Great day in New York visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art with our High School AP Art History, Advanced Art and Design, and Jewelry students.
The WWRSD is in the process of formulating a student integrity policy about ChatGPT/AI. The goal of the committee is to create and foster a policy in which all students learn and demonstrate proficiency in their skills and knowledge in an honest manner. Here are our educators working together and collaborating on what that looks like across all subjects
Students in Mrs. Maul's and Mr. Krebs' Physics class are culminating their unit on motion by investigating a car's crash worthiness. They used the engineering design process to build a paper car that could carry an egg down a ramp and protect it during a collision with a brick wall at the bottom.
Meet your 2024 Region II SuperQuiz Champs!!!
Congratulations to Ava Capone, Michael Cordo, Meredith Kaine, Kaitlyn Park, Lucy Ruel & Ava Tirri for being selected to represent Westwood Regional High School at the Regional High School Art Exhibition, Young Expressions, presented by the Art Center of Northern New Jersey.
AWARDS
Michael Cordo - Honorable Mention, Mixed Media
Ava Tirri - 3rd Place, Photography
Kaitlyn Park - 2nd Place, Sculpture
Lucy Ruel - 2nd Place, Drawing
Meredith Kaine - 1st Place, Digital Art
Class of 2025: SAT registration is now open for the March, May, and June weekend exams which are now delivered in a digital format. Students can receive free digital SAT practice through the Bluebook™ testing app. Students will be able to take a full-length digital practice test, view their results, and get linked to additional instructional materials, resources, and lessons on Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy®.
Congratulations to TV/FILM students Emma Lagatol, Dylan Torrento & Hayden Bernstein!!! Their documentary ‘Generations Of Homemade Happiness’ was chosen to be screened at the Garden State Film Festival on March 23rd. Go Cards!!! For tickets go to www.gsff.org
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/
High School Students: College Fair at Bergenfield High School on February 28, 2024 See flier for details and visit www.bergenfield.org for more information.
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.
A representative from Alternatives to Domestic Violence spoke to students in all 12th grade health classes today. Topics covered included healthy and unhealthy relationships, boundaries, and consent. These workshops will continue into quarter 3.
'Don't you know that drinks can rot your teeth? Ms. McKaba's AP Chemistry class is trying to see if that holds true by testing the actual acid concentration in common drinks such as Gatorade, Propel, Sprite, and coconut water. Who knew this Chemistry thing could be so helpful!
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!
Mr. Kenduck and Ms. Lafond presented to our WRHS staff professional development on AI and ChatGPT. They provided the teachers AI tools and protocols that can be integrated to help educators with workflow and other classrooms tasks.
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.).
So proud of our student musicians yesterday at the Bergen County Band and Choir Festival Concert, held at Bergenfield HS! We are especially proud of our very own Mr. Fritz for conducting the County Choir through a fantastic program! Congratulations to all!!!!
Students left to right:
(Front Row): Alexa Shriner, Samantha Arturo, Ella Goodman, Ava Tirri, Danielle Chan, Loren Turner
(Back Row): Morgan Turner, Aiden Guglielmotti, Francesca Castaldo, Accompanist and Westwood alumna, Olivia Lionetti, Conductor Joseph V. Fritz, Samantha Murphy, Mary Magliocchetti
Words to live by!!!!
Another response! Thank you to the Boston Red Sox for generously gifting one of our High School Business Management students, who wrote them a formal business letter, some cool swag!
Friendly FYI! The district will be closed on January 15, 2024 for all students.
