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
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to the RIS Upstanders of the Month!
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Welcome to Roosevelt's 2024 Civics Fair!
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
March 28 deadline for Rotary and Steengrafe nominations is approaching! Don't miss the opportunity to select a favorite PK-5 educator for the Philhower Award and a deserving staff member in the district for the Steengrafe Award. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491926
Community Service Day at RIS!
IMPORTANT: The "Not My Kid" assembly by Stephen Hill, originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Thursday), March 21, has been POSTPONED! Stay tuned for an update with a rescheduled date.
7th grade students went outside to observe plants and animals in Clark Park. 7th grade science classes are discussing "local land use change" as part of our Open Sci Ed unit titled Ecosystem Dynamics. Students made observations and we connected them to our current unit.
Save the Dates as the WHS No Place for Hate Committee hosts a community movie night on March 22 and a community book read and discussion on April 17. Learn more here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1507725
In celebration of Pi Day (3.14), 6th grade math students participated in Pi CityScapes designs.
On March 21, Stephen Hill of Speak Sobriety will present "Not My Kid: How to Build Resilient Kids to Make Healthy Choices and Overcome Adversity," sharing his impactful story of addiction and recovery. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504996
The Optimist of Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Intermediate School Outstanding Teacher Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, April 10. Learn more about the nomination process here: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1504870
Amazing opening night for the RIS Spring Musical, SpongeBob!
RIS 8th Grade Band students, under the direction of Mr. Doyle, are performing this morning for the northside elementary schools.
It is that time of year when the Westfield Public Schools community looks forward to Spring musicals and celebrating the considerable talents of the cast, crew, and theater directors at EIS, RIS, and WHS. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1491974
The Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is hosting a virtual Board Candidates Night on Monday, March 18 from 7:30-9:30p. Visit the Board Election page for details, including how to register. https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/page/boardelectionapril2024
