We want to continue to improve the services and support we offer to our students and families at Franklin Avenue Elementary. Our school has a Title 1 program, which provides federal funds that allow us to offer before and after school programs, materials for student use, and teacher training in new and innovative practices. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey so we can determine how we can better serve your child and family. Please fill in the answer that best matches how you feel. There are no right or wrong answers!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhr6Ut0V4UKTPeFZoQmlSUcYK1r7jzVfDncijnD74SwEMP9Q/viewform
In celebration of Career Week, Franklin Avenue students are learning first hand about future careers from a variety of presenters this week. Nurses, doctors, and even Mayor Mike McCabe are giving their time to explain their jobs, answer questions, and inspire our students to think about the possibilities that await them. Thank you to all of our professionals who support our students.
The city will hold a formal groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, for the as-yet-unnamed new elementary school under construction at 133 Franklin St., Westfield.
The project actually broke ground in late April 2023 and has an anticipated completion date of November 2024, according to a recent update released by P3 Project Planning Professionals, the owner’s project manager employed by the city.
“While construction projects can experience supply delays, the project team has taken this into consideration when choosing materials and when submitting orders for materials and we do not anticipate supply delays to affect the project schedule,” according to P3.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2023/06/symbolic-groundbreaking-for-westfield-elementary-school-slated-for-wednesday.html
If you missed this morning's episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight", please click on the link below. This week, we spoke with Senator John Velis about the mental health crisis and what he is proposing to increase services for students. We also celebrated National Doughnut Day with some treats from Mrs. Murphy's. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_zpfDQZVi0
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!
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!
This week Franklin Avenue third graders will be taking the Math MCAS on Tuesday, 5/9. and fourth grade students will take it on Wednesday, 5/10. Please be sure that your child gets a good night sleep and arrives to school on time. Thank you for your support.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all our teachers for their hard work and dedication to the students in our schools.
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, click on the link below. This week we spoke with Daniel Palotta, Project Manager, about the new construction process for our district's new elementary school. With assistance from our staff and students at Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Program, we also recognized "National Prime Rib Day". Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HNFUVnKQzE
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
Our Franklin Avenue Third Annual PTO Auction begins on Thursday, April 27 at 4 p.m. You can register at the following link to bid on designer purses, gift baskets, and other great items. Thank you for supporting our Franklin Avenue students!
https://event.auctria.com/efad6625-5d55-418d-80a5-cf30105a5607/
Westfield PD Reads to First Grade Students Across Westfield
Officer Blascak read to our first-grade students on March 29. Students enjoyed listening to “Keeping you Safe,” but the real excitement came when a student requested a tour of Officer Blascak’s police car, and he obliged. We work hard with our community partners to bring wonderful experiences to all of our students, and working with our WPD assists us in developing positive relationships with our community helpers.
If you missed this week's episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight", click on the link below. Abner Gibbs Kindergarten Teacher Kelley Maher talks about our Kindergarten Home Visiting Program and the students in Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts program introduce us to Fried Twinkies on National Twinkies Day. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4ddUKcDC90
During the Westfield School Committee meeting on April 3, Franklin Avenue Elementary School fourth grade teachers Annalise Eak and Jean Brown and their students talked about “zones of regulation,” a social-emotional learning system based on colors that the school has incorporated this year.
Eak said the zones are a self-regulation strategy that separates everything students can feel into four colors. She said the strategy is from a professional development training on how to identify emotions, which is the hardest part for students to do, and what to do with those feelings. She said Franklin Avenue has been using the tools successfully with all types of learning for all of the students in the school.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/04/elementary-students-teach-school-committee-reps-how-to-get-back-in-the-zone.html
Our Franklin Avenue PTO Meeting will be held tonight, April 4 at 6 p.m. Updates on construction of our new school will be given, along with planning for our FA Annual Virtual Auction and Teacher Appreciation Week. Join our Google Meet using the following link:
meet.google.com/bqt-imjy-exd
Tune in on Thursday, April 6 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 Westfield Public Schools staff about our Kindergarten Home Visit Program. We will also celebrate National Twinkies Day with help from Westfield Technical Academy Culinary Arts students. Thanks for watching!
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