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Superintendent's Synopsis

The Week of Respect, 2019 testing results, a new Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, and an update on proposed security vestibules were among the topics discussed at the Board of Education meeting on October 15, 2019. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis of the meeting.
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Week of "Extra" Respect

As public school districts across New Jersey observed the Week of Respect from Oct. 7-11, students and staff in the Westfield Public Schools participated in many lessons and activities emphasizing the meaning of respect and the different ways people show it. “Respect is something we practice daily in Westfield Public Schools,” says Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan. “So we call this week the ‘Week of Extra Respect.’”
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Seeking Substitute School Nurses

The Westfield Public School District is seeking Substitute School Nurses who hold appropriate credentials. $175/Daily; $225 for Overnight Field Trips. Please contact Jill Kelly in our Human Resources Department at jkelly@westfieldnjk12.org or (908) 789-4400 x4425. Thank you.
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Superintendent's Synopsis

Recognition of National Merit Semifinalists, a discussion of safety and security, and District Goals for 2019-2020 were among the topics at the Board of Education meeting on September 17. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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School Starts Thursday, September 5th!

We're excited for the 2019-2020 School Year! Drop off time is between 8:20 and 8:40 AM. Follow the plan for line-up spots in the class-assignment letters. If it is raining, line-up is inside, and parents will not be permitted into the building. Weather permitting, our PTO will have a Welcome Back Coffee on the front walkway from 8:50 to 9:30.
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Children's author Nina Saporta paid a surprise visit to Schrader's class in May, encouraging students to share examples of kindness and problem-solving while discussing the situations the characters in her Sunshine Elementary series navigate at their fictional school.

Surprise Author Visit

Second graders in Kate Schrader's class read an advanced copy of the first in a series called "Sunshine Elementary" and receive a surprise visit by the author.
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Superintendent's Synopsis

An update on new security procedures and a draft architectural building plan for a possible bond referendum on full day kindergarten were among the topics discussed at the August 27 Board of Education meeting. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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