The 8th grade students in Mrs. Meade's journalism class interviewed me as the new principal of EIS. They asked questions about my professional journey as well as my personal life. I enjoyed being in the hot seat as they peppered me with question after question for the first edition of the 2023-2024 Edison Insider!
EIS staff spent the day learning new instructional strategies. They became experts on on cooperative learning structures, asking higher order questions, and seeking multiple perspectives in alignment with the district's DEI goal in the strategic plan.
Students kicked off the Week of Respect by creating a school quilt. Each patch of the quilt is created by students who write about what makes them unique.
Mrs. Houghtaling's biology class participated in an enzyme lab experiment. They used raw beef liver, which is rich in catalase, in their experiments and observed how changes in pH, temperature, and particle size affect reaction rates.
Reminder: Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25.
The Club Fair was a huge success! Students had the chance to meet the teacher advisors for Edison's clubs and activities for the 2023-2024 school year.
Students in Mr. Wiley's and Mr. Parke's 7th grade science class conducted the Coke and Mentos experiment this week during class. Proper safety gear was worn during the soda eruptions and our custodial crew made sure to clean up afterwards. Sometimes, science is messy.
Last night, the Optimist club celebrated the 2022-2023 Optimist Club Outstanding Teacher, Madame Kate Young. Kate is a highly regarded French teacher at EIS whose love of the French language is contagious. She was joined by Roosevelt's teacher, Andrew Bausch, who was also recognized. Thank you for all that you do for our students, Madame Young!
Madame Young's 4th period French 6 class sits on the rug to share personal stories. They are immersed in the target language as Madame Young responds to every student in French.
Jumping jacks get the blood flowing in Mrs. Zuckerman's period 1 Science class! Students independently move around the room completing various activities to start their morning.
Students in Mr. Wiley's 7th grade science class participated in a dry ice experiment on the first day of school.
Happy First Day of School! Here are a few snapshots from Edison and McKinley with more to come.
Our staff has been busy getting ready for tomorrow's return of our students (Thursday, Sept 7)! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1230200
Check your email inboxes for Back-to-School edition of The NEWS Letter with lots of district updates and news. This monthly newsletter also is posted on the district website under Communications. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2023
Welcome to our new Visual and Performing Arts Supervisor and Assistant Principal at Franklin! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1177600
Congrats to Jasmin Parran, Christian Cuccaro, and Logan Chen, recognized for national math and science honors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1159021
Edison eighth grade students were fortunate to hear from the WHS Dream Team this week. The WHS Dream Team came to Edison to speak with eighth graders about making a successful transition to Westfield High School. These high school students shared their own stories of what enabled them to find success as a freshman and the life lessons they have learned through their own high school experiences.
The Board approved new district administration appointments at last night's meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Greer, Mrs. Schall, and Mrs. McCabe! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1149081
The Board of Education meets on Tuesday, June 13 in WHS Cafe B. 5:30p private session; 6p public meeting resumes beginning with student and staff recognitions. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Congratulations to Edison School's 2023 Optimist Club Intermediate School Teacher of the Year, Madame Young. Madame Young is a sixth-grade French teacher at EIS. Her energy, positivity, and total dedication to her students a just some of the qualities that make her our teacher of the year. Congrats, Madame Young!!!