Congratulations to our Earth Day Poster Contest winner, Lyla C.! Lyla's beautiful artwork reminds us all of the importance of keeping our oceans clean. We’re so proud of Lyla's creativity and passion for protecting our planet!
Kindergarten artists brought bold color and creativity to life this week as they reimagined Blue Dog masterpieces inspired by George Rodrigue! Each pup reflects the unique personality and imagination of our young creators. Paws-itively amazing work, kinders!
Based on preliminary results, voters APPROVED all questions in the budget vote and bond referendum! Check your email inbox for an update from Dr. G. Thank you for voting! Details: westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Polls close soon. If you have yet to cast your ballot in the Westfield Public Schools budget vote and bond referendum, in-person voting will remain open until 8 p.m. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Tomorrow’s the day! The budget vote and bond referendum take place on April 15, offering a unique opportunity to leverage $57.5 million in debt service aid . Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling location here: westfieldnj.gov/236/Elections-Voting
The April 15 bond referendum includes up to $57.5M in state debt service aid—reducing the local share of costs. Learn what this would mean for Westfield Public Schools: westfieldnjk12.org/vote
📢 Reminder to all Westfield residents: Don't forget to visit our Budget + Bond portal for crucial information before going to the polls on April 15. Your vote counts ! westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Our Pre-K and Kindergarten students celebrated Earth Day 🌎 with exciting assemblies! They explored physical ⚙️ and chemical 🔥 reactions through fun experiments, discovering how science 🧪 helps us understand and protect our planet 🌿. A fun and educational day for our young scientists!
🎥 Want to understand the details behind our April 15 Bond Referendum? Our video series breaks down the key projects, funding plans, and the process, making it easy for you to stay informed! Watch now and get the full picture: https://bit.ly/Bond-Referendum-Videos
ICYMI 📬 Dr. G’s Budget + Bond email updates are posted in News section of district website. While each message contains important info, #1 explains how to vote, #2 outlines estimated costs, #3 breaks down school-by-school projects, and #4 provides a recap. westfieldnjk12.org
Spring Break is next week — but don’t forget! Westfield residents will vote next Tuesday on an additional spending proposal for the 2025-2026 school district operating budget, a facilities bond referendum, and school board candidates. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
You received your Vote By Mail ballot and are ready to submit it – now what? There are three convenient ways to deliver your marked ballot. More voter information is available on the “How to Vote” section of the portal. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
📚 The FAQ page on our Budget + Bond portal is one of the go-to resources for detailed answers and important information. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Building blocks are more than just fun — they’re powerful learning tools! As our young learners stack, sort, and design their creations, they’re also:
🧩 Developing spatial awareness by exploring shapes, sizes, and positions
🔢 Building number sense as they count blocks, recognize patterns, and compare quantities
🤝 Practicing teamwork and problem-solving while bringing big ideas to life
💡 Boosting creativity and fine motor skills, one block at a time!
Traveling for Spring Break? No need to miss casting your ballot in the April 15 Budget Vote + Bond Referendum. Visit the Fraser Building to apply for a ballot, mark it, and turn it in all at once. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Westfield is one of the few school districts in New Jersey without Full Day Kindergarten. Bond Proposal 2 on the April 15 ballot aims to address this educational need to support student success. Visit our Budget + Bond portal to learn more. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
The bond referendum proposes relocating the high school woodshop to a new space—one that will reflect modern technologies and techniques to further prepare students with 21s century skills in design, fabrication, and innovation. WHS Engineering & Design teacher Laura Doyle explains the reasons behind this move. https://youtu.be/c0uW1UZep3s?si=Ry-JXVRy31gKhO2o
❤️✏️ Our Kindergarteners kicked off Writer’s Workshop by creating Heart Maps—a special way to capture the people, places, and moments that mean the most to them! 💭✨ These maps will inspire their writing as they begin crafting stories about their own personal small moments in the coming days and weeks. ❤️✏️
Thank you to everyone who has come out to learn about the budget vote and bond referendum on April 15. There’s still time to get your questions answered by Dr. G and BA Patty Ramos. Join tonight's (4/3) remote community session at 7p, tomorrow's (4/4) Coffee with the Superintendent at Wilson (weather permitting) or one of next week's offerings. Link to tonight's session posted here:
https://bit.ly/WPS-BudgetBond-Engagement
💬 🌟 This week, our Kindergarteners worked with the school counselor to practice using “I Statements”—a powerful tool for expressing feelings and solving problems.
By identifying a feeling, a situation, and a solution, students practice communicating their emotions in a positive way. From “I feel sad when my toy is taken. Can we take turns?” to “I feel frustrated when my block tower falls. Can you help me rebuild it?”—our young learners are building confidence and empathy every day! 🌟
