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Edison students received a lesson in modern dance techniques from members of the Carolyn Dorfman Dance company, as the dancers explored ways to express themselves through movement.
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Fourteen student musicians from Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate Schools will perform with the Central Jersey Music Educators Association’s Intermediate Region Band and Orchestra in March, following rigorous auditions involving more than 750 students from central New Jersey.
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There were student-designed rockets, roller coasters and catapults, collaborative bridge challenges to test structural efficiency, and devices built to help an egg survive a 10-meter drop, as students in Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools teamed up and competed in an inter-school Science Olympiad on Jan. 28 for a second consecutive year.
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Effective communication was the topic of discussion as members of the 8th grade Tolerance Club at Edison Intermediate School visited a 6th grade class to conduct scenarios showing how body language, eye contact, tone of voice, and other behaviors can affect how a person's message is perceived.
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Congratulations to Ian Gurland, Aidan Kilbourn, Connie Liu, and Julia Tompkins, who have advanced as finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Arts a la Carte provides a detailed peek into what's happening in our art, music, and drama classes across the district. In the February-March issue, you'll find information on sculpture units, Abstract Expressionism and multicultural song and dance, the considerable musical accomplishments of our intermediate and high school students, and so much more.
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A student's award-winning substance abuse awareness PSA, new state-mandated policies, and a proposed engineering course at WHS designed to further spark student interest in engineering and architecture were among the topics of discussion at the Westfield Board of Education meeting on February 4, 2020. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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Save the dates for an important new speaker series on mental health and wellness.
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Among the course offerings at Westfield High School that allow and encourage students to explore the world’s diverse peoples and cultures is the academic elective, Comparative Religions. This half-year elective for grades 9-12 combines readings with class discussion to help students gain an understanding of the moral and spiritual values of many of the major religions. On a recent Friday, students in Cathy Luis’ class welcomed a special visitor to learn firsthand the tenets of Judaism.
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Westfield High School band, orchestra and chorus members host student musicians from Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools, sharing instrumental music and song as part of the time-honored District Music Day.
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