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.
Today is our first day of morning band rehearsal with Ms. Minogue! Looking forward to our 5th grade holiday concert in December!
Please click Agenda link for info on Strategic Planning Council / Special Board meeting on 11/14 in Edison cafeteria and regular public Board meeting on Tues, 11/15 in Cafe B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
Welcome to former Westfield Police Captain Frank Padovano, who has been appointed School Safety and Security Specialist for the Westfield Public School District. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/891833
Batman surprises Tamaques School on Halloween! Last Halloween, Tamaques was paid a surprise visit by Spider-Man and now this year, Batman!!
It's nice to know our superheroes have a close eye on us, especially on Halloween!
First Graders learn about air resistance while using parachutes with help from Mr. Harry!
Strategic Planning Stakeholder Session for Parents and Community Members on Wednesday, November 2 from 7-9p. Hope to see you there!
Our first safety patrol group of the year received a visit from Mr. Frank Padovano, our newly appointed district School Safety Specialist this morning!
He was very impressed by the fine work of our patrols!
Diwali at Tamaques! Some of our parent members in grades 1 and 5 provided a wonderful learning experience for our 1st and 5th graders this afternoon.
Our school, in coordination with the PTO is currently working on hosting a multicultural celebration this coming winter 2023! We'll be sure to communicate information.
The Board of Education approved Patricia Ramos to succeed Dana Sullivan as Business Administrator, effective January 1, 2023. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/880230
It was a great morning for National Walk/Bike to School Day! Lots of smiling faces and a surprise visit from Tammy the Tiger!
Thank you WPD! Go Tigers!
Please join us for tonight's Board of Education in Cafeteria B at WHS. Meeting begins @ 6p with members moving immediately into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Fire Prevention Week 2022- This afternoon, our 1st-3rd graders were treated with a visit from some of our Westfield firefighters!
Be sure to ask about it at home and “test” their fire safety knowledge!
