Happy Arbor Day! Our 1st and 2nd graders participated in an Arbor Day celebration. With the help of the Westfield Tree Preservation Committee, we had a tree planting ceremony. A proclamation was read by our Town Councilman Scott Katz. Our students saw an exciting demonstration of safety measures and the trucks and equipment needed in tree maintenance. We now have 2 new Yoshino Cherry trees on our school property at the corner of Landsdowne and Boulevard. During the celebration, some students shared their poetry about the importance of trees and they sang songs to the trees. Thank you to the teachers and students for a job well done! Thank you to the Township committee and WTPC for sharing in this special day with us.
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
It is Crossing Guard Appreciation time! This morning all the Westfield crossing guards were recognized for their contribution to our school communities. Please take a moment to say "Thank You" to our Jefferson crossing guards: Gail and Gene!
Mrs. Kosciusk's students had a special guest visit. They learned that Ramadan is the 9th month of the lunar calendar. During that time, Muslims fast as a way to show self control and remember those who do not have enough food or water. On the last day of Ramadan, which is called Eid, families and friends gather to pray, donate to charities, and have a big feast. The students made lanterns to represent the light or good in others.
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
Our students had a great time at our Number Drummer assembly today! Everyone had drumsticks to use and at the end of the program, they all participated in a musical performance. They were terrific! The presenter, Mr. Troy, spoke about how he wanted to learn to play an instrument as a young child and in order to do that, he had to apply his math skills. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this enriching experience for our students.
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
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
Fifth graders are playing a math game to practice multiplying and dividing decimals by powers of 10. Students enjoy working in small groups and learning together.
Our students and staff returned from spring break and happy to see each other. Outside recess on this beautiful spring day was so much fun for our students. We hope everyone had a restful time away from
school.
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
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
We had an exciting day with our author visit today! Mrs. Audrey Vernick shared some great stories with our students. Thank you to Mrs. Harrigan and our Jefferson PTO for organizing and sponsoring this educational and entertaining program!
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!
Our students continue to work hard on their writing. They are proud to share their work with classmates and special guests.
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
Third graders researched famous African Americans who made significant impact on our country. They spent much time on their research and proud to share their presentations.
