West End Weekly Update - Week of September 23rd, 2024
West End Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Our first PTA meeting is this Tuesday,September 24th at 7pmin the Community Room. Children are welcome; there will be a free popcorn bar to enjoy while we discuss the events and fundraisers we will host this year!
Interested in joining the PTA and staying up to date with all our meetings and events? Join here:
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), we honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This is a special time for all of us to reflect on the diversity that strengthens our community and to appreciate the traditions, stories, and values that have shaped our shared history!
Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will be held on the evening of October 10th. Please be on the lookout for more information about our upcoming event!
Governor's Education of the Year Nominations
The North Plainfield School District is participating in the Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) recognition program. The GEOY program recognizes one teacher and one educational services professional from each school. If you would like to nominate an outstanding teacher and/or educational services professional from West End School, you can find links to the nomination form and eligibility criteria below. Forms were also sent home with students this week.
Please return completed forms to the main office no later than September 30th, 2024.
21st Century Community Learning Center - FREE Afterschool Program (Grades 3 - 6)
We are proud to announce that you now may register your child/ward into the 21st Century After-School Program.This program is open to students in grades 3-6 and will run from September 30, 2024 - May 23, 2025.
To sign up, log into your Genesis Parent Portal, navigate to Forms, and you will see a published form for 21st Century After-School Program Sign Up.We also created a tutorial on how to find and submit this form correctly. Once registered, the student will be informed if they were accepted into the program.
Please click the link or the photos below to fill out the lunch application for this school year. It is important for families to fill this out as soon as possible.
