Students from Edison and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools recently enjoyed immersive STEAM field trips. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2101876
🎥 Want to understand the details behind our April 15 Bond Referendum? Our video series breaks down the key projects, funding plans, and the process, making it easy for you to stay informed! Watch now and get the full picture: https://bit.ly/Bond-Referendum-Videos
The Board of Education meets on Tues, March 25 in WHS Caf B at 7p for review of final budget & bond ballot questions. Winter athletic champion teams also will be recognized. Agendas: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Live Stream/Recordings: https://bit.ly/BOE-Meetings2024-25
Don’t miss Stephen Hill tonight (March 20) at Edison from 6:30-8 p.m. Hear his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and beyond. Mr. Hill also has been sharing valuable insights with our 8th graders on making positive choices.
The Franklin school community received a generous grant from Sustainable Jersey and the NJEA to transform an underutilized space into the future "Franklin Hub," described by principal Dr. Paul Duncan as "a vibrant, welcoming, and accessible outdoor learning and community space."
Lots of in-person and remote opportunities through April 8 to learn about the Budget and Bond Referendum! https://bit.ly/WPS-BudgetBond-Engagement
Check out this "By-the-Numbers" snapshot of some of the proposed improvements in the bond referendum.
Don't forget to nominate a deserving elementary educator and school district employee for the Rotary Club's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. The deadline is this Friday, March 21. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2079783
Shoutout to these Roosevelt 8th graders for presenting a well-crafted bill in Model Congress!
Franklin's Student Council Celebrations Committee brings awareness to important events like Women's History Month, Pi Day, Ramadan, and St. Patrick's Day. They research each topic and share their findings through bulletin boards, slideshows, and school-wide announcements
The State has committed up to $57.5 million in debt service aid toward the proposed bond referendum projects. If voters approve the bond funding plan on the April 15 ballot, these funds will reduce what local taxpayers contribute. Checkout the updated Budget + Bond portal with a tax impact estimator, ballot language, and school-by-school breakdown of projects. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Fun and energetic matinee performance of "Rock of Ages" at Roosevelt! Still time to buy tickets for this celebration of 1980s rock anthems for tonight (Friday) or Saturday, along with next week's WHS production of "Smile." https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2046969
Our intermediate school musicians traveled to elementary schools to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month. Here's what it looked like at Wilson where the Roosevelt 8th Grade Band, led by James Doyle, performed for students and encouraged them to make music every day,
Nominate a deserving intermediate school teacher today! The Optimist Club is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Intermediate School Teacher Award. Deadline to submit nominations is March 28. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2084115
Young engineers in kindergarten enrichment classes put their creativity and teamwork to the test, working in pairs to plan, design, and build towering structures and imaginative creations using 100 Lego blocks.
Jefferson students had an out-of-this-world experience with the SkyDome, a portable planetarium! They explored the galaxy, learned about constellations, and saw planets up close. Huge thanks to the PTO for sponsoring this amazing enrichment program.
During health classes at Roosevelt, Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) Mrs. Trottere discusses social media's impact on body image and how to stay body positive .
Superior Court Judge Rosalba Comas read to Washington 4th graders as part of Read Across America week. "Judge Comas patiently answered all our questions about being a judge and even told us about her favorite cases (like Taquito the Dog)," says principal Dr. Andrew Perry.
The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for its annual Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Nominate a deserving elementary educator and school district employee today! Deadline is Friday, March 21.
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2079783
