More celebration of students and staff, along with new administrative appointments and much more at the June 13 meeting of the Board of Education. Here's the synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisJune132023
Project Build students at Roosevelt brainstorm, design, and develop an original idea for a board game, using multiple forms of technology, including the 3D printer and laser cutter, to create the gameboard, game pieces, instructions, and a logo.
Franklin alums, soon-to-be WHS graduates, receive enthusiastic welcome during Franklin clapout. Students enjoyed reconnecting with their teachers and vice versa!
We love celebrating our seniors! Here's Senior Awards Night, with special thanks to the many generous donors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1149859
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.
