The Board welcomed winter athletes last night to offer congratulations on phenomenal seasons. The Board also approved the base budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Now voters will weigh in on the additional spending proposal on April 16. Learn more at tonight's in-person budget session beginning at 7:30p at 302 Elm Street in Room 105.
Using their previous knowledge of sewing in art, Franklin 4th graders help their 2nd grade buddies with a handsewn felt pouch in Mrs. Davenport's art class, creating colorful and functional artwork.
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
"We are immensely proud of the difference our students make in our community, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, educators, and local organizations," says Dr. González about Community Service Week. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1521414
WHS Band will hold a free "send-off" concert this Thursday, March 28 from 7:30-8:30p in the WHS Auditorium, as the 86-member ensemble prepares to perform in Italy. Read more in this article by WHS 11th grader Lizzie Miles: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1520444
"From Classroom to Community: Understanding the School District Operating Budget." In-person session on Wed, March 27, 7:30-8:30p, 1st floor conference room at 302 Elm Street. Get your questions answered before going to the polls on April 16. https://bit.ly/April2024BudgetVote
Organized each year by our school PTOs, Community Service Week is always well-attended and greatly appreciated, with an array of activities and charitable causes to support. More information to come, but here's a look at Wilson's inaugural “Rise Against Hunger” event.
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, March 26 in Cafeteria B at WHS. Board members will go into private session at 6p, with the public portion of the meeting beginning at 8 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Great opening performance by Edison's cast and crew of Disney's Frozen, Jr. Sold out show for tonight (Friday) and limited availability on Saturday, but check https://eis.booktix.net/ just in case. If seats remain, tickets can be purchased at the door.
Using role playing, dancing, breathing exercises, and games, a Lead U motivational team provided grade level assemblies at Jefferson, focusing on empathy, conflict resolution, and handling big emotions. Special thanks to the Jefferson PTO for organizing this high energy event.
IMPORTANT: The "Not My Kid" assembly by Stephen Hill, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Thursday), March 21, has been POSTPONED! Stay tuned for an update with a rescheduled date.
Recent STEAM field trips for 7th and 8th graders at Edison and Roosevelt provided up-close, hands-on experience in space exploration, theme park engineering and design, and much more! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1515758
We love when authors visit our schools to share their expertise and inspire a love of reading and writing in our students. Here's what it looked like recently at Jefferson as children's book author Beth Ferry demonstrated her craft to an appreciative young audience.
7th graders in Mrs. Vezos' ELA class at Edison recently completed a Research Simulation Task, analyzing an informational topic on video to connect to their reading of "The Giver."
The WHS Marking Period 2 honor rolls have been announced. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1513586
Washington students enjoyed learning about the Muslim holiday of Ramadan from classmates and their families.
Deadline to submit nominations for Rotary's Philhower and Steengrafe awards is Thurs, March 28. For 30+ years, Philhower recognized deserving elementary teachers. Steengrafe was added last year to honor a non-teaching staff member. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Two WHS teams utilized their mathematical abilities, research skills, and creativity to analyze data, develop models, and propose solutions during a recent MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, competing against nearly 3,000 teens across the U.S. and the U.K.
Lincoln students love using the Wheel of Wow as they strengthen phonics skills. They practice tapping and writing single syllable words with diagraphs.
There's still time to celebrate Youth Art Month and enjoy the creative student works of art displayed at the Rialto, the Westfield Memorial Library, and the preview center at One Westfield Place. Don't miss it! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1508049
