Second graders at Franklin made book recommendations for everyone to enjoy this winter while third graders wrote step-by-step instructions for making s'mores as part of their non-fiction unit.
Members of Roosevelt's "One Student Body" Club meet after school with advisor James Lane to create additional country flags for an existing cafeteria display of all of the nations representing the heritages of students and staff. Such diversity!
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
25 WHS student musicians were selected to perform with Central Jersey Region II choral and band ensembles. Congrats to all! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/946536
The WHS DREAM Team host their annual Hot Chocolate Holiday, with students enjoying some sweet treats while reading messages that reinforce healthy choices.
The Washington School community enjoyed a recent Skate Night at the Westfield Rink. Thank you to the Washington PTO for organizing this fun event!
In a recent physical education unit of study, Kindergarten students used scooters as they worked in partnerships while utilizing gross motor movements and coordination to propel themselves across the Multipurpose Room floor. Scooter tag was a huge hit!
Mr. Borchin's third grade scientists at Wilson have been busy applying science and engineering principles to build cars, test them, reflect on their data, and revise their designs.
Announcing our new app for mobile phones for the Westfield Public School District! Stay up-to-date with access to events, school news, student stories, and more. Learn how to download the app for free and customize it. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
Tamaques students learn how to compare and contrast in Ms. Halloran’s class.
Jefferson 1st graders investigate sound and light during science. Students work cooperatively in small groups to discuss and share their learning.
We greatly appreciate the community support of the Westfield High School Chorus program in raising funds to refurbish its 100-year-old Steinway grand piano. Join us on December 22 at the annual winter choral concert to see and hear its unveiling.
A performance by Diavoli Blu, recognition of student-athletes for their tremendous fall seasons, a resolution of appreciation for outgoing BA Dana Sullivan, Board goals, and much more took place at the Dec 13 meeting of the Board of Education. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisDec132022
The Jefferson Early Act Club continues to help others, with Winter Wishes unwrapped gifts for pediatric patients at Goryeb Children’s Hospital and a coat drive with all donated coats to be dropped off to the Westfield Police Department for NJ Cares program on January 6.
Computer Science Education Week was Dec 6-12. Our students participated in the Hour of Code, an introduction to computer science that uses fun tutorials to show that anybody can learn the basics. Here's what it looked like at Franklin with librarian Mrs. Kennedy.
'Tis the season for holiday concerts. Always a favorite time of year. Our talented students are in fine form under the direction of our equally talented musical directors / instructors.
Congratulations to our perfect scorers on recent ACT-SAT subject area tests! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/937488
Online registration for kindergarten and Grade 1 is open for the 2023-2024 school year. Please share with your Westfield friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/936303
Next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, December 13 in Cafe B at WHS. Private session at 6p; public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
After learning about local and state government and Election Day in November, Franklin 1st graders voted between getting extra recess or extra Chromebook time.
