Teacher Margaret's "View From My Window" - January 20th
We are reading together!
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Show Your School Spirit
Spirit Week is next week January 24-28! Read all about what special activities to look forward to each day.
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Use the link in the news item to order your free tests via the USPS site.
Reading AND Raising Funds!
Read all about how Westfield will be participating in the 2022 'Read for the House Program' through Ronald McDonald House
MLK Day observed during Quaker Friday
This Quaker Friday Westfield students engaged in service, in singing, in learning, and in reflection on what it means to them to live a purposeful life.
"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".
New COVID-19 Update
Emails went home to parents and guardians regarding the new NJ Dept of Health COVID-19 health guidelines for schools. Click to see the letter. 'COVID Info' quick link is at the top of every webpage -- check dropdown on this page for all '2021-2022 COVID-19 Communications to Parents' and updates as they pertain to WFS.
Looking ahead to the summer?!
Kids can look forward to a fun-filled summer camp.
This discussion is a part of the school's year-long theme: "We seek a society with equity and justice for all."
Date moved to Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
WFS Tumbler Sale
WFS Tumblers are still available! Order form here.
You Can Double or Triple Your Annual Fund Donation!
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Teacher Margaret's "View From My Window" - January 13th
Happy New Year!
New Alumna Interview!
"...I also realized that the way I interact with people came from my time at WFS. I learned to treat people with kindness and to make people feel included....It’s something that’s baked into everything at WFS - like learning a language, you just live it." Read more about Klein Aleardi's '08 experiences at WFS on our Alumni feature page.
Happy Holidays and a Peaceful New Year
See our Holiday Greeting Video
Teacher Margaret's "View From My Window" - December 16th
Come Darkness, Come Light!
Alumna Art Teacher, Mrs. Vollmer's, Christmas ornaments shine on!
A time-honored tradition appears on alumni trees year after year.
Puppy Party!
WFS students got cuddly during this puppy party at school, facilitated by one of our student's parents for his birthday celebration.
Owl Corner
A WFS Faculty Blog
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
Helping Children Through Uncertain Times
Read our first Faculty Blog written by School Counselor, Laura Jaslow, on helping our children build resilience during these uncertain times. ~Published 12.8.20
Upcoming Events
WFS Community Discussion for Parents, Guardians, and Staff
Time: 7 PM – 8 PM
8th Grade Play
Time: 10:30 AM – 11 AM
2nd Grade Play
Time: 10:30 AM – 11 AM
6th Grade Play
Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Variety Show: 3rd-8th Grade
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Quaker Friday Poetry Slam-Grades 3, 5 & 7
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Rainy day play
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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