At WHS, Mrs. Liptack and Miss Nicastro's Earth Science classes completed an inquiry lab exploring ocean currents. Students used inquiry-based learning to apply their understanding of our planet's systems to creating physical models of what happens in our world's oceans.
Ms. Bigelow's and Ms. Trzepla's Biology students at WHS have been learning about fermentation. In the Cellular Respiration unit, classes discuss fermentation as an alternative pathway to aerobic respiration, and as a food preservation method used for thousands of years.
McKinley 3rd graders took part in "The Great American Postcard Race," which promotes friendly competition and helps to boost geography skills. Students reached out to family and friends and acquired postcards from each of the 50 states.
8th Grade Science students at Roosevelt are creating models to explain why the Moon turns red during a lunar eclipse.
In Writer's Workshop, Kindergarten students at Lincoln are writing true stories. They use this heart map to help them brainstorm special small moments in their lives.
5th grade students at Tamaques, McKinley, and Jefferson take part in orientation and course selection activities with Edison counselors, world language teachers, and EIS peer leaders from the TLRNC (Teens Learning Respect and Compassion) Club.
Nominate an outstanding Pre-K to Grade 5 teacher for the Rotary Club of Westfield's annual Philhower Award and an exceptional staff member for the club's new Steengrafe Award. More info, including links to online nominating forms: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1039204
Wilson students took a trip to the stars during a traveling planetarium assembly. They learned about the planets, moons, and stars in our solar system, how they move relative to one another, and which stars make up constellations.
It's Pi Day (3.14) with lots of activities related to the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Franklin 5th graders had a blast!
Save the Date to hear a powerful presentation from the founder of Speak Sobriety, Stephen Hill, on Thursday, March 30 from 7-8:30p at Roosevelt Intermediate School. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1038775
Students in Global Studies and AP European History at Westfield High School visited Washington, DC for a meaningful learning opportunity at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
While our school community is civic-minded all year, it's Community Service Week with events planned at all of our schools. Visit the Community Flyers page on the website for efforts by the WHS SGA and Community Service Club. And checkout the service projects at Washington.
Each week, we will post a "Budget Byte" with "Did You Know?" tips about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget as Westfield residents prepare to vote on the budget on April 25. Learn more at https://bit.ly/AprilBudgetVote2023.
At 3/7 meeting, BOE approved tentative 2023-2024 budget to be sent to County for review. Additional information, including ballot language for Questions 1 and 2, was presented as Westfield residents prepare to vote on the budget on April 25. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMarch72023
Congrats to the following 11th graders who earned perfect scores in subject areas on the December ACT & SAT assessments. SAT: Samuel Altman, Math; Christopher Gonzalez, Math; Tage Mehta, Math. ACT: Andie Lehman, English and Reading; Deven Patel, Science.
It's SEL Day across the country, a time to recognize the importance of social and emotional learning as it relates to academic success, healthy relationships, and responsible decision-making. Here's what SEL Day looked like at Roosevelt (which included a Day at the Beach!).
Amazing matinee performance by the Edison cast and crew of "Cinderella, the Musical." Evening performances tonight (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. Learn more about all of our Spring musicals. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1026506
Lincoln students enjoy a visit from the International Double Dutch League. Coach Laila and her team showcased their talents and our brave students had a chance to try jumping rope for the first time in front of a large crowd!
Our math curriculum is robust. Here's what it looks like at WHS in Pre-Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, and Seminar in College Math.
McKinley 2nd graders in Mrs. Schrader's class recently worked on final edits as they prepared to share their written work.
