There's a reason our schools shine so brightly each September. The summer scrubdown is well underway. Here's what it looks like at Jefferson and Tamaques.
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Classroom items neatly piled in the hallway
Jefferson custodial staff
Classroom floor gleams
Tamaques custodians pose for a picture
The June edition of The NEWS Letter was emailed to the school community last Friday. In case you missed it, here's the link: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/june-2022 Have a wonderful summer!
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Screenshot of title heading of The NEWS Letter
Congrats to the WHS Class of 2022! More pics coming soon.
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WHS Class of 2022 grads smile as they proceed in for commencement
Congrats to the WHS Class of 2022!
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GIF of WHS graduates throwing caps in air
Board continues tradition of recognizing student & staff achievement at 6/21 meeting. Other highlights included approval of resolution to move Board elections from November to April & final approval of CHPE curriculum. Read more: https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisJune212022
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Photo collage of student and staff recognitions at Board meeting
Enthusiastic welcome for WHS alum during clap out at McKinley, "Where We Grow Our Hearts and Our Minds."
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WHS 12th graders visit McKinley, their elementary alma mater, for traditional clap out
WHS 12th graders pose for a picture in McKinley, visiting their elementary alma mater for traditional clap out
WHS 12th graders pose in front of McKinley School sign while visiting for traditional clap out
Fun EOY activities, including Field Day, at Washington!
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Washington tug of war during Field Day
Washington 3rd grader rolls tires during Field Day
Washington 3rd grader holds "I'm headed to 4th grade" frame
Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar! WHS 12th graders return to their elementary alma mater for a traditional clap out at Jefferson, as they prepare to graduate from WHS. Congrats to all
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WHS 12th grade girls pose for picture in front of their elementary alma mater, Jefferson
WH S 12th grade boys pose for picture at their elementary alma mater, Jefferson School
WHS seniors return to Jefferson elementary as alum for a traditional clap out
Franklin 3rd graders in Mr. Pask's class enjoy posing as athletes, authors, storybook characters, et al while showcasing research & public speaking skills during annual Wax Museum.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Franklin 3rd grader participates in annual Wax Museum
Franklin 3rd grader as storybook character, Arthur, during annual Wax Museum
Franklin 3rd grader poses as Misty Copeland during annual Wax Museum
Franklin 3rd grader is Wayne Gretsky during annual Wax Museum
Celebration of our WHS seniors continues! Here's what it looked like at Tamaques as the former Tigers returned for a traditional clap out.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS 12th graders return to Tamaques, their elementary alma mater, for a traditional clapout
WHS 12th graders return to Tamaques, their elementary alma mater, for a traditional clapout
WHS 12th graders return to Tamaques, their elementary alma mater, for a traditional clapout
Principal and Assistant Principal for the Day at Franklin!
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Student assistant principal for the day poses with Franklin Asst Principal Mary McCabe
Student Principal for the Day poses with Franklin principal Dr. Paul Duncan
WHS 12th graders return to their elementary alma maters where they are welcomed with a traditional clap out. Here's what it looked like at Franklin and Wilson.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS seniors return to Franklin elementary school alma mater for traditional clapout
WHS seniors return to elementary alma maters for traditional clap out.
WHS seniors return to Wilson elementary alma mater for traditional clap out
WHS seniors return to Wilson elementary alma mater for traditional clap out
Congratulations to our World Language students and teachers for their many recognitions! Read more: https://bit.ly/WorldLanguageHonorsJune2022
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118 Westfield High School 12th graders received the Seal of Biliteracy, an award granted to students who attain proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
23 WHS students were inducted into the National Chinese Honor Society in May.
WHS senior Frank Wietry earned a perfect score on the Latin Level 2 exam. The distinction of a perfect score was only attained by a very small number of students out of more than 100,000 who took the exam across the world. Pictured here with WHS principal Mary Asfendis (L) and Latin teacher James Rowan (R).
Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Goodall, Albert Einstein, & Ruth Bader Ginsberg were among the dignitaries at McKinley's Grade 4 Wax Museum, an annual favorite. Students chose a trailblazer, learned research skills, polished writing & public speaking skills.
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Student poses as Albert Einstein during McKinley's Gr 4 Wax Musem
Student poses as Teddy Roosevelt at McKinley's annual Grade 4 Wax Museum
Student poses as Ruth Bader Ginsberg during McKinley's Grade 4 Wax Museum
Student poses as Jane Goodall in McKinley's Grade 4 Wax Museum
WHS environmental science students work with Westfield Green Team to study water quality, invasive organisms, sampling & indexing during May field trip to Tamaques Park. TY to Green Team, enviro science teacher Jeff Robbins & WHS science team for hands-on learning experience.
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
WHS students walk through stream during environmental field trip
WHS students conduct sampling experiments during field trip
WHS student conducts test in stream
WHS enviro science teacher Jeff Robbins talks to students in stream
Jefferson's Jaguar Jog raised more than $8,800 for Ukrainian families. Combining a favorite fitness activity with a good cause.
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Jefferson students enjoy the Jaguar Jog
Jefferson student high fives with Jefferson Jaguar mascot
Jefferson student smiles as she nears finish line of Jaguar Jog
Jefferson students cross finish line of Jaguar Jog
Field Days are a beloved annual tradition, combining fitness and fun for our elementary students.
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Jefferson Field Day
McKinley 2nd grader enjoys relay activity during Field Day
Jefferson Field Day
Franklin families recently enjoyed a night out with the Somerset Patriots. Under the direction of Brent Geyer, the Glee Club sang "God Bless America" while all 5th graders sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."
almost 3 years ago, Westfield Public Schools
Franklin 5th graders sing National Anthem at Somerset Patriots Game
Franklin Glee Club sings "God Bless America" at Somerset Patriots Game
Congratulations to our YAG delegation! https://bit.ly/WHSYAG2022
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For the first time since 2019, 14 members of the Westfield High School Youth and Government Club participated in an in-person session of the New Jersey Youth and Government (NJ YAG) Conference at Rowan College in April. Pictured here (L-R) are Justin Anderson, Kavya Panjwani, Alexandra Cicala, Sarah Attia and Grace Kim. Anderson, Panjwani, and Cicala served as officers; Attia and Kim passed legislation at the conference.
Using Langston Hughes' "I Dream a World", WHS No Place for Hate members (& Jefferson alum) Olivia Berger & Gianna Puglisi encourage Jefferson 5th graders to think critically about roles they play in developing a safe & inclusive school community & culture.
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Two WHS members of No Place for Hate Committee speak to Jefferson 5th graders.
WHS member of NPFH supervises Jefferson 5th graders as they sign poster
No Place for Hate poster