Pre-K students had a busy week learning in their "classroom garden." Students discovered where different vegetables grow, planned their own gardens, and some even planted lima bean seeds in a paper towel. Students enjoyed sorting vegetables that grow above and below ground, created carrot art, and smelled herbs like dill, parsley, and chives. In science, students learned about plant needs and predicted if their lima bean seeds would grow with water, sun, and a paper towel 💦😎🌱. They also played fun theme-related games like vegetable Bingo 🥕🍆🍅🌽 and practiced writing the letters during Fundations.

It was an exciting week in Kindergarten! Students learned about cave art and how Paleoanthropologists use it to understand people from long ago 🎨👩🏻‍🎨. During Readers Workshop, they discussed non-fiction books using fancy topic words. In Writers Workshop, students revisited their non-fiction pieces to add more details. In Math, they explored addition and subtraction with "function machines," discovered equivalent names for numbers (e.g., 10 is 5+5 or 8+2), and played games involving shapes and positional language. In Science, they observed how the sun 🌞 heats things up and designed shade structures. In Social Studies, they explored the Statue of Liberty🗽 .

A special thank you goes out to Ms. D'Agostino for organizing another fun field day for our Kindergarten superstars 🌟!

Enjoy this week's photo gallery -

Save the Date for the District Art Show on Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5 from 3-7:30 p.m. in Gym 5 at Westfield High School. The art show will feature student artwork from PreK-Grade 12. Additionally, we will honor the late W. Carl Burger, a renowned artist and former WHS art teacher, as we hold a brief dedication ceremony for a work of art he donated to WHS. To access the art show and the dedication ceremony, please enter at Door D1 on Trinity Place. We look forward to seeing you there!

A special thank you goes out to our parent volunteers:Carol Chan-Vinueza, Bonni Zukof, Teresa Guzek, Staci Acquasanta, Jacqueline Weidner, Caitlin Fabian, Lori Lampart, Tracy Hennes, Lauren Ritz, Michael Hooper, Julie Gralla, Heather Sabreen, Jenna Tannler, Jessica Hooper, Ashley Guskind, Taryn Ackerman, Ashley Silberman, Nicole Panza, Jordyn Lachmund, Mara Claricia, Melissa Boguchwal, Marissa Nigro, Stefanie Werbler, Krista Zoch, Kate Tkac, Meggie Rackenberg, Lisa Greenstein, Marisa Sobol, Justin Rindos, Sarah Yu, Lauren Lioon, Lauren Pakier, Kelly Palmisano

A Message from the Lincoln School PTO:

The PTO is a fun and rewarding way to be a vibrant part of our Lincoln family. No experience required! This is a great opportunity to get involved, to help make a great year for your Lincoln student, and to meet other parents!

We are gathering interest now for roles on the Lincoln PTO Executive Board for next year. The board meets once a month, either virtually or in person. Much of the work is done independently between meetings, and the time commitment required ebbs and flows through the year.

Committees and Class Parent volunteer sign-ups will be separately sent in the fall and are other opportunities to get involved.

Click below to see descriptions of Executive Board roles, and submit your interest now!

The Kindergarten Celebration will take place on Friday, June 7. Please refer to the invitation for class times. Advanced registration is required for all guests.

OPPORTUNITY TO EARN EXTRA TICKETS...LIMIT OF TWO PER STUDENT The PTO is organizing a community service opportunity on June 4 and 5. Participants will rejuvenate the fence located on the Kindergarten playground as well as provide some other decorative features along the sidewalk (under the direction of Amy Hynes, Art Teacher). As a token of appreciation every volunteer will be gifted an additional ticket to the Kindergarten Celebration. There are four volunteer time slots with a maximum of 10 volunteers per slot. Sign up below -

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding of mental health issues. It's a perfect opportunity for families to explore valuable resources that can support children's mental well-being. The Child Mind Institute offers a wealth of information and tools designed to help families navigate mental health challenges. From expert advice on anxiety and ADHD to practical guides on fostering resilience, the Child Mind Institute provides accessible, evidence-based resources to support every child's mental health journey.

From the Westfield Community Center -

May

24: Schools closed

27-28: Schools closed

June

4: International Dinner for Multilingual Students - WHS - Cafeteria B (6 - 8 PM)

7: Training Day | Kindergarten Celebration

12: School Wide EOY Carnival

14: Spirit Day

16: Father's Day

19: Juneteenth

19 - 20: Early Dismissal for Students

20: Last Day for Students