Check out the February issue of The NEWS Letter for updates on the 2023-2024 school district budget / April budget vote, strategic planning, curriculum content-area news, and more. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/february-2023
All schools will have a DELAYED OPENING tomorrow (Tues), Feb 28, due to timing of forecasted winter storm. Check Inclement Weather Procedures on district website. If conditions worsen overnight and it becomes necessary to close schools, we will strive to notify you by 6:00 a.m.
Our students continue to love morning meetings. Mrs. Arkin's students were eager to share about their weekend, do a group activity, read the morning message and do the pledge of allegiance. A great way to start their day!
More on the 2023-2024 School Budget at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 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
Want to serve on the Board of Education? A reminder that the deadline to submit a petition for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election is 3 p.m., March 6. Petitions/more information:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
Our 1st graders are learning to be tuneful, beatful and artful during music classes with Mrs. Meyer. The students enjoy doing body percussion, singing, and moving about during whole group and partner activities.
As part of a generous donation from Westfield Education Fund, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss will host a virtual presentation for parents/caregivers on March 9 entitled "Supporting Children Coping with Loss." Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1003886
Our schools are closed on Friday, February 17 and February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy!
Mrs. Carotenuto's 1st grade and Mrs. Carissimo's 4th grade class celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday. These buddy classes spent time doing 100th day of school stations including move to 100, roll to 100, write about 100 and build with 100. The older students helped the younger students and they all had fun learning together.
Happy Valentine's Day! Students had a great time during their class parties. Students exchanged cards, played games and had a special snack. Thank you to our parents and staff for making this happen for our students!
Our students celebrated the 100th day of school with various activities, including reading stories, doing a scavenger hunt, alphabetizing 100 words, completing 100 math facts, dressing up as though they are 100 years old, doing 100 jumping jacks, etc.
An update on the 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote was provided at the February 7 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in the synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsisFeb72023
Second graders are reading nonfiction texts using online resources. Students are able to select various topics and gain knowledge from their reading.
Lottery Registration for the Westfield STEM Camp 2023 opens Friday, February 10 and closes Friday, February 17. This popular summer camp is for students entering Grades 3-8. All information, including how to register, at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home.
Our third graders are working with non-fiction text and taking notes from their reading. They will create a composition based on the knowledge gained. Our teachers are working with students in small groups. There are opportunities for quiet reading, partner sharing and teacher conferencing.
4th grader Sydney Lupkin and 12th grader Cole Epstein were among finalists in Palooza contest by WHS Dream Team/Westfield Municipal Alliance, w/ support of Albert Anthony Kayal Foundation & Matthew Thomas Toriello Memorial Fund. Theme: "Healthy Choices, Everyday Choices."
Interested in sharing your college or career experience with our WHS students? Check out the Blue Devil Community Network. We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/989458
Today was the first pancake day! There were many happy children enjoying their pancakes and fresh fruit. Thanks to our PTO and volunteers for making this happen!
The 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote will be among the presentations at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Our 4th and 5th graders went for a walking field trip to the Pop Up Museum at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto on Wednesday and Thursday. For Black History Month this February, the students were afforded this an amazing opportunity to learn about the African-American history of Westfield. They learned about many African-American medical professionals, athletes, musicians and authors who were born and raised in Westfield. The exhibit is open to the public on Friday afternoons and weekends this month. It is definitely worth a visit and you will learn so much.
