The WHS Honor Rolls for MP1 are announced. Congratulations to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1393985
Spotlight on Education contains a curated and updated selection of photos, stories, and videos to highlight our Tradition of Excellence, along with an Information Series of curriculum presentations. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation/home
Business executive and WHS parent Mr. Vaccaro visited Mr. Gironda's Math of Personal Finance class as part of a unit on Amazon. Students researched Mr. Vaccaro's career experiences in advance, writing questions "to keep the conversation focused and fresh," says Mr. Gironda.
Some fun sleuthing in "The Case of the Missing Lunch", as part of the elementary gifted program. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1390895
Thank you to our Board of Education members for their countless hours of service to our students and staff.
This WHS flute ensemble performed last month before an appreciative audience of senior residents.
Check out these fun "snow globe" backdrops created by Franklin art teacher Becky Davenport! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1390500
Always a favorite is the holiday tour our intermediate student musicians make to their elementary alma maters to share holiday cheer. Special thanks to our talented band, choral, and orchestra instructors who make this annual event so fun!
Please check your email inboxes for the December issue of The NEWS Letter, which also is posted on the district website. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/2023-2024/december-2023
The Board welcomed talented student musicians and athletes to its December 19 meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsis-12-19-23
Enjoy!
The WHS Dream Team's annual Hot Chocolate Holiday is always a favorite, as the club works to raise awareness about substance abuse and prevention. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1387688
Hands-on math exploration using Base Ten Blocks and meter sticks to learn about tenths and hundredths of a meter in Beth Billing's 4th grade class at Franklin.
This Thursday Table Talk during lunch periods at WHS focused on National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, with our Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs) sharing important information and students trying out "Fatal Vision" goggles to experience the impact of impairment.
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, December 19 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Using a timed carousel of task cards, students in Mrs. Ferreira's 6th grade social studies class at Edison used the acronym GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) to identify and categorize historical facts about ancient civilizations.
Congratulations to these talented student musicians and their instructors! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1380136
"Shredding Stress" at Roosevelt where students recently participated in healthy coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety. Student Assistance Coordinator Christine Trottere assembled a table of stress balls, fidget toys, kinetic sand, bubbles, along with a paper shredder!
Lots of evident talent and dedication in our holiday concert rehearsals and performances.
Our school community is committed to year round community service and charitable giving. The Franklin Grade 5 Student Council's Caring and Sharing Committee recently conducted a schoolwide gift drive to brighten the holidays for children with cancer and related blood disorders.
