In 6th grade science, students have been exploring weather and climate. These photos are from a recent lab where students investigated heating and cooling of water and sand including the similarities and differences related to the heating and cooling of these earth materials.
Engineering students explored the world of Architecture by creating scaled models of their dream bedrooms. Students are gaining experience in measurement, scaling, documentation, and collaboration. Each room is different as we can see our students’ creativity shining through!
In Mrs. Schama's 8th grade Science class students experimented with electromagnetic fields. Students used a capacitor to build a circuit and then tested the effects of coil density and voltage in an electromagnetic field. The results were shocking!
Thank you to our middle school musicians who opened up yesterday's basketball game with a beautiful performance of the National Anthem! What a special enhancement to our already fabulous athletic events!
Westwood Regional HS is hosting a parent program titled, "Not My Kid" which is centered around addiction and recovery on February 8 @ 6:30PM in the Hurley Theater, HS. The program is open to all district parents. See link for more information: https://speaksobriety.com/about/
Thank you to our middle school counselors and student council for planning next week to celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge. Areas of focus will be shared each day during announcements and on posters displayed throughout the building. Each day we want our students to focus on these specific themes, but we will be celebrating any kind choice we observe throughout the week. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hv7kOSI4CxFJ-pNncZtiIPh3-WdnOnYq/view?usp=sharing
In light of the current weather predictions and with the safety of our staff and students in mind, Westwood Regional Schools will have an early dismissal scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024. The district will continue to monitor the storm’s progress throughout the night. If we feel a closure is necessary due to a change of the storm’s pattern, we will notify everyone by 6:30 a.m. The dismissal schedule is as follows: Pre-School will be dismissed at 12:05 p.m., Grades K-5 will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m., Middle School will be dismissed at 12:36 p.m., and High School students will be dismissed at 12:11 p.m.
YWCA of Northern NJ is offering a free, virtual STEM Program for Middle School Girls. The program runs for 8 weeks from Jan 30-March 19th on Tuesdays. Register using link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/serious-about-steam-sas-girls-registration-771616173747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thank you to Westwood Regional School Districts' maintenance, buildings & grounds, and custodial staff for everything they do especially during the recent weather conditions. You are the best! We appreciate you!
Due to the inclement weather and icy road conditions, there will be a delayed opening tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. This decision has been made to allow ample time for our families and staff to safely commute and manage the impact of this specific weather event as well as allow our Buildings & Grounds Department ample time to ensure each building is safe for staff and students. All schools will open 90 minutes later than their normal start times: High School 9:25 a.m., Middle School 9:45 a.m., Grades K- 5 10:20 a.m., and Pre-School 10:20 a.m.
Due to the inclement weather and icy road conditions, there will be a delayed opening today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. This will allow time for our families and staff to navigate the impact and travel related to this specific weather event. All schools will open 90 minutes later than their normal start times (High School – 9:25 a.m.; Middle School – 9:45 a.m .; Grades K-5 – 10:20 a.m.; and Pre-School – 10:20 a.m.).
The middle school just wrapped up day 4 of Responsive Classroom training. We learned a lot about the adolescent brain and practical strategies to support academic and social emotional competencies.
MLK day is a great opportunity to reflect on service to others.
Where would we be without the support, guidance, and protection of Officer Billy and Officer Danielle? Westwood Regional Middle School appreciates you both!
Congratulations to our talented musicians on an incredible end to the winter concert season. The audience was deeply moved by the talent, passion, and dedication of students and teachers in each and every performance! Thank you family and friends for joining us!
Good morning WWRSD!
Friendly FYI! The district will be closed on January 15, 2024 for all students.
We want to wish our students a wonderful three day weekend!
Please help us reunite these fabulous sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, hats, umbrellas, and lunchboxes to their rightful owners. Middle School students - please check out the lost and found today and claim your items!
Dear Westwood Regional Parents and Staff:
Due to the impending inclement weather, there will be a delayed opening tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. As the storm arrives, significant rain, flooding and power outages are anticipated. Tomorrow’s delayed opening schedule will allow time for our families and staff to navigate the impact and travel related to this specific weather event.
All schools will open 90 minutes later than their normal start times (High School – 9:25 a.m.; Middle School – 9:45 a.m.; Grades K-5 – 10:20 a.m.; and Pre-School – 10:20 a.m.)
All before school clubs and Champions before care programs will be canceled. The after school care program and all after school activities will be held as usual.
Lunch will be served in all schools.
All students will be dismissed at their normal time.
All bus pick-ups will be 90 minutes after normal time.
Information is also available on the district's website under the Inclement Weather Procedures tab. Thank you!
Thank you,
Frank Connelly
2024 is going to be our year! Middle school parents - please help us start off strong with the second edition of "The Great Kindness Challenge". Families can join in on the fun by completing the family edition checklist too.
Thank you to members of the WRMS Chamber Ensemble for spreading holiday cheer with their music yesterday morning as staff and students were coming into school. We wish you all a happy and healthy 2024!
