If you missed the latest episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight", click on the link below. On last week's show, we talked with Food Services Director Rachel Kania about all our school breakfast and lunch program. We also talked about some famous people named George on National George Day. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XjU0WMpDBM
Westfield Public Schools Quarterly Newsletter is out now, you can read it by clicking here: https://www.schoolsofwestfield.org/o/wps/page/district-newsletter for updates from our various departments and important dates and events coming up.
Join us on Thursday, May 25, an hour early, from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC cable channel 15, or westfieldtv.org for a brand-new episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we will talk with Food Services Director Rachel Kania about Westfield EATS, our school breakfast and lunch programs. Thanks for watching!
Please join us for our concerts this week. The WIS Band is tonight at 6pm, and the WIS Chorus is Wednesday at 6pm. Both concerts are taking place in the auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Tune in on Thursday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. to WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC cable channel 15, or westfieldtv.org for a brand-new episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we will talk with State Representative Kelly Pease about recent happenings at the Massachusetts State House. We will also take some time to recognize "National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day". Thanks for watching!
Children’s Mental Health Week is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the triumphs and challenges in children’s mental health and emphasizing the importance of family and youth involvement in the children’s mental health movement!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all our teachers for their hard work and dedication to the students in our schools.
On May 4, 2023, Westfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold the 2023 Shining Star Ceremony in Tiger’s Pride at Westfield Technical Academy at 6:30 pm. Nominations for Shining Star recipients are for those educators and support personnel who go the extra mile to serve the Westfield District Schools’ special education community and inspire others to do the same. This Recognition of Excellence in Supporting Special Education is an important way for the community to thank those who through dedication, creativity, patience, and
determination help students receiving special education to experience success.
The special education department appreciates the hard work and dedication of educators and support personnel for all that they do for our students. We also appreciate all of your support in ensuring that your children succeed
Hello WIS Families,
Sixth grade students will be taking the ELA MCAS on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. To do their best on the test, students should get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and be in homeroom on time to start the day. Students are not allowed to be in possession of cell phones and smart watches during test sessions. Please remind your child of this. As always, thanks for your support!
Greg Miller, Principal
On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. School librarians are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment.
The school librarians provide guidance and expose our youth not only to texts, print media, and literature but to digital resources and technology, too. These resources also connect them to libraries around the world. A school librarian’s ability to manage scores of media and a school full of students with numerous projects and schedules astounds us.
Happy National School Librarian Day!
If you missed Saturday's "Big Spring Sing", click on the link below. Thank you to WCPC's Ken Stomski for recording and editing the video for the show. The students sounded phenomenal!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PnoYX-Znf4
The WIS April 2023 Newsletter was emailed recently with a lot of important information. Reach out to us at WIS if you did not receive it. Most importantly, MCAS for 5th grade is happening on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week with the ELA sessions. To do their best on the test, students should get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and be in homeroom on time to start the day. Students are not allowed to be in possession of cell phones and smart watches during test sessions. Please remind your child of this. Thanks, and enjoy your weekend!
Join us at Westfield High School today at 2:00 p.m. for the Annual Big Spring Sing. Chorus students from Elementary School through High School will be performing for our listening pleasure. Thank you for supporting our students!
As a reminder, Girls Scouts is running a free All About MEdia program for girls on Mondays from 2:35-3:35. Registration forms were emailed previously, but let me know if you need one, and I will get it to you.
Westfield is now under a Winter Storm Warning and power outages are being reported in the city. As a result of this updated information, Westfield Public Schools will be closed today. Please stay safe. Thank you.
Based on the latest weather forecast, Westfield Public Schools will have an Early Release Day on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. High Schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m., Middle, Intermediate, and Virtual Schools at 11:30 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 12:15 p.m. Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center will be closed. Should weather conditions deteriorate tomorrow morning, a message canceling the day will be sent out as early as possible. Thank you.
Read Across Westfield at Westfield State University
WSU is hosting their annual Read Across Westfield event on March 25, 2023, from 10am-2pm. This event will take place on campus at the Scanlon Banquet Hall.
This event is meant to demonstrate to students that reading is fun. After the last few years of online learning, elementary students have fallen behind in reading levels and we want them to see how beneficial reading can be and open their minds to new cultures. Reading is an access point for understanding people's lives, and when we read books with characters from different races, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, students can learn more about themselves and where they fit in our ever-changing world. Introducing books to students that interest them can increase a student’s passion for reading and help them to catch up on their reading level - or even exceed where they should be.
At the event, there will be snacks, raffles, games, crafts, and prizes for parents and students. Please reach out to Shawn Arruda with any questions (sarruda6118@westfield.ma.edu).
Please see the flyer for a poster contest for 5th & 6th graders to promote recycling and litter prevention in Westfield.
IT'S TIME!! Who likes C-A-S-H-?!?!...Who likes supporting our Westfield Public Schools?!!?
WFE is holding its 1st Annual Cash Calendar Raffle Fundraiser for the month of April!! Purchase your Calendar anytime throughout the month of March and get 30 chances to win yourself some CASH! Simply scan the QR code on this post, make your $20 payment and you're ALL SET!
BUT WAIT!.....There's more! 😉 The first 25 Calendars purchased will automatically be entered to win a $10 Dunkin' Gift Card AND 1 (one) Love Mich Cozy.
Not feeling the QR purchase option? No worries! Physical Calendars will be available to purchase for cash by contacting westfield.foundation2013@gmail.com and at locations throughout Westfield. Details on the list of locations to follow shortly!
ALL of the proceeds from the purchase of Calendar Raffles go DIRECTLY to supporting ALL of the Westfield Public Schools within the Westfield, MA district!
Head over to www.westfieldfoundation.org to purchase, for information on the Grants we award, and to contact us with any questions.
Registration for the Third Annual Math Acceleration Academy is now open! This is an opportunity for students in Grades 3-10 to improve their math skills, learn problem-solving methods, raise their MCAS scores, and HAVE SOME FUN! Click on the link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegOhkhc0QBETYIptb5FhA9jFuGCL1R02Fxffk_fanOOeHvYw/viewform?usp=sf_link
