Starlab Planetarium: Thanks to funding from our PTO, every grade had a presentation of stars and constellations in a mobile planetarium set up in our gym.
The Board approved new district administration appointments at last night's meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Greer, Mrs. Schall, and Mrs. McCabe! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1149081
We are so lucky to have parents organize our Recess Runners Club. These fifth graders ran a total of 158 miles at recess this year!
The Board of Education meets on Tuesday, June 13 in WHS Cafe B. 5:30p private session; 6p public meeting resumes beginning with student and staff recognitions. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Second graders share their writing portfolios with their guests at the annual Publishing Party. Many genres represented from the entire year. And so much growth!
What a great time our first graders had at the Turtle Back Zoo, and what a great prelude to their upcoming animal book presentations!
Hey, Dude -- The fourth grade Poetry Slam is back! Beatniks shared their creations with parents in a basement coffee house on Bleeker Street. Cool!
Reminder: Schools will be closed this Friday, May 26 through next Tuesday, May 30.
Monday evening was the fifth grade strings concert, consisting of violin, viola, cello, and one bass. The orchestra consists of 100 musicians from four elementary schools, conducted by Robin Naylor. The selections were so eclectic and enjoyable, and our Washington students played so well. Bravo!
Lots of action at the May 9 BOE meeting, with a celebration of students and staff, the appointment of a new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, a new Board President and VP, the swearing-in of 3 Board members, and more! https://bit.ly/BOESynopsisMay92023
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Some of our parents representing countries such as Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Philippines, China, Korea, and Vietnam have volunteered to visit classrooms to read a book about their country and share some information about their culture. They also created a rock star bulletin board! We are so fortunate to have such riches.
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Bolton, appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Programs, effective July 1! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1110419
Board meeting on Tues, 5/9 in WHS Cafe B. New Board members sworn in & Pres/VP elected at 6p; Board then moves into private session. Public portion resumes 7p with student/staff recognition. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
We love our teachers! The PTO hosted a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on May 1 with an early Cinco de Mayo theme. Deliciosa y muy apreciada!
Congratulations to Mrs. Morris and Mr. Jesse, this year's recipients of the Rotary Club of Westfield's Philhower and Steengrafe Awards. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1098510
Thank you to all who voted on the 2023-2024 school district operating budget on Tuesday. In case you missed Dr. González's email to the school community, it is posted on the Superintendent's page on the district website. https://bit.ly/SuperintendentMessages2022-2023
Today was the annual Crossing Guard Recognition Ceremony held at Town Hall and attended by the mayor, police chief, superintendent and principals. All of our students signed a thank you banner. That's Helena -- bottom right (Bob had a previous engagement). We love our crossing guards!
Budget Vote/Board Election next Tuesday, April 25! Lots of info on April Budget Vote website portal and under "Board Election" on website's Board tab. Please remember to vote; polls open from 7a to 8p. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/budget-snapshot
Did you know that each morning a fifth grader does announcements for the whole school? After a greeting and the date, your birthday is trumpeted if it is your lucky day. The student then leads all of us in the recital of The Pledge of Allegiance. The MC gets to decide if they want to tell about a special day celebrated this morning, an historic event, the weather, and a joke. Personally I look forward to the jokes : - )
Please note that the Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow (Tues, 4/18) will be held on Thursday, 4/20 in WHS Cafe B, beginning at 7p. Agenda will be available at https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23. Livestream at https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
