Our elementary PTOs continue to organize wonderful multicultural festivals. Recently at Washington, 24 countries offered crafts, food, language, and geography lessons, distributing over 150 passports to young travelers, who collected stamps as they toured each country.
Westfield High School has received a $10,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to install a “Student Bike Oasis,” a weather-protected shelter to promote bicycle safety and eco-friendly commuting. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1549536
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00p at Wilson, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7p on the PTC Gifted Education page. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Our talented faculty members often receive prestigious recognition for their considerable experience and dedication to our students. Check out these recent achievements! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1548743
Last chance to join a community session on the 2024-25 school district operating budget. Tonight (April 11) at 5:30-6:30p. Link to virtual session: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1546278 Hope you can join, as Westfield voters prepare to go to polls next Tuesday, 4/16.
Jefferson 3rd graders recently shared their nonfiction magazines with their 2nd grade schoolmates, reading together, answering questions, and identifying the various text features that were used throughout their projects.
Wilson's student-led Book Club meets on Mondays, planning the books and activities with librarian Mrs. Ciampa as their advisor.
Less than a week to go before Westfield residents go to the polls to vote on the 2024-2025 school district operating budget. Read Dr. González's "Letter to the Editor" on the Budget Vote portal, with lots of information to ensure an informed electorate on April 16. https://bit.ly/Budget-Letter-to-the-Editor
Congratulations to Roosevelt's "Upstanders of the Month!"
More solar eclipse excitement on Monday at Lincoln, Washington, and WHS.
Partial solar eclipse fun during dismissal on April 8 at Jefferson and McKinley. Thank you to the elementary school PTOs for purchasing eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
The April 16 budget vote and board election is fast approaching. Please consider attending one of the district's last two community engagement sessions to have your questions answered before going to the polls. The virtual sessions are Wednesday, April 10 from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Links to both sessions can be found on the Budget Vote Portal under Community Engagement.
Don't miss this important parent academy facilitated by our Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs). This Thursday, April 11 from 7-8:30p in the WHS auditorium.
On Monday, April 8, Westfield will experience an extraordinary celestial event - a solar eclipse. Weather permitting, residents may be able to view the partial eclipse but will need to do so SAFELY. Here's what you need to know:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1535632
Enjoy your Spring Break!
The Board welcomed winter athletes last night to offer congratulations on phenomenal seasons. The Board also approved the base budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Now voters will weigh in on the additional spending proposal on April 16. Learn more at tonight's in-person budget session beginning at 7:30p at 302 Elm Street in Room 105.
Deadline to nominate a favorite intermediate school teacher for Optimist Award is April 10. As you prepare for Spring Break, take a moment to select a deserving intermediate school educator. Nominating form and guidelines here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504870
Using their previous knowledge of sewing in art, Franklin 4th graders help their 2nd grade buddies with a handsewn felt pouch in Mrs. Davenport's art class, creating colorful and functional artwork.
"We are immensely proud of the difference our students make in our community, and we are grateful for the support of our parents, educators, and local organizations," says Dr. González about Community Service Week. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1521414
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
