BOE meeting at 6p on Tues, Jan 17 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, as we honor the tremendous legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Special BOE meeting on Tues, Jan 10 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session to conduct interviews for Board vacancy. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
If you haven't already, check out the district's new mobile app for quick and easy access to school news and events, student stories, the website, and more. Instructions on how to download here:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
First graders got into the holiday spirit today by wearing pajamas and watching the Polar Express.
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
Announcing our new app for mobile phones for the Westfield Public School District! Stay up-to-date with access to events, school news, student stories, and more. Learn how to download the app for free and customize it. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
Second graders wrote book recommendations for everyone to enjoy this winter.
Third graders write step-by-step directions for making s’mores, as part of their non-fiction unit.
A performance by Diavoli Blu, recognition of student-athletes for their tremendous fall seasons, a resolution of appreciation for outgoing BA Dana Sullivan, Board goals, and much more took place at the Dec 13 meeting of the Board of Education. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisDec132022
Online registration for kindergarten and Grade 1 is open for the 2023-2024 school year. Please share with your Westfield friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/936303
FRANKLIN'S ART STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the November Artists of the Month. These students not only demonstrated creativity and excellence in their artwork , they were also respectful and kind toward others. The winners are, Nick Rossitto, Brynn O'Grady, Sophie Kim, Maeve Gelinas, Jake Tagliaferro, Madeleine Dowling, Kento Ebihara and Rithvik Chauhan. Carlo DiNunzio and Anahita Agarwal not pictured.
HOUR OF CODE WITH MRS. KENNEDY
Students participated in Hour of Code this week with Mrs. Kennedy our Librarian. Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science that uses fun tutorials to show that anybody can learn the basics!
Last but not least! Music student of the month.
More music students of the month!
Music Students of the Month! These students demonstrated respect, kindness, a positive attitude and strong effort in every class: Gauri Rijhsinghani, Nathan Raths, Molly Sherman, Benjamin Hooks, Rafael Adwar, Isabella Sanchez, Jaiden Carney, Atley Leonard, Reagan Boucher and Eden De Young (not pictured).
Franklin’s “Spotlight on Good Character” winners. Each month, our staff selects students who demonstrate qualities from our pillars of character: Caring, Respect, Trustworthiness, Responsibility, and Fairness. Charlotte Dauwalter, Casey Weniger, Avery Montgomery, Gabriella Cerda, Christopher Schwartz, Molly Sherman, Nico Dufkis, Adalena Blankenship, Zachary Romm and Ava Chiappetta.
Next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, December 13 in Cafe B at WHS. Private session at 6p; public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Check your email inboxes for the November issue of The NEWS Letter. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/november-2022
