Students in preschool to high school were all-hands-on during STEM Week in the Westfield public schools, Oct. 21-25.
Kindergarten to fifth grade teachers launched Project Lead the Way modules across all grade levels around topics including energy, structure and function, forces and interactions, and matter.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/10/westfield-stem-week-engages-pre-k-to-teens-with-demonstrations-career-talks.html
Click on the image below to view that latest newsletter from the WPS Health Services Department. Thank you!
Dear Munger Hill Families,
I wanted to share that starting this week, Tammy Ward, who is the Assistant Principal at Southampton Road School, will be spending several days a week to support us at Munger Hill. We are deeply appreciative of this support, and please join me in welcoming Mrs. Ward to our school.
The search process for an Assistant Principal here at Munger will impact how long this arrangement will continue.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Clines
A reminder to our families that only buses are allowed in the circle during drop off and pick up each day (9:00-9:15, 3:15-3:30). We are seeing a lot of parents driving through and ignoring the red lights on the buses, which is a violation of Massachusetts law. We ask that parents continue to follow the directions of our staff that are outside each day and be patient during drop off and pickup. We have a large number of families coming through and continue to look at our routines daily to ensure that we have the most efficient process, but we need everyone following the procedures to ensure that all staff, students, and family members are safe each day. We are seeing a lot of near misses with cars and people and ask that everyone please be sure they are driving safely and slowly during drop off and pickup while on the Munger Hill property.
Thank you!
Westfield on Weekends’ PumpkinFest will return from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 19 on the athletic fields behind Amelia Park off South Broad Street.
“A goal of any community event that brings people together is just that, bringing people together to interact in a world which is so online, so divisive sometimes,” said WOW President Bob Plasse. “It is so important for us to offer opportunities for us to play together and actually to work on a project and collaborate together.”
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/10/pumpkinfest-set-to-return-with-madison-curbelo-performance-food-trucks.html
Click on the link below for the latest edition of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we talked about the new IEP and more with our Special Education Leadership Team. We also celebrated National Angel Food Cake Day with staff and students from Westfield Technical Academy's Culinary Arts Department. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np4jTwSqU8k
October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Their dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster positive school cultures.
Every day, our principals inspire teachers, staff, and students to strive for their best. They navigate challenges with grace and create environments where every student can thrive. This month, join us in recognizing and thanking these remarkable leaders.
To our wonderful principals, thank you for all that you do. Your leadership and tireless efforts make a profound difference. Let’s all take a moment to #ThankAPrincipal and show our appreciation for their invaluable contributions to our schools and communities.
Westfield Public Schools continues to update our school district’s comprehensive safety plan in conjunction with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments. A team of Westfield Administrators and other staff members representing every level from elementary to high school, has been working collaboratively with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments to make sure our students, staff, and families have a current, research-based, and educationally sound emergency operations plan.
As part of our continued work with Westfield Police Department and our ongoing training for students and staff, our city departments working together will conduct lockdown drills in our schools the week of October 15-18 utilizing the enhanced lockdown procedures known as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). If you have any questions regarding our drills, please contact Mr. Christopher Rogers, Director of Operations and Safety for the Westfield Public Schools at 413-572-6495.
Hello, Munger Hill families.
I would like to inform you that Mrs. Susan Buchanan is no longer the Assistant Principal at Munger Hill School. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors and are grateful for her service and time at Munger.
We will begin working immediately on filling the Assistant Principal vacancy. I will share more information by midweek on that topic.
In the interim I will be assuming the additional administrative duties and you may see district staff at the building supporting us in the coming weeks as well.
Thank you for your understanding and please let me know if you have any questions.
Two important events are coming on Tuesday, October 1st!
It's School Picture Day for students and there is a PTO meeting (virtual) that night for families.
Flyers went home with students to order pictures, call the office if you need another copy. The link for the meeting will be sent out soon!
Rain in the forecast may have stopped some people from attending the Big E on Sept. 26, as the fair only managed 48,078 admissions, far short of the pleasant-weather standard.
But on Salute to Westfield Day, it couldn’t keep several city residents from making the short trip to the West Springfield fairground to see their exposition favorites, like the Avenue of States.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/09/westfield-residents-enjoy-food-business-sightseeing-on-citys-day-at-big-e.html
PTO fundraisers are coming home! We hope you can support the PTO and our school!
We hope you will join us at Open House on Wednesday, September 11th!
If you missed last week's Rock on Westfield with host Harry Rock, click on the link below. Guests Superintendent of Schools Stefan Czaporowski and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Dargie talk with Harry about the 2024-2025 school year and more. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyi7YDDK20
Westfield Public Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Have a great long weekend! Thank you.
Welcome back! We can't wait to see all of our new and returning students on Day One, Thursday, August 29, 2024!
If you are a late enrollment and didn't get a letter with your teacher name, we'll have staff members out in the morning to tell you who your teacher is and help you find them.
As in years past, all teachers will be on the blacktop Thursday and Friday morning to meet students, walk them inside, show them where the classrooms are, get their bearings, and get everyone settled for the first days of school. Teachers will have signs with their names on them and all other staff will be outside to help guide our students.
We are so excited for Day One and hope you are too! See you Thursday!!
To emphasize the importance of attending school, DESE's "Power of Presence" initiative asks you to submit a creative piece of artwork, music, photography, videography, writing, etc. to express why you attend school. We hope to hear from everyone:pre-K to adult students, families, school staff, educators, and administrators!
Some examples include a short story about your school community, a painting of your favorite teacher, a photo of your classroom decorations, a video interview of your favorite teacher, a song you've been practicing for the school play, a testimonial about a new skill you learned - we are encouraging you to get creative!
We will choose one entry to be featured this spring, highlighting you and your school community! We can't wait to see what you create and what makes your presence so powerful. This opportunity is open to all students, school staff, educators, and families in Massachusetts public pre-K-12 schools and adult learning classes.
Deadline: December 20, 2024
To Submit:
Complete the Entry Form (with included Media Agreement language)
Attach your submission to the form.
Deadline is Friday, December 20th, by 11:59 p.m.
The creator of the entry that will be featured in the spring will be notified on or before January 10, 2025.
https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/attendance/?utm_source=DA-Commissioner%27s+Weekly+Update&utm_campaign=bcd0ba25fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_08_26_08_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-bcd0ba25fc-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
Thank you to St Joseph’s Church for their donation of school supplies. These supplies will be distributed to our refugee and McKinney Vinto families
The Munger Hill Main Office will be closed on Monday, August 12th. It will reopen on Tuesday, August 13th at 8am. All messages will be returned when the office reopens. Thank you!
Beginning on Monday, Aug. 5, hundreds of students entering Westfield Intermediate School, Westfield Middle School and Westfield High School this fall will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their new schools ahead of the first day at the schools’ transition programs.
Unfortunately, all of the programs are filled, but there will be scheduled orientations for some of the schools later in the month.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/08/hundreds-of-westfield-5th-7th-9th-graders-sign-up-for-transition-programs.html