Happy students make for eager learners (or do eager learners make happy students?)!
Early dismissal on Friday, December 23. Wishing all a restful Winter Break. Look forward to welcoming back students and staff on Monday, January 2.
At this time of year different holidays are celebrated in the homes in our community. We are lucky to have so many families willing to share their traditions with us. After all, where else would you find children learning to play "dreidel" while wearing Santa hats?
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
Washington Skate Night was held at the Westfield Rink. Thank you to our PTO for organizing this fun event! The stronger the bonds in our community, the more learning our children will do. It is one of the mysteries of life.
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
In grades 3-5 we use the Words their Way program. This aligns instruction with the five developmental stages of spelling: Emergent-Early Letter Name, Letter Name, Within Word Pattern, Syllables and Affixes, and Derivational Relations. These third graders are hard at work on their weekly "sort" of words.
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
Second graders learn about character traits and take turns conferring with their teacher.
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
Did you know... that the Westfield Police visit Washington School every day? Different police officers rotate visits at unannounced times. They walk through the building, double check that all doors are secure, and interact with the children and staff (for example, are interviewed by first graders as part of their community helpers unit). We love our Westfield Police Officers!
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
One of the things that we focus on when helping children learn how to write well is conferencing. Conferences can have a different focus each time, such as goal-setting, strategy, coaching, compliment, assessment and more.
We are so fortunate to have so many parents who are willing to share their cultural and religious heritage with us. We learned about Diwali -- the Festival of Lights. The students listened to a book, watched a presentation and then got to paint sun catchers.
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
