📢 Reminder to all Westfield residents: Don't forget to visit our Budget + Bond portal for crucial information before going to the polls on April 15. Your vote counts ! westfieldnjk12.org/vote
🎥 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
Our panoramic photo is always a great community building event! A brave photographer (who is not afraid of heights!) takes the photos from the roof!
Each student received a passport and collected stickers as they went from country to country.
Another amazing Multicultural Night! So many countries with rich cultures, traditions and delicious food! The vibrance of the Franklin was on full display. Thank you to everyone who cooked and prepared a table for this wonderful night!
Deacon Gibbons stopped by Franklin School to pick up the food donations that were collected for Ramadan. Our student leaders helped him carry the food to his truck.
The Franklin Readers and Leaders STEAM club was lucky enough to have a visitor from a woman and her puppy that she is raising for The Seeing Eye of Morristown. The Seeing Eye has paired more than 18,000 dogs with owners, that enables people who are blind to lead independent lives. The cost to raise, train and match the dogs is about $75,000, and the cost for a person to adopt their partner is only $150. This cost has remained the same since the organization began in 1929. Please consider sending loose change in with your child so they can add to the Pennies for Puppies donation containers in each class.
ICYMI 📬 Dr. G’s Budget + Bond email updates are posted in News section of district website. While each message contains important info, #1 explains how to vote, #2 outlines estimated costs, #3 breaks down school-by-school projects, and #4 provides a recap. westfieldnjk12.org
Spring Break is next week — but don’t forget! Westfield residents will vote next Tuesday on an additional spending proposal for the 2025-2026 school district operating budget, a facilities bond referendum, and school board candidates. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
You received your Vote By Mail ballot and are ready to submit it – now what? There are three convenient ways to deliver your marked ballot. More voter information is available on the “How to Vote” section of the portal. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
📚 The FAQ page on our Budget + Bond portal is one of the go-to resources for detailed answers and important information. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Traveling for Spring Break? No need to miss casting your ballot in the April 15 Budget Vote + Bond Referendum. Visit the Fraser Building to apply for a ballot, mark it, and turn it in all at once. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Westfield is one of the few school districts in New Jersey without Full Day Kindergarten. Bond Proposal 2 on the April 15 ballot aims to address this educational need to support student success. Visit our Budget + Bond portal to learn more. westfieldnjk12.org/vote
Congratulations to our Spotlight on Character students who caught the eye of their teachers for upholding the pillars of character!
Franklin's Music Students of the Month demonstrated respect, kindness, a positive attitude and strong effort in every class.
Franklin's Artists of the Month demonstrated creativity and excellence in their artwork and were kind and respectful to others.
The bond referendum proposes relocating the high school woodshop to a new space—one that will reflect modern technologies and techniques to further prepare students with 21s century skills in design, fabrication, and innovation. WHS Engineering & Design teacher Laura Doyle explains the reasons behind this move. https://youtu.be/c0uW1UZep3s?si=Ry-JXVRy31gKhO2o
Thank you to everyone who has come out to learn about the budget vote and bond referendum on April 15. There’s still time to get your questions answered by Dr. G and BA Patty Ramos. Join tonight's (4/3) remote community session at 7p, tomorrow's (4/4) Coffee with the Superintendent at Wilson (weather permitting) or one of next week's offerings. Link to tonight's session posted here:
https://bit.ly/WPS-BudgetBond-Engagement
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
Fourth grade had an adventurous field trip to The Stirling Mine today.
