Great way to celebrate the arts!
Lots of hands-on learning at the PTC Gifted Education's well-attended STEAM Night, with students rotating between activity stations that included robotics, genotyping, artificial intelligence, calculating density, and basic surgical procedures (using a banana). Thank you to all who volunteered their considerable time and expertise to make this night a success.
Lots of good news to celebrate! Congratulations to our new Athletic Director/K-12 Physical Education and Health Supervisor Jim DeSarno and new Assistant WHS Principal Jackie Spring, who will begin these roles on July 1. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1588911
More great news! The recipients of awards of excellence at Westfield High School have been announced. Congratulations to all! Read on: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1593634
Wilson's first graders extended their learning about the characteristics of reptiles and compared different reptile groups during an assembly from Jenkinson's Aquarium.
Congratulations to EIS math teacher Ryan Belline and RIS social studies teacher Marissa Conneely, recipients of the 2024 Optimist Club Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1590942
Therapy dogs Bubbles and Daisy Mae were a huge hit at Jefferson, a recent visit arranged by counselor Christine Saliceti to support student wellness.
The Board enjoys celebrating our students . Last night, board members welcomed intermediate and high school student musicians and vocalists who performed with state and regional ensembles this year. Well done, all!
Congratulations to McKinley Grade 4 teacher Branice Moore and WHS paraprofessional Maria Martinez, 2024 recipients of the Rotary Club's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1589560
Edison 8th graders learn archery in PE, as teachers emphasize safety with precision and instruct students on how to hold the bows and aim the arrows.
Pre-K students are learning about flowers, building hand strength and growing their own plants! They are also "growing" more comfortable talking with each other about their learning!
In celebration of the Hindu Spring Renewal Festival Lay Krathong, Roosevelt 6th grade social studies classes reenacted the festival, writing worries on the sail of their Krathong (raft) before floating it down replicas of the Ganges and Indus Rivers to carry those worries away.
Our elementary recess running clubs encourage fun and fitness. Here's what it looks like at Tamaques where the Mileage Club is back, organized by the PTO and Grade 5 helpers.
We love the Spring Concert season, showcasing the considerable talents of our students and their instructors. Here are members of the Wilson 4th grade band, as they prepare to perform for their schoolmates under the direction of Mrs. Webber.
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting tomorrow (Tuesday), May 7 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Student musicians and vocalists will be recognized. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
Therapy dog Maggie joins in a game of Top It, helping Washington students practice math skills.
WHS, Westfield Memorial Library, and Kean University's HRC are hosting an important community event on May 6 at the library to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn more: https://events.wmlnj.org/event/12055292 LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL3rFZHLK2Y
The Board held its reorganization meeting last night. Following the swearing in of Leila Morrelli, Sonal Patel, and Julie Steinberg, Board members elected Robert Benacchio as Board President and Sonal Patel as Board Vice President. Congratulations to all!
Kudos to Edison 8th grader Jasmine Parran whose powerful poem as part of a Holocaust Unit Reflection Project received "high merit" after she submitted it to the Poetic Power Middle School Poetry Contest. Her poem will be published in the contest organization's anthology.
Recently displayed in the Franklin Art Gallery... beautiful yarn weavings by Franklin 4th graders and 5th grade demonstrations of radial symmetry through paper relief sculptures.
