Building roller coasters in Mrs. Herrera's 8th grade Science Applications class at Edison, using the skills they learned in class.
Get ready for Westfield K-8 STEAM Night on Monday, April 29 from 6:30-8:00p at Wilson, hosted by the PTC Gifted Education Committee. A registration link will be activated Monday, April 15 at 7p on the PTC Gifted Education page. https://sites.google.com/westfieldnjk12.org/wps-ptc-ptso/ptc-gifted-education
Our talented faculty members often receive prestigious recognition for their considerable experience and dedication to our students. Check out these recent achievements! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1548743
Last chance to join a community session on the 2024-25 school district operating budget. Tonight (April 11) at 5:30-6:30p. Link to virtual session: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1546278 Hope you can join, as Westfield voters prepare to go to polls next Tuesday, 4/16.
Jefferson 3rd graders recently shared their nonfiction magazines with their 2nd grade schoolmates, reading together, answering questions, and identifying the various text features that were used throughout their projects.
Wilson's student-led Book Club meets on Mondays, planning the books and activities with librarian Mrs. Ciampa as their advisor.
Less than a week to go before Westfield residents go to the polls to vote on the 2024-2025 school district operating budget. Read Dr. González's "Letter to the Editor" on the Budget Vote portal, with lots of information to ensure an informed electorate on April 16. https://bit.ly/Budget-Letter-to-the-Editor
More solar eclipse excitement on Monday at Lincoln, Washington, and WHS.
Partial solar eclipse fun during dismissal on April 8 at Jefferson and McKinley. Thank you to the elementary school PTOs for purchasing eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
Congratulations to Roosevelt's "Upstanders of the Month!"
The April 16 budget vote and board election is fast approaching. Please consider attending one of the district's last two community engagement sessions to have your questions answered before going to the polls. The virtual sessions are Wednesday, April 10 from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Links to both sessions can be found on the Budget Vote Portal under Community Engagement.
Don't miss this important parent academy facilitated by our Student Assistance Coordinators (SACs). This Thursday, April 11 from 7-8:30p in the WHS auditorium.
On Monday, April 8, Westfield will experience an extraordinary celestial event - a solar eclipse. Weather permitting, residents may be able to view the partial eclipse but will need to do so SAFELY. Here's what you need to know:
https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1535632
Enjoy your Spring Break!
The Board welcomed winter athletes last night to offer congratulations on phenomenal seasons. The Board also approved the base budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Now voters will weigh in on the additional spending proposal on April 16. Learn more at tonight's in-person budget session beginning at 7:30p at 302 Elm Street in Room 105.
Deadline to nominate a favorite intermediate school teacher for Optimist Award is April 10. As you prepare for Spring Break, take a moment to select a deserving intermediate school educator. Nominating form and guidelines here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504870
Using their previous knowledge of sewing in art, Franklin 4th graders help their 2nd grade buddies with a handsewn felt pouch in Mrs. Davenport's art class, creating colorful and functional artwork.
WHS Band will hold a free "send-off" concert this Thursday, March 28 from 7:30-8:30p in the WHS Auditorium, as the 86-member ensemble prepares to perform in Italy. Read more in this article by WHS 11th grader Lizzie Miles: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1520444
"From Classroom to Community: Understanding the School District Operating Budget." In-person session on Wed, March 27, 7:30-8:30p, 1st floor conference room at 302 Elm Street. Get your questions answered before going to the polls on April 16. https://bit.ly/April2024BudgetVote
