The bond referendum on April 15 includes up to $57.5 million in debt service aid from the State of New Jersey. What would this mean for our district? westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Fourth grade had an adventurous field trip to The Stirling Mine today.
Spring break is less than two weeks away, but there's still time to get your mail-in ballot if you act fast! Re-watch this quick video to learn about the deadlines and how to quickly and securely return your ballot once it arrives. If you will be traveling, don’t miss your chance to vote ahead of April 15. https://bit.ly/BudgetandBond-How-to-Vote
Restroom renovations are proposed to update plumbing and electrical systems and improve accessibility. Bond funding, with the help of state debt service aid, makes it possible to address these capital improvements in a timely manner. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Parents came in this week to share their family's traditions for Eid and Ramadan. We have also been collecting food donations to give to the Westfield Food Pantry. Giving those in need is a common part of Ramadan.
Second graders study their community during Social Studies class. For one unit they also study another country to help compare and contrast with our country. This week they culminated that studying with a morning dedicated to China. Each classroom had a different theme and classes rotated from class to class for hands on experiences. They ranged from Tai Chi, to kite decorating, Chinese writing and the symbol importance of the dragon just to name a few. Many also wore red to celebrate!
In ELA we use our reading and writing goals to support student learning like how nonfiction has common text feature that can help you quickly learn about a topic. Students can also utilize those text features to help with their writing project. We also engage in research. These two popular activities in 3rd and 4th grade have students reading biographies and then writing about what they learned. The final part is to share what they've learned with others. The pop bottle project lets students be creative and the poster project has students placing their heads through the hole in the poster and giving a speech about themselves as the famous person. Both are a big hit!
Our schools have served generations of students, but they are showing their age. Learn more about how the bond referendum proposes important upgrades. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Amazing turnout at our Community Service Night! Thank you to all for your contributions!
Westfield schools face an increased need for small-group instruction to help students advance academically. Learn how our bond proposals aim to meet these needs and create space for Full Day Kindergarten in this short video. https://youtu.be/OGB4HpmqXL0?si=NeW0fKkDrejh9CtX
Stay in the know! 📨 Dr. G’s weekly Budget + Bond updates are packed with key details ahead of the April 15 vote. Check your email inbox or visit the NEWS section on our website: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2106929 https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2106902
Writing is hard work! We teach students to generate ideas for writing. Then we foster the writing process by helping them through various drafts. We teach about different text structures. Next, we edit and revise. We check for spelling and grammar. When we feel like it's just right, we publish and we celebrate! 4-B had a publishing party today. Thank you to our parents for giving our students an audience for their writing!
Lexi, from the Student Council Celebrations Committee, researched, wrote and announced over the loudspeaker, information about Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel into space, for Women's History Month. Thanks Lexi!
🎥 Want to understand the details behind our April 15 Bond Referendum? Our video series breaks down the key projects, funding plans, and the process, making it easy for you to stay informed! Watch now and get the full picture: https://bit.ly/Bond-Referendum-Videos
Counselors and teachers from Roosevelt Intermediate School came to speak to our 5th graders about transitioning to the their future school. They learned a few French words, the new schedule, and a brand new music offering that sounds exciting!
Here is the description:
Next year we are going to offer four options for your full-year music class: Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music and our new course, Modern Music. Modern Music focuses on modern music creation and performance using technology. Students will expand upon the knowledge learned through elementary general music to explore various digital music tools and software in order to compose, arrange, and produce their own original music. Through hands-on projects, activities, and performances, students will develop essential skills in note reading, composition, piano keyboarding, sound design, lighting design, live performance, and digital audio production. Activities and project examples will include creating a podcast, composing music using the blues, designing a light show, and composing a soundtrack for a movie, all through Noteflight and Soundtrap, which are online software programs for creating and composing music.
Cello Fury performed and engaged our students in conversations about their path to creating a band and learning to play their instruments. It was amazing to hear all of the different sounds they create. Thank you to the PTO for scheduling another great assembly!!
Many were decked out in their green attire for St. Patrick's Day. 1st graders tried to build the perfect traps to catch a leprechaun. Our student leaders also researched and announced the history of St. Patrick's Day.
Lots of in-person and remote opportunities through April 8 to learn about the Budget and Bond Referendum! https://bit.ly/WPS-BudgetBond-Engagement
We are incredibly grateful for this $10,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools and NJEA, which will help us transform the underutilized space behind Franklin School into ‘The Franklin Hub’—a vibrant, welcoming, and accessible outdoor learning and community space. Thanks to the generosity of the Franklin PTO and Project Playground, an entire section of accessible playground equipment is already in place. This grant will support the creation of an outdoor classroom and meeting space, serving as the cornerstone of the Franklin Hub. The project will also feature a large, student-designed mural celebrating sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, with the school’s motto: ‘I Belong. You Belong. We Belong.’ In collaboration with our community partners, we are excited to unify the playground, outdoor classroom, and Habitat Garden areas, fostering inclusivity, learning, and connection among our students.
We have many activities to celebrate Pi Day but the annual "Pi Day Reciting Contest" has the same intensity as the Scripps Spelling Bee. And this year's winner is... Conrad Grez! He could recite 209 digits! Congratulations Conrad!
