Wilson students, families, and staff came out to sample cuisine and make crafts while learning about different countries during our annual Multicultural Festival. Thank you to the families who volunteered their time and talent.
Wilson fourth and fifth grade orchestra students put on a wonderful performance for their peers, under the direction of Mrs. Robin Naylor.
Students in Mr. Samarco's class explored the different Moon phases that appear throughout a month. Then they created books to help them discover patterns in how the Moon’s shape changes and predict when the next full moon will appear.
Wilson's first graders extended their learning about the characteristics of reptiles and compared different reptile groups during an assembly from Jenkinson's Aquarium.
Wilson's fourth grade band performed for their peers under the direction of Mrs. Webber.
WHS, Westfield Memorial Library, and Kean University's HRC are hosting an important community event on May 6 at the library to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn more: https://events.wmlnj.org/event/12055292 LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL3rFZHLK2Y
The Board held its reorganization meeting last night. Following the swearing in of Leila Morrelli, Sonal Patel, and Julie Steinberg, Board members elected Robert Benacchio as Board President and Sonal Patel as Board Vice President. Congratulations to all!
Wilson's crossing guards were honored by Mayor Brindle and the town. We are thankful for all that they do to keep our students and families safe. A special honor went to our crossing guard, Paul, who will be dearly missed by our school community.
Wilson's fifth graders had an assembly with members of Westfield High School's No Place for Hate group. They do this elementary outreach to introduce the students to the program before they have the opportunity to join in middle school. The goal is to spread positivity and anti-hate discourse within the Westfield community.
Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded stopped by to deliver the book, "Just Ask," as part of the Union County Board of County Commissioner's Inclusive Book Program.
Wilson first graders brainstormed ways they could take care of the environment. They also constructed bird feeders from a variety of recycled household items. They have observed birds already visiting many of the feeders.
Kudos to student artists whose work has been selected in the district's Earth Day Poster Contest. Thank you to all who submitted an entry. The featured posters, along with all of the submissions, are available here: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wpsgreenteam/home
Wilson fifth grade students, under the direction of Mr. Norkus, performed the National Anthem at a recent Somerset Patriot's Game. Thank you to the teachers,families, and alum who came out to support them.
Students in Mrs. Stanzel's class learned about the structure and significance of the skeletal system through an owl pellet dissection.
Wilson fifth grade students spent a day (and into the night) at Fairview Lake. They spent the day taking part in team-building and problem-solving activities that allowed them to connect with each other and the world around them.
Wilson students, staff, and families observed the solar eclipse, also known as the Great North American Eclipse. Thank you to our PTO for purchasing glasses to enable our school community to take part in this special celestial event.
Registration is now open for the Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on April 29. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00p at Wilson, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7p on the PTC Gifted Education page. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Last chance to join a community session on the 2024-25 school district operating budget. Tonight (April 11) at 5:30-6:30p. Link to virtual session: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1546278 Hope you can join, as Westfield voters prepare to go to polls next Tuesday, 4/16.
The April 16 budget vote and board election is fast approaching. Please consider attending one of the district's last two community engagement sessions to have your questions answered before going to the polls. The virtual sessions are Wednesday, April 10 from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Links to both sessions can be found on the Budget Vote Portal under Community Engagement.
