Upcoming Events
OCTOBER 9
SCHOOL CLOSED
– Yom Kippur
OCTOBER 11
WHS Pink Out
OCTOBER 14
SCHOOL CLOSED
– Columbus Day
OCTOBER 16
WHS - PAL Tutoring
– 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Student Center
OCTOBER 24
WHS Junior Parent Night -
7 pm
OCTOBER 23
WHS - PAL Tutoring
– 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Student Center
OCTOBER 30
WHS - PAL Tutoring
– 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Student Center
NOVEMBER 1
WHS Homecoming Dance -
7 pm, Gym
NOVEMBER 7 and 8
School Closed
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PTSO Notes
WHS Sports
Click here
for the complete and most up-to-date schedule of games, matches, scrimmages and other sporting events. You can also sign up to receive text alerts, and there is a mobile app available for download
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WHS Girls Volleyball Pink Out - October 11th
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Westfield High School Girls’ Volleyball teams will host their 11
th
Annual PINK OUT Fundraiser with all proceeds benefitting Susan G. Komen of North Jersey.
The PINK OUT, during which the WHS freshmen, JV and Varsity teams will play Bridgewater-Raritan High School, will be held on Friday, October 11 in the WHS Gym at 550 Dorian Road. Freshman game at 4p; JV at 5:30p; Varsity at 7p.
Donations can be made online at
www.komennorthjersey.com/PINKOUT
or by mail, with checks payable to Susan G. Komen North Jersey, to Jennifer Nisita, 603 Boulevard, Westfield, NJ 07090.
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WHS Bowling Sign Up Information
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ANY
student (boys and girls) grades 9-12 who missed the sign-up meeting and is still interested in trying out for the Varsity and JV bowling team should contact Coach Corey for more information at
rcorey@westfieldnjk12.org
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WHS Guys' Night of Singing - October 25th
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The Westfield High School Choir presents the
2
nd
Annual Guys’ Night of Singing
on Friday, October 25 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the WHS Theater. The event is open to any male in Grades 7-12, Westfield dads, teachers and guys of all ages who like to sing. Performance by special guests
The GrooveBarbers
begins at 8 p.m.
Contact WHS Choral Director John Brzozowski at (908) 789-4500 x4549 or
jbrzozowski@westfieldnjk12.org
if you’re interested in participating or have any questions.
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WHS Varsity Cheer
Fundraiser
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WHS/ Police Athletic League (PAL) Tutoring Club
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Dear Westfield Parents,
We hope that you had a nice summer and are excited to begin the new school year. The resumption of school also means the resumption of homework and studying. We are writing to inform you about a great organization at WHS that often goes underutilized – the Police Athletic League (PAL) Tutoring Club. Every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m., two to three WHS juniors and seniors, who are members of the National Honor Society, join with one or two faculty members to run an after-school tutoring program in the Student Center. Students are able to stop by for homework help, study for upcoming assessments, or simply be a part of a collaborative, inclusive environment.
This year, we are also offering help with studying for standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT, as we believe that it is imperative that all WHS students have access to equal opportunities for extra help. This program can be a tremendous resource for students, as they will work with peers who have experience in the subject matter. This program is completely free and offers complimentary pizza to students who attend. We hope that your children join us, whether that is for help on their homework, tutoring for standardized tests, or working in a productive environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Warren Hynes, WHS assistant principal, at
whynes@westfieldnjk12.org
, or (908) 789-4500 x4506. Thank you!
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WHS Class of 2022 Fundraiser
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Support the Class of 2022
Order your sweatpants today!
Only $20
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Support WHS Track and Field!
Order Delicious Pies to be picked up on October 24th. Click
here
to order.
Orders due by October 18th.
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Support WHS Student Government Association!
Order shirts, bags and more! Click
here
to print order form.
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WHS Choral Parents Association Flower Sale
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The Westfield High School Choral Parents Association is selling florist quality, Jersey grown varieties of poinsettias, wreaths, and plants to bring holiday joy to your home, school, and office. All proceeds will directly benefit the WHS Chorus, including helping to offset costs for field trips, concerts, showcases, and more.
All orders are due by November 14 and will be available for pick up in Westfield on December 5. Kindly place your order using this
FORM.
Contact Cheryl Cohen at
jeffandcheryl@comcast.net
with any questions.
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SENIOR CHECKLIST - October Update
This checklist will be updated regularly.
Senior Photo: If you have not had your senior portrait taken by Normandy Studios, you can call 908-755-0431 to schedule, or stay tuned for dates this fall when they are back at WHS.
Yearbook: You can place your yearbook order
here
. Prices are as follows:
Orders through October 25 - $95, plus order personalization for $10.00 to receive up to 4 icons for free
Orders through December 20 - $95
Orders through February 14 - $105
Orders through May 15 - $115
Baby Pictures: Next go find those baby pictures and sibling pictures. These photos can be uploaded
here
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Parent Ads: Parents can purchase a page or portion of a page in the yearbook to personalize with photos and text specific to their student. To see detailed pricing and place your order click
here
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Quotes: Senior Quotes are due in November.
Click here
for the senior quote submission. Students MUST sign into their Westfield High School google account
example@westfieldnjk12.org
in order to have access to the quote submission form.
Printing of the quote is at the discretion of the yearbook staff - please remind your senior to be mindful of the quote and make it appropriate for publication.
Senior Cap and Gowns: In November, a representative from Jostens will be outside the cafeteria during all lunch periods to distribute graduation cap and gown packets to all seniors. Orders can also be placed online at
Jostens.com
. Note, students only need the basic cap and gown package for $30.
Senior Graduation Lawn Signs: What a great way to celebrate your graduate and support WHS! Signs are 2 feet by 4 feet and come with metal lawn stakes, personalized with the graduate's name for $40, no name for $35. Signs will be available for purchase on the Class of 2020 store on the MobileArq app or online at
http://mobilearq.com/schooldirectory/
. Order in the spring, deadline is April. More info to follow.
Prom: Saturday, June 6
th
at 6 pm. Prom tickets will go on sale in the spring.
Graduation: Tuesday, June 23
rd
at 3 pm. Open seating with no tickets needed for outside ceremony. If inclement weather, ceremony will be inside and tickets will be required. Detailed information will be provided in May.
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Volunteer for the WHS PTSO
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The PTSO needs your help
! Volunteers are needed to assist with various events throughout the year, including College Night, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more. Click
here
for more information and to sign up.
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PTC Host Board of Education Candidates Night - October 23rd
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Meet the candidates running for the Westfield Board of Education as the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) holds a Candidates Night on Wednesday, October 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Westfield High School Auditorium. The evening will be moderated, with candidates asked a variety of questions which will be gathered from the public prior to that evening.
Questions may be submitted to
ptc@westfieldnjk12.org
by October 22. More information on the Candidates Night forum, including who is seeking election to the BOE, can be found on the
Board tab
on the district website.
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Lincoln School Pumpkin Patch - October 11
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Need decorations for the fall? Stop by for
Lincoln School’s Annual Pumpkin Patch
on Friday, October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The PTO will be selling pumpkins, indian corn, mums, cornstalks, apple cider donuts and much more!
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As part of the Westfield Public School District's new website, there is a Community Flyers section under the Family Resources tab. Here you will find information about upcoming events sponsored by non-profit organizations in the community. The events will also continue to be included in the newsletter along with links to click for specific details.
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The Anti-Racism Community Collaborative (of which the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield is a sponsoring organization) is holding its
Dialogue Circles on Race
again this fall. Over the last 4 years, more than 400 Union County community members have participated in these interracial, facilitated dialogues on race and racism. Five 2-hour group sessions will be offered the weeks of October 13, 20, 27 and November 3 and 10. Click
HERE
to sign up and join the conversation. Contact Melissa at
info@arccnj.org
with questions.
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The College Woman’s Club of Westfield invites you to their
Fashion & Flair Fall Luncheon and Speaker Program
on Thursday, October 17, featuring personal stylist, image consultant and founder of
The First Look
Kerry Cordero. The luncheon will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Pollard Hall, at 300 Central Avenue in Mountainside. Individual tickets are $50 per person; all proceeds benefit the College Woman’s Scholarship Fund. Online registration at
www.cwclubwestfield.org/events
. Questions about the event or CWC membership may be sent to
cwc.westfield@gmail.com
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Join the Westfield Green Team on Sunday, October 13 from 9-11 a.m. for a Fall Clean-up of our parks and open spaces. All residents, sports teams, local Girl/Boy Scouts and other organizations are welcome. Trash collection tools will be provided for each group but please remember to bring your garden gloves and wear a Green Team t-shirt, if you have one. Times will change in case of rain so please make sure to check for updates on October 13. Register at
SignUpGenius
for meeting place and clean-up locations.
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Tickets are currently on sale for Morticia and Gomez’s Masquerade Ball to be held on Saturday, October 19 during AddamsFest. More information can be found
HERE
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Editor:
Josephine Stack
Next editor:
Josephine Stack
E-mail deadline for the Monday Issue of WHS PTSO Press: Friday
at 12 noon.
Click here to view the Article Submission Guidelines. Please ensure that your submissions adhere to the guidelines.
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