Images from the Franklin Art Gallery.
5th graders drew their own fall corn still life and used a watercolor wash technique over their marker drawing. Students looked at still life examples from Paul Cezanne before using the corn to sketch from. Painted shadows and hatching marker lines helped make their corn look realistic.
Mrs. Davenport has always displayed student art around the school but now we are dedicating a space to create the Franklin Art Gallery in the alcove by the auditorium/gym. Student artwork will be routinely displayed for all to see in this busy corner of the building. Here are images from the inaugural art show!
Super thankful!
Where's the turkey?
After learning about different family traditions for Thanksgiving, first graders were asked to disguise a turkey. Students used different mediums and items that were unique to their family to disguise their turkey. They also came up with creative speech bubbles to prove they weren’t turkeys. Take a look at some of their “turkeys”!
Happy Thanksgiving! 4B enjoyed breakfast together and then shared plates with the Franklin Staff.
Thank you to the Westfield Education Fund for their generous donation supporting student and staff wellness and to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, for facilitating the training. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/918589
Our 5th graders are exploring red worms. Our science curriculum provides many opportunities for teamwork, hands-on exploration and discovery. Here are some pictures of their work.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, first graders learned about the balloons in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They also spent time creating their own special balloons. How fun!
This Tuesday is a special Two Lunch Tuesday collection. In addition to donating lunches, our students have collected canned goods and other food items for those in need during this week of Thanksgiving.
The Westfield Board of Education is seeking an applicant who is interested in serving on the Board from January 1, 2023 through April 24, 2023 to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Board member Amy Root. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
The Edison Field Project, key administration appointments, and a warm welcome for our new student Board representative were among the topics at the November 15 BOE meeting. Read more in this synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisNov152022
Please click Agenda link for info on Strategic Planning Council / Special Board meeting on 11/14 in Edison cafeteria and regular public Board meeting on Tues, 11/15 in Cafe B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Teachers learning more about the importance of conferring during Readers’ Workshop.
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
What's an energizer? Part of our SEL program, Responsive Classroom, calls for routine energizers throughout the day to keep everyone refreshed and energized for learning. Investing in these short breaks makes the day more fun and helps students stay focused on their learning. These breaks might include a simple stretch or a fun activity. In 4S, they used their energizer break to play "multiplication relay". Students lined up into two different groups and took turns answering their "fast facts" by writing them around the rings.
Welcome to former Westfield Police Captain Frank Padovano, who has been appointed School Safety and Security Specialist for the Westfield Public School District. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/891833
Scenes from Halloween!
