Saturday, May 11, 2013
Schools raised almost $3,500 for 'Restore the Shore.'
Teachers from Franklin and McKinley Elementary Schools faced off on the Westfield High School volleyball court Thursday evening for a little friendly competition for a worthy cause. Co-organizers Joe Paradise, a fourth-grade teacher at McKinley and Barb Piatkowski, a Franklin School physical education teacher, both hail from the Jersey Shore so when it came time to select a charity to play for, choosing 'Restore the Shore' was "a no brainer," Paradise said. Fellow teachers and staff members were eager to support those still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Between tickets and concession sales, the schools raised $3,444.50 for the organization that was established to create awareness, gather donations and raise funds for the…
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Franklin Elementary and Roosevelt Intermediate schools commended for student achievement.
Two Westfield schools have been recognized among the highest-performing schools in New Jersey by the State Department of Education, officials said. Franklin Elementary and Roosevelt Intermediate schools were named as Reward Schools by the state this week. Only 57 schools received the recognition this year. Last year, 112 schools received these distinctions. The rankings are determined by analyzing data from the 2008-11 school years, including NJASK, HSPA and APA exams. High Performing Reward Schools are the highest performing in the state in terms of schoolwide proficiency and graduation rates. "We are delighted to be a Rewards School earning the status of 'high-performing' school by the New Jersey Department of Education," said Franklin …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Annual 'Home for the Holidays' concert packs Presbyterian Church in Westfield.
The Westfield Symphony Orchestra, with the help of the Franklin Elementary School chorus, delighted audiences young and old Saturday evening at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The annual 'Home for the Holidays' concert was performed for a sold-out crowd, which was taken on a musical journey that began with a triumphant 'Joy to the World,' hopped aboard 'The Polar Express,' and concluded with a spirit-lifting sing-along. Music Director and Conductor David Wroe introduced the works with energy and enthusiasm that echoed the joy of the season and was matched by the extraordinary talent of the musicians, particularly violinist Anton Miller who displayed his virtuosity on Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons.' The concert, the 200th for the WSO, was a…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Two festive performances bookend December
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
From traditional to pops, choral favorites to musical theater classics, this season of WSO concerts will fill the whole family with holiday cheer. Join Maestro David Wroe and Westfield Symphony Orchestra musicians at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield for Home for the Holidays, a family festival of traditional and contemporary songs and music, sing-a-longs and more guaranteed to make the season merry. This seasonal stroll of timeless classics and sentimental holiday favorites is sure to bring joy, smiles, and distinctive holiday memories. Tickets prices range from $25 to $75 for adults and there is a special discount price of only $12 for students K-12 making this event a perfect start to the holiday season for the…
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
As part of the contest, students create a poster displaying a positive message regarding what they have learned about the importance of being tobacco free.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-7) today met with ten-year-old Sara Wheatley of Westfield in his Capitol Hill Office. During the meeting, Lance congratulated Sara as the 2012 State of New Jersey winner of an important tobacco-free educational campaign and contest. The nationwide contest known as “Tar Wars” is a tobacco-free education program for 4th and 5th graders presented voluntarily by family physicians and other healthcare professionals to public and private schools within their communities. As part of the contest, students create a poster displaying a positive message regarding what they have learned about the importance of being tobacco free. “I was pleased to meet with Sara and her family and commend her for her participation in …
fred norris
2:27 pm on Monday, March 25, 2013
There were actually only 57 school this year, it was 112 last year - making it an even more notable accomplishment. Way to go Franklin and Roosevelt students, staff and parents! http://www.nj.gov/education/reform/PFRschools/RewardSchools.pdf more ›