Meet Westfield School Superintendent And Get Ice Cream

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield families can meet new Superintendent Raymond González at an event next week, and just in case kids find it booooooring, they can also get a free treat from the ice cream truck.

The Westfield Education Fund, a non-profit that aims to be a driver for innovation in the Westfield Public Schools, will host an informal meet-and-greet for González on Sept. 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is required (see below).

The event will be held outside behind Edison Intermediate School near the main parking lot. All are welcome.

“We are excited to invite the Westfield community to meet and engage with our new district leadership, consistent with our recent efforts to build positive relationships between parents, teachers, administration, and community members,” said Lee Schaefer, WEF’s President.

Registration is available at: https://wefmeetandgreet.eventbrite.com

The rain date is Sept. 17.

The Westfield schools reopen for students on Sept. 9. The school calendar and holidays are available here.

About Westfield Education Fund

Westfield Education Fund supports innovative projects that strengthen and enrich students’ academic experience but fall beyond the school district budget. The WEF notes, "Most of the district’s budget is allocated to critical "fixed" costs such as salaries, transportation, supplies and maintenance. Discretionary spending is limited and little remains to support innovation. WEF fills this critical gap."

"Since 2019, WEF has funded nearly $40,000 to sponsor the Racial Literacy Initiative, as well as the design and engineering classrooms at each of the intermediate schools. Historically, a significant portion of our grant making has focused on funding various technology tools to integrate into instruction. Schools across the district have received Makerspace materials, Chromebooks, iPads, computers, printers, interactive projectors, document cameras, and camcorders to support student learning."

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