We are thrilled to announce that two of our remarkable educators have been selected as the Governor's Educators of the Year! Congratulations to Mrs. Kourtney Karl, a 1st-grade teacher, and Mrs. Pamela Strickland, a paraprofessional, on receiving this special honor.

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Karl and Mrs. Strickland for this well-deserved recognition. Their hard work and compassion contribute to making our school a wonderful place for learning and growth!

Governor's Teacher of the Year

Governor's Educational Service Professional of the Year

An update has been made to the student handbook to reference the following Board of Education policy.

Policy 5514 - STUDENT USE OF VEHICLES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students are not permitted to bring any motorized bicycle, skateboard, scooter, roller skates, hoverboard, or any other motorized mode of transportation on school grounds during the school day.

We are excited to share that our students are learning American Sign Language (ASL) as part of their educational experience here at West End School! Mrs. DeSio, our ASL instructor, is introducing students to sign language, focusing first on essential signs for basic needs and manners. Through ASL, students are building valuable communication skills that promote inclusivity and understanding.

We invite you to support their learning at home by exploring this video on ASL basic needs and manners. Watching and practicing together can help reinforce their skills and bring ASL into daily conversations.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on November 21st, 22nd, 25th, and 26th, and our teachers are currently reaching out to schedule time with each family. These conferences are a wonderful opportunity to connect, discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their successes, and address any areas for growth.

To ensure the safety and efficiency of morning drop-off at West End School, we would like to share some important reminders for using the drop-off zone on Harrington Avenue. Following these procedures helps us keep all students safe and makes the drop-off process smooth for everyone.

Guidelines for Using the Drop-Off Zone on Harrington Avenue:

• Stay in the Drop-Off Lane: Please stay in the designated drop-off lane and avoid parking or stopping in the drive-through lane. This ensures a steady flow of traffic and reduces delays.
• Be Ready to Exit/No Idling: Ensure that students are ready to exit the vehicle as soon as you stop. Staff members are stationed at the door to welcome students. Please do not get out of your car to walk students to the door, as this causes back up traffic.
• Move Forward in Line: Pull forward as far as possible in the drop-off lane before allowing your child to exit. This allows more cars to enter the lane and helps reduce congestion on Harrington Avenue.
• Drive Carefully: Once your child has exited, please proceed slowly and carefully out of the drop-off zone, being mindful of other vehicles and pedestrians.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us create a safe and smooth drop-off experience for everyone. Your support and adherence to these guidelines are essential to making each morning a safe start for all of our students.

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!

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.

• 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.

To keep children with food allergies safe, we follow guidelines for classroom parties. Please click on the document below for more information.

Tuesday, November 12th: PTA Meeting @ 7pm

Wednesday, November 20th: Fall Picture Retakes

Thursday, November 21st: 4 hour session; Parent Teacher Conferences/No 21st Century Program

Friday, November 22nd: 4 hour session; Parent Teacher Conferences/No 21st Century Program

Monday, November 25th: 4 hour session; Parent Teacher Conferences/No 21st Century Program

Tuesday, November 26th: 4 hour session; Parent Teacher Conferences/No 21st Century Program

Wednesday, November 27th: 4 hour session/No 21st Century Program

Thursday, November 28th: No School - Thanksgiving

Friday, November 29th: No School - Thanksgiving Recess

Library Card Application:

English Application

Spanish Application