Each year, on September 11, Patriot Day is observed in the United States as a national day of service and remembrance, in memory of those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, along with the many people who performed extraordinary acts of heroism. Learn more at 911memorial.org.
Day 3 ! Check out these Wilson first graders, all smiles as they work together and enjoy their classroom makeovers.
Save the Date for an informative and important session to help parents understand the HIB process. October 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wilson Elementary School library. For PreK-12 parents/guardians. Hope to see you there!
Sunny skies and lots of positive energy on the first day of the 2024-2025 school year!
Lots of professional learning taking place in these days before the start of school. We can't wait to see our students tomorrow, September 5!
ICYMI in the BTS edition of The NEWS Letter, check out our new District Pulse, a monthly video snapshot of the many activities and improvements taking place across the district. https://youtu.be/tmTMZRLGcjA?si=QQklpDZ7xhUmxlN2
Greeted by a rousing performance by members of the WHS Marching Band, staff gathered for an Opening Day ceremony, followed by a full schedule of PD sessions, as they prepare for the return of students on Thurs, Sept 5. Read more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1743551
We can't wait to see our staff and students next week! Here is a quick video snapshot of key dates for the start of the new school. https://bit.ly/WelcomeBack-KeyDates
Welcome to our new educators, who participated this week in a two-day orientation, as part of the New Staff Institute. Lots of learning and fun activities, including an "Escape Room" involving Westfield trivia. Shout out to gwaccnj.com and downtownwestfieldnj.gov for the swag!
All six of our elementary schools have been recognized for implementing programs and events to create safer environments for walking and bicycling in their communities. Learn more: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725576
Congratulations to our new WHS Assistant Principal Brett Curtis! https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1734324
First regular public BOE meeting for 2024-25 school year to be held on Tuesday, August 27 in WHS Cafe B. Private session at 6:30p. Public portion of meeting resumes at 7p. https://bit.ly/BOEAgendas2024-2025. Meeting will be livestreamed; link to be posted on district website.
The Westfield Public School District has been recognized for initiatives that promote sustainable practices and educate students to be responsible environmental stewards. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1725461
Our classrooms are gleaming as our custodial teams methodically work through the herculean task of the summer deep clean. We can't wait to welcome our students back on Thursday, September 5! Here's a glimpse at Franklin and Wilson.
Thank you to WHS girls and boys basketball players and coaches who volunteered their time to provide physical education opportunities for students in the Extended School Year Program. More on how ESY reinforces and strengthens skills here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1715537
22 Westfield students in grades K-5 took part in the Multilingual Learners (ML) Summer Experience, a two-week summer camp that provides meaningful enrichment activities to help students continue their English language acquisition. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1685796
Kudos to Christopher Tafelski, selected by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2024 Boys' High School T&F Coach of the Year for New Jersey, his 2nd national recognition for the 2023-2024 season. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1685189
Our school custodial and maintenance teams are the quiet heroes of summer (and year-round!), working tirelessly to ensure everything is clean, repaired, and ready for students' return in September. Here's a recent glimpse at McKinley.
Lots of learning and fun, while strengthening skills during our Extended School Year Program for students in preschool through high school who have been identified as those who would benefit from additional instruction and related services during the summer.
