Dating back to 1885, George Washington’s birthday was the first federal holiday honoring an individual’s birth date. In 1971, it moved to the third Monday in February, falling between Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays, inspiring the name Presidents Day. #PresidentsDay
REMINDER: The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in April 15, 2025 School Board Election is 4p on Tues, Feb 25. Nominating petition updated to reflect new legislation requiring 25 signatures. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2025
Check out our updated Bond + Budget portal with a robust schedule of community engagement sessions now posted. Whether in-person or remote, day or evening, there are plenty of opportunities to have your questions answered. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
The new playground is now open! There's still more to do but the fun has already started! Thank you Project Playground!!
Dr. González will be visiting Franklin on Friday, February 21st from 10-11 in the Franklin Gym.
He’ll answer your questions about the April 15 vote on a key bond referendum and the 2025-2026 district operating budget. Don’t miss this chance to get the facts and
understand what’s at stake.
All are welcomed to hear about the April 15th vote and ask questions. Please join us!
Souper Bowl Food Drive! Our goal was 500 cans. We're at 437 and Ben Franklin is almost across the goal line! Help Ben get there! Thank you for all who participated already!
More Math Night Fun!
Math Night is full of future mathematicians!
Getting ready for Math Night! Mrs. Rygiel and a small army of Franklin teachers plan this night. They got all set up and took a pizza break to fuel up for a night of fun math activities.
Due to inclement weather forecasted overnight expected to impact travel in the AM, all Westfield Public Schools will have delayed opening tomorrow (Thurs), Feb 6. Delayed opening schedule here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings
In 5th grade students can participate in Student Council which promotes leadership opportunities. There are various subcommittees. One committee is responsible for researching and creating announcements for our cultural observances and celebrations. Students create slides that are displayed our Vivi Board by the main entrance(we call it our Jumbotron) and students also make announcements on the loud speaker. Here are some of the slides and this week's announcers.
Kindness messages. 2J works on a huge poster!
How do you spread kindness? Lots of little acts can
go a long way. The Great Kindness Challenge has a handy list to follow! For example, Smile at 25 people, Compliment 5 people, Help a younger student, Thank the crossing guard, Help your teacher, Hold the door , Write a thank you note.
Many students completed the checklist. Of those who did, these students were picked in a raffle to get a prize! Congratulations to all who helped spread kindness this week!
So many kindness activities this week!! We strive for kindness all of the time but this week we asked for an extra sprinkling of kindness. Students were happy to deliver! We collected coins, soccer equipment and cans of food. We also made posters and decorated coffee sleeves for Track 5 in Cranford.
Franklin School collected soccer gear during the Great Kindness Challenge.
Lunar New Year was celebrated right in the middle of our Great Kindness Challenge spirit week. Students were wearing red and there were class projects and presentations by parents.
The Year of the Snake symbolizes wisdom, strength and renewal. To those celebrating, we wish you good fortune, health and a Happy New Year!
Congratulations to our Music Students of the Month!
Our Artists of the Month demonstrated creativity and excellence in their artwork but they were also especially kind and respectful toward others. Congratulations to Emelia, Luke, Zoe, Harrison, Sawyer, Adam, Lucas C. and Lexi as well as Lucas G. and Ariella (not shown).
Franklin's Kindness Wall is filling up! Our students have done lots of kind acts throughout the week of kindness!
Mark your calendar! 📅 On February 10 at 6 p.m., experience Wild Symphony at Edison Intermediate School. Learn more, including how to get your free ticket to this magical, family-friendly event: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1997849
