Westfield Academy and Central School

Good afternoon WACS families, We would like to share a few encouraging updates. Our county’s COVID -19 transmission rate is dropping. As a result, we are able to adjust physical distancing at the secondary school from 6’ to 3’. Instructionally, the adjustment only pertains to specific classrooms. Cafeteria, PE and music are still required to maintain physical distancing of 6’ or greater. This adjustment will allow our school to greatly reduce the need for our “Zoom” room. Face coverings will still be worn. We will begin this change on Monday, May 17th. There will be no changes at the elementary school. Thank you to all for our feedback and for completing the survey. We are continuing to shape the educational plan for the remaining Wednesdays. Please continue to look for information from your child’s teacher as we explore ways to provide additional academic support. We have begun this transition and will continue to develop it for the remainder of the school year. As always, please feel free to reach out to me or your principal with any questions. Be well WACS! Mr. Cipolla

2021 School Budget Vote and Board Member Elections May 18, 2021 You can find more information on the details of the budget and each candidate here: https://5il.co/scby

We have an incredible team here at Westfield. Thank you to our students and families that shared their gratitude with us this week, and to the Westfield PTO for all of the treats and prizes. Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! Have a wonderful weekend, wolverines!

To every employee of the Westfield Academy and Central School District: Congratulations! The Board of Education presented the District’s employees with the Friend to Education Award this morning (Thursday) at the Senior Citizens’ Breakfast event. The Board appreciates all of you and your outstanding dedication to our students. We thank you, and we are humbled by all that you have accomplished. Live Feed: https://ensemble.e2ccb.org/Watch/Wm43Mbn2 Sincerely, The Westfield Academy and Central School District’s Board of Education:

GLOW DAY 2021: Our 4th graders had a totally awesome day practicing their math skills under black lights. The fourth grade teachers saw the idea online and knew they had to create this fun day for students as a way to engage them in mixed skill math review. The various activities required students to use their mathematical minds to solve tasks involving math facts, angles, fractions, expanded form, geometric shapes, word problems and much more. What a blast!

Please join us in congratulating our middle and high school students on the Academic Merit, Honor and High Honor Rolls for the 3rd quarter. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to learning. Well done, wolverines!

Our Elementary hallways are in full bloom for spring!

Here is the latest edition of The Wolverine Quarterly. The details of this year's school budget vote and Board of Education elections are enclosed. https://5il.co/scby

Vaccination Clinic Pfizer Vaccination Clinic (for COVID-19) is being held at Brocton Central School on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. This is open to all individuals age 16 and older. Anyone who is 16 or 17 will need a consent form that you can download when you register from a link on the broctoncsd.org website. This vaccination clinic will also be available to Westfield parents and community members.

Congratulations to our WACS Cheerleading Squad for placing 1st in their division at the Shout! Cheer and Dance Best of the Best Virtual Competition on Saturday, May 1st! Way to go, ladies! I couldn’t be prouder of how hard these athletes have worked over the last few weeks. In a typical season, we would have had several months to develop a routine and prepare for competition. This season we had a matter of weeks! This team is incredibly talented and dedicated and they proved that on Saturday. Congratulations again to all of you! ~ Cheer Advisor and Coach Melissa Zakrajsek

The influence of a great teacher can never be erased... Please join us in celebrating our incredible teachers and staff this week.

Attention Interested Students and Families: Below are current vaccination opportunities. More will be added as they are scheduled. Go to https://chqgov.com/public-health/covid-19-vaccination-clinics for a more complete listing of clinics and links to schedule. Pfizer vaccine (ages 16 & 17) • Wednesday, May 5: Southwestern Central School – first dose • CVS Pharmacy - Jamestown, Falconer and Dunkirk • Brooks Hospital Moderna vaccine (18 and older) • Friday, April 30: SUNY Fredonia – first dose • Tuesday, May 4: JCC, Jamestown – first dose • Thursday, May 6: Love School- first dose Student Permission Slip Below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-5fRQ4y-NAObCB1FzWkl10qBvmGcpbqZ/view?usp=sharing

Members of the class of 2021 enjoyed an afternoon of bowling together for their April class activity. Thank you to our WACS staff for providing lunch to our seniors beforehand and to our Senior Class Advisors for planning these memorable monthly events!

Good evening WACS, Please click on the link below to view information about physical distancing and face coverings at WACS. Have a wonderful evening. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1235033/WACS_Family_Letter_April_28__2021.pdf

Elementary Spring Pictures

The Village of Westfield, along with the Westfield Tree Board, would like to showcase the first Tree Planting and to encourage residents to plant trees as well in their own yards. This is an outstanding opportunity for students to learn about the importance of trees to our community and to our environment overall. If you are interested in participating in this event, stop by Moore Park on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 4 pm.

Middle and High School families: Your student's third marking period report card is now available through the Parent Portal linked at the top of our school website. Please note that the full report cards are not available through the Power School app. If you have any questions, please contact the Guidance and Counseling Department on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Thank you!

Good afternoon, We would like to provide this follow-up to the last message regarding a COVID-19 positive employee at the elementary school. Our last documented in-school case was in mid-March. For your reference, we are once again sharing the New York State COVID-19 school report card. As tracked by our county and state, this school report provides up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 positive numbers. Be well Westfield, https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/searchResults

Good afternoon, Our district was notified that a staff member at the elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts are being notified. Please continue to practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Our in-person learning model will not be impacted for Monday. Have a wonderful weekend.

Attention Students (age 18 and older) and Families, Westfield Memorial Hospital is hosting a Moderna COVID - 19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, April 28th from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Interested participants can call 716-793-2200 to schedule a vaccine. Thank you!