Lots of professional learning taking place today as our educators and staff work together in large and small group sessions focused on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), learning strategies, culturally responsive practices, and much more!
Congratulations to our National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/o/whs/article/1276315
REMINDER: All schools will be closed on Monday, October 9 for a staff professional development day.
Great turnout at Lincoln's BTSN as our educators share what a daily schedule looks like for our youngest learners.
October is National Physical Therapy Month, so let's give a shoutout to our physical therapists for the important role they play in supporting the health and well-being of our students.
Edison students kicked off the Week of Respect by creating a school quilt. Each patch of the quilt is created by students who write about what makes them unique.
While our hard-working custodial team deserves to be celebrated every day, we made sure to thank them on School Custodian Day for their dedication to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff.
As part of the Week of Extra Respect, motivational speaker Chris Poulos performs some cycling stunts while encouraging Tamaques students to try hard, do something they enjoy, be kind and empathetic, and be an Upstander. Special thanks to school counsel Janice Dawer and the PTO.
Great fall weather for the Week of Respect! We call it the Week of Extra Respect as we expect our students and staff to show kindness and respect throughout the year. Here are Franklin students wearing grade level t-shirts or Westfield gear to show their community spirit.
Washington families love Walk and Bike to School Day! 4th grader Ruhani was the day's raffle winner, enjoying a walk to school with principal Dr. Andrew Perry.
It's Walk and Bike to School Day! Thanks to B.R.A.K.E.S. for organizing this great annual event. Here's what it looked like at Wilson this morning. More pics to come.
WHS science labs give students hands-on experiences to better understand the concepts they are exploring. Mr. Harper's physics labs looked at acceleration data and Mr. Robbins' environmental science students took advantage of a beautiful day to identify trees on the WHS property.
Jefferson 1st graders love collaborating while learning!
Fifth graders embrace their first STEAM challenge while first graders enjoy exploring math tools at McKinley.
Wilson 2nd and 4th grade buddies in Mrs. Kasemeyer and Ms. O'Neill's classes recently met for the first time. They completed an interview activity to get to know one another and set a foundation for their collaborative work this year.
Using raw beef liver, students in Ms. Houghtaling's gifted and talented biology class recently studied how the enzyme catalase speeds up the reaction that breaks down hydrogen peroxide (which is toxic to living things) into water and oxygen.
WHS students in Ms. Alicea, Ms. Malvasio, and Ms. Zito's geometry classes explored points, lines and planes in 3-D geometric figures through a team building gumdrop challenge. This activity helped students lay the foundation for a successful year studying geometry concepts.
The WHS Student Government Association, in partnership with the PTSO and Class Council, hosted a Senior Sunrise for the Class of 2024 to commemorate the beginning of senior year. Bagels and a brisk, beautiful sunrise was enjoyed by many.
Fitness and fun! The Mileage Club at Tamaques and Recess Runners at Washington are up and running, with the help of parent volunteers.
Wilson 3rd graders in Mrs. Stanzel's class started the year off strong with some colorful drawings, math problem-solving, an introduction to cursive, and self portraits for Back-to-School Night.
