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Superintendent's Synopsis

State-mandated reports on HIB and student safety, district procedures on managing head lice and combatting expressions of hate were among the topics of discussion at the October 29 meeting of the Board of Education. Read more in Dr. Dolan's synopsis.
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Photo of Sean McArthur. At its Oct.15 meeting, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Sean McArthur as supervisor of buildings and grounds, effective January 1, 2020.

Board Appoints New Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds

At its October 15, 2019 meeting, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of Sean McArthur as Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds for the Westfield Public School District, effective January 1, 2020. McArthur succeeds Michael Morris who will retire on December 31 after 25 years of service.
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Photo of RIS assistant principal Keith Brunson and head secretary Margaret Han wearing pink for the school's annual Pink Out in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Pink Out

Students and staff at RIS donned pink for the school's annual Pink Out, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Molecular biologist Dr. Mary Carayannopoulos visits 7th graders at Roosevelt Intermediate School, providing real life connections to a science unit on metabolic reactions in the human body.

Molecular Biologist Provides Real Life Connections

Seventh graders at Roosevelt Intermediate School recently were visited by a molecular biologist who provided real life connections to a science unit on metabolic reactions in the human body in which the students explore a case study of a middle school girl and the specific symptoms she reports to her doctor.
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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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Photo of October Upstanders at Roosevelt Intermediate School, pictured with principal Brian Getchman.

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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