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Franklin 3rd grader strikes a pose as Sonic the Hedgehog during Living Wax Museum.
Photo of Franklin 3rd grader dressed as Hermine from Harry Potter during Living Wax Museum.
Photo of Nancy Rygiel, 2021 Philhower Fellow, with superintendent, principals, and secretaries at Franklin School.
Photo of Franklin Glee Club in outdoor rehearsal
Photo of Franklin 2nd Grader participating in activities on China Day.
Photo of Franklin 2nd Grader participating in activities on China Day.
Photo of Franklin 2nd Grader participating in activities on China Day.
Screenshot of virtual Math Night at Franklin School.
Among the virtual activities during a 4th grade celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 15 was a picture of words that one class selected after reading the book
Photo of elementary students learning about mask wearing.
Photo of Franklin principal and staff waving to 5th graders during Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.
Photo of Franklin 5th grader and family during Grade 5 Clap Out Car Parade.
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Photo of Franklin students and staff aboard a bus filled with donated toys to be delivered to charitable organization in Newark.
Photo of Franklin 5th grade flute players during winter band concert.
Photo of Franklin 5th grade band during winter concert.
From left, Franklin School librarian/media specialist Rachel Kennedy welcomes former Westfield teacher, now a children’s author, Angela LaCarrubba on Oct. 7. LaCarrubba is pictured here with her grandsons, fifth grader Kyle LaCarrubba (center) and second grader Kellen LaCarrubba.
Photo of Franklin students wearing colorful shirts depicting the Six Pillars of Character.
Photo of Franklin School staff and students posing with new playground addition during ribbon cutting ceremony.
Photo of three Franklin students on Walk to School Day.
Photo of Franklin School tuba players with their tuba playing music director.
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Photo of Franklin 2nd graders learning the ancient art of Kung Fu as part of
All 2nd graders participated in Kindness Month by creating buckets full of necessary items for local first responders. Pictured here is the entire Franklin School 2nd grade class and their teachers.
Franklin School band and chorus perform a holiday concert in December 2018.
Franklin School students enjoy a lively performance by Ginga Brasileira on Nov. 19 as students explore the history, language and culture of Brazil through music and dance. The dancers enlisted students in performing the Maculele, a stick dance from the Brazilian sugar cane plantations, while showcasing other dances including the Capoeira which combines dance, martial arts, and music. The event is part of a cultural arts program provided by the school’s Parent -Teacher Organization.
Each Franklin 5th grader created/decorated a paper heart with all hearts combined to create two large peace signs on the auditorium doors and elsewhere.
Franklin School 5th graders pose in front of
Franklin 1st graders wear
Photo of Franklin School sign with students and families arriving for start of a new school year.
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Recent News

This year’s English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience had an Olympic theme, as Westfield students in grades 1-5 participated in enriching activities to help them continue their English language acquisition.

ELL Summer Experience

An Olympic theme was the focus of the English Language Learners (ELL) Summer Experience, a camp for Westfield students that provides meaningful enrichment activities to help students continue their English language acquisition.
Photo of Franklin students and teachers

Little Library

Franklin students and staff recently unveiled a miniature lending library, part of a global book-sharing movement with the goal of inspiring a love of reading and giving back to the local community.
Jefferson 5th graders perform the school song to the tune of “The Addams Family.”

Making Virtual Music

In a normal school year, the winter and spring calendars are filled with musical concerts, as student voices and instruments ring out in joyous acknowledgement of the seasons. This is not a normal year but, despite the pandemic, students and their instructors have found ways to share their music, going to great lengths to learn new technologies and create virtual ensembles that showcase their considerable talent.
Photo of Elizabeth Reilly.

ELA Supervisor Appointed

At its virtual meeting on June 15, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Elizabeth Reilly as K-12 English Language Arts Supervisor, effective July 1, 2021. Reilly has served in the position on an interim basis for grades K-5 for the past year.
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Top Honors in Law Fair Competition

Fourth graders in the Westfield Public School District’s gifted education program recently placed first in the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Law Fair Competition for grades 3-8. The Westfield team placed in the third-grade category, as they wrote “The Case of the Stolen Fossils: State of New York v. Thei Ve Rev” when they were in the third grade.
Crystal Marsh, currently assistant principal of Edison Intermediate School, will succeed Joseph Malanga as principal of Wilson Elementary School in Westfield, effective August 1.

Wilson's New Principal

Congratulations to Edison Assistant Principal Crystal Marsh, appointed principal of Wilson School, effective August 1.
Photo of virtual Author Day with children's author Bridget Heos sharing writing tips with 2nd graders on the screen.

Author Day

Children’s book author Bridget Heos paid a virtual visit to Franklin School on May 13, sharing writing, editing, and publishing tips in three different sessions for students in Grades 1-5.
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The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world.