June 2022
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Superintendent's Corner
If I were to choose just one word to describe how I feel as my first year as Superintendent of the Westfield Public Schools comes to a close, it is grateful.
Grateful to the Board of Education for allowing me the honor and opportunity to lead such an amazing district. Grateful to a welcoming community. Grateful to an experienced and caring staff that always prioritizes our students. Grateful to our families for a rewarding partnership with our schools. Grateful to our many parent organizations who devote considerable time , expertise , and support to our schools, activities, athletics, and art/music programs. And, with greatest sincerity, I am grateful to our students for their unwavering commitment to their education and to each other during these challenging years.
Congratulations to our 12th graders, 8th graders, 5th graders, and kindergartners as they prepare to move to new schools and new adventures in learning next year, and to all of our students, families, and staff who have demonstrated time and again their strong commitment to the Westfield Public Schools.
I wish you a healthy, restful, and happy summer.
Dr. González
Congratulations to the WHS Class of 2022!
Special thanks to student photographers Catherine Collins and Andrew Cicala.
Congratulations to the WHS Class of 2022!
Special thanks to student photographers Catherine Collins and Andrew Cicala.
EIS Grade 8
RIS Grade 8
Grade 5
Kindergarten
Board Approves Resolution to Move
Board Election from November to April
At its public meeting on June 21, the Board of Education approved a resolution to move the date of board elections from the first Tuesday in November to the third Tuesday in April and to present the school district budget to Westfield taxpayers for a vote. In addition to the information provided below, we will continue to keep the Westfield community informed as we move forward with an April 2023 election.
Board Corner
Board Corner
INFORMATION AND DECISION TIMELINE:
May 3 - Initial conversation begins at public BOE meeting into feasibility of moving Board elections
May 4 - April/May issue of The NEWS Letter emailed to families & staff, outlining Budget Facts, Considerations, Reflections, Next Steps
May 17 & June 14 - Discussion continues at public BOE meetings
June 15 - Message from Board President Brendan Galligan emailed to families and staff, detailing process & reasons for putting the school budget vote before the taxpayers
June 21 - Presentation by Dr. González and Business Administrator Dana Sullivan at public BOE meeting
June 21 - Board approves resolution
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Curriculum Corner
From Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Programs Dr. Paul Pineiro
Curriculum Corner
From Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Programs Dr. Paul Pineiro
At the June 14 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Pineiro presented to the Board and to the public the district's Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CHPE) curriculum to be implemented in September 2022.
Dr. Pineiro again shared his presentation and answered questions on June 20 during the 2nd in the new Spotlight on Education Webinar Series.
The Board approved the CHPE curriculum at its meeting on June 21, 2022.
District Goals 2021-2022
District Goals 2021-2022
We are proud of the efforts of so many who worked to meet our District Goals this year. We provided for the safe return of our students and staff for full-day, in-person learning while addressing learning gaps and ensuring a continuity of education. We focused on a continued review of curricula and professional development to support student growth and achievement. We developed a framework to guide our DEI efforts. And we surveyed the community about communication best practices while introducing new methods (including The NEWS Letter) to ensure we reach all of our stakeholders. Please enjoy this 2-minute video snapshot of our year-long efforts.
REVISED SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023
To help with future planning, the school calendar for 2022-2023 was revised on June 14, 2022 to provide clearer guidance as to school hours and the three days built into the calendar for emergency closings.
Should extra days be needed, they will be added to the calendar in this order: February 17, April 3, and April 4. If these three days are not needed, schools may close on April 10, May 26, and May 30 in that order.
Please refer to our website for the NJ Department of Education list of religious holidays permitting student absence from school.
2022-2023 School Calendar rev 6-14-22.pdfIMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
August 30 : Board of Education Meeting
September 1: Teachers & Paras Return
September 6: Staff In-Service Day
September 7: First Day of School
September 26-27: Schools Closed for Rosh Hashanah
A REMINDER
A REMINDER
You spoke. We listened. Utilizing our Communication Survey and other feedback from the school community as a guide, we look forward to soon sharing with you our new website and mobile app. Stay tuned for information on new website features and how to access the mobile app.
Community Corner
Community Corner
Thank you to our Parent Teacher Council and Parent Teacher Organizations for the many ways they support our students and school community.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
World Language Honor Societies
All-State Intermediate Orchestra
Field Day
Award-Winning Cast
GOOD NEWS
Westfield Edges Out Columbia for Ultimate Frisbee State Title - Hi's Eye
WHS Celebrates Pride Month with Chalk the Walk Event - Hi's Eye
WHS Students Earn Top Honors at NJYAG Conference - Tap into Westfield
Optimist Club Outstanding Intermediate Teacher Award - Courier News
Washington Elementary Teacher Awarded Philhower Fellowship - Westfield Monthly
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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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