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
Students in Mrs. Kasemeyer's second grade class engaged in a discussion about different types of communities during social studies. They were able to make connections between what they learned and what they know about the Westfield community and other communities they have visited.
Today our students learned about neurodiversity and inclusion during an introductory assembly about our Wilson Warriors Recess Club.
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
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
On our first Two Lunch Thursday of the year, the Wilson School community donated over 150 bagged lunches to the Saint Joseph's Social Service Center in Elizabeth!
Thank you!
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
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
The Wilson staff are so excited to welcome students tomorrow. Today they engaged in professional development on the Responsive Classroom approach to help build strong classroom communities.
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
Board of Education meeting on Tues, Aug 30 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p with Board members moving immediately into private session. Public portion of meeting will resume at 7p Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
In its 20th year, the Extended School Year Program helps students strengthen and maintain academic skills for the coming school year. Here's what the engaging program looked like this summer: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/802771
A new K-12 Director of Counseling and generous donations from our community partners were among the highlights at a special Board of Education meeting on July 25. Here's a synopsis: https://bit.ly/SynopsisJuly252022
A productive 3-day leadership retreat, as our administrators gather to share best practices and exchange ideas for the coming school year and beyond, while participating in important training sessions.
