This week during homeroom, students were given the opportunity to write a kind message to themselves or their peers on a sticky note that was then displayed on our “Throw Kindness like Confetti” bulletin board.
Our schools are closed on Friday, February 17 and February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy!
The Student Council would like to thank everyone who contributed last week to our Food Drive to benefit the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. We were able to collect 1,029 items for those in need in our immediate area.
An update on the 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote was provided at the February 7 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in the synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsisFeb72023
Congratulations to our intermediate school student musicians, selected to perform with Central Jersey region band and orchestra ensembles in March! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/994956
Lottery Registration for the Westfield STEM Camp 2023 opens Friday, February 10 and closes Friday, February 17. This popular summer camp is for students entering Grades 3-8. All information, including how to register, at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home.
Students in Mr. Lane’s 6th grade Social Studies classes were actively engaged in presenting their Ancient Egyptian belief system project.
Interested in sharing your college or career experience with our WHS students? Check out the Blue Devil Community Network. We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/989458
Congratulations Alex and Nathan! They were recently accepted into the CJMEA Intermediate Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.
The 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote will be among the presentations at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Students at RIS watched a powerful live performance called "Through the Eyes of a Friend". This presentation by Living Voices parallels the life of Anne Frank.
7th grade students are growing hydroponic plants in the classroom to assist them in understanding photosynthesis.
Ms. Goodwin's 7th grade TED II classes are learning about circuitry to create a variety of different projects. Controlling the brightness of a light, to building a remote control to drive a car- the creations are endless.
RIS Spirit Week is in Full Swing = Hawaiian Day
Save the Dates for Westfield STEM Camp 2023. Registration will be in mid-February for this popular summer camp. Stay tuned!
Westfield residents will go to the polls on April 25, 2023 to vote on 2023-2024 school budget. Please visit the Budget Vote portal on the district /school websites which will be updated as budget is finalized. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/home
Students in ELA class are reading two different memoirs, then worked with partners to find similarities between the stories.
Petitions are being accepted for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election. The deadline to submit to BA/Board Secretary Patricia Ramos is 3p, March 6. Petitions/more information: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
Recognition of Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer teams , the swearing in of a new Board member, and the first in a series of presentations on the 2023-2024 Budget and public vote on April 25 were among the highlights at the Jan 17 BOE meeting. https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsisJan172023
Students in 8th grade Social Studies classes are engaged in conversations about the responsibilities of "bystanders" in relation to the escalation of hate.
