Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new MPY Parenting Solutions Library. The MPY Parenting Solutions Library is offered at no charge, in partnership with Peace at Home Parenting Solutions, a non- profit. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive. The video trainings are presented by experts with advanced degrees and present easy-to-use strategies for long-lasting change.
If you didn't catch last week's brand new "Superintendent's Spotlight", please click on the link below. In this episode, we talk all about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) in the Westfield Public Schools in recognition of STEAM Day on Friday, November 8. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obteUQOd684
REMINDER: Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's Day. Thank you.
Please join us for our Holiday Tradition! Troop 821 is proud to host Breakfast with Santa 2024. Sit back, relax and enjoy some time with Santa as well as some arts and crafts with your family, while the Scouts of Troop 821 serve you breakfast. Please make your reservation with the link attached! December 7, 2024 at the Elks Lodge on Franklin St. Westfield, MA.
https://ticketstripe.com/BSATROOP821SANTA
Munger Hill has so many great events coming up in November! Our incredible Student Council is sponsoring a Turkey scavenger hunt through the school for students as well as a school-wide Turkey Trot later this month. We'll also have our second annual Balloons over Broadway event on Tuesday, November 26 and students will soon be hard at work on their floats for the parade. We hope that families will be able to join us on the 26th to see the amazing work that everyone will create.
We are also having our annual Thanksgiving food drive for families in need, our Read-a-Thon fundraiser, our Book Character ROAR day (can't wait to see those fabulous costumes), and School Picture retakes (Tuesday, November 12th). Be sure to check the calendar at the bottom of the page for all of the important dates coming up this month!
Our next SEPAC meeting will be held this Thursday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. Please click on the image for additional information. Thank you.
Click on the link below for last Thursday's brand new "Superintendent's Spotlight". In this episode, we talked with some of our BCBA's (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) about behavior and their work in the district. Students of staff from Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Department also surprised us with freshly baked Halloween decorated sugar cookies. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vgrKQwcQWw
A reminder that there is no school for students next Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Thank you.
Did you know that both Staff and Students have premium access to Book Creator, a digital tool that allows students to create and read digital books. To learn more and to read their November Newsletter click here: https://bookcreator.com/resources/newsletter/november-24/
You can log in by clicking "Log in" and then sign in with google to start creating!
Students in preschool to high school were all-hands-on during STEM Week in the Westfield public schools, Oct. 21-25.
Kindergarten to fifth grade teachers launched Project Lead the Way modules across all grade levels around topics including energy, structure and function, forces and interactions, and matter.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/10/westfield-stem-week-engages-pre-k-to-teens-with-demonstrations-career-talks.html
Click on the image below to view that latest newsletter from the WPS Health Services Department. Thank you!
Dear Munger Hill Families,
I wanted to share that starting this week, Tammy Ward, who is the Assistant Principal at Southampton Road School, will be spending several days a week to support us at Munger Hill. We are deeply appreciative of this support, and please join me in welcoming Mrs. Ward to our school.
The search process for an Assistant Principal here at Munger will impact how long this arrangement will continue.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Clines
A reminder to our families that only buses are allowed in the circle during drop off and pick up each day (9:00-9:15, 3:15-3:30). We are seeing a lot of parents driving through and ignoring the red lights on the buses, which is a violation of Massachusetts law. We ask that parents continue to follow the directions of our staff that are outside each day and be patient during drop off and pickup. We have a large number of families coming through and continue to look at our routines daily to ensure that we have the most efficient process, but we need everyone following the procedures to ensure that all staff, students, and family members are safe each day. We are seeing a lot of near misses with cars and people and ask that everyone please be sure they are driving safely and slowly during drop off and pickup while on the Munger Hill property.
Thank you!
Westfield on Weekends’ PumpkinFest will return from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 19 on the athletic fields behind Amelia Park off South Broad Street.
“A goal of any community event that brings people together is just that, bringing people together to interact in a world which is so online, so divisive sometimes,” said WOW President Bob Plasse. “It is so important for us to offer opportunities for us to play together and actually to work on a project and collaborate together.”
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/10/pumpkinfest-set-to-return-with-madison-curbelo-performance-food-trucks.html
Click on the link below for the latest edition of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we talked about the new IEP and more with our Special Education Leadership Team. We also celebrated National Angel Food Cake Day with staff and students from Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Department. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np4jTwSqU8k
October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Their dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster positive school cultures.
Every day, our principals inspire teachers, staff, and students to strive for their best. They navigate challenges with grace and create environments where every student can thrive. This month, join us in recognizing and thanking these remarkable leaders.
To our wonderful principals, thank you for all that you do. Your leadership and tireless efforts make a profound difference. Let’s all take a moment to #ThankAPrincipal and show our appreciation for their invaluable contributions to our schools and communities.
Westfield Public Schools continues to update our school district’s comprehensive safety plan in conjunction with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments. A team of Westfield Administrators and other staff members representing every level from elementary to high school, has been working collaboratively with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments to make sure our students, staff, and families have a current, research-based, and educationally sound emergency operations plan.
As part of our continued work with Westfield Police Department and our ongoing training for students and staff, our city departments working together will conduct lockdown drills in our schools the week of October 15-18 utilizing the enhanced lockdown procedures known as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). If you have any questions regarding our drills, please contact Mr. Christopher Rogers, Director of Operations and Safety for the Westfield Public Schools at 413-572-6495.
Hello, Munger Hill families.
I would like to inform you that Mrs. Susan Buchanan is no longer the Assistant Principal at Munger Hill School. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors and are grateful for her service and time at Munger.
We will begin working immediately on filling the Assistant Principal vacancy. I will share more information by midweek on that topic.
In the interim I will be assuming the additional administrative duties and you may see district staff at the building supporting us in the coming weeks as well.
Thank you for your understanding and please let me know if you have any questions.
Two important events are coming on Tuesday, October 1st!
It's School Picture Day for students and there is a PTO meeting (virtual) that night for families.
Flyers went home with students to order pictures, call the office if you need another copy. The link for the meeting will be sent out soon!
Rain in the forecast may have stopped some people from attending the Big E on Sept. 26, as the fair only managed 48,078 admissions, far short of the pleasant-weather standard.
But on Salute to Westfield Day, it couldn’t keep several city residents from making the short trip to the West Springfield fairground to see their exposition favorites, like the Avenue of States.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/westfield-residents-enjoy-food-business-sightseeing-on-citys-day-at-big-e.html