8th grade US History students are learning the ins and outs of Congress by participating in Model Congress. They write and propose bills with the hopes of getting them passed.
Dating back to 1885, George Washington’s birthday was the first federal holiday honoring an individual’s birth date. In 1971, it moved to the third Monday in February, falling between Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays, inspiring the name Presidents Day. #PresidentsDay
REMINDER: The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in April 15, 2025 School Board Election is 4p on Tues, Feb 25. Nominating petition updated to reflect new legislation requiring 25 signatures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
Check out our updated Bond + Budget portal with a robust schedule of community engagement sessions now posted. Whether in-person or remote, day or evening, there are plenty of opportunities to have your questions answered. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
EIS students started the field hockey unit in PE. Teachers set up stations for various drills. The foam hockey sticks keeps everyone safe!
Through the Eyes of a Friend is a film from the theater company Living Voices that presents students with a dramatization of Anne Frank's experience during the Holocaust. 8th grade students enjoyed this performance as it connected with their interdisciplinary unit on the Holocaust.
Due to inclement weather forecasted overnight expected to impact travel in the AM, all Westfield Public Schools will have delayed opening tomorrow (Thurs), Feb 6. Delayed opening schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
Mark your calendar! 📅 On February 10 at 6 p.m., experience Wild Symphony at Edison Intermediate School. Learn more, including how to get your free ticket to this magical, family-friendly event: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1997849
EIS 8th graders are getting introduced to WHS today! WHS counselors give them an orientation on what to expect when they arrive in the fall.
This month's school wide assembly's theme was "Decision-Making". Students participated in a trivia game and role-playing with teachers about how to think critically before making a decision. Ask your student to tell you the six steps of the decision-making process.
Edison had 7 winners for the annual MLK Poetry/Essay/Art contest. Two of the winners are pictured here with EIS art teacher, Helen Frees at the MLK Day celebration on Monday, January 20th.
Students played a trivia game with Ms. Wilson to display their ability to make healthy choices and take positive action
when faced with difficult decisions in their everyday lives.
6th grade science classes had a guest presenter Mrs. Julia Higashio (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) discuss healing vs curing and answer questions from the end of our healing unit.
December focused on wellness, with all students participating in a wellness fair organized by the Counseling and Physical Education departments, supported by 8th-grade peer leaders. Activities included board games, wellness trivia, volleyball, basketball, bracelet-making, coloring, and creating holiday cards for children in the hospital.
Students in 6th grade science were using bubbles to study membranes. Their observations of the experiment helped them to complete models on what they learned.
As part of the ‘My Identity unit,’ French 8th grade students were practicing their use of verb expressions with to have and do (avoir and faire) along with naming family members in a traditional French card game le jeux des 7 familles together in a warm classroom environment.
Check out some of our Peer Leaders of the Kindness Matter-Minds Group working on a school-wide activity focusing on gratitude!
Congratulations to our Red Ribbon Week Poster contest winners: Lucy Parks, Emma Dushak, Nicholas Cerbo-Lioi!
The Westfield Public Schools and Town of Westfield are recipients of the 2024 Green Team Collaboration Award for their joint efforts in creating and promoting sustainable practices in our schools and the community. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1868555
EIS teachers find fun and creative ways to make studying fun. Here, Mrs. Semon's period 4 math class reviews for their test with a Jeopardy competition!
