6th grade Technology, Engineering and Design I classes were thinking out-of- the-box to work together as a team to build a tower of cups using only one rubber band and string. Students could not use any body part to touch/move the cups.
Schools are closed on Wednesday, October 5 in observance of Yom Kippur.
Each month Roosevelt School recognizes our students who go above and beyond.
Congratulations to Roosevelt's Upstanders for the month of September!
October 2 is National Custodian Day. We're grateful to these dedicated professionals who work hard to keep our buildings and grounds clean and safe. When we asked students if our custodians are superheroes, the answer was a resounding "YES!" https://youtu.be/wp716Z8C2Vo
RIS Club Fair 2022!
As we celebrate Hispanic LatinX Heritage Month, the students in Senora Maver's Spanish class studied influential Hispanic Americans to learn about their impact on culture and community.
Schools are closed on Monday & Tuesday, Sept 26 & 27. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate.
A synopsis of the September 20 BOE meeting is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M4Cb-4OrT3aHz6LzljxGrZIuNdF5ema46aBey41jJGY/edit?usp=sharing
What's better than playing Four Squares in PE class on this beautiful day!
Join us for the Board of Education meeting on Tues, Sept 20 at 7p in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Students in Ms. Goodwin's Technology Engineering and Design class work together as a team to reproduce a replica of a hidden object that is made out of K'NEX's. Only one team member can see the hidden object and they have to describe the object to try and get it built correctly. Communication is key!
These are the smiling faces behind our school-wide morning announcements this week.
Join our team! Become a Substitute. https://westfieldpublicschoolsnj.sites.thrillshare.com/page/substitute-information
The Golden Pass is back! Learn more about how Westfield residents 65 and older may attend many WHS events for free. Please share the news with your friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/836407
Our new school year is off to a great start! Welcome Back RIS Family.
Strategic planning and district / Board goals for the 2022-2023 school year were among the topics at the August 30 Board of Education meeting. Read more in this synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisAugust302022
Lots of professional learning and other preparations for a new school year. We're ready for our students tomorrow! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/829215
A full day of professional development sessions as our teachers and staff prepare to welcome back students tomorrow (Wednesday), September 7.
The Back-to-School issue of The NEWS Letter is in email inboxes. In case you missed it, it is also posted on the district website under District Information: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/back-to-school-2022
Opening Day for staff! Superintendent Dr. Raymond González, Board President Brendan Galligan, and WEA President Kim Dickey were on hand to welcome all back. Great to see everyone eager and ready for the first day of school on September 7. https://youtu.be/LwUoDE1-nAE
