the experience.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
students waiting to "claim land" during the Oklahoma Land Rush activity outside
students running to and looking for land to claim during the Oklahoma Land Rush activity outside
three boys looking over their cards during the Oklahoma Land Rush activity outside
two girls looking over their cards during the Oklahoma Land Rush activity outside
a group of four girls looking over their cards during the Oklahoma Land Rush activity outside
students sitting on the rug in the classroom discussing the activity with their teacher
Thank you to all who voted on the 2023-2024 school district operating budget on Tuesday. In case you missed Dr. González's email to the school community, it is posted on the Superintendent's page on the district website. https://bit.ly/SuperintendentMessages2022-2023
almost 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Thank you graphic re school budget approved
Wilson first grade students designed and built repurposed bird feeders using items brought in from home for Earth Day. Some of our fifth grade buddies were also there to lend a helping hand.
almost 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson first grader and fifth grade buddy working on repurposed bird feeder
Wilson first grader repurposed bird feeder in tree outside of school
Wilson first grader and fifth grade buddy working on repurposed bird feeder
Wilson first grader and fifth grade buddy working on repurposed bird feeder
Wilson first grader and fifth grade buddy working on repurposed bird feeder
a group of first grade boys showing their repurposed bird feeder in class
a group of first grade students standing under their repurposed bird feeder outside
a first grade student showing their repurposed bird feeder outside in the tree
a group of first grade boys showing their repurposed bird feeder outside in the tree
Budget Vote/Board Election next Tuesday, April 25! Lots of info on April Budget Vote website portal and under "Board Election" on website's Board tab. Please remember to vote; polls open from 7a to 8p. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/budget-snapshot
about 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
2023-2024 Budget Snapshot Infographic
Wilson students and staff welcomed magician and entertainer, Chad Juros. In addition to performing several tricks, he encouraged students to find the "magic" in their lives.
about 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson students raising their hands to participate with magician Chad Juros
3 students performing a trick with magician Chad Juros
a student performing a trick with magician Chad Juros
a student performing a trick with magician Chad Juros
a student performing a trick with magician Chad Juros
a student performing a trick with magician Chad Juros
Students in Ms. Sapuppo's class learned about alliteration. They brainstormed lists of nouns, adjectives, verbs that start with a specific consonant, in preparation for writing their own poetry.
about 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Ms. Sapuppo introducing the lesson as the class sits on the rug
Two students working on lists of adjectives, nouns, and verbs that start with the same letter
Students brainstorming adjectives, nouns, and verbs that start with the same letter
Students brainstorming adjectives, nouns, and verbs that start with the same letter
Ms. Sapuppo showing a model poem that uses alliteration, as the class sits on the rug
Students brainstorming adjectives, nouns, and verbs that start with the same letter
Please note that the Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow (Tues, 4/18) will be held on Thursday, 4/20 in WHS Cafe B, beginning at 7p. Agenda will be available at https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream at https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
about 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting BOE Meeting on April 20, 2023
Third grade students in Mrs. Kraus' class wrapped up their study of the skeletal system by creating "x-rays." This helped them visualize the bones in their hands to better understand the connection between structure and function.
about 2 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
two students using q tips to make an "x-ray" of the bones in their hand
2 completed "x-rays" hanging on the window
two students holding the "x-rays" of the bones in their hand
five completed "x-rays" of the bones in student hands
a student holding their "x-ray" up to the window
seven completed "x-rays" of the bones in student hands
two students holding their "x-ray" up to the window
Still time to attend a virtual community engagement session next Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday to learn more about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget before going to the polls on Tuesday, April 25. https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
about 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Did You Know? Graphic with budget facts