Tune in this Thursday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC cable channel 15, or westfieldtv.org for the next episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we are talking with our Director of Curriculum and Instruction and our Substance Abuse Counselors about the results of our youth risk survey that administered last spring. Thanks for watching!
Last night, we hosted our annual Westfield Technical Academy Open House to a capacity crowd. We were delighted to welcome so many prospective applicants and current student and their families as well as a large number of alumni, particularly from the first "COVID" graduating Class of 2022. The School Store did a brisk business, and were even treated to a visit by State Senator John Velis and School Committee Member Kathleen Hillman. We want to express our sincerest gratitude to the entire greater Westfield Community for your ongoing support of the mission and work of WTA!
A reminder that there is no school for students on Tuesday, November 8. Thank you!
If you were unable to tune in this morning, you can watch today's broadcast of "Tiger Talk Live", which features School Adjustment Counselor Michael Quinn, at the following link. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCrREhkEcCs&t=459s
Due to technical difficulty, we were unable to upload the recording of our October 27 broadcast, which featured Junior Lindsay Deland and Mr. Steve Forni, both from our Graphic Arts/Design and Visual Communications/Media and Broadcasting Program (betcha can't say that ten times fast!). However, we've worked out the kinks and are happy to make it available to you now. Better late than never, right? Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iof7a0ZBgrI&t=19s
This afternoon, WFD Deputy Chief Seth Ellis and his crew provided the first in a series presentations about the EMT Career Pathway to our freshmen in Allied Health Exploratory. In addition to participating in some classroom explorations, the students had the opportunity to explore the WFD Ambulance and manipulate some of the equipment. A very special thank you to Deputy Chief Ellis and the entire WFD for their generosity with their time and expertise on behalf of our students!
Today, Assistant Principal Bruce Hastings, Guidance Counselors Carol Groom and Casey Keefe, and School Adjustment Counselor Kristine Hupfer, spent the day at MGM Springfield where they participated in a School Culture Leadership Conference sponsored by the Jostens Corporation. The featured presenters were educators Dr. Phil Campbell and Steve Bollar. Pictured with our WTA Team is "Stand Tall Steve" Bollar himself!
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, click on the link below. This week we talked about special education programming in the district with our special education leadership team. We also had a little fun with National Cliche Day. Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMQb5MWMoaw
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school for students next Tuesday, November 8, which is election day. Please remember to get out there and exercise your Constitutional right to vote!
Additionally, schools will be closed next Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Please be sure to thank any active duty and/or retired member of our armed forces you know for all they have done and continue to do to safeguard the freedoms which we all hold dear.
Tune in this Thursday, November 3, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on WSKB 89.5 FM, WCPC cable channel 15, or westfieldtv.org for the next episode of "Superintendent's Spotlight". This week, we are talking with our Director of Special Education and Special Education Supervisors about programming in our district. Thanks for watching!
November SEPAC Meeting
Week 2 of our participation in the city-wide "Thank a Veteran" Project began today with Mr. Jon Chretien’s Grade 10 U.S. History II Students putting pen to paper in the library. As you can see from the photo, our students' work on behalf of our veterans was heartfelt and inspiring! Again, a VERY special "thank you" to WTA Librarian Sarah Scott for coordinating the project on behalf of WTA, for making the library available to our participating classes, and for facilitating!
No. 1 Westfield Technical Academy 3, No. 4 Pathfinder 2 (OT)
The weather is getting colder. The high school tournament action is heating up. Go Tigers!
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/10/the-westfield-news-scoreboard-westfield-technical-academy-boys-soccer-wins-ot-thriller-more.html
The Westfield Education to Business Alliance (WE2BA) marked its sixth anniversary during a morning meeting at the Westfield Gas & Electric Operations Center on Thursday.
Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said the organization, which provides opportunities for the business community and the schools to collaborate, survived COVID-19 and remote meetings, and is still thriving.
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2022/10/westfield-school-business-alliance-still-thriving-as-it-marks-6th-anniversary.html
The WTA SkillsUSA Chapter met today in the auditorium for its first meeting of the school year. Our 2022-2023 Officers are
President: Grace Burris, Culinary Arts
Vice President: Rudy Charland, Electrical Wiring
Secretary: Aaron Liu, Manufacturing Technology
Treasurer: Arianna Dejesus, Business Technology
Reporter/Historian: Aedan Nault-Goodreau, Graphic Arts/Design and Visual Communications
Parliamentarian: Gabrielle Gaudet, Allied Health
At the beginning of the meeting, the officers performed the Emblem Ceremony which showcases and each element of the emblem: the shield, the gear, the torch, the orbital circles, and the hands. These elements represent different workplace ethics and concepts.
The meeting's guest speaker was Automotive Technology Senior Jake Cooper, who spoke on his experience at the National Competition this past June and what it took to get there to compete in Diesel Equipment Technology.
Following the meeting, Nadeef Khan and Sarah Shoemaker from Allied Health and Xavier Barros from Manufacturing Technology attended a "pumpkin fest" for residents at Westfield Center Genesis. Mrs. Baillargeon, SkillsUSA Chapter Advisor, Can be seen with the horse that gave rides to family members who attended the event.
If you missed "Superintendent's Spotlight" this morning, click on the link below. This week, we spoke with staff members from the Westfield YMCA about their programming and their collaboration with Westfield, MA Public Schools. We also recognized National Civics Day. Thanks for watching #NationalCivicsDay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru7n9ccxzuo
Today marked Day 1 of our participation in the city-wide "Thank a Veteran" Project. Mr. Jon Chretien’s Grade 9 U.S. History I Students were so thoughtful and articulate with their gratitude for our veterans. Tomorrow Mr. James Davenport’s 9th Graders will participate and next week the 10th Graders will have their opportunity during academics. A VERY special "thank you" to WTA Librarian Sarah Scott for coordinating the project on behalf of WTA, for making the library available to our participating classes, and for facilitating!
Don't miss our Tigers take on Pathfinder in the semfinals this weekend!
See attached flyer for information regarding the cooperative swim team with WHS.
Please see the attached flyers regarding the English Learners Parent Advisory Council regarding meeting dates and other important information.
