Online registration for kindergarten and Grade 1 is open for the 2023-2024 school year. Please share with your Westfield friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/936303
Next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, December 13 in Cafe B at WHS. Private session at 6p; public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Wilson students participated in the Cards for Troops campaign. Both in class and at home, students made cards to be delivered to troops during the holidays to show our love and support.
Check your email inboxes for the November issue of The NEWS Letter. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/november-2022
Tuesday, December 6 is the deadline to submit an application to fill Board of Education vacancy, resulting from the recent resignation of Board member Amy Root whose unexpired term runs from January 1 - April 24, 2023. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
Some of our Wilson third graders applied what they have learned about multiplication to calculate the cost of a Thanksgiving meal. Using real store circulars, they selected items for their menu and and the quantity they would need. Their trips to the grocery store will definitely have more "value" after this.
Thank you to the Westfield Education Fund for their generous donation supporting student and staff wellness and to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, for facilitating the training. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/918589
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Some of Wilson's first and fifth grade buddies met up to work on a collaborative project where they decide how to disguise their turkeys so they make it through Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing their finished products.
The Westfield Board of Education is seeking an applicant who is interested in serving on the Board from January 1, 2023 through April 24, 2023 to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Board member Amy Root. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
Wilson fifth grade scientists traveled to the Buehler Challenger and Science Center. While there, students worked in teams to conduct investigations and apply principles of math and science to successfully complete their missions.
The Edison Field Project, key administration appointments, and a warm welcome for our new student Board representative were among the topics at the November 15 BOE meeting. Read more in this synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisNov152022
Our first grade scientists had an assembly with meteorologist John Marshall. They learned about weather tools, types of clouds, and extreme weather events to complement what they are studying. They even had a chance to deliver weather forecasts using green-screen technology.
Please click Agenda link for info on Strategic Planning Council / Special Board meeting on 11/14 in Edison cafeteria and regular public Board meeting on Tues, 11/15 in Cafe B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
Wilson students made diyas, rangolis, and read books to learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Every Wilson student received a pumpkin to decorate for our annual Pumpkin Patch. Here are a few samples of our students' creativity.
Welcome to former Westfield Police Captain Frank Padovano, who has been appointed School Safety and Security Specialist for the Westfield Public School District. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/891833
Strategic Planning Stakeholder Session for Parents and Community Members on Wednesday, November 2 from 7-9p. Hope to see you there!
