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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 student handing box of toys to staffer on bus.
Photo of Franklin 5th grade flute players during winter band concert.
Photo of Franklin 5th grade band during winter concert.
Photo of three Franklin 5th grade tuba players 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 student signing Walk to School Day sign.
Photo of Franklin School tuba players with their tuba playing music director.
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Photo of two sisters at Franklin School participating in Community Service Night activities.
Photo of Franklin 2nd graders learning the ancient art of Kung Fu as part of
Photo of Chinese child shoes, part of a group of Chinese artifacts on hand for Franklin 2nd graders
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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 5th graders pose with holiday gift donations to bring holiday cheer to others.
Franklin 5th graders pose with holiday gift donations to bring holiday cheer to others.
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.
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New board member Sahar Aziz (lower right) is sworn in by Board Attorney Richard Kaplow before the virtual reorganization meeting of the Westfield Board of Education on Jan. 5. New members Leila Morrelli and Sonal Patel also were sworn in prior to the meeting.

BOE Welcomes New Members

At its reorganization meeting on Jan. 5, 2021, the Westfield Board of Education welcomed new members Sahar Aziz, Leila Morrelli, and Sonal Patel, who were sworn in by Board Attorney Richard Kaplow before the virtual meeting.
Promotional poster. Original artwork by Edison Intermediate School 8th grader Ashlynn Pepe.

Edison Theater Guild to Present Fun Night of Virtual Theater on January 8 & 9

The Edison Intermediate School Theater Guild proudly presents its Eighth Grade Drama – “The Complete History of Theater (Abridged)” – to be streamed on Friday, January 8 and Saturday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m. on both evenings. The Edison Intermediate School 8th grade actors and technical crew have created an amazing online show. They look forward to welcoming viewers for a fun night of virtual theater. Read more on how to purchase a StreamPass to attend this virtual performance.
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Community Survey on Racial Literacy

Westfield Public Schools, in partnership with the Westfield Education Fund, is sponsoring a year-long community learning series on the topic of racial literacy. We invite and encourage members of the community to complete a brief survey to help us plan community learning experiences. For more on this important initiative and to access the "Responding to Hate" survey link, click the article headline to read on.
Members of the Westfield High School Community Service Club held a leaf-raking fundraiser in November, raising $1,250 in donations to help members of the community in need.

Giving Back in Times of COVID

Whether creating holiday cards for senior care facilities, conducting food drives and collecting warm clothing for families in need, or donating masks and cleaning wipes to school staff, the Westfield Public Schools community continues its tradition of giving, despite challenges presented by COVID-19.
Jefferson 1st grader Lucas Perlmutter and his teacher, Mrs. DeNicola, pose for pictures in front of the 1st grader's winning Teacher Appreciation Poster, displayed in downtown Westfield.

Students Celebrate Teachers through Poetry, Essays, and Art

Whether teaching life lessons using quotes of famous people, spreading Math cheer, encouraging creative writing, or being a good listener, teachers in Westfield Public Schools were lauded by their students who used poetry, essays, song, and art to thank the educators during this time of COVID.
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Technology Problem Solving Tips

The district's Technology Department has created a list of tips to help families and staff navigate common technology problems related to remote learning.
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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.