Congratulations to our talented student instrumentalists and their instructors, as the students prepare to perform in state and regional ensembles!
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A huge thank you to our school counselors who play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment and supporting the academic success, personal growth, and career readiness of our students
From potato circuitry to banana surgery and more, STEAM Night at McKinley was a huge success! Thank you to the students, parents, faculty, and members of the community who pitched in to make this annual favorite such a fun and educational event.
Jefferson's recent Multicultural Festival showcased a vibrant blend of 20 different cultures through music, food, clothing, sports, crafts, and more. Over 200 students and their families attended this popular event that fosters understanding and appreciation within the school community. Thank you to the Jefferson PTO and all participants and attendees who supported this great annual tradition.
This month and throughout the school year, we celebrate the achievements and traditions of African Americans and other cultures of the African diaspora.
Save the Date! Lottery registration for our popular Summer 2024 Westfield STEM Camp for Grades 3-8 begins Mon, Feb 12 through Fri, Feb 23. For dates, workshop descriptions, and other important details, visit :https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home
Do you know someone who is considering a move to Westfield? Please share our new "Thinking of Moving to Westfield?" portal which provides key information about the Westfield Public Schools all in one place under "Family and Community" on the district website. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/moving-to-westfield/home
Westfield residents will go to the polls on April 16 to vote on the 2024-2025 School District Operating Budget. Visit the Budget Vote Portal on the district and school websites to stay informed about the budget development and its alignment with the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan.
Roosevelt Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) Mrs. Trottere talks to 7th grade Health classes about the harmful effects of binge drinking.
The Liberty Science Center shares the "Balls and Tracks" enrichment program with Jefferson 4th graders. The students learned about physics and explored kinetic energy. Thank you to the Jefferson PTO for sponsoring this program.
News 12 NJ meteorologist Mike Rizzo visited Ms. Alston's and Ms. Rinaldi's classes to talk about how storms form and being a meteorologist.
Last week's "Thursday Table Talk," organized by WHS Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs) Jilyan Lane-Cruz and Lorna Lopez, provided important information about handling stress during midterms.
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, January 23 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Lincoln students wrapped up their "Show and Tell" writing unit with a celebration. Students gave each other feedback using post-its with symbols. Students were excited to share their work with friends, and even more excited to compliment each other's hard work!
All Westfield Public Schools will have an EARLY DISMISSAL tomorrow (Friday), January 19, as the weather forecast predicts increasing snowfall into the afternoon. Please note the start times for Lincoln and the elementary schools in the Early Dismissal Schedule emailed to you or in the Inclement Weather Procedures on the district website under District Information.
First graders in Mrs. Schreier's class at Wilson explore a variety of non-fiction texts as they continue their study of text features (i.e., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, bolded words, pictures, captions) to locate key facts or information.
Learning about propaganda is part of an interdisciplinary Holocaust unit this month in 8th grade Social Studies and English Language Arts classes at Edison and Roosevelt.
Second graders at each of our elementary schools learned about the health benefits of safely walking and biking to school, as part of a district initiative under the Safe Routes to School Program which aligns with Strategic Plan Goals 1 and 2. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-strategicplan2023-2028/home
Clinical psychologist and motivational speaker Dr. Mykee Fowlin visits our 8th graders, using humor, storytelling, theatrical monologues, psychology, and more to encourage his audience to better understand themselves and each other to find common ground and shared experiences.
