More on the 2023-2024 School Budget at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 28 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p, Board goes immediately into private session, public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Want to serve on the Board of Education? A reminder that the deadline to submit a petition for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election is 3 p.m., March 6. Petitions/more information:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
Students in Mrs. Morris' class put on a Reader's theater production based on the story, Tacky the Penguin. This helped to develop students' reading fluency and the message of the story reminded them to be true to themselves.
Wilson's first grade students and staff celebrated our 100th day of school by dressing up, writing about what they would do at 100 years old, and creating crafts with 100 pieces.
As part of a generous donation from Westfield Education Fund, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss will host a virtual presentation for parents/caregivers on March 9 entitled "Supporting Children Coping with Loss." Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1003886
Students from Mrs. Kraus and Ms. Brown's classes buddied up for a 100-Day Stem Challenge. With their buddy, they had to build a tall structure using 100 toothpicks and 100 marshmallows. A fun (and a little sticky) time was had by all.
Our schools are closed on Friday, February 17 and February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy!
An update on the 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote was provided at the February 7 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in the synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsisFeb72023
February is National Children's Dental Health month. Wilson's first graders had a presentation on brushing, flossing, and teeth-friendly foods.
Thank you to our nurse, Mrs. Finn, for organizing this!
Lottery Registration for the Westfield STEM Camp 2023 opens Friday, February 10 and closes Friday, February 17. This popular summer camp is for students entering Grades 3-8. All information, including how to register, at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home.
In music class, students are learning how to play on both pitched and unpitched percussion. Second graders are playing a pentatonic scale with a call and response pattern.
Interested in sharing your college or career experience with our WHS students? Check out the Blue Devil Community Network. We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/989458
The 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote will be among the presentations at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Some of our fourth grade scientists conducted an investigation to see how changing the type of surface impacts a mealworm's speed.
Students in Ms. Guerra's class learned about Native Americans in the Eastern Region of the United States during social studies.
Wilson students continue to grow kindness by drawing kindness comics, making kindness rocks to brighten someone's day, and writing self-affirming messages about themselves.
Save the Dates for Westfield STEM Camp 2023. Registration will be in mid-February for this popular summer camp. Stay tuned!
Thank you to the Wilson Families who came in to teach about Lunar New Year traditions through stories, games, and crafts.
This week Wilson School is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. Wilson students take part in and support several teams. By wearing their team gear, they are demonstrating they are all part of “Team Kindness.”
Westfield residents will go to the polls on April 25, 2023 to vote on 2023-2024 school budget. Please visit the Budget Vote portal on the district /school websites which will be updated as budget is finalized. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/home
