Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Bolton, appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Programs, effective July 1! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1110419
After finishing their State Testing, RIS students left messages of encouragement for their classmates..
Board meeting on Tues, 5/9 in WHS Cafe B. New Board members sworn in & Pres/VP elected at 6p; Board then moves into private session. Public portion resumes 7p with student/staff recognition. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Congratulations to Mrs. Morris and Mr. Jesse, this year's recipients of the Rotary Club of Westfield's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1098510
Big thank you to our PTSO for upgrading our school sign on Clark Street!
Thank you to all who voted on the 2023-2024 school district operating budget on Tuesday. In case you missed Dr. González's email to the school community, it is posted on the Superintendent's page on the district website. https://bit.ly/SuperintendentMessages2022-2023
Congratulations to Griffin Simon for his1st place award for the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies (NJCCS award).
Students in 8th grade Spanish class are building a Mayan pyramid in Chichen Itza.
Budget Vote/Board Election next Tuesday, April 25! Lots of info on April Budget Vote website portal and under "Board Election" on website's Board tab. Please remember to vote; polls open from 7a to 8p. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/budget-snapshot
Congratulations to Bobby Dragon for winning the RIS Earth Day Poster Contest!
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
