December 2021
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Superintendent's Corner
Superintendent's Corner
Each December, as my holiday message, I share with the school community a homework assignment which reflects on the past year and looks forward to the new year. Looking back at my whirlwind four months in Westfield and to what I hope for the future, I respectfully request that everyone pause and consider this year's ...
Holiday Recess Homework Assignment
REMEMBER to find time to focus on your health and the well-being of those around you.
CHERISH each moment spent with your loved ones and find time to laugh... a lot! It's easy to get caught up in the challenges - past and future - but there are plenty of good memories to cherish.
RESPECT those around you by exhibiting care, concern, and consideration for their needs and feelings.
On behalf of the Board of Education and all the administrators of the Westfield Public School District, we want to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season.
Thank you for your unwavering support of our students.
With gratitude and hope for 2022,
Dr. G.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
December 24-31: Schools Closed (Winter Break)
December 25: Christmas
December 26 - January 1: Kwanzaa
January 3: Return to School
January 6: Board of Education Meeting
January 17: Schools Closed (MLK, Jr. Day)
January 18: Board of Education Meeting
January 19: PTC Meeting
DID YOU KNOW?
January is National School Board Recognition Month. Please remember to thank our Board of Education members for their tireless volunteer service to the Westfield Public Schools community.
Board Corner
Board Corner
NEXT BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT BOARD MEETINGS
Organization Meeting: Thursday, January 6 at 7 p.m.
Regular Public Meeting: Tuesday, January 18 at 7 p.m.
WHS Cafeteria B
Board meetings are now live streamed via the district's YouTube Channel.
The Board approved for second (final) reading the following policies:
1648 School Employee Vaccination Requirements (M) (new)
2425 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Program (M) (New)
5751 Sexual Harassment of Students (complete replacement)
6160 Grants From Private Sources (revised)
BOARD POLICIES
BOARD POLICIES
The Board approved for second (final) reading the repeal of the following policies:
1648 Restart and Recovery
1649 Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act
1650 Remote Learning
Community
Corner
Community
Corner
The next general meeting of the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) will be held on January 19 at 10:15 a.m. in the Board Room at 302 Elm Street.
Online registration is open for Kindergarten and Grade 1.
Online registration is open for Kindergarten and Grade 1.
Detailed instructions and forms are available under "Student Registration" at www.westfieldnjk12.org.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
Savoring French Cuisine
Letters to a Space Traveler Alum
Snowflake Shuffle
Sounds of the Season
December 2 was National Special Education Day.
We are grateful to our Special Services Department, Related Services teams, special education teachers and paraprofessionals who support our students in so many ways.
December 2 was National Special Education Day.
We are grateful to our Special Services Department, Related Services teams, special education teachers and paraprofessionals who support our students in so many ways.
Next up: School Board Recognition Month and School Resource Officer Day
IN THE NEWS...
Reaching the Breaking Point - Hi's Eye
WHS Girls Soccer Wins Group 4 State Championship on Last-Second Goal - Hi's Eye
WHS Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent - Westfield Monthly
Westfield 2nd Grader Featured on Drew Barrymore Show - Tap into Westfield
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Our Mission
The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world.
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