We love Walk and Bike to School Day! Thank you to B.R.A.K.E.S. and our PTOs for organizing this beloved annual event that focuses on fitness and fellowship. Here are some scenes from Washington, with more pics to come.
One week until "Understanding the HIB Process," an important session for all Westfield Public Schools parents/guardians on Tuesday, October 8, 6:30-8:30p at Wilson. To help us plan , please use this form to register: https://bit.ly/HIB-Session-Oct8-RSVP
Minding Your Mind is an organization dedicated to educating students about the importance of developing positive coping skills for managing mental health challenges. During Suicide Awareness Month, Colin visited Edison to share how asking for help transformed his life.
Some of our elementary school principals attended an awards luncheon, in recognition of all six of our elementary schools having received Gold level certification under the New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725576
Schools will be closed this Thursday and Friday, October 3 and 4, in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Warm wishes to those celebrating the Jewish New Year. May this time of reflection and renewal bring peace and prosperity in the year ahead.
At Edison, Mr. Varhley and Ms. Iannacone guided students through self-assessing their own work using a document analysis reflection. Students determined their own grades based on effort and accuracy.
"Classroom libraries are an essential component of our students daily literacy block," says Tamaques principal David Duelks . Here, 4th grade learners were excited to "book shop" as they begin to build their individual book bins.
Gumdrop geometry at WHS, as students collaborate to build 3-dimensional models. This engaging activity allowed students to visualize important geometric concepts such as points, lines, and planes while fostering communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Third graders created ART-rageous Hats in Ms. Ciaramella's class at Tamaques.
Franklin art teacher Mrs. Davenport combines the schools' theme -- "Kindness Starts With Me" -- with "International Dot Day," a celebration of art and creativity.
Celebrating the International Day of Peace at Jefferson to foster positive connections. Thank you to school counselor Ms. Saliceti for organizing this fun and meaningful event.
Our Kindergarteners are off to an amazing start. "Just like in 'Pigeon Goes to School', they're meeting new friends and exploring their classrooms," says Lincoln principal Dr. Tiffany Jacobson. "They’re learning, growing, and having fun every day."
After learning about mass, volume, and density, WHS Earth Science students made predictions, followed procedures, and recorded relative density data. Students were able to apply course knowledge to everyday experiences and gained a better understanding of the world around them.
Each morning, Wilson 2nd graders in Mrs. Sapuppo's class dive into their journals to respond to thought-provoking prompts. "On Free-Write Fridays, the sky's the limit," says Wilson principal Crystal Marsh. "They get to explore and write about any topic that inspires them!
Have you had a chance to check out the new Athletics Department website? Click on the "Athletics" quick link in the upper right corner of the district or WHS homepage to find the new site with easy-to-navigate buttons and links to important information and documents.
Washington first graders recently learned how to log into their Chromebooks with their usernames and passwords.
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, diverse traditions, and invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to our nation. We honor the resilience, creativity, and vibrant spirit of Hispanic communities that have shaped and continue to enrich our society in countless ways. #WPSCelebratesDiversity
We are fortunate to have community partners who support our students in many ways. Shout out to Project Playground organizers and the Westfield Foundation for its recent generous donation to help in the fundraising effort to add accessible playground equipment at Franklin.
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, September 17 in WHS Cafeteria B at 7 p.m. Agendas: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Live Stream/Recordings: https://bit.ly/BOE-Meetings2024-25
EIS Principal Mrs. Schall joined Mrs. Meade's 8th grade journalism class to play a get-to-know-you game. Students were surprised to learn that Mrs. Schall gets nervous when she has to speak in public.
