Fall colors, sunshine, and lots of fun as the Lincoln School PTO holds its Pumpkin Patch, a beloved annual tradition.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Photo collage from Lincoln School Pumpkin Patch
Photo collage from Lincoln School Pumpkin Patch
Photo collage from Lincoln School Pumpkin Patch
Wilson students in Ms. Guerra's class conducted a reaction time investigation during science. The typical human reaction time is about 1/4 second. Do you think you could catch a dollar bill between your thumb and pointer finger? Think fast!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Two Wilson students hold dollar bill as they conduct gravity experiment
Wilson students conduct gravity experiment with teacher
McKinley 4th graders in Lauren Zales' class plant garlic (a cold weather crop) & learn about soil , thanks to a Union County grant applied for by paraprofessional Donna Dwyer. On hand for the planting was UC Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded & staff from Groundwork Elizabeth.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley 4th graders in Lauren Zales class pose for a picture in the Garden of Hearts and Minds
McKinley 4th graders plant garlic in school garden
Teaming up with the Westfield Human Relations Advisory Committee to write messages of kindness and inclusion during the "Walk the Chalk" event at Jefferson.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Jefferson student writes "Kind" in chalk on the sidewalk
"Sing your Song" written in chalk on the sidewalk
Jefferson students, families and community members write messages of kindness on sidewalk
Jefferson student draws heart in chalk on sidewalk
Band lessons have begun at Washington and across the district!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Band teacher and two Washington students retrieve instruments from cases in hallway
McKinley students in Ms. Myers' class solve real world problems in Social Studies, working on solving problem of too much trash on the ground, finding lost dogs, and dealing with potential flooding. At this stage of the project, they're building and decorating their models.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
McKinley students work on social studies project
McKinley students paint box as part of social studies project
McKinley students draw and paint as part of social studies project
A full day of professional learning taking place during today's in-service for staff.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Four teachers work together during professional development session
Westfield educator conducts professional development session while other teachers sit at desks and listen
Westfield teachers sit at desks during professional development session
Social Studies Supervisor Andrea Brennan conducts a professional development session as rows of staffers listen
Mental health matters! Thank you to WHS SAC Christine Trottere for organizing last month's exhibit, "In Their Shoes", to promote suicide prevention & awareness. TY also to WHS health educator Michelle Spreitzer for arranging "Grief Speaks" presentation for 9th graders on 10/7.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Shoes  line WHS hallway as part of a suicide awareness program called "In Their Shoes."
WHS student assistance counselor talks with students during suicide awareness  program called "In Their Shoes"
WHS students with therapy dog
WHS students listen to  grief speaker during  health education lesson.
Schools are closed on Monday, October 10. Staff will have an in-service day.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting that schools closed for Columbus Day on October 10
In celebration of Hispanic culture, WHS students in Ms. Pedde's Spanish 2 Honors learned about the artwork of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (specifically her self portraits) and created their own display in the World Language hallway.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
In celebration of Hispanic culture, students in Ms. Pedde's Spanish 2 Honors learned about the artwork, specifically the self portrats, of Frida Kahlo and created their own display in our world language hallway.
In celebration of Hispanic culture, students in Ms. Pedde's Spanish 2 Honors learned about the artwork, specifically the self portrats, of Frida Kahlo and created their own display in our world language hallway.
Wilson 2nd graders in Mrs. Kasemeyer's class recently discussed different types of communities during social studies, making connections between what they learned and what they know about the Westfield community and other communities they have visited.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Students in Mrs. Kasemeyer's second grade class engaged in a discussion about different types of communities during social studies. They were able to make connections between what they learned and what they know about the Westfield community and other communities they have visited.
Each month, Roosevelt recognizes students who go above and beyond to help and support others. Congratulations to the RIS Upstanders for September!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Five Roosevelt students are Upstanders for the month of September
In this art lesson, Lincoln kindergarten students learn the six different kinds of lines – an important precursor for mathematical concepts related to geometry and measurement.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Collage of three photos that show kindergartners  learning about six different types of lines in art class.
Whether wearing sports jerseys to emphasize teamwork, mismatched clothing to show respect for each other's differences, or putting a shirt on backwards to indicate that "you can't take back your words," the Week of Extra Respect" is in full swing across the district.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Edison intermediate students and teacher wear sports jerseys during Week of Respect to illustrate  the importance of teamwork.
Franklin student wears a sweatshirt backwards to  illustrate that "you can't take back your words."
McKinley students wear mismatched clothing to  illustrate  respecf for each other's differences
McKinley students wear mismatched clothing to  illustrate  respecf for each other's differences.
Schools are closed on Wednesday, October 5 in observance of Yom Kippur.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic noting schools closed for Yom Kippur
NJ school districts observe this week as the "Week of Respect." We call it the "Week of Extra Respect" as we believe respect should be practiced daily. Elementary school-themed clothing days include sweatshirts & sweatpants at Franklin where showing respect is "no sweat."
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Franklin students  read while wearing workout clothes  during a theme day  for Week of Respect
Franklin students  read while wearing workout clothes  during a theme day  for Week of Respect
October 2 is National Custodian Day. We're grateful to these dedicated professionals who work hard to keep our buildings and grounds clean and safe. When we asked students if our custodians are superheroes, the answer was a resounding "YES!" https://youtu.be/wp716Z8C2Vo
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Graphic that thanks our hardworking custodians on National Custodian Day
Our WHS athletics program receives the prestigious ShopRite Cup... the 2nd-ever win since 2010. Congratulations! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/o/whs/article/858048
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS officials, student athletes and others pose with ShopRite Cup and banner
Can’t wait to celebrate our student-athletes & coaches as they receive the prestigious ShopRite Cup during 1:30 ceremony at Kehler Stadium today. Join us!
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Under the guidance of art teacher Rebecca Davenport, students in all grades at Franklin work together on large paper murals based on the school's theme book, "The Circles All Around Us", which focuses on expanding your "circle" to include others.
over 2 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Colorful paper mural at Franklin based on book "The Circles All Around Us"
Students work on colorful paper mural at Franklin based on book "The Circles All Around Us"
Colorful paper murals on the walls  at Franklin based on book "The Circles All Around Us"