McKinley students mismatch their clothes during the Week of Extra Respect to highlight how we appreciate each other's differences. Today we encouraged all students to look at our "Welcome" bulletin board, which says "Hello" in over 20 languages - representing all of the countries where our students were born. It's our differences that make us a community that is so together!
October 2 is National Custodian Day. We're grateful to these dedicated professionals who work hard to keep our buildings and grounds clean and safe. When we asked students if our custodians are superheroes, the answer was a resounding "YES!" https://youtu.be/wp716Z8C2Vo
Reading and Writing Workshop are up and running in 1st and 2nd grade! Our students are involved in building their reading and writing stamina, choosing "just right" books, and working through the entire writing process.
Earlier this month, McKinley 4th graders in Ann Minski's class utilized creativity and kindness to decorate Color-a-Smile coloring pages as part of National Day of Service (9/11). The colorful pages were distributed to nursing homes and hospitals to cheer the residents.
Schools are closed on Monday & Tuesday, Sept 26 & 27. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate.
Dance Party Fridays are BACK at MCK! Each Friday we celebrate our hard work, get our wiggles out, and dance in the halls to start our day. Today we danced to "Join The Celebracion," a song celebrating and honoring National Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month.
A synopsis of the September 20 BOE meeting is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M4Cb-4OrT3aHz6LzljxGrZIuNdF5ema46aBey41jJGY/edit?usp=sharing
Band and Orchestra lessons start this week! Ms. Fatsis and Mr. Staluppi are ready to rock!
Join us for the Board of Education meeting on Tues, Sept 20 at 7p in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
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McKinley 5th graders learn how to express emotions in Spanish with Señora Roig.
The Golden Pass is back! Learn more about how Westfield residents 65 and older may attend many WHS events for free. Please share the news with your friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/836407
McKinley is working hard to get the year off to a fun start! Today we danced in the halls during AM announcements. A fourth grade class continued getting to know each other during an SEL experience, and class 5-Hickey and 1-McGarry started their "buddies" activities.
Strategic planning and district / Board goals for the 2022-2023 school year were among the topics at the August 30 Board of Education meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisAugust302022
Lots of professional learning and other preparations for a new school year. We're ready for our students tomorrow! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/829215
A full day of professional development sessions as our teachers and staff prepare to welcome back students tomorrow (Wednesday), September 7.
The Back-to-School issue of The NEWS Letter is in email inboxes. In case you missed it, it is also posted on the district website under District Information: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2022
Opening Day for staff! Superintendent Dr. Raymond González, Board President Brendan Galligan, and WEA President Kim Dickey were on hand to welcome all back. Great to see everyone eager and ready for the first day of school on September 7. https://youtu.be/LwUoDE1-nAE
McKinley teachers walk to the Westfield Public Schools convocation together.
Board of Education meeting on Tues, Aug 30 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p with Board members moving immediately into private session. Public portion of meeting will resume at 7p Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
