Edison students recently wrote thank you cards to friends, former teachers, siblings, and others in the Westfield Public Schools, expressing why they are grateful for that person. Special thanks to Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) Melissa Wilson for organizing this event.
"Christmas with Tim Janis and Friends" at Carnegie Hall on Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. Our WHS Concert Choir will be performing in this concert with pop and Broadway dignitaries. https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2023/12/08/Christmas-with-Tim-Janis--Special-Guests-0800PM
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Last night's College, Career, Military, and Gap Year Fair at WHS was a huge success!
The Board of Education will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, November 21 in Cafeteria B at WHS, beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2023-2024 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELivestream2023-2024
For parents/guardians of students in grades 6-12... don't miss this opportunity to meet your child's Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) and learn how they support our students. Plus, "Parenting in the Social Media Era." Wednesday, December 6 at 7p in the WHS Auditorium.
Great matinee performance by the WHS cast and crew of Antigone! Don't miss it!
Purchase your tickets for tonight (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday) at https://whstd.booktix.net/
Two Lunch Thursdays at Tamaques to benefit St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth ... one example of the many ways our students and staff embrace community service to support others.
Students in Mrs. Morris' class at Wilson combined reading practice and performing during their first Reader's Theater experience.
Members of the Roosevelt Gardening Club do some fall cleaning and planting.
Congratulations to our student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent to compete at the college level! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1340604
The newly renovated playgrounds at Lincoln are officially open. Read full story about the ribbon cutting ceremony and the story behind Project Playground. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1339042
Wilson students in Mrs. Venturino's class worked collaboratively on gum drop structures before applying what they have been learning in math to calculate the volume.
Acting and comprehension skills on full display as Edison students in Mrs. Curtis's reading class assumed the roles of characters from the novel "Stargirl" and interviewed their classmates.
Our students learned about Veterans Day in a variety of ways, including a visit from an Army veteran at McKinley and creating cards and letters at Jefferson to be delivered to veterans to thank them for their service to our country.
November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories, and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors brought a field lab into Dr. Terra and Mrs. McLoughlin's AP Environmental Science classes. These studies, like the data collected during a Sandy Hook field trip, help anchor core course concepts.
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a cherished Mexican holiday to honor loved ones who have died. Edison and Roosevelt students, along with intermediate Spanish and art teachers, created visual stunning displays while learning about Mexican culture and traditions.
A reminder of this week's early dismissal and schools closed schedule.
The WHS Theatre Department is proud to present "Antigone" on November 16, 17, and 18. Tickets may be purchased online only at https://whstd.booktix.net/. Read full story here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1325194
