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!!!
Out Edison TLRNC peer leaders were incredibly excited to welcome elementary students this week during our annual 5th-grade walkovers. Our soon-to-be intermediate school students toured the building, took part in team-building activities, and ate their first lunch in the EIS cafeteria.
Students at Edison School enjoyed a great time participating in our SGA's "Anything but A Backpack Day!"
Reminder: Schools will be closed this Friday, May 26 through next Tuesday, May 30.
Three amazing Edison School students dedicated considerable time and energy to increasing the level of biodiversity in the Edison School Courtyard. Congratulations to Mahie Panjwani, Maddie Schlitzer, and Kayla Yip for their planning and construction of Edison School's new butterfly pollinator garden.
Lots of action at the May 9 BOE meeting, with a celebration of students and staff, the appointment of a new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, a new Board President and VP, the swearing-in of 3 Board members, and more! https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMay92023
Congratulations to Edison 8th Grader Claire Yang whose writing was recently given the highest honor by the National Council of Teachers of English. Claire's teacher, Mrs. Meade, was extremely proud to submit her student's work for this amazing recognition. Congratulations Claire!!!
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Bolton, appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Programs, effective July 1! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1110419
Board meeting on Tues, 5/9 in WHS Cafe B. New Board members sworn in & Pres/VP elected at 6p; Board then moves into private session. Public portion resumes 7p with student/staff recognition. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Students in Mrs. Meade's Journalism class are hard at work composing the narrative for their documentary project. Groups are working collaboratively investigating topics such as: Why do people love dogs? Does having a sibling change your personality? and Health or Physical Education, what's more important?
Congratulations to Mrs. Morris and Mr. Jesse, this year's recipients of the Rotary Club of Westfield's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1098510
It was great to spend the day with some future educators at Edison Intermediate today for Bring Your Child to Work Day!
