The bond referendum on April 15 includes up to $57.5 million in debt service aid from the State of New Jersey. What would this mean for our district? westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Spring break is less than two weeks away, but there's still time to get your mail-in ballot if you act fast! Re-watch this quick video to learn about the deadlines and how to quickly and securely return your ballot once it arrives. If you will be traveling, don’t miss your chance to vote ahead of April 15. https://bit.ly/BudgetandBond-How-to-Vote
Restroom renovations are proposed to update plumbing and electrical systems and improve accessibility. Bond funding, with the help of state debt service aid, makes it possible to address these capital improvements in a timely manner. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
The "break apart and distribute strategy" (also known as the distributive property) is a method for simplifying multiplication by breaking down one or both factors into smaller, more manageable parts, then multiplying each part separately and adding the products. Yup -- I know how to do that!
Our schools have served generations of students, but they are showing their age. Learn more about how the bond referendum proposes important upgrades. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Westfield schools face an increased need for small-group instruction to help students advance academically. Learn how our bond proposals aim to meet these needs and create space for Full Day Kindergarten in this short video. https://youtu.be/OGB4HpmqXL0?si=NeW0fKkDrejh9CtX
We learned a lot about Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which began last Thursday. How fortunate we are to have families from various countries and cultures who are willing to share their traditions with us.
Stay in the know! 📨 Dr. G’s weekly Budget + Bond updates are packed with key details ahead of the April 15 vote. Check your email inbox or visit the NEWS section on our website: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2106929 https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/2106902
Wait! I have an idea. Did you know that Earle Dickson, who lived close by in New Brunswick, invented the Band-Aid? You can read about it in "The Boo-Boos That Changed the World", or listen to it at http://tiny.cc/l4ae001.
Queen to Bishop 6. Check! Every Wednesday, our PTO sponsors an after-school chess hour. Alumni are on hand to teach everyone how to play and how to play better. Every grade level is represented. We use our brains and learn good sportsmanship.
The Third Grade Women’s Tea is the culmination of weeks and weeks of research about a famous woman. Each youngster shares their research, bound in a booklet, with one special guest. They make a unique doll and a timeline of their famous woman's life. These are displayed outside the auditorium for everyone to see and admire. Guests are served a cup of tea by their hosts while everyone enjoys a round of trivia.
🎥 Want to understand the details behind our April 15 Bond Referendum? Our video series breaks down the key projects, funding plans, and the process, making it easy for you to stay informed! Watch now and get the full picture: https://bit.ly/Bond-Referendum-Videos
Just relaxing while I read one of my favorite books.
Lots of in-person and remote opportunities through April 8 to learn about the Budget and Bond Referendum! https://bit.ly/WPS-BudgetBond-Engagement
We had a great Community Service Night! We are learning how to think AND how to be kind.
Goodbye, Judy Moody. We loved reading about your adventures these past two weeks.
We learned about the T.P. club, how new friendships are formed, and that parents make mistakes. We played Kahoot and answered trivia questions from each night's reading. We fed a Venus fly trap and lined our halls with All About Me posters. We read the first and last chapters together in the auditorium and watched video recordings that the teachers made for each chapter. And we got our own copy of Judy Moody. I wonder what book we will read together next year.
The next time you walk past the Rialto, take a look at the art in the windows. It's artwork from Washington students!
We are getting ready for our spring concerts. Everybody loves 7:30 AM rehearsals!
Knight to Queen Four. Check!
The Roosevelt Eighth Grade Band came to teach us about instruments and play great songs. And we got to see old friends!
