Good afternoon, There is a heat advisory in effect for our area on Wednesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 7. Heat indices are expected to reach between 95-100 degrees. These temperatures make teaching and learning especially difficult in the majority of our buildings that are not air conditioned. For that reason, Westfield Public Schools staff and students will be dismissed early the next two days. High schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m., Intermediate and Middle Schools at 11:30 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 12:15 p.m. Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday as well. Sincerely, Superintendent Czaporowski
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
There is a heat advisory in effect for our area on Wednesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 6. Heat indices are expected to reach between 95-100 degrees. These temperatures make teaching and learning especially difficult in the majority of our buildings that are not air conditioned. For that reason, Westfield Public Schools staff and students will be dismissed early the next two days. High schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m., Intermediate and Middle Schools at 11:30 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 12:15 p.m. Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday as well. Sincerely, Superintendent Czaporowski
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Good Morning families, I wanted to remind everyone to wear weather appropriate clothing and bring water/ refillable water bottle the next few days. It's going to be steamy. Ms. Masciadrelli
7 months ago, Abner Gibbs
A reminder that schools are closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, for Labor Day. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Thank you.
7 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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I am thrilled to be welcoming students in grades 1 - 4 to school tomorrow. We will meet students on the blacktop behind the school tomorrow morning. Incase of inclement weather, we will move to the cafeteria. Just a reminder, school begins promptly at 9:15am. Students may arrive and enter the building starting at 9:00. Also, all students are eligible for free breakfast/lunch starting this school year. School lunch menu: https://www.schoolsofwestfield.org/o/abner-gibbs/dining
7 months ago, Abner Gibbs
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I would like to welcome the following new staff to Abner Gibbs! We are looking forward to a spectacular school year!!
7 months ago, Abner Gibbs
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Westfield Public Schools is hiring: Speech and Language Pathologists Special Education Teachers ESL Teachers Paraprofessionals Click on the link below to view our current openings. Thank you! https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs?employer=11953&fbclid=IwAR1GNsNa8Kvxp-JJN--3K6AuBq0q3d6vHQUsWwUIrmfgXYI1N6IrLcygiMg
8 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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Click below for the latest newsletter from P3 Project Planning Professionals who are working on the new Franklin Ave/Abner Gibbs Replacement School Project and to sign up to receive email alerts about progress on the construction. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Construction-on-the-new-Elementary-School-continues--July-2023-Newsletter.html?soid=1127583543316&aid=I1JZJHddeBs
9 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Good Evening, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying some fun summer activities. Please see the attached newsletter updating stakeholders in the construction of the new elementary school! Feel free to join the email list to receive updates directly. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Construction-on-the-new-Elementary-School-continues--July-2023-Newsletter.html?soid=1127583543316&aid=I1JZJHddeBs My Best, Ms. Masciadrelli
9 months ago, Abner Gibbs
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Christine Shea, Westfield public schools’ director of assessment and accountability, said 152 new English language learners moved into the district this past year. English language learners are students whose native language is not English and who are not yet able to complete ordinary classroom work in English. According to state and federal laws, each school district must arrange for them to receive instruction from certified ELL teachers trained specifically to work with students still learning English. Most of the new families in Westfield are coming from Ukraine, a total of 102 students this past year, some from the same families. Other students are from Russia, Moldova and Turkey, and 15 are from Afghanistan, families that are still trickling out after the end of the U.S. occupation. There are also several families from Ecuador that recently arrived. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/07/families-from-ukraine-afghanistan-among-english-learners-in-westfield-schools.html
9 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
With school ending today, the Westfield Athenaeum is offering a fun program with prizes that is aimed at helping children and teens stay engaged with reading over the summer months. The Athenaeum’s annual Summer Reading Challenge program has reading challenges for all ages, complete with different levels of activities. One program is for children up to grade 6, and a second one is for teens from grades 7-12. There’s even a reading challenge for adults who want to join their kids in summer reading. All participants are challenged to read at least 20 minutes a day. Reading challenges run from June 26 to Aug. 12 — at least 1,000 minutes of reading, total. Signups are being taken at westath.beanstack.org/reader365. The Athenaeum uses a program called Beanstack, which allows participants to sign up, track their reading and earn extra raffle tickets toward prizes online instead of using a paper log. https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/06/summer-reading-programs-for-youth-adults-begin-next-week-at-westfield-athenaeum.html
9 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
A reminder that Westfield Public Schools are closed on Monday, June 19. Tuesday, June 20 is the last day of school, and it is an early release day. High school students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m., Middle and Intermediate school students at 11:30 a.m., and Elementary school students at 12:15 a.m. Thank you.
10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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If you missed the season finale of "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, please click on the link below. This week, we talked about the new elementary school project timeline, progress, and shared photos and drone footage of the work completed so far. You can actually see the footprint of the building already. Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts students also helped us celebrate National Fudge Day. Thanks for watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cf6fPKjKqE
10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
Did you know students in grades 4,7, and 10 are required to submit a physical exam within 30 days of school entry. Students in grades K-12 are also required to be fully immunized against certain diseases. Please click on the image for more information.
10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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Just a reminder that tomorrow, June 15, is our trip to the Spray Park. Please remember your water bottle, sunscreen, towel & change of clothes. Students should wear their bathing suits to school. We are looking forward to a great day.
10 months ago, Abner Gibbs
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10 months ago, Abner Gibbs
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Join us on Thursday, June 15, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC cable channel 15, or westfieldtv.org for the last new episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight" for the 2022-2023 school year. This week, we will catch up on the amazing progress being made on the new elementary school building. Thanks for watching!
10 months ago, Westfield Public Schools
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Images from today's Field Day at Abner Gibbs!
10 months ago, Abner Gibbs
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Players from the Westfield Starfires visited Abner Gibbs.
10 months ago, Abner Gibbs
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Just a reminder that tomorrow will be Field Day at Abner Gibbs. Class colors are: Kindergarten - Orange; First - Yellow; Second - Green; Third - Red; Fourth- Blue. Looking forward to a FUN day!!
10 months ago, Abner Gibbs