Teacher Margaret's "View From My Window" - May 19th
Enjoying many events as it warms up!
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THANK YOU!
Tremendous gratitude to our Westfield Community for a successful spring restaurant event. Be sure to see our Event Program.
Field Day Fun!
The friendly competition was ON last Friday for Westfield's Annual Field Day! Take a look at the photos here.
Class of 2022 Spotlight
Weekly spotlight on graduating student, Saije
Theatre Club performs!
See photos from their performance of A Merry Interlude at Camelot.
Middle School Dance - correct link!
What a great night it was! Take a peek at their night.
CINNAMINSON PATCH publishes Zoom Talk with author, Christina Soontornvat
Read all about this event with Children's book author of "All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team".
WFS Student Art Notecards
This 12 pack of notecards features selected WFS student art from each of our grades, PreK to 8th grade. Curated by Art Teacher Deborah Marris, you're sure to want these and even give them out as gifts. Pick up your $15 pack at the main office at Westfield Friends School or have them mailed to you.
All the profits will be donated to Westfield Friends School and will benefit students, faculty, and staff directly.
All the profits will be donated to Westfield Friends School and will benefit students, faculty, and staff directly.
Class of 2022 Spotlight
Weekly spotlight on graduating student, Gauri
Class of 2022 Spotlight
Weekly spotlight on graduating student, Mackenzie
Class of 2022 Spotlight
Weekly spotlight on graduating student, Berra
Class of 2022 Spotlight
Weekly Spotlight on graduating student, Azra
Class of 2022 Spotlight
Weekly Spotlight on graduating student, Kyle
Class of 2022 Spotlight
Weekly Spotlight on graduating student, Jasmine
FCE Student Voices Project 2022
Congratulations to 6th Graders Heidi Jacobs, and the combined submission from Imogene Urbano and Isaiah Bull for being published in Friends Journal!
New Jerseyan Symposium
Take a look at our 4th-grade singing and performing "The Garden State!". Such talent!
Middle School Dance!
What a great night it was! Take a peek at their night.
"Social Justice Greeting Cards" project - Order your cards here
Find out how you can help support this essential cause. 2020-2021 Students in 4th-8th grade worked to help the organization "Black Voters Matter".
You Can Double or Triple Your Annual Fund Donation!
Did you know that you could increase your Annual Fund donation by checking this widget to see if your employer matches gifts?
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Owl Corner
A WFS Faculty Blog
MAY Newsletter
May is Bicycle Safety Month
Music Appreciation
Teacher Jessica explains how learning the skill of "why" we like certain pieces of music enriches our entire experience of appreciation, hopefully making it more meaningful.
APRIL Newsletter
We can all work towards a healthier Earth
MARCH Newsletter
This month which focuses on health - National Nutrition Month, National Kidney Month, and Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s time to consider ways to get and stay healthy from the inside out!
Meeting for Worship & Perseverance
Teacher Molly/Mrs. Cope describes how valuable weekly Meeting for Worship can be, giving students the opportunity to connect with their "true self".
Chocolate is Happiness That You Can Eat
Teacher Christine shares the origins of chocolate, its traditions, and why she LOVES it!
Walk a Mile: A Challenge in Empathy
With Black History Month approaching in February, Teacher Paige presents a reading challenge to us all.
Using Technology Creatively
Teacher Josh reveals many different ways to harness creativity online.
NOVEMBER Newsletter
The importance of staying active, and more!
Food and Sustainability
Middle School teacher, Mr. Abramowitz, shares with us, that to eat healthy is to eat with grace and gratitude.
OCTOBER Newsletter
Happy Halloween tips and more!
Living Musically
Music Teacher, Jessica Fielding, shows us how we can invite music into our summer!
Making Aromatherapy Dough
Teacher AJ shares a recipe for family fun with self-care in mind!
Find Her Story
Teacher Paige is helping Westfield celebrate Women’s History Month, this March, with stories of women that are shaping our world.
Being in the Trees
Join Teacher Molly in her exploration of the benefits of hiking.
The Power of the Pen
Teacher Valerie Parry loves to write. Learn the many ways that children can discover the fun of writing.
Create Your Own Snowflake
How is this possible? Let Teacher Christine show you how.
Looking at Art
WFS art teacher, Deborah Moss Marris, shares how adults and children can discover this piece of art, Surrender at Breda by Diego Velazquez, together.
Reading for Success
Head of School, Margaret Haviland, writes how children learning to read is fundamental to their success in life, and how WFS facilitates and supports this philosophy. ~Published 1.6.21
Fun + Free Family Adventures Over Winter Break
Looking for some fresh, new ideas for activities to do from your home? Here are a few of our Director of Admissions, Mary Rinck's, favorite things to do any time of the year. Have fun! ~Published 12.15.20
Upcoming Events
PreK/K/6th Grade Trip to Johnson's Farm
Time: 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: 2691 Monmouth Rd, Jobstown, NJ 08041, USA
K & 1st Grade Play
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
GRADUATION
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Mission Statement
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Testing wind direction
Outdoor classroom
Rainy day play
Main entrance
Meeting for worship
PRESCHOOL and ADMISSIONS
School Stats
- 45% Students of color
- 7:1 Student to teacher ratio
- 100% of students attend first-choice high school
- 19 zip codes are represented