A new K-12 Director of Counseling and generous donations from our community partners were among the highlights at a special Board of Education meeting on July 25. Here's a synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisJuly252022
A productive 3-day leadership retreat, as our administrators gather to share best practices and exchange ideas for the coming school year and beyond, while participating in important training sessions.
At a special meeting on July 25, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Falynn Balassone as K-12 Director of Counseling to succeed Maureen Mazzarese, who is retiring as of August 31, 2022. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790921
Our ELL campers enjoyed learning about animals and their habitats while continuing their English language acquisition. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/790862
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, July 25 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School to address personnel, finance & HIB items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 4p on Monday, June 25 in Cafeteria B at Westfield High School to address personnel, finance & HIB items. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Smiling faces and diligence at Franklin and Lincoln. Thank you!
Spotlight on Education - a curated selection of written articles, videos, and photographs - is just one of the many resources on our new website. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-spotlightoneducation/home https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/
The June edition of The NEWS Letter was emailed to the school community last Friday. In case you missed it, here's the link: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/june-2022
Have a wonderful summer!
Franklin 3rd graders in Mr. Pask's class enjoy posing as athletes, authors, storybook characters, et al while showcasing research & public speaking skills during annual Wax Museum.
Board continues tradition of recognizing student & staff achievement at 6/21 meeting. Other highlights included approval of resolution to move Board elections from November to April & final approval of CHPE curriculum. Read more: https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisJune212022
Principal and Assistant Principal for the Day at Franklin!
WHS 12th graders return to their elementary alma maters where they are welcomed with a traditional clap out. Here's what it looked like at Franklin and Wilson.
Franklin families recently enjoyed a night out with the Somerset Patriots. Under the direction of Brent Geyer, the Glee Club sang "God Bless America" while all 5th graders sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Wonderful performances at the 53rd Annual All City Festival on June 1. Here are some rehearsal snapshots.
Enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend!
Over 70 Franklin School families participated in Community Service Night with students rotating among 8 stations to create charitable items including Cards of Hope for newly diagnosed children with Type 1 Diabetes, onesies for babies in a Venezuelan orphanage, braided dog toys, sensory bracelets for children who learn differently, and much more. Thank you to the many parent volunteers, all those who donated supplies and materials, and the 5th grade ambassadors.
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Thanks to all the parent volunteers, people who donated supplies in advance and for the clothing and sporting goods collections, and to the 5th grade ambassadors who enabled the evening to be a success.
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Over 70 Franklin School families participated in Community Service Night with students rotating among 8 stations to create charitable items including Cards of Hope for newly diagnosed children with Type 1 Diabetes, onesies for babies in a Venezuelan orphanage, braided dog toys, sensory bracelets for children who learn differently, and much more. Thank you to the many parent volunteers, all those who donated supplies and materials, and the 5th grade ambassadors.
Lots of great districtwide activities to help spread awareness during Food Allergy Awareness Week, including t-shirt design contest, AM announcements, video links on epi-pen use, skills for safe label reading, allergy-friendly food pantry donation requests, and more.
