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New Family Guide & FAQ's

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Westfield Friends School lights a brilliant path for children. As a Quaker school, we honor the Divine essence in every student; we find power and wisdom in our differences; and we seek truth through active, joyful, collaborative inquiry. Our graduates go on to lead lives of conscience and consequence. The world we seek for our children begins here.

 
 
Complete/view the following required documents listed below.
Login in to Family Portal
School > Resource Documents
 
ロ IMPORTANT DATES pdf
 
ロ PARENT & GUARDIANS/STUDENT HANDBOOK - Read form and complete HANDBOOK CONFIRMATION form
 
ロ RECORD RELEASE FORM - Fill out and submit request directly to the main office your student's most recent school; that school will mail your student's records to Westfield Friends School
 
ロ RECORD RELEASE AUTHORIZATION - This form is required for students with existing IEP's only. Complete and submit to Westfield Friends School Registrar
 
ロ STUDENT HEALTH FORMS - Family Portal Student > Medical to access MAGNUS HEALTH SMR.
 
ロ STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FORM - Complete all requested information, sign, date, and return completed form to Cindy Choyce (Registrar and Advancement Assistant) in the Main Office or via email to [email protected]
 
ロ CLASS SUPPLY LISTS
 
ロ EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE VISIT Family Portal to access REGISTRATION*. *Please note that all families must complete the response link even if the Program is not needed.  Information and payment plans can be viewed HERE
 
ロ WESTFIELD FAMILY COUNCIL Information Page
Main Office Hours (School Year)
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 
School Hours
Regular School Hours 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Early Morning Care 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Drop Off for School 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM
Extended Day 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
 
Contact the Main Office (856-829-0895 ext.111)
 
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To report your child absent or late please email or call the Receptionist by 9:00 AM ([email protected] or 856-829-0895 ext.111). Read the attendance policy in the WFS 2022-2023 Parents & Guardians/Students Handbook found in the The Family Portal for more info.
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For all things related to transportation and dismissal
  • by 2:15 PM pm to change daily dismissal plans
  • to communicate about daily or long-term transportation changes
 message icon To leave a message for a student
 message icon To leave a message for a teacher
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To contact School Nurse
 
nurse icon Contact School Nurse, Maggie McHale ([email protected] or 856-829-0895 ext.114)
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To get help with Extended Care
 
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To register for Extended Care, visit theFamily Portal School > Resource Documents
To discuss activities and curriculum, or billing questions contact Director of Extended Day, Jillian Stanton ([email protected] or 856-829-0895 ext.135)
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To contact someone from your Westfield Family Council
 
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For information on monthly meetings, events, or volunteering contact our 2023-2024 co-clerks, Kylene Milligan or Sandra Ormond at [email protected]
Remember, that as a parent or guardian of a student at Westfield Friends School, you are automatically a member of the Westfield Family Council. Visit the Westfield Family Council webpage.
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To discuss tuition payments, Responsive Tuition, or other financial issues
 
billling icon Contact Director or Finance & Operations, Carol Beaton ([email protected] or 856-829-0895 ext.118)
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To discuss admission, enrollment, or increase in Preschool or Pre-K days of attendance
 
register icon Contact Director of Admissions, Jillian Stanton ([email protected] or 856-829-0895 ext.113)
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To discuss events, gifts to WFS, or alumni relations
 
 donation icon Contact Head of School, Margaret Haviland ([email protected] or 856-889-4464 ext.112)
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 To discuss matters of concern
 
 teacher icon Contact the classroom teacher(s) (see Faculty and Staff Directory)
 clerk icon Contact Head of School, Margaret Haviland ([email protected] or 856-829-0895 ext.112)
 board clerk icon Contact Clerk of the Board of Trustees, Stephanie Judson ([email protected])
 
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Subscribe to the School Calendar to stay current on any changes.
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Become a volunteer - there are so many ways to help.
Read all about our Westfield Family Council to find out how to get involved. If you have a student at the school, you're already a member!
Contact Carol Beaton to find out about clearances ([email protected] or 856-829-0895 ext.118)

Morning Drop-off
8:00 AM to 8:20 AM

Students in Preschool 2 and Preschool 3 will be dropped off at the Preschool playground as long as the weather is dry. Parents should pull in at the Meeting House Entrance and drive around the Preschool to Preschool Playground where teacher will help unload.
 
On rainy days, all parents and guardians enter through the same Meeting House entrance. Preschool 2 parents should pull around the Meeting House Entrance, past the playground, to the Meeting House doors. Preschool 3 parents should pull around the Preschool Building, pulling up in front of the double doors facing the Preschool Playground.
 
Students in PreK and Kindergarten will be dropped off in front of the school by the auditorium doors. Parents will enter at the School's Main Entrance. Faculty will direct traffic before your students exit the car.  Please allow students to exit on the school side of the car.
 
Students in Grades 1-8 will be dropped off behind the auditorium. Parents will enter at the Meeting House and drive around the ribbons in the cemetery and end up behind the auditorium. Faculty will direct traffic before your students exit the car.  Please allow students to exit on the playground side of the car.
 
If you have children in mixed grades, please drop off your Preschool student first and then proceed to the appropriate drop-off area. 
 
  • The speed limit is always 11 miles per hour; there is always the risk of a child being in the way of your car.
  • Adults should remain in their cars.
  • Allow staff to help your child with their book bags and other materials.
  • Plan for your children to exit on the right side of the car.
  • Do not use your cell phone while dropping off and picking up your child.
  • Pull away as soon as your child(ren) are safely out of the car, to make way for others.
  • Do not block Riverton Road, Police and Fire personnel have asked us to be sure to keep the roadway clear
 

Afternoon Pick-up
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Students in Preschool 2 and Preschool 3 will be picked up at the Preschool playground as long as the weather is dry. Parents should pull in at the Meeting House Entrance and drive around the Preschool to Preschool Playground. Teachers will bring your student to your car.
 
On rainy days, all parents and guardians enter through the same Meeting House entrance. Preschool 2 parents should pull around the Meeting House Entrance, past the playground, to the Meeting House doors. Preschool 3 parents should pull around the Preschool Building, pulling up in front of the double doors facing the Preschool Playground.
 
Students in PreK and Kindergarten will be picked up in front of the school by the auditorium doors. Parents will enter at the School's Main Entrance. Faculty will bring your student to the car.  
 
Students in Grades 1-8 will be picked up behind the auditorium. Parents will enter at the Meeting House and drive around the ribbons in the cemetery and end up behind the auditorium. Faculty will bring your student to the car.  
 
If you have children in mixed grades, please pick up your Preschool student first and then proceed to the appropriate pick up area. 
 
Please do not arrive before 2:45, as the driveway will remain blocked until that time.
 
  • Our goal will be to have your child out to the car by the time you arrive at the pick-up station. 
  • For their safety, children will only be loaded into the side of your car where they are waiting. Children will not walk around vehicles. Please remain inside your vehicle.
  • To keep the process flowing smoothly, we ask that you remain in your car and allow the staff to assist your child with bags, etc. However, staff will not fasten your children into their seats.
  • Once your child is safely in your car, you will proceed out and exit the driveway as usual. 
  • If your child has forgotten something, pull into one of the available parking spaces
  • If a student is not waiting for you when they are expected to be, you will be asked to pull forward and wait for your child, so as not to hold up the line.

Morning Session Drop-Off 7:30 - 8:00 AM (All Students - Preschool Building)

  • Enter the parking lot near the Meeting House, driveway closest to Route 130, across from Bagelati.              
  • Slowly bare right and proceed around to the back of the Preschool Building double doors facing the Preschool Playground, where your student will be greeted by the morning care teachers.
 

Afternoon Session Pick Up 3:00 - 5:30 PM (Preschool 2 - PreK students - Preschool Building)

  • Preschool 2 - PreK students should be picked up at the single door of the Preschool Building, facing the Playground.
  • Parents will enter the School's Meeting House Entrance and park in the Meeting House parking lot by Riverton Rd.
  • Ring the doorbell next to the single door where a teacher will bring your student to you.
  • All students must be signed out by a parent or guardian on the 'Authorized Pick Up' list in FACTS.
  • If there is an younger and older child to be picked up, pick up the younger child first.

Afternoon Session Pick Up 3:00 - 5:30 PM (Kindergarten to 8th grade students - Main Building)

  • Kindergarten - 8th grade students should be picked up at the auditorium doors at the front of the school.
  • Parents will enter the School's Main Entrance and park in the main school parking lot that faces Riverton Rd.
  • Ring the doorbell next to the auditorium door where a teacher will bring your student to you.
  • All students must be signed out by a parent or guardian on the 'Authorized Pick Up' list in FACTS.
  • If there is a younger and older child to be picked up, pick up the younger child first.
It is important to understand state and school requirements and complete the required Student Health Record Forms. Please note that, as per the State of New Jersey requirements, all students must provide the school with proof of up-to-date vaccinations by the start of the school year, or risk exclusion from classes on day 6 of school. If your child has a medical or religious exemption from the state immunization requirements, documentation must be supplied in place of vaccination records.
 
Learn how to access the web-based Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record) system HERE.
 
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