Throughout this Week of Kindness, Edison School students were recognized and celebrated for their acts of kindness towards one another and their teachers.
As part of a generous donation from Westfield Education Fund, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss will host a virtual presentation for parents/caregivers on March 9 entitled "Supporting Children Coping with Loss." Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1003886
Our schools are closed on Friday, February 17 and February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy!
An update on the 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote was provided at the February 7 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in the synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsisFeb72023
Students in Madame Young's 6th grade French class performing their Cafe skit. They were dedicated to this activity with their costumes, props, and fluency in the target language. Bravo!
Today, Edison students took part in a moving and powerful assembly "Through the Eyes of a Friend" sponsored by Living Voices. The students participated in a retelling of the story of Anne Frank. While the assembly informed the students of the hate and racism that occurred under the Nazi regime, they also learned of the brave men and women who risked themselves to save others.
Congratulations to our intermediate school student musicians, selected to perform with Central Jersey region band and orchestra ensembles in March! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/994956
Lottery Registration for the Westfield STEM Camp 2023 opens Friday, February 10 and closes Friday, February 17. This popular summer camp is for students entering Grades 3-8. All information, including how to register, at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home.
This week at EIS we celebrate the many contributions of our three school counselors: Ms. Lisnock (6th Grade), Mrs. Webster (7th Grade), Ms. Alicastro (8th Grade). The American School Counselor Association sets aside this week in February to bring attention to the dedication, diligence, and hard work of school counselors.
Interested in sharing your college or career experience with our WHS students? Check out the Blue Devil Community Network. We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/989458
The 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote will be among the presentations at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Students in Mrs. Fico's 4th period, 7th-grade Health class participated in an ice-breaker with a game of Heads Up to start the new marking period. Creating a community of trust and belonging is important to developing healthy relationships with each other, especially in a class that discusses sensitive topics.
Holocaust survivor, Mrs. Eva Weiner, shared her story with Edison School seven grade social studies classes today. The students were moved by Mrs. Weiner's harrowing experience. They were also encouraged by her challenge to always stand up in the face of hate.
Thank you to the Westfield Police, State Police Detective Katie Feehan, and Westfield Juvenile Detective Betsy Savnik for last night's eye opening presentation for parents about internet and social media safety for children.
Students in Mrs. Fahy's sixth grade Computer Technology class are hard at work finalizing their projects. Throughout this marking period cycle course, students learn various software applications while creating and advertising a small business plan.
Save the Dates for Westfield STEM Camp 2023. Registration will be in mid-February for this popular summer camp. Stay tuned!
Westfield residents will go to the polls on April 25, 2023 to vote on 2023-2024 school budget. Please visit the Budget Vote portal on the district /school websites which will be updated as budget is finalized. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/home
Recognition of Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer teams , the swearing in of a new Board member, and the first in a series of presentations on the 2023-2024 Budget and public vote on April 25 were among the highlights at the Jan 17 BOE meeting. https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsisJan172023
Petitions are being accepted for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election. The deadline to submit to BA/Board Secretary Patricia Ramos is 3p, March 6. Petitions/more information: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
This morning, students took part in our January Advisory lesson. Today's lesson was the third part in our three lessons on understanding and building empathy. Students acted out various scenarios as they actively worked to enhance the way they notice, care, and act with empathy towards others.
