The March issue of The NEWS Letter includes budget and strategic planning updates, curriculum news with a focus on visual and performing arts and much more. Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/march-2023
Meet the candidates running for the Westfield Board of Education as the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) hosts a virtual Candidates Night on Thursday, April 13 from 7:30-9:30p. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
Franklin transforms into a Sweet Treat Shop as each grade studies artists, past and present, before using clay, watercolor, oil pastels, paper mache, and other methods to construct an artistic treat. "They look good enough to eat," says art teacher Rebecca Davenport.
Wrapping up the Annual Week of Service at WHS with community service projects and a fun students versus staff basketball game. More on the districtwide community service efforts to come.
At the 3/28 BOE meeting, the 2023-2024 school district budget was adopted, Board high school rep Patrick Lanza discussed the annual Week of Service and other happenings at WHS, Dr. González reviewed the unused snow day schedule, and more. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMarch282023
Schools are closed from April 3-10 for Spring Break and an unused Snow Day. Enjoy!
Great performances by our kindergartners at Lincoln during recent singalong. The show was based on "The Day the Crayons Quit." Very clever! Special thanks to music teacher Christina Toulios.
At last night's meeting, the Board adopted the final 2023-2024 school district operating budget which goes to Westfield voters on Tuesday, April 25. Don't miss the opportunity to have your questions answered! https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
Artistic whimsy as Ms. Schwarzenbek's Ceramics 1 and 2 students create a gnome village, on display in WHS main entrance. Ceramics 1 used expertise in pinch pots to create the body and hat, while Ceramics 2 used handbuilding techniques for homes, castles, even a gnome outhouse.
Nominate an outstanding teacher in PreK to Grade 5 for the annual Philhower Award, while also recognizing a favorite staff member for the NEW Steengrafe Award, both sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield. Deadline is April 14. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1039204
Reminder: Don't miss a powerful presentation from the founder of Speak Sobriety, Stephen Hill, this Thursday, March 30 from 7-8:30p at Roosevelt Intermediate School. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1038775
Congratulations to our intermediate and high school student musicians and vocalists for their recent musical honors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1053669
Lots of educational takeaways by Edison students who joined a popular STEM field trip in Florida. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1053055
Budget engagement sessions begin this week on March 29 and March 30. These two virtual sessions are designated for elementary PTOs but all are welcome to choose date/time that works best. Complete list, with links to remote sessions, available at www.westfieldnjk12.org.
Public hearing on final 2023-2024 School Budget at BOE meeting on Tues, Mar 28 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p, Board goes immediately into private session, public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
In its 16th year, Washington's Annual Women's Tea, in recognition of Women's History Month, received a surprise visitor and was a huge success as 3rd graders shared their biographies of women notables. Full story:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1051603
So fun watching the students of Rydell High... er, Roosevelt Intermediate School... in their matinee performance of Grease! Still time to enjoy this lively show tonight (Friday, 3/24) and tomorrow (Saturday, 3/25) at 7:00p. Advance ticket purchase required: ris.booktix.com
Wilson 1st graders welcomed presenters from the Miller-Cory House Museum. They learned about the historical significance of the "Three Sisters" - corn, beans, and squash -- to the Lenape as our students prepare to plant their own garden.
Students in Dr. Ruggieri's Computer Graphic Design classes continue to practice skills using vector and raster graphics along with key concepts such as alignment, proximity, and hierarchy. They also took part in the national Doodle4Google competition.
The annual Women's Tea at Washington, a beloved tradition. 3rd graders research and write a biography about a famous woman, then celebrate their writing with special guests at the tea, including NJDOE Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan! More on this wonderful event to come.
