3R ended their poetry unit with a very cool poetry slam!
What a great week to kick off Recess Runners!
Student leaders from No Place For Hate (NPFH) at WHS visited Franklin to explain the program that starts in middle school. 5th Graders could then sign the NPFH pledge.
Congrats to Hazel for being Franklin's winner of the annual Earth Day Poster Contest!
Based on preliminary results, voters APPROVED all questions in the budget vote and bond referendum! Check your email inbox for an update from Dr. G. Thank you for voting! Details: westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Polls close soon. If you have yet to cast your ballot in the Westfield Public Schools budget vote and bond referendum, in-person voting will remain open until 8 p.m. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Tomorrow’s the day! The budget vote and bond referendum take place on April 15, offering a unique opportunity to leverage $57.5 million in debt service aid . Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling location here: westfieldnj.gov/236/Elections-Voting
The April 15 bond referendum includes up to $57.5M in state debt service aid—reducing the local share of costs. Learn what this would mean for Westfield Public Schools: westfieldnjk12.org/vote
📢 Reminder to all Westfield residents: Don't forget to visit our Budget + Bond portal for crucial information before going to the polls on April 15. Your vote counts ! westfieldnjk12.org/vote
🎥 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
Our panoramic photo is always a great community building event! A brave photographer (who is not afraid of heights!) takes the photos from the roof!
Each student received a passport and collected stickers as they went from country to country.
Another amazing Multicultural Night! So many countries with rich cultures, traditions and delicious food! The vibrance of the Franklin was on full display. Thank you to everyone who cooked and prepared a table for this wonderful night!
Deacon Gibbons stopped by Franklin School to pick up the food donations that were collected for Ramadan. Our student leaders helped him carry the food to his truck.
ICYMI 📬 Dr. G’s Budget + Bond email updates are posted in News section of district website. While each message contains important info, #1 explains how to vote, #2 outlines estimated costs, #3 breaks down school-by-school projects, and #4 provides a recap. westfieldnjk12.org
The Franklin Readers and Leaders STEAM club was lucky enough to have a visitor from a woman and her puppy that she is raising for The Seeing Eye of Morristown. The Seeing Eye has paired more than 18,000 dogs with owners, that enables people who are blind to lead independent lives. The cost to raise, train and match the dogs is about $75,000, and the cost for a person to adopt their partner is only $150. This cost has remained the same since the organization began in 1929. Please consider sending loose change in with your child so they can add to the Pennies for Puppies donation containers in each class.
Spring Break is next week — but don’t forget! Westfield residents will vote next Tuesday on an additional spending proposal for the 2025-2026 school district operating budget, a facilities bond referendum, and school board candidates. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
You received your Vote By Mail ballot and are ready to submit it – now what? There are three convenient ways to deliver your marked ballot. More voter information is available on the “How to Vote” section of the portal. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
📚 The FAQ page on our Budget + Bond portal is one of the go-to resources for detailed answers and important information. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Traveling for Spring Break? No need to miss casting your ballot in the April 15 Budget Vote + Bond Referendum. Visit the Fraser Building to apply for a ballot, mark it, and turn it in all at once. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
