Teachers are using collaborative learning strategies to ease students into the new school year. Mrs. Semon’s Math 8 class is finding someone who shares the same answers to skills review problems.
Save the Date for an informative and important session to help parents understand the HIB process. October 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wilson Elementary School library. For PreK-12 parents/guardians. Hope to see you there!
Students in Mr. Markowski's 8th grade vocal music class are trying hard to get Mrs. Schall to sing for them. Thank you Mr. Markowski to helping me avoid embarrassment!
Our students are off to a great start this year. Here are some 6th grade students getting their locker assignments on the first day of school.
ICYMI in the BTS edition of The NEWS Letter, check out our new District Pulse, a monthly video snapshot of the many activities and improvements taking place across the district. https://youtu.be/tmTMZRLGcjA?si=QQklpDZ7xhUmxlN2
Greeted by a rousing performance by members of the WHS Marching Band, staff gathered for an Opening Day ceremony, followed by a full schedule of PD sessions, as they prepare for the return of students on Thurs, Sept 5. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1743551
We can't wait to see our staff and students next week! Here is a quick video snapshot of key dates for the start of the new school. https://bit.ly/WelcomeBack-KeyDates
First regular public BOE meeting for 2024-25 school year to be held on Tuesday, August 27 in WHS Cafe B. Private session at 6:30p. Public portion of meeting resumes at 7p. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Meeting will be livestreamed; link to be posted on district website.
The Westfield Public School District has been recognized for initiatives that promote sustainable practices and educate students to be responsible environmental stewards. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725461
Thank you to the WHS girls and boys basketball team who volunteered their time to provide physical education opportunities for students in the Extended School Year Program. More on how ESY reinforces and strengthens skills here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1715537
The 8th grade Promotion Ceremony was well-attended and a huge success! Students proudly received their promotion certificates in front of family and friends. Congratulations EIS class of 2024!
EIS has talent! Check out more resident celebrities from Fine Arts Day!
More Fine Arts Day performances! Staff got in on the fun!
It's Fine Arts Day at EIS! Talented students pair with the house band of staff members to put on great performances for EIS!
One week to the District Art Show! You won't want to miss it! Enter at Door D1 on Trinity Place.
Check out these snapshots from our recent community outreach program with Westfield's Caring Contact! Helena Terens joined us to educate students about 988 and share coping skills for managing stress. A huge thank you to our dedicated TLRNC members for their invaluable assistance during the event. Together, we're making a difference in our community!
Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety, speaks to EIS 8th graders about how he overcame his struggles with mental health and drug misuse.
WHS, Westfield Memorial Library, and Kean University's HRC are hosting an important community event on May 6 at the library to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn more: https://events.wmlnj.org/event/12055292 LiveStream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL3rFZHLK2Y
The Board held its reorganization meeting last night. Following the swearing in of Leila Morrelli, Sonal Patel, and Julie Steinberg, Board members elected Robert Benacchio as Board President and Sonal Patel as Board Vice President. Congratulations to all!
8th grade students are learning archery in their PE classes. The teachers emphasize safety with precision as they instruct students on how to hold the bows and aim the arrows.
