We are excited for the new school year! Orientation is underway for our incoming 1st graders and other students and their families, transitioning to a new school.
WHS Class of 2022 graduate Isabella Lagatta is the recipient of the McKinley Elementary PTO Scholarship, made possible by McKinley parents & PTO fundraising. It is awarded each year to a McKinley alum who continues to live the school's motto to "Grow our Hearts and our Minds."
In its 20th year, the Extended School Year Program helps students strengthen and maintain academic skills for the coming school year. Here's what the engaging program looked like this summer: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/802771
A new K-12 Director of Counseling and generous donations from our community partners were among the highlights at a special Board of Education meeting on July 25. Here's a synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisJuly252022
A productive 3-day leadership retreat, as our administrators gather to share best practices and exchange ideas for the coming school year and beyond, while participating in important training sessions.
At a special meeting on July 25, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Falynn Balassone as K-12 Director of Counseling to succeed Maureen Mazzarese, who is retiring as of August 31, 2022. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790921
Our ELL campers enjoyed learning about animals and their habitats while continuing their English language acquisition. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790862
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, July 25 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School to address personnel, finance & HIB items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, June 25 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School to address personnel, finance & HIB items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Spotlight on Education - a curated selection of written articles, videos, and photographs - is just one of the many resources on our new website. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation/home https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/
Much hard work takes place over the summer to prepare for September. Here's a glimpse at McKinley where classrooms are dismantled, scrubbed, & returned to order; parent volunteers enlist their children in tending to school garden; & the front office keeps operations organized.
The June edition of The NEWS Letter was emailed to the school community last Friday. In case you missed it, here's the link: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/june-2022
Have a wonderful summer!
Popsicle Night, July 19!
Board continues tradition of recognizing student & staff achievement at 6/21 meeting. Other highlights included approval of resolution to move Board elections from November to April & final approval of CHPE curriculum. Read more: https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisJune212022
Enthusiastic welcome for WHS alum during clap out at McKinley, "Where We Grow Our Hearts and Our Minds."
Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Goodall, Albert Einstein, & Ruth Bader Ginsberg were among the dignitaries at McKinley's Grade 4 Wax Museum, an annual favorite. Students chose a trailblazer, learned research skills, polished writing & public speaking skills.
Field Days are a beloved annual tradition, combining fitness and fun for our elementary students.
Field Days are a beloved annual tradition, combining fitness and fun for our elementary students. Check out this McKinley 2nd grader's smile.
Wonderful performances at the 53rd Annual All City Festival on June 1. Here are some rehearsal snapshots.
