Budget engagement sessions begin this week on March 29 and March 30. These two virtual sessions are designated for elementary PTOs but all are welcome to choose date/time that works best. Complete list, with links to remote sessions, available at www.westfieldnjk12.org.
Public hearing on final 2023-2024 School Budget at BOE meeting on Tues, Mar 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
Fifth grade engineers in Mr. Hannis's class tested their popsicle bridges in science today. One bridge held 65 lbs. before collapsing!
Students in Orchestra are practicing songs they'll be playing at our Spring Concert in May. Today, Mrs. Fatsis joined her students as they played "Beginner's Luck." Our musicians did a fine job!
A series of in-person and remote community engagement sessions are scheduled for Westfield residents to learn about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget and to get their questions answered. More info and links here: https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
Our first graders checked their Leprechaun Traps this morning and as of right now, no leprechauns have been caught. We will keep looking because there are green leprechaun prints in each classroom...so we know he's here somewhere!
Nominate an outstanding Pre-K to Grade 5 teacher for the Rotary Club of Westfield's annual Philhower Award and an exceptional staff member for the club's new Steengrafe Award. More info, including links to online nominating forms: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1039204
Save the Date to hear a powerful presentation from the founder of Speak Sobriety, Stephen Hill, on Thursday, March 30 from 7-8:30p at Roosevelt Intermediate School. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1038775
It's March 14th, Pi Day. Students in 5-P enjoyed working together on a measuring activity to celebrate Pi Day today. Happy Pi Day everyone!
Each week, we will post a "Budget Byte" with "Did You Know?" tips about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget as Westfield residents prepare to vote on the budget on April 25. Learn more at https://bit.ly/AprilBudgetVote2023.
At 3/7 meeting, BOE approved tentative 2023-2024 budget to be sent to County for review. Additional information, including ballot language for Questions 1 and 2, was presented as Westfield residents prepare to vote on the budget on April 25. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMarch72023
First graders in 1-C enjoyed their partner reading time today. They loved sharing stories and reading to each other. There were big "partner smiles" all around.
Thank you EIS staff and peer leaders for visiting with our MCK 5th graders today. We learned a lot about middle school and can't wait to tour Edison this Spring!
At its regular public meeting on March 7, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of LaNova Schall as Principal of McKinley Elementary School and Alex Linden as PreK-12 Supervisor of Special Education. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1030406
MCK 3rd graders took part in The Great American Postcard Race! The race promotes friendly competition and helps to boost geography skills. Students reached out to family and friends and acquired postcards from each of the 50 states. All 3rd grade classes did an excellent job collecting and sharing postcards this year. Congratulations to Mrs. Barca's 3rd graders for winning the race!
Mark your calendars! Community engagement sessions are scheduled to allow Westfield voters to hear about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget and to get questions answered before going to the polls on Tuesday, April 25. https://bit.ly/AprilBudgetVote2023
Don't miss "Supporting Children Coping with Loss," a virtual presentation for parents/caregivers on Thurs, March 9 from 7-8p." The webinar will address the many definitions of loss in the wake of the pandemic. Link and more info: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1003886
Part III of the presentation on the 2023-2024 School District Operating Budget at the February 28 meeting of the Board of Education included a report on proposed program enhancements. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisFeb282023
Mr. Paradise's 5th grade students (engineers, really!) are preparing for their trip to Buehler Challenger and Science Center. They're testing out their paper airplanes today to determine best flight speeds/distance. All of our MCK 5th graders are thrilled about the opportunity to experience a space mission at Buehler!
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
