Kudos to Edison 8th grader Jasmine Parran whose powerful poem as part of a Holocaust Unit Reflection Project received "high merit" after she submitted it to the Poetic Power Middle School Poetry Contest. Her poem will be published in the contest organization's anthology.
Recently displayed in the Franklin Art Gallery... beautiful yarn weavings by Franklin 4th graders and 5th grade demonstrations of radial symmetry through paper relief sculptures.
Edison 6th graders in Mrs. Moore's ELA class discussed characters from their Book Club novels, making determinations on who they would befriend based on character traits portrayed in the novels.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs) and counseling teams have many activities planned to raise awareness, including this focus at Roosevelt on health, fitness, and good sleeping habits.
Students in the Humanities classes of Mr. Cohn and Mrs. Leegan discussed the Harlem Renaissance, learning about the work of muralist Aaron Douglass. Inspired by Douglass, the students created a mural that depicts each of the five units of the 9th grade Humanities curriculum.
As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, here are some snapshots of a recent
McKinley staff vs staff kickball game to raise awareness. Great turnout by the McKinley school community!
Congratulations to Franklin 5th grader Jacob Knapp, Northern New Jersey Regional 5th Grade Gold Medalist in the History Bee!
The Board of Education will hold its reorganization meeting this Wednesday, May 1 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Lots of learning in Ms. Wade's 4th grade class, as students make rocks from gavel, sand, and sugar water in science, create menus with tax and tip in math, and designing scrapbooks as part of a historical fiction unit.
Westfield High School and the Westfield Memorial Library will host a Holocaust Commemoration Community Event on May 6. The event will include a variety of self-guided exhibits and a formal program beginning at 6p. Learn more: https://events.wmlnj.org/event/12055292.
Congratulations to the entire Jefferson community for all of the hard work that went into the Jefferson Jubilee 25th Anniversary Show. These Jaguars did not disappoint with their stellar performances.
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
Congratulations to our talented and dedicated student-athletes! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1559085
Our youngest learners at Lincoln engaged in environmental science assemblies and explored ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle to protect our planet.
Washington 3rd graders dissect owl pellets, finding the small bones of the owl's prey while learning about food chains, habitats, and how scientists collect and use data.
Edison physical education teachers took advantage of recent warm weather, allowing students to choose a sport/activity including football, soccer, and a walk around the track at Gary Kehler Stadium.
Based on unofficial results, Westfield voters approved the proposed increase in funding for the 2024-2025 school district operating budget, enabling the district to continue fulfilling its commitment to deliver the best educational experiences possible for our students.
We are so grateful to survivors of the Holocaust and their families who share their impactful experiences with our students each year. Recently, Peter Fleischmann visited with Tamaques 5th graders to recount his story of courage and survival.
McKinley students are preparing for Earth Day by planting seeds in the school garden.
Wilson's 1st and 2nd graders recently welcomed members of the Union County Bureau of Recycling and Planning, learning what can be recycled, practicing sorting items into appropriate bins, and receiving their Recycling Ranger badges for pledging to recycle at both home and school.
