Special thanks to the WHS PTSO and staff members who organized stress reliever stations around the school to give students time to relax during finals week. Counselor Robyn Solomon, also club advisor for Paws for a Cause, arranged for a visit from these soothing therapy dogs.
Congratulations to the WHS senior and junior teams for success in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge 2023!
Wilson celebrates the WHS Class of 2023 and Wilson alums! More senior clap outs to come.
The Board approved new district administration appointments at last night's meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Greer, Mrs. Schall, and Mrs. McCabe! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1149081
"Taste, See, Smell, Hear... the World" was the theme at Jefferson's recent well-attended multicultural festival, with 16 countries and cultures represented. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/o/jes/article/1147786
WHS students were recognized for world language honors, while English language learners, their families, and district administrators and teachers enjoyed Annual ESL Dinner with homemade dishes representing more than 11 countries. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1147353
The Board of Education meets on Tuesday, June 13 in WHS Cafe B. 5:30p private session; 6p public meeting resumes beginning with student and staff recognitions. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Congratulations to our soon-to-be 1st graders who performed for delighted families and friends during Kindergarten Celebrations!
McKinley 5th Grade Roller Coaster Kerfuffle, with student engineer designs made of cardstock and tape. Visitors were challenged to launch a marble from top to bottom. Special thanks to Mr. Hannis, the entire Grade 5 team, and the PTO for this collaborative STEM project.
Tamaques 2nd graders enjoy lunch with Principal Duelks!
Linda Morrison's 6th grade math students at Roosevelt were rolling dice, collecting data, and then making graphs based on their findings.
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the Optimist Club's Intermediate School Outstanding Teachers of the Year Award! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1143948
As part of the gardening unit, Pre-K students at Lincoln read "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle and planted their own tiny seeds.
Edison peer leaders were excited to recently welcome elementary students during the annual 5th grade walkovers. The soon-to-be EIS students toured the building, took part in team-building activities, and ate their first lunch in the EIS cafeteria.
The WHS Jazz Band volunteered their time and talent to perform for residents of Westfield Senior Citizens Housing. "I was glad to see so many toes tapping and heads nodding,” says WHS band director Trevor Sindorf. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1142520
We are grateful to Holocaust survivors who share their courageous and impactful experiences, teaching our students about the importance of being Upstanders. Recently, Mr. Joel Lebowitz spoke to Tamaques 5th graders. In March, Mr. Peter Fleischmann visited McKinley 5th graders.
Congratulations to members of the Franklin choir and vocal music director Brent Geyer on their recent performance at Carnegie Hall! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1138336
Our elementary schools have enjoyed teaming up with the Westfield Human Relations Advisory Commission for "Chalk the Walk" events, with students, parents, and community members chalking words of kindness and positive messages on sidewalks.
The District Art Show is open from 3-8 p.m. Lots of artistic talent on display. Hope to see you today or tomorrow (June 1 and 2). Enter on Trinity Place side of WHS.
Lots of smiles at Lincoln's recent Kindergarten Field Day.
