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🎶🎻 Today, students took a special walking field trip to School to see a teaser of Wild Symphony! They were captivated by the beautiful music and the magic of live performance.
The highlight? One lucky student even got to step up and be the conductor for the final piece! 🪄✨ It was an unforgettable experience that brought music to life for our little learners. 🎼💛
Kindergarten learning centers build academic, social-emotional, and fine motor skills through hands-on fun! From counting 🔢 to creating 🎨, every activity lays the foundation for future learning.
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
✏️✨ Our Kindergarten students are hard at work practicing proper letter formation! By mastering correct strokes and spacing, they’re developing the foundation for writing fluency—a key skill that helps them express their thoughts with confidence and ease.✨📖
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
🐉🎊 Celebrating the Lunar New Year with stories, creativity, and movement!
Our students enjoyed learning about Lunar New Year traditions with a read-aloud of "Dragon Dance". Then, they got crafty—decorating their own paper bag dragons with colorful streamers! 🎨✨
To bring the celebration to life, students ended with a lively dragon dance, moving to traditional music and embracing the joy of the holiday.
Kindergarten writers are shining bright! ✍️🎉 Students celebrated their hard work in the Show & Tell writing unit by sharing their stories with friends and teachers. We’re so proud of their creativity and growing writing skills!
Kindergarten students are loving 10 Frame Bingo! 🎲 This fun game helps them practice number recognition and counting while enjoying some friendly competition.
🌞 Starting the day with a morning meeting builds community, strengthens social-emotional skills, and sets a positive tone for learning! 🗣️🤝 Students practice communication, collaboration, and empathy while feeling seen and supported. 💬💛
Our Kindergarteners had a blast as they were introduced to the exciting world of relay races! 🏃🏾🏃♀️ This fun activity is more than just a race—it’s a fantastic way for our young learners to practice gross motor skills, improve their coordination, and experience the power of teamwork. 🌟
🦷✨ This week, students explored the world of dental health in preparation for future visits to the dentist! Through engaging activities and role-play, students learned about the importance of brushing, flossing, and regular check-ups. These in-school experiences not only promote healthy habits but also help build trust with our community helpers. Our little learners taking big steps towards a healthy smile! 😁
🌟 This week, our students came together for a Positive Behavior Assembly! 🎉 We revisited our school-wide expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible. Through engaging songs, fun role-playing, and calming mindfulness activities, everyone left inspired to make our school an even better place! 💙✨
📚❄️ Students are building their language skills in fun and creative ways! After reading Froggy Gets Dressed, they recreated their own stories about getting dressed to play in the snow. This activity helps strengthen vocabulary, storytelling, and comprehension while sparking their imaginations. 🌟
🎨🧩 In Pre-K, centers are where learning and fun come together! Whether building with blocks, exploring art, or playing pretend, centers reinforce key social and academic skills like sharing, problem-solving, communication, and creativity. These hands-on experiences build a strong foundation for future learning—one center at a time! 🌟
🎉 What an amazing day! Not only did our students enjoy a cozy Pajama Day, but they were also treated to a delightful Holiday Concert by Edison Intermediate School’s Chorus and Broadway Singers. 🎶✨
A huge thank-you to all the families who contributed to our Pajama Drive! 💙 Thanks to your generosity, we collected over 200 pairs of pajamas to donate to a local shelter. 🛌💝
⚽️🥅 Kindergarten students have been learning and practicing the fundamentals of soccer, including toe stops and dribbling. They also enjoyed playing a fun game called Little, Little, Big, which helped them refine their mechanics and control in an engaging way. ✨💫👟
📚🐧 Kindergarteners are diving into Library Media Science with so much excitement! Today, they explored Penguin on Vacation and imagined their own dream vacations. From sandy beaches to snowy mountains, their creativity soared as they connected and extended their understanding of the story. Where would you go on vacation? 🌍✨
Online registration is open for Kindergarten and Grade 1 for the 2025-2026 school year. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/student-registration/home . Please share with Westfield friends and neighbors.
Kindergarteners are hard at work mastering letter formation through ‘role and record’ activities! 🎨✏️ Practicing fluid and proper letter formation lays the foundation for more advanced writing skills as they grow. Watch their confidence soar as they build strong writing habits, one letter at a time! 🌟
