West End Weekly Update
September 9th, 2024
West End Weekly Update - Week of October 21st, 2024
Together is Better
This summer, during Convocation, all North Plainfield staff members received a copy of the book, Together is Better by Simon Sinek. Please check out this webpage that highlights how our teachers have been using themes of this book as they work with students this school year!
Progress Reports Available on Genesis Parent Portal
Please log into the Genesis Parent Portal to review your child's progress report from their classroom teacher(s).
As a reminder, all students must have their mandatory forms filled out on the Genesis Parent Portal each school year. It is important that these forms are updated in our system.
The following forms must be completed by October 25th, 2024.
Consent Request 2024-2025
Lunch Application 2024-2025
If you submitted a paper application, please check the certification box at the bottom of the screen.
Confidential Medical Information 2024-2025
Technology Consent 2024-2025
General Dismissal Form 2024-2025
For information on how to access the Genesis parent portal, please visit our technology help page at this link: https://www.nplainfield.org/parents-community/genesis-portal.
West End Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- Interested in joining the PTA and staying up to date with all our meetings and events? Join here:
https://westendpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
- Sign up to be your child's homeroom representative! A representative organizes class parties and keeps in contact with the teacher and other parents of the class. It's a great way to get involved and be a part of your child's class! Please fill out the google form if you are interested. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hOh1-JoPuLBMWEBbhTxSCIlUgTAdzN9_57jyp-ZChlM/viewform?edit_requested=true
- The PTA is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday October 25th from 6:30pm- 8. This is a free event and we need you to participate and decorate a trunk or donate candy! We will have a contest for Best Trunk with prizes! Please scan the QR code in the flyer to register. Decorating starts at 5:30pm. If you have any questions please email wepta@nplainfield.org !
Halloween at West End School
Our annual Halloween parade will take place on October 31st at 9:00 am. Please review the attached letter for more information.
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 October 1st, 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.
Questions? Please contact jerard_stephenson@nplainfield.org.
Maschio's Breakfast and Lunch Menu
School Nurse Updates
To keep children with food allergies safe, we follow guidelines for classroom parties. Please click on the document below for more information.
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 18th: Progress Reports Available on Genesis
Thursday, October 31st: Halloween Parade and Classroom Parties
Tuesday, November 5th: Election Day/In-service Day/No School for Students