This Women's History Month, we celebrate the incredible achievements and impact of women around the world. From trailblazers breaking barriers to everyday heroes making a difference, their stories inspire and empower us all!
Please join us this Friday, March 8 from 9-10a for the first of our community engagement sessions, "From Classroom to Community: Understanding the School District Operating Budget," in the 1st Floor Conference Rm at 302 Elm Street. See below for additional opportunities as well.
Reminder: All Westfield Public Schools will have an early dismissal this Friday, March 8, as staff participate in professional development in the afternoon. Schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on March 5 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7p. The Board will vote on the tentative 2024-25 school district operating budget. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
March is Youth Art Month and Music In Our Schools Month. We're kicking both off with an Opening Reception on Tuesday, March 5 from 4:30-6:30p at the Roig Collection. We hope to see you there, as we celebrate the arts in our schools!
Mr. Samarco's class has been comparing/contrasting character traits in "Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon", creating their own dragons for the Lunar New Year. In social studies, they are researching African American inventors in celebration of Black History Month.
Edison 8th graders in U.S. History recently participated in a Model Congress lesson. They learned about the legislative process by doing the work of elected officials, with student-written bills voted on by their peers.
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. Save the dates for the Roosevelt spring musical on March 7 at 4 p.m., and March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. to see just how the power of optimism really can save the world! Tickets are available at ris.booktix.net.
A Physical Education gymnastics unit, with Jefferson 1st and 2nd graders performing various skills to improve body control and awareness. Students in the upper grades used ropes, pull up bars, tumbling mats, and a balance beam placed an inch or so from the floor.
As part of an elementary science unit, 1st and 4th graders study mealworms. The mealworms recently arrived at in Mrs. Wade's class at Wilson, with 4th graders learning the anatomy of the larva, how to care for mealworms, and whether they like color, certain smells, and sounds.
Another successful Math Night at Franklin, where students, families, and staff enjoyed a variety of activities based on the theme: "Old MacDonald had a Number Farm." Former students lent a hand, while current students collected stamps as they completed math challenges.
Are these values the same or not the same? Lincoln students recently used gross motor movements to show if values are equal or not equal.
Combining a lesson on circuitry and Valentine's Day greetings in Ms. Goodwin's technology education class at Roosevelt.
Our youngest learners celebrated the 100th day of school this week with lots of fun educational activities.
The Board of Education meeting cancelled due to a snow day on February 13 is RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, February 20 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Students in Dr. Terra's Forensic Science classes at WHS conducted a lab on blood typing. Blood typing is an inexpensive technique utilized in forensics to narrow down a pool of suspects. The entire lab is a science kit utilizing artificial blood.
Replicas of artifacts on loan from the Holocaust Center for Humanity helped McKinley 5th graders consider the impactful life stories behind the artifacts during their study of the Holocaust last month.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Dr. González and our district technology leadership team provided an overview last month at NJASA TECHSPO 2024 of our visitor management system currently being piloted at McKinley
Grades 4 and 5 Wax Museums at our elementary schools showcase an impressive array of learning, as students research a trailblazer, polish writing and public speaking skills, and present to their school communities. Here's what it looked like recently at Tamaques.
