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
Please take note of early dismissals and schools closed during the week of November 7-11.
Who let the dogs out? What a great Halloween Parade we had yesterday! It was so great to see so many parents and friends come out to support our little goblins. There were so many creative costumes. Bravo everyone!
Welcome to former Westfield Police Captain Frank Padovano, who has been appointed School Safety and Security Specialist for the Westfield Public School District. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/891833
Strategic Planning Stakeholder Session for Parents and Community Members on Wednesday, November 2 from 7-9p. Hope to see you there!
Nurse O'Connor screens all of our students for height, weight, hearing, vision, color blindness and blood pressure (and scoliosis in grade 5). This month she is working with our first graders.
The Board of Education approved Patricia Ramos to succeed Dana Sullivan as Business Administrator, effective January 1, 2023. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/880230
Have you noticed painted rocks that seem to pop up all around Washington School? It has been so interesting that our little treasures are left where they are, unless they trade places in the middle of the night.
Please join us for tonight's Board of Education in Cafeteria B at WHS. Meeting begins @ 6p with members moving immediately into private session. Public session resumes @ 7p. Agenda: https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2022-23 Livestream: https://bit.ly/BOELiveStream202223
Last Friday children's author teacher Angela LaCarrubba read stories to our children about goodwill and thoughtfulness. Can you tell from the picture that she is a former teacher (at Wilson School)?! Ask your children about the event!
A full day of professional learning taking place during today's in-service for staff.
Schools are closed on Monday, October 10. Staff will have an in-service day.
Schools are closed on Wednesday, October 5 in observance of Yom Kippur.
What a great time the first graders had last Friday evening at the PTO sponsored Fun Night!
