Tamaques does Multicultural Night just right!! What an amazing turnout - come on out, we’ll be here until 8:00pm
The Great Kindness Challenge is underway- “Make a Friend who doesn’t look like you…You might change the World.” - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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
Happy Lunar New Year! 1st graders in Mrs. Rowan's classroom were treated to an "All About" Lunar New Year lesson, along with making a fun craft.
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
BOE meeting at 6p on Tues, Jan 17 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, as we honor the tremendous legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Motivational Magician- Thanks to the PTO, our students were treated to a super awesome assembly this morning. Mr. Chad Juros not only wowed us with his magic, but also shared his motivational story about overcoming a life-threatening childhood illness, two times, and how his perseverance motivated him to be a magician!
Special BOE meeting on Tues, Jan 10 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session to conduct interviews for Board vacancy. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Once again, our first grade team is teaching our grade 1 learners all about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the variety of different ways we can continue to help keep his message and dream alive. All grade levels are learning about Dr. King and a number of our students are participating in the Annual MLK poetry, essay and art contest!
If you haven't already, check out the district's new mobile app for quick and easy access to school news and events, student stories, the website, and more. Instructions on how to download here:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
UNITY Charity- Students in classroom 3B, under the direction of parent volunteers, participated in the wrapping of gifts for children throughout NJ. Such a great way to teach our younger generation about social responsibility and spread kindness to children and families in need.
www.unitysme.com
Announcing our new app for mobile phones for the Westfield Public School District! Stay up-to-date with access to events, school news, student stories, and more. Learn how to download the app for free and customize it. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/943809
A performance by Diavoli Blu, recognition of student-athletes for their tremendous fall seasons, a resolution of appreciation for outgoing BA Dana Sullivan, Board goals, and much more took place at the Dec 13 meeting of the Board of Education. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisDec132022
2022 5th grade band and chorus Holiday concert!
Our 5th graders are ready for this evening's annual Winter concert at 6:30pm. Thanks to Arianna, Laura and their classmates for helping to decorate the gym with snowflakes!
Online registration for kindergarten and Grade 1 is open for the 2023-2024 school year. Please share with your Westfield friends and neighbors. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/936303
