Munger Hill Elementary School

Dear Families and Community Members, Westfield Public Schools received notification from PowerSchool that we have not been affected by the cybersecurity incident they became aware of on January 7, 2025 that occurred on December 28, 2024. Westfield’s IT Department and the WPS Data Department have done internal checks, and have not found any data inconsistencies or concerns. Please reach out to Christine Shea if you have any questions at christine.shea@schoolsofwestfield.org or (413) 642-9320. Stefan Czaporowski Superintendent

Westfield Public Schools is pleased to announce an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the brand-new state of the art Westfield River Elementary School on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a short ceremony followed by the chance to tour the building. No RSVP is needed. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Stefan Czaporowski Superintendent of Schools Westfield Public Schools

Please see an important update from the Westfield Public School's Health Office by clicking on the link below. Thank you.

Westfield Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2015. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2 for all students except those attending Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary Schools. Classes will resume for Abner and Franklin students at Westfield River Elementary School on Monday, January 6. Happy New Year from the Westfield Public Schools!

Dear Munger Hill families, As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership throughout this year. It has been a wonderful time of learning, growth, and community at Munger Hill and none of this would be possible without the dedication of our students, staff, and families. The holiday break is a well-deserved opportunity for all of us to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones. I hope you enjoy this special time together, filled with joy, peace, and happiness. Whether you're celebrating with family traditions, taking time to rest, or creating new memories, I wish you all the best. Looking ahead to the new year, we are excited to continue our journey together and to continue making a positive impact on the lives of our students. Thank you again for being an integral part of our school community. Wishing you and your family a warm, restful, and safe holiday season. See you in the new year!

Students will be on a Holiday Break from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2 for all students except those attending Franklin Avenue and Abner Gibbs Elementary Schools. Classes will resume for Abner and Franklin students at Westfield River Elementary School on Monday, January 6. Happy Holidays from the Westfield Public Schools!

Please click on the image below for important information regarding school delays and closures in the event of inclement weather. Thank you.

I am pleased to announce that we have hired a new Assistant Principal! Leslee Sharon will be starting on Monday, December 9th. Ms. Sharon holds degrees from Springfield College, Westfield State, and AIC, including her bachelors degree and a Masters in Educational Psychology. She also completed the Massachusetts School Administrator's Association administration training program for her certification in administration. She comes to us from the Ludlow school district, where she has been teaching since 2014 as a PE teacher. She worked in the Springfield school district before that for several years as a PE/Health teacher as well and is well versed in working with students with a variety of backgrounds. Ms. Sharon has a strong background in both academic knowledge and student discipline and took a lead role in her building on the ILT, safety committee, medical emergency team, and worked with the special education department to meet the needs of all students. While this will be her first administrative role she has great background knowledge and is looking forward to putting her experience to work for us. Please join me in welcoming her to the team on Monday, December 9th! We are so glad to have her at Munger and know she will be a valued member of our team.

Dear Munger Families: As we break for Thanksgiving I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Your daily support, encouragement, and dedication to your children's education mean so much to all of us. Together, we are helping our students grow, thrive, and succeed. We wish you and your loved ones a restful and relaxing break. May this time bring you moments of joy and connection. Enjoy your vacation and we'll see you soon!

Together with Westfield on Weekends, Mayor McCabe will host the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 30th. The festivities will begin at Elm Street Plaza at 4:45 PM with Cocoa and Carols, featuring the Westfield High School Pep Band under the direction of Patrick Kennedy, followed by a performance of the Westfield High School Show Choir under the direction of Korey Bruno. Special thanks to Mount Moriah Lodge for offering cocoa to attendees.

Schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving from Westfield Public Schools!

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!