January is School Board Recognition Month! Remember to thank our dedicated Board members for their service.
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
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
Next Board of Education meeting is on Tuesday, December 13 in Cafe B at WHS. Private session at 6p; public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Learning how to compare and contrast in Ms. Halloran’s class!
Check your email inboxes for the November issue of The NEWS Letter. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/november-2022
Tuesday, December 6 is the deadline to submit an application to fill Board of Education vacancy, resulting from the recent resignation of Board member Amy Root whose unexpired term runs from January 1 - April 24, 2023. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
Tamaques is all about giving at Thanksgiving!
Our amazing Cares Team provided full Thanksgiving dinners for families and our PTO dropped off Dreyer's pies, loafs, and Philly Pretzels to the Westfield Fire and Police Departments.
Thank you to the Westfield Education Fund for their generous donation supporting student and staff wellness and to Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, for facilitating the training. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/918589
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The Westfield Board of Education is seeking an applicant who is interested in serving on the Board from January 1, 2023 through April 24, 2023 to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Board member Amy Root. Details here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/916168
The Edison Field Project, key administration appointments, and a warm welcome for our new student Board representative were among the topics at the November 15 BOE meeting. Read more in this synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisNov152022
Learning the ropes from our very own, “Mr. Tom.” 5th grader Simon Endick assists Mr. Tom at his busy post and makes sure walkers “stay back” before crossing.
