Two Lunch Tuesdays are going strong!!!
Registration is now open for the Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on April 29. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00p at Wilson, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7p on the PTC Gifted Education page. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Last chance to join a community session on the 2024-25 school district operating budget. Tonight (April 11) at 5:30-6:30p. Link to virtual session: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1546278 Hope you can join, as Westfield voters prepare to go to polls next Tuesday, 4/16.
The April 16 budget vote and board election is fast approaching. Please consider attending one of the district's last two community engagement sessions to have your questions answered before going to the polls. The virtual sessions are Wednesday, April 10 from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Links to both sessions can be found on the Budget Vote Portal under Community Engagement.
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Corey the Dribbler, former Harlem Globetrotter and Guinness Book of World Record holder, wowed us with his basketball skills, humor and words of inspirational wisdom (respect, kindness, hard work and teamwork). What a great assembly! Thank you to our PTO for another wonderful program!
5th grade leaders are spreading the word about Women's History Month. Today they made announcements about Sally Ride, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sabrina Ionescu!
Some classes participated in Ramadan activities this week which included readings of books like Moon's Ramadan, activities like decorating ornaments, watching slide shows and creating lanterns. They learned about the lunar calendar, fasting and giving to those in need. Thank you to our parents who came in to share!
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Our latest Character Education assembly included a reading of the Wrinkled Heart which highlighted the need to think before we speak, not to let a negative comment sidetrack your day and the power of a heartfelt apology! As always, we got help from our 5th grade leaders who did a skit to bring this idea to life! We unlocked our next "key to unlocking good character word" of the month: courage!
Sophia's Book Stand, started by an amazing Franklin student, created a coloring station to decorate bags that will be filled with books for children in need. Thanks Sophia!
4th graders enjoyed a visit from the Liberty Science Center. They learned about making clouds, electrons and so much more!
More community service fun!
Students made friendly, funny video messages to send to seniors at McAuley Hall! They sang songs and told jokes!
Community Service Night is packed with good deeds. Donations are being assembled for St. Josephs, Shannon's Table, Moms Helping Moms, Sophia's Book Stand, St. Hubert's, Caring Contact, Volunteers of America, McCauley Hall and Franklin's own Project Playground!
IMPORTANT: The "Not My Kid" assembly by Stephen Hill, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Thursday), March 21, has been POSTPONED! Stay tuned for an update with a rescheduled date.
Our Student Council members, Meghan, Sophia and Grace updated the school about Women's History Month. We learned about Taylor Swift, Helen Keller and Maya Angelou. Thanks girls!
More Pi Day!
For Women's History Month, Sydney made an announcement about Frida Kahlo. Mrs. Davenport has also worked with students to create colorful visuals about female artists and displayed them around the school!
