Want to serve on the Board of Education? A reminder that the deadline to submit a petition for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election is 3 p.m., March 6. Petitions/more information:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
The joy of learning to read. We get to watch this happen everyday!
As part of a generous donation from Westfield Education Fund, Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss will host a virtual presentation for parents/caregivers on March 9 entitled "Supporting Children Coping with Loss." Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1003886
Our schools are closed on Friday, February 17 and February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy!
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Who had the most fun this morning at our Sing Along? It is so wonderful how our parents (and grandparents) support our children by coming to these events and being so appreciative and enthusiastic . Viva Mrs. Colabaugh!
An update on the 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote was provided at the February 7 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in the synopsis:
https://bit.ly/BOEMeetingSynopsisFeb72023
Wow! What a showing we had for Math and Science Night. Thank you to all of the teachers and parents who helped our youngsters have such an engaging evening.
Lottery Registration for the Westfield STEM Camp 2023 opens Friday, February 10 and closes Friday, February 17. This popular summer camp is for students entering Grades 3-8. All information, including how to register, at https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/stemcamp/home.
"F is for friends who do stuff together..."
Interested in sharing your college or career experience with our WHS students? Check out the Blue Devil Community Network. We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/989458
The 2023-2024 School Budget and April 25 Budget Vote will be among the presentations at the BOE meeting on Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B at WHS. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
How do I love thee, Washington Elementary School? Let me count the ways. #1 The delicious surprises in The School Show each year.
Save the Dates for Westfield STEM Camp 2023. Registration will be in mid-February for this popular summer camp. Stay tuned!
We are hard at work at lunch time practicing for The Washington School Show this weekend. It's not too late to score some tickets -- https://wes.booktix.com/
Westfield residents will go to the polls on April 25, 2023 to vote on 2023-2024 school budget. Please visit the Budget Vote portal on the district /school websites which will be updated as budget is finalized. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/april-vote-2023/home
Petitions are being accepted for candidacy in the April 25, 2023 School Board Election. The deadline to submit to BA/Board Secretary Patricia Ramos is 3p, March 6. Petitions/more information: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/april-2023-school-board-election-information
Recognition of Girls Tennis and Boys Soccer teams , the swearing in of a new Board member, and the first in a series of presentations on the 2023-2024 Budget and public vote on April 25 were among the highlights at the Jan 17 BOE meeting. https://bit.ly/BOEMtgSynopsisJan172023
Be Good! Our own art teacher, Alli Gildea, has just had her first children's book published by Amazon. We are so proud of her! A small blurb follows. (We have a copy in our school library. ) A Star is Born
5-year old Jeremy wants to do good, but just can't seem to deliver despite his best efforts— not even on Valentine's Day. To keep him out of trouble, his mama, Beatrice the waitress, exiles him to the dreaded corner booth of the town diner where she works. Grounded at the table with nothing but crayons, placemats, and a big glass of chocolate milk, Jeremy takes things into his own hands... not by trying to BE good but by doing something he's good at: Drawing.
Tuesday, February 14, is our Valentine's Sing Along. This is an opportunity for your youngsters to show off their musical and singing abilities to an appreciative audience. Grades 1 and 2: 9:00 - 9:20 AM; Grades 3-5: 9:30 - 9:50
There will be a party facilitated by parent helpers later in the day. There will be no food served. Exchanging Valentine "favors" (cards) is AOK, as long as there is nothing edible attached.
BOE meeting at 6p on Tues, Jan 17 in Cafe B at WHS. Board members will immediately move into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
