Don’t forget to tune into WSKB 89.5 FM this Thursday morning, September 15, 2022, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. to join Mr. Langone, Mr. Daley, and Mrs. Groom for this years first broadcast of “Tiger Talk Live: The Carol, Kev, and Joe Show”, which features all things WTA, from our academic and technical programs to extracurricular activities and athletics. And remember, “You’re in the flow with Carol, Kev, and Joe!”
ELPAC (English Language Parent Advisory Council)
Who: Parents and Guardians of English Learners in Westfield Public Schools (All Grade Levels);
What: A meeting to discuss topics that are important to English Learners in our schools and share resources that benefit families;
Where: Westfield Middle School Cafeteria, 30 West Silver Street;
When: Monday Evening, September 26, 2022, from 4:30 to 5:30;
Why: To give your child(ren) a voice, to learn more about programs for English Learners in our schools, and to build connections.
Russian/Ukrainian, Spanish, and Dari/Farsi Translators will be available as well as childcare and educational activities and games.
Please contact the following translators with any questions: Lana Adamtseva (Russian/ Ukrainian; 413-875-5661), Aixa Rivera (Spanish; 413-572-6441), Elena Slivca (Russian/Ukrainian; elena.slivca@schoolsofwestfield.org), Lizmarie Diaz (Spanish; lizmarie.diazrivera@schoolsofwestfield.org), and Waheed Ahmadzai (Dari/Pashto; 413-923-0002).
The United States Attorney’s Office is hosting a virtual Internet safety presentation for parents the evening of Tuesday, September 20th from 6:30 to 7:30. The presentation, entitled Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents, brings awareness to the dangers of the internet, including gaming and social media platforms that predators use to groom children with the intent of exploiting them sexually online or for in-person meetings. The presentation will focus on prevention by educating parents and community members how to help keep children safe online.
The presentation will cover the following topics: Social Media 101 and Digital Footprint, Cyberbullying, Sexting, Gaming, Victim Support , and Protecting Against Online Predation
The presentation is free, but registration is required. The link to register is included in the attached flyer.
Tiger's Pride Restaurant will be kicking off the 2022-2023 school year with its grand opening this Wednesday and Thursday. Please plan to join us in person, or place an order for take out and treat yourself to a great lunch and spectacular customer service!
The good fortune was bound to end for one of two local high school golf teams that squared off against one another Wednesday afternoon at Tekoa Country Club.
The Westfield Technical Academy and St. Mary’s high school golf teams met for an intown rivalry match and after a hard-fought battle all afternoon, the Tigers squeaked out a 14-10 victory.
Westfield Tech improved to 2-0; St. Mary’s fell to 1-1.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/09/westfield-technical-academy-golf-edges-st-marys-in-local-golf-match-14-10.html
SEPAC September Meeting
This week, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Construction Career Pre-Apprenticeship Program, we are performing sidewalk replacement at the Main Entrance of the Westfield Technical Academy.
The project is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Transit (MA DOT) to prepare students to enter the workforce as road/construction repair technicians. This is the third year WTA has collaborated with the training program in replacing worn out sections of flagstone sidewalk around the Main Entrance. In addition to gaining valuable hands-on skills, participating students will also receive their CPR/First Aid Certifications.
We are grateful to the MA DOT and Massachusetts Construction Career Pre-Apprenticeship Program for their ongoing partnership and commitment to WTA and its students!
Pocketbook Bingo
Be a part of our Westfield Education to Business Alliance (WE2BA). Please click on the link below for more information. https://sites.google.com/schoolsofwestfield.org/we2ba/home. If you are interested in partnering with one of our teachers for an Adopt a Classroom opportunity, please scan the QR code.
2022-2023 WPS SEPAC Schedule
We would like to express our sincerest thanks to Bob's Discount Furniture. Through the hard work and efforts of our School Librarian Sarah Scott, Bob's has donated a $2000.00 gift card to WTA to be used for the purchase of comfortable furniture for the Steven Pippin Library. We are proud and grateful to welcome Bob's to the WTA family of community partners and benefactors!
Welcome back Tigers!
Please see the attached documents for some important information to start off the school year.
Westfield Public Schools is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up to date with access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9OKq6xGPe0
You can download the app for free on both Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3f8hysa
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3qO1Nc1
Only 16 days left until school starts on Tuesday, August 30, for all students in grades 1-12. Pre-K and Kindergarten students will start school on Tuesday, September 6.
Westfield Public School Registration is now OPEN!
Last call for Butter Braids!
The Westfield Technical Academy Class of 2022 & 2023 is sponsoring a Butter Braid Pastry, Otis Spunkmeyer® Cookie Dough and Simply Shipped Collection Fundraiser! All profits benefit the students directly! See a WTA Junior or Senior to place your order! The fundraiser closes on 10/25 and items will be delivered on 11/18, Just in time for Thanksgiving!
Thank you for your support!
2022 Class Advisors: Mrs. Gomez & Mrs. Rollins
2023 Class Advisor: Ms. Markowski
See the attached flyer for information on WTA's Open House, taking place on Nov 4, 2021.
Tiger's Pride Restaurant will be open Thurs. 10/14 and Fri. 10/15 from 10:30 - 12:30! Check out both menus using the link below, and we'll see you there!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKhEv-sW1i1Gxb-PkorpkTs5kefJIfglK6RLqD2XdQ8/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XjgajmuqkfxKoyHzccBLX91Ezy9BY2ilKH_ZGvHtaVk/edit?usp=sharing
Next Week: The Tigers make some important visits! See the attached image for the upcoming game schedule.
Do you have student that is interested in swimming? WTA and WHS are now working together to offer a swimming co-op! See the attached flyer for details.
