Please click Agenda link for info on Strategic Planning Council / Special Board meeting on 11/14 in Edison cafeteria and regular public Board meeting on Tues, 11/15 in Cafe B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Students are preparing for our Fall Sing Along and making some solfège turkeys which will be used at the event.
Our students are learning about the importance of Veteran’s Day. Thank you to all the veterans who have served our country. Happy Veteran’s Day!
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
Welcome to former Westfield Police Captain Frank Padovano, who has been appointed School Safety and Security Specialist for the Westfield Public School District. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/891833
Students are excited for Halloween!
Happy Halloween! The weather was perfect for our parade.
Third graders finishing their paper sculptures in art class with Ms. Sarnowski.
Strategic Planning Stakeholder Session for Parents and Community Members on Wednesday, November 2 from 7-9p. Hope to see you there!
Today is Diwali. It is the Festival of Lights and many of our Indian students celebrate this holiday with their families. Several parents in Mrs. Arkin’s class came to share their traditions with the students. The first graders learned about Diwali and decorated clay lamps. We wish everyone who celebrates Diwali a wonderful time of celebration with their families and friends!
The Board of Education approved Patricia Ramos to succeed Dana Sullivan as Business Administrator, effective January 1, 2023. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/880230
Today was Walk, Ride and Roll to School Day at Jefferson! Thank you to everyone who participated.
Please join us for tonight's Board of Education in Cafeteria B at WHS. Meeting begins @ 6p with members moving immediately into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
With the help of Mr. Thompson and our 5th grade Green Team, food waste collection resumes this week for our older students.
Our Westfield Fire Department presents the fire safety program to our 1st through 3rd grade students.
In partnership with the Westfield Human Resources Advisory Commission (HRAC), we work to bring our community together. Our students, staff, families and community members draw positive messages on our sidewalks today. Thank you for participating!
During Week of Respect, our students and staff dressed for the occasion. Respect our Earth and our Surroundings - Wear tie dye!
All district elementary teachers are participating in our in-service today. Our Social Studies and Language Arts Supervisors facilitated the professional development on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion “DEI”. DEI teacher ambassadors worked with each grade level team to collaborate on creating common lessons based on diversity mentor texts.
This afternoon, Connie Palmer, a social worker from Imagine, presented to our elementary staff. The staff learned about various types of grief and how to support our students who are coping with loss.
