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
almost 3 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.
almost 3 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
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Did You Know? Graphic with budget facts
In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Budget Vote and Community Engagement Session Dates
In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting Budget Vote and community engagement session dates
The March issue of The NEWS Letter includes budget and strategic planning updates, curriculum news with a focus on visual and performing arts and much more. Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/march-2023
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Screenshot of March 2023 NEWS Letter heading
Meet the candidates running for the Westfield Board of Education as the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) hosts a virtual Candidates Night on Thursday, April 13 from 7:30-9:30p. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting 4/13/23 as Virtual Board Candidates Night
At the 3/28 BOE meeting, the 2023-2024 school district budget was adopted, Board high school rep Patrick Lanza discussed the annual Week of Service and other happenings at WHS, Dr. González reviewed the unused snow day schedule, and more. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMarch282023
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Synopsis Heading
Schools are closed from April 3-10 for Spring Break and an unused Snow Day. Enjoy!
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Spring break graphic
At last night's meeting, the Board adopted the final 2023-2024 school district operating budget which goes to Westfield voters on Tuesday, April 25. Don't miss the opportunity to have your questions answered! https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Did You Know graphic on school district budget
Wilson fifth graders are already preparing for the transition to middle school. They had a presentation from the French teacher and counselors from Roosevelt to get an introduction to middle school basics including course selection, schedules, and lunch options.
about 3 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson fifth graders listening to the RIS French teacher
Wilson fifth graders listening to information from an RIS counselor
Wilson fifth graders listening to information from an RIS counselor
Budget engagement sessions begin this week on March 29 and March 30. These two virtual sessions are designated for elementary PTOs but all are welcome to choose date/time that works best. Complete list, with links to remote sessions, available at www.westfieldnjk12.org.
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Budget Community Engagement flyer
Public hearing on final 2023-2024 School Budget at BOE meeting on Tues, Mar 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
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting BOE Meeting on March 28, 2023
The entire Wilson Includer community chalked positive messages and drawings on the school grounds to close out Neurodiversity Week.
about 3 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
"Don't be afraid to be you" chalked on Wilson grounds
Two Wilson students standing with their chalk
Wilson student drawing a chalk flower
Wilson student drawing a chalk heart
Wilson student chalking the word kind
Wilson student drawing "never give up!" in chalkl
overview of chalk messages written on Wilson's grounds
"kind love" chalked on WIlson grounds
Wilson students standing with chalked message "rain brings rainbows"
Wilson Includers sign in front of the school building
Wilson wrapped up our Neurodiversity Week with a school-wide assembly reflecting on students' takeaways from the workshops they attended throughout the week.
about 3 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson student body listening to the principal during the neurodiversity week wrap up assembly
Wilson student body listening to the principal during the neurodiversity week wrap up assembly
Wilson student body raising their hands to share during the neurodiversity week wrap up assembly
Wilson student body reading student takeaways from the screen, during the neurodiversity week wrap up assembly
Wilson student body reading student takeaways from the screen, during the neurodiversity week wrap up assembly
Wilson students sharing responses  during the neurodiversity week wrap up assembly
During Neurodiversity Week, Wilson students took part in workshops, facilitated by district behaviorists to help our students gain a deeper understanding of the different ways people experience the world.
about 3 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson students completing a neurodiversity station activity with district behaviorists and staff
Wilson students debriefing their neurodiversity stations activities  with district behaviorists
Wilson students completing a neurodiversity station activity with district behaviorists and staff
Wilson students getting an introduction to the neurodiversity station activities  with district behaviorists
Wilson students completing a neurodiversity station activities  with their teacher
Wilson students completing a neurodiversity station activity  with their teacher
Wilson students completing a neurodiversity station activity with a district behaviorist
Wilson students getting an introduction about neurodiversity from district behaviorists
Wilson first grade students completing a neurodiversity station activity with a district behaviorist
Wilson First graders welcomed presenters from the Miller-Cory House Museum. They learned about the historical significance of the "Three Sisters" - corn, beans, and squash, to the Lenape as our students prepare to plant their own garden.
about 3 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
Wilson First grade students during Miller Cory museum presentation
Wilson First grade students during Miller Cory museum presentation
Wilson First grade students during Miller Cory museum presentation
Wilson First grade students during Miller Cory museum presentation
A series of in-person and remote community engagement sessions are scheduled for Westfield residents to learn about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget and to get their questions answered. More info and links here: https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
about 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Did You Know? graphic with dates of community engagement
During Community Service Week our students brought in and organized school supplies, toiletries, lunches, and baby items to donate to local organizations. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate as we help teach our students about the importance of giving back.
about 3 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
two students using carts to collect donated lunches
a first grade girl with her donated lunch in a decorated bag
a fourth grade boy putting a lunch in the donation box
Students in Mrs. Venturino's class took advantage of the snowy day to collect and observe snowflake specimens after learning about the "photomicrography" work of Wilson (Snowflake) Bentley.
about 3 years ago, Wilson Elementary School
a group of 5th grade students gathered around a table observing snowflakes
two fifth grade girls, working at a table outside, observing snowflakes with a feather and hand lens
two fifth grade girls observing snowflakes at a table