Students and parents were working hard to spruce up the Habitat Garden. A few new trees, weeding and mulching were part of our spring cleaning.
Thank you to all who voted on the 2023-2024 school district operating budget on Tuesday. In case you missed Dr. González's email to the school community, it is posted on the Superintendent's page on the district website. https://bit.ly/SuperintendentMessages2022-2023
Showing appreciation for our wonderful crossing guards!
Second graders celebrated China Day today. Rotating through classrooms, students learned about Chinese culture.
Budget Vote/Board Election next Tuesday, April 25! Lots of info on April Budget Vote website portal and under "Board Election" on website's Board tab. Please remember to vote; polls open from 7a to 8p. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/budget-snapshot
Please note that the Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow (Tues, 4/18) will be held on Thursday, 4/20 in WHS Cafe B, beginning at 7p. Agenda will be available at https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream at https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Beth Ferry gave 3 different assemblies on Thursday. She spoke about creativity and the writing process. She highlighted the role of revision and rewriting in making great story. She also emphasized the need to be able to collaborate with others and communicate ideas clearly. Then there's the sometimes difficult task of responding to rejection and critical feedback--and finding the courage and grit to persist. It felt like we were learning about life as well as books. She also had lunch with some of our 5th graders to talk more individually about the art of writing. It was a great visit all around! Thanks PTO!
Fun Fact: She shared that one book took 6 rewrites while another took 167!
Still time to attend a virtual community engagement session next Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday to learn more about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget before going to the polls on Tuesday, April 25. https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
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
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!
What a great day!!! The performances were amazing! Our always supportive parents packed the Franklin gym for the return of the Music in Our Schools Month assemblies!
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
Our students are busy rehearsing for our Music in Our Schools Month concerts tomorrow!!! They are so excited and sound great!!
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
Two third graders, Sophie Stewart and Gabby Kozlik, wanted to start a Kindness Club. They asked a few teachers for help. They made signs to advertise the club. 32 other students arrived at their first meeting. They created kindness visuals to post around the school. They determined their short term goals for their club (puppet show, bulletin boards and fundraising). We're proud of this Franklin start-up. Mrs. Rygiel, Mrs. Romano, Mrs. Feeley and Mrs. Slomczewski have all decided to help this kind crew of students! Great work everyone!
A series of in-person and remote community engagement sessions are scheduled for Westfield residents to learn about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget and to get their questions answered. More info and links here: https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
