September 13, 2022
Click the link below to watch a September 22 update video from Principal Tolpa. It contains beginning of the year information, important dates, and some exciting things happening at Franklin Avenue.
https://watch.screencastify.com/v/GL3xFxxEkSCBs3K8mIpk
The committee working on the new elementary school project with the Massachusetts School Building Authority continued to meet over the summer, and the project is currently on schedule to meet the city’s goal of opening the new school for students in fall 2024, according to a recent update from architect Bert Gardner of Caolo and Bieniek Associates.
The new school, to be built on Franklin Street, will serve students from the area that currently feeds Abner Gibbs and Franklin Avenue elementary schools.
Gardner will be speaking with Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski about the progress that has been made and next steps for the project on the “Superintendent’s Spotlight” radio show, 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, on WSKB 89.5 FM and WCPC Channel 15.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/09/westfield-school-building-project-on-schedule-on-budget-superintendent-says.html
It is finally here!!! Our long-awaited basketball hoop will be up and running - hopefully today at recess. In February 2020, we received a grant through the a Westfield Foundation for Education to purchase this hoop. COVID hit, and all collaborative games were put on hold. Finally, we are returning to normal, and with the help of Mrs. Tolpa's Family, custodian Mr. Somers, and carpenter Mr. Lusa, this equipment should be ready for action. THANK YOU to all who contributed to this effort!
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.
It was wonderful to hear laughter in the hallway and the stories of summer from all of our students. This week was dedicated to getting to know our students in the classroom through games, projects, and conversation. We also began our practice of HEART behavior through our PBIS Passport initiative. All staff take the time to teach students the expectations of walking through the hallways, playing at recess, lining up from recess, and all the other tasks that six, seven, and eight year-olds may not have mastered yet, or may have forgotten after a long summer break. Once an expectation has been taught, practiced, and learned, each students gets a sticker on their passport. Once all classes have completed their passports by September 12, Franklin will enjoy a school-wide celebration.
Franklin Avenue students will finally get to enjoy their new playground basketball hoop thanks to the hard work of Franklin Avenue's custodian Mr Somers and Mrs. Tolpa's family. Mr. Somers dug the four foot hole, and on Sunday Mrs. Tolpa's family spent hours mixing over 1600 pounds of cement and completing the foundation for the hoop. Once the cement had cured, the basketball hoop will be put into place by the WPS custodial team. Thank you Kevin and Caden Matuszczak and Andy and Wendy Touchette for making this addition to our playground possible.
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.
Hello Franklin Kindergarten Families, We will hold our Franklin Avenue Kindergarten Playdate on Monday, 8/29 from 5-7 p.m. Here you will get to meet your Kindergarten teachers and other kindergarten families. Also, please call Franklin Avenue next week to register for Kindergarten Orientation. It will be held on Tuesday, August 30. You can select from two times, 9:45 or 12:45. Please leave your child's name, your phone number, and your preferred time. We are limited for each session, so families who call first will get their preferred time. Thank you for entrusting your children to us. It is going to be a great year!
Cub Scouts Information Session
May 16, 2022
6 - 7 PM
More information on the flyer.
Westfield Public School Registration is now OPEN!
See more of our picture gallery from STEM Week on our Franklin Avenue PTO Facebook page.
Due to the heat advisory tomorrow, Westfield Public Schools will have an Early Release Day, Monday, June 7, 2021 for all students. High school students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m., Middle and Intermediate students at 11:30 a.m., and Elementary students at 12:15 p.m. There will be no school for students at Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center.
KEEPING KIDS SAFE AND SECURE ONLINE: A PROJECT SAFE CHILDHOOD PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE US ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, THE HAMPDEN DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AND THE WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Scan the QR Code to register JOIN US FOR THIS VIRTUAL PRESENTATION:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021
6:30PM-8:00PM
(Login begins at 6:15PM)
This presentation is for ADULTS ONLY. Content is inappropriate for children.
STARFIRES baseball game for Franklin Families on June 9 @ 6:30 p.m. Enjoy Ms. Baker's singing; laugh at Mrs. Tolpa's first pitch; meet the players. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/Franklin69
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!
ANTICIPATED OPENINGS FOR 21/22 SCHOOL YEAR FOR SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR - ELEMENTARY LEVEL
https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3540394&fbclid=IwAR0h0P8FdH6_CdUouofLMLomAGWshY-7nbjXyPRVvS0U8CB1fLuUZsQ6IYY
The last day of school for the 2020-2021 school year is June 16. It will also be an early release day. Thank you!
Ms. Vadnais' remote second grade class came to Franklin Avenue Elementary School for a "Meet and Greet'' picnic and to hold their chicks that hatched. The students are learning about the differences and similarities between the life cycle of a plant and of a chick. Students were so excited to meet one another and welcome their new chick friends to the world.
Franklin Avenue PTO Celebrates our Teachers with Sweets and Treats all week.
