Students in 8th grade are engaged in a lesson about propaganda as part of a multi-day interdisciplinary unit on the Holocaust.
All Westfield Public Schools will have an EARLY DISMISSAL tomorrow (Friday), January 19, as the weather forecast predicts increasing snowfall into the afternoon. Please note the start times for Lincoln and the elementary schools in the Early Dismissal Schedule emailed to you or in the Inclement Weather Procedures on the district website under District Information.
Students in Ms. Goodwin's TED class were challenged to use only one piece of paper and a pair of scissors to make a hole large enough to fit their body through it. They problem-solved together and were able to fit the entire class through one piece !
Students in Mrs. Billows' math class are creating flip-charts to assist in studying for their upcoming midterm exam.
After monitoring weather conditions overnight, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening today (Wednesday), January 17 to allow time for the DPW and our buildings and grounds crews to address icy conditions. For the delayed opening schedule, please check your email or the Inclement Weather Procedures on the district website. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/inclement-weather-procedures-school-closings Please travel safely!
Nominating petitions for candidacy in the April 16, 2024 School Board Election are being accepted. The deadline to submit completed petitions is no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, February 26. Petition and more info here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2024
Due to the forecasted winter storm and the potential for icy road conditions, all Westfield Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow (Tuesday), January 16, to help safeguard our students and staff during their morning commute. Please check your email or consult the Inclement Weather Procedures page on the district website for the delayed opening schedule.
All Westfield Public Schools and offices are closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
RIS 8th Grade Peer Leaders are hard at work. Today they met to plan Friday's Advisory and Mix-It-Up-Day Activities.
Ms. Burke's 7th grade Language Arts classes had a "book tasting" today. They sampled various book titles to determine their top choices for their upcoming memoir book clubs.
Mrs. Reilly's 8th grade students are working together to complete their Spanish assignment.
6th grade students in Ms. Goodwin's Technology, Engineering, & Design class created a Moana themed rollercoaster!
RIS students spreading some Holiday Cheer!
8th Grade Peer Leaders have recently learned about the 8 Character Traits. Today, they worked together to create posters!
8th Grade Philanthropy Chairs, Caroline Sahm and Brian Grygiel, of the RIS Student Council, stand with a box of donated gloves, mittens and socks. These items are being sent to the Elizabeth Coalition for the Homeless for children and adults in need. Thank you to all the RIS families who donated to this wonderful cause right before the holidays!
Great job by Mr. Lane’s students, as they presented on one of the following topics; how Hunter-Gatherers lived to find food and not become food, how the Agricultural Revolution allowed for food production in advance of when the food was needed, or how Food Surplus lead to inequality and social classes.
RIS students participated in healthy coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety during the lunch periods. Mrs. Trottere, our Student Assistance Coordinator, presented a display table of stress balls, fidget toys, kinetic sand, bubbles, and the most popular, a paper shredder to "Shred Our Stress".
Congratulations to the RIS Orchestra for an amazing concert last night!
RIS students are preparing for our upcoming Holiday Concert Series!
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
