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RIS Halloween Party - 7 to 8:30 pm |
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| Nov 7-8 |
No School - Teacher Convention
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| Nov 14 |
RIS Fall Drama - 4 pm, RIS Auditorium
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| Nov 15 |
RIS Fall Drama - 7 pm, RIS Auditorium |
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| Nov 16 |
RIS Fall Drama - 7 pm, RIS Auditorium
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The RIS Counseling Quarterly
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The newest issue the of the RIS Counseling Quarterly is here! It is available on the RIS website or
click here for a direct link.
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RIS Fall Drama The Outsiders - November 14-16
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***Support the RIS production of The Outsiders on November 14-16th. Order an ad to be placed in the play program.
Click here for more information. Contact Ms.
Jonny at
kjonny@westfieldnjk12.org with any questions.***
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ATTENTION 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Parents!
ORDER YOUR RIS YEARBOOK TODAY!!
NOW ONLY $32.00
Please visit the following link to purchase a 2019-2020 yearbook.
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RIS Annual Halloween Party - Friday, October 25th
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Roosevelt's Annual Halloween Party is Friday, October 25th from 7:00-8:30 pm in the RIS gymnasium
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The Roosevelt Student Council has been working hard to put together a fun and enjoyable evening for your child. Our dance will feature a DJ, games and prizes, and
individual packs of food
and drinks donated from Roosevelt's PTSO.
Tickets and Donations:
Admission is $5. Tickets will be sold at lunch beginning on
Monday, October 21st
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Students will also be able to buy tickets at the door prior to entering the dance.
Drop off and Dismissal Information:
If your child is planning on attending, please note the following information regarding drop off and dismissal from the dance.
Drop Off:
Your child will enter and exit through the breezeway doors on the side of the building.
Leaving Early:
-If your child needs to leave the dance early, their parent must walk inside through the breezeway doors to sign them out. Student council advisors will be notified and will update the attendance record.
-Per district policy, no child is allowed to leave the dance early with family friends.
-It is very important that this procedure is followed in order to maintain the safety of students.
Dismissal:
-At 8:30 pm all students will be dismissed from the breezeway doors.
Thank you, we're looking forward to seeing your son or daughter at the Halloween Party! If you should have any questions, please contact
Marissa Conneely (mconneely@westfieldnjk12.org) or Erin Sheppard (esheppard@westfieldnjk12.org). If your child has dietary restrictions, please also reach out to Marissa or Erin.
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Inaugural Issue of
The NEWS Letter
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Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan recently emailed to all parents the inaugural issue of her electronic newsletter. Each issue of
The NEWS Letter
will address timely topics of interest to our school community. This first issue focuses on physical safety and emotional security in Westfield Public Schools as well as on how the district communicates.
In case you missed it,
The NEWS Letter
can be found on the district website on the Superintendent's page under "Departments" and under "District Information" in general. This particular issue also is posted under "
Security
" on the "District Information" tab. It is Dr. Dolan's hope that her newsletters - each to be archived on the district website - will provide a valuable library of information and historical background on district initiatives.
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WHS Annual Guys' Night of Singing - October 25th
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The Westfield High School Choir presents the 2nd
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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Start playing hockey now so you can join the Girls' Ice Hockey team when you get to WHS!
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The WHS Girls' ice Hockey team encourages all middle school girls interested in playing hockey on the high school team to start playing now.
Union Sports Arena, in conjunction with the NY Rangers, is starting a new program for BEGINNER 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls. Practices will be on Thursdays at 7pm starting November 14th. PLUS... There will be one game each weekend against teams from 3 other nearby New Jersey rinks running the same program. Cost is $395 for 10 practices and 10 games.
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PTC Meeting - October 30th
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The next meeting of the Parent Teacher Council (PTC) will be held on Wednesday, October 30 at 10:15 a.m. in the Board meeting room at 302 Elm Street.
The PTC is the umbrella organization for all ten of the Westfield school PTOs. At these monthly meetings, PTO presidents meet with the PTC board, Superintendent Dr. Margaret Dolan and a representative of the Board of Education. These are public meetings at which all parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. More information on the PTC, including a meeting schedule, can be found under the
Family Resources
tab on the district website.
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Dear Westfield Parents,
The resumption of school also means the resumption of homework and studying. We are writing to inform you about a great organization at WHS - the 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 WHS 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 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 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!
Sincerely, WHS PAL Tutoring
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Westfield High School Choral Parents Association
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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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The Westfield Municipal Alliance and Westfield High School Dream Team announce the 7
th
Annual Anti-Drug and Alcohol Poetry Palooza, inviting students in grades 6-8 to create an original poem with the theme "Westfield, We Have Better Things to Do: Healthy Choices, Everyday Choices." Deadline is November 18. Details and entry form can be found in the Community Flyers section of the district website.
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Calling all creative minds to register and decorate their cars, while distributing candy at the
2nd Annual Pugsley's Trunk-or-Treat
on Sunday, October 27 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Westfield South Avenue train station. Four $75 gift cards will be awarded to the top four cars in the categories of Best Decorated, Best Group-Themed, Spookiest, and Best High School Student Decorated car. To register or for more information, visit
www.addamsfest.com
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Calling all
student film makers! The Count Basie Center is sponsoring a Film Fest open to all students from 7th grade to college age. Click here for more information.
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Imagine, a Center for Coping and Loss, is hosting a
community training
on Thursday, November 14 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at 244 Sheffield Street in Mountainside where participants will learn the definitions of loss, grief, mourning and resilience; how children, teens, and adults grieve differently; how grief affects behavior; and how to support someone who is grieving. Please RSVP by Monday, November 11 to Connie Palmer at
connie@imaginenj.org
or (908) 264-3100. Arrive at 6:15 and enjoy a couple of slices of pizza.
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