Prior to school on Tuesday, Mrs. Giblin's homeroom made sandwiches for Two Lunch Tuesday.
8th Grade students have been working towards building their understanding of Active Citizenship. Each student created a resume highlighting the accomplishments of an active citizen in their community, state, or nation.
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
Last Friday, 6th grade Social Studies classes participated in an outdoor activity. This activity simulated a Hindu and Buddhist Spring renewal ritual called Lay Krathong. Students made small rafts and sailed them on simulated River Ganges and Indus Rivers to imitate what some Asian cultures do to seek a happy and peaceful rest of the year.
The Optimist Club is accepting nominations for its annual Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Awards. Deadline is Friday, May 5. More information, including the online nominating form here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1076963
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
This morning, RIS students took part in age appropriate Advisory Lessons. Students and staff did an excellent job of engaging in many SEL moments.
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
Congratulations to the Westfield Odyssey of the Mind team for coming in 1st in New Jersey for the second year in a row!
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
March Madness Basketball Games Prior to Spring Break!
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!
Guest Speaker, Stephen Hill, met with our 8th graders today during their PE/Health classes. Our 8th graders did an excellent job of reflecting on yesterday's assembly.
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
Great pictures from our Cultural Arts Assembly: Mexico Beyond Mariachi.
Thank you to our PTSO for sponsoring this event.
Congratulations to our intermediate and high school student musicians and vocalists for their recent musical honors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1053669
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.
