In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
In-person community engagement session TONIGHT (Tues, 4/11) at 6 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Don't miss an opportunity to have your questions answered about the 2023-24 School District Operating Budget . https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
The March issue of The NEWS Letter includes budget and strategic planning updates, curriculum news with a focus on visual and performing arts and much more. Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/thenewsletter/the-news-letter/march-2023
Meet the candidates running for the Westfield Board of Education as the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) hosts a virtual Candidates Night on Thursday, April 13 from 7:30-9:30p. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
At the 3/28 BOE meeting, the 2023-2024 school district budget was adopted, Board high school rep Patrick Lanza discussed the annual Week of Service and other happenings at WHS, Dr. González reviewed the unused snow day schedule, and more. https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMarch282023
Schools are closed from April 3-10 for Spring Break and an unused Snow Day. Enjoy!
At last night's meeting, the Board adopted the final 2023-2024 school district operating budget which goes to Westfield voters on Tuesday, April 25. Don't miss the opportunity to have your questions answered! https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
Wilson fifth graders are already preparing for the transition to middle school. They had a presentation from the French teacher and counselors from Roosevelt to get an introduction to middle school basics including course selection, schedules, and lunch options.
Budget engagement sessions begin this week on March 29 and March 30. These two virtual sessions are designated for elementary PTOs but all are welcome to choose date/time that works best. Complete list, with links to remote sessions, available at www.westfieldnjk12.org.
Public hearing on final 2023-2024 School Budget at BOE meeting on Tues, Mar 28 in Cafe B at WHS. Meeting begins at 6p, Board goes immediately into private session, public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
The entire Wilson Includer community chalked positive messages and drawings on the school grounds to close out Neurodiversity Week.
Wilson wrapped up our Neurodiversity Week with a school-wide assembly reflecting on students' takeaways from the workshops they attended throughout the week.
During Neurodiversity Week, Wilson students took part in workshops, facilitated by district behaviorists to help our students gain a deeper understanding of the different ways people experience the world.
Wilson First graders welcomed presenters from the Miller-Cory House Museum. They learned about the historical significance of the "Three Sisters" - corn, beans, and squash, to the Lenape as our students prepare to plant their own garden.
A series of in-person and remote community engagement sessions are scheduled for Westfield residents to learn about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget and to get their questions answered. More info and links here: https://bit.ly/BudgetCommunityEngagement2023
During Community Service Week our students brought in and organized school supplies, toiletries, lunches, and baby items to donate to local organizations. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate as we help teach our students about the importance of giving back.
Students in Mrs. Venturino's class took advantage of the snowy day to collect and observe snowflake specimens after learning about the "photomicrography" work of Wilson (Snowflake) Bentley.
Nominate an outstanding Pre-K to Grade 5 teacher for the Rotary Club of Westfield's annual Philhower Award and an exceptional staff member for the club's new Steengrafe Award. More info, including links to online nominating forms: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1039204
Save the Date to hear a powerful presentation from the founder of Speak Sobriety, Stephen Hill, on Thursday, March 30 from 7-8:30p at Roosevelt Intermediate School. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1038775
Each week, we will post a "Budget Byte" with "Did You Know?" tips about the 2023-2024 school district operating budget as Westfield residents prepare to vote on the budget on April 25. Learn more at https://bit.ly/AprilBudgetVote2023.
