Winter Sports Update II
NYSPHSAA has announced the start date for high risk winter sports (basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling) will be
moved to January 4, 2021. Low and moderate risk winter sports are still permitted to begin practices on November 30th.
Girls Scouts of Western New York
The Chautauqua County Department of Health recently shared this Q&A around the NY State travel restrictions with local school districts.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S1NAGRPdx4zSzA4U_WHQ2m2ngP15kBXv0OlkRbrH2Lk/edit?usp=sharing
This document contains a link to the County Health Department should you have further questions.
If your child is signed up for Ski Club, please read this update. https://www.westfieldcsd.org/article/348080?org=wacs
NYSPHSAA has provided this update regarding Winter Sports. As we receive more information regarding Basketball and Wrestling, we will communicate this to our community.
The November 5th (Group 2) rescheduled picture day date is now Thursday, December 3rd. We will follow the same schedule on December 3rd, for Group 2, as previously scheduled for November 5th. Please reach out with any questions. Thank you.
Good evening Westfield Families:
We would like to provide an update as to the current status of the COVID – 19 cases in our District.
To date, we have informed you of two cases of COVID – 19 in our middle school. The individuals involved include a staff member and a student. All contacts pertaining to these two cases have been notified.
As a result of the precautionary measures taken over the past 24 hours, the Chautauqua County Department of Health identified a third case of COVID - 19 involving a middle school student in our District. All individuals involved have been contacted. This case is considered an off-site positive, meaning the person was believed not to be present in school during the infectious period. The student was last present in school on October 27, 2020.
Please know we are taking the following actions:
• We are continuing a high level of sanitation within our buildings.
• We are in communication with families who have been impacted by these cases.
As a result of our communication with the Department of Health and our assessment of these cases, we are planning to resume our hybrid learning model on Monday, November 9, 2020. If any unforeseen factors arise that prevent us from returning on November 9, we will contact you immediately.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We are thankful for your patience as we assess these situations to ensure our actions are the best possible for our students and staff.
Sincerely,
Michael Cipolla
Superintendent of Schools
Meals will be available for pick-up at the cafeteria loop Thursday, 11/5 for all children 18 and under. Please use this form if you would like to pick up meals for your children. This will help us to plan for the number of meals to prepare. https://forms.gle/EYYUddDvtMHG6oCE7
**Important Information** Good afternoon Westfield Families: The purpose of this communication is to inform you that a second individual at Westfield Academy and Central School (middle school), has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last present on October 27, 2020 and is considered to be an offsite positive (believed to not be present during the infectious period). Our District is working directly with the Chautauqua County Department of Health (DOH) to evaluate the situation and identify potential contacts. The affected individual has been isolated under the guidance of the DOH. All individuals that may have been directly involved will be notified by the District and DOH directly. We are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the DOH include the following: • This individual will not return to our school until they have completed quarantine/isolation procedures for COVID-19 as directed by the local department of health. • The areas used by the individual have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. As a result, our District WILL BE FULLY REMOTE (tomorrow and Friday) due to precautionary measures and to best manage the situation. Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms and have them stay home if they are sick. In addition, please contact your child’s healthcare provider if they develop symptoms or if you have any additional questions or concerns. More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html. Sincerely, Michael Cipolla Superintendent of Schools
Please note that all IEP and 504 meetings will be conducted via Zoom until further notice. Zoom meeting credentials can be found on the documents that have been mailed home to families. Please contact Lauren Ryan in the PPS Office with any questions.
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Middle & High School Picture Day for Westfield Academy & Central Secondary School is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (GROUP 1 + 100% Remote) and Thursday, November 5, 2020 (GROUP 2 + 100% Remote).
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November 1, 2020
Dear Westfield Families:
The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. With that in mind, the purpose of this communication is to inform you that an individual at Westfield Academy and Central School (middle school), has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last present on October 28, 2020.
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (DOH) has been notified and is taking further steps. The affected individual has been isolated under the guidance of the DOH. All individuals that have been directly involved are in the process of being notified by the District and the DOH directly.
We are working with the health department and are taking all recommended steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Steps we are implementing in cooperation with the DOH include the following:
• This individual will not return to our school until they have completed quarantine/isolation procedures for COVID-19 as directed by the local department of health.
• The areas used by the individual have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
The District cannot release any further details due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability & Accounting Act (HIPAA) requirements. However, we will provide further updates if additional steps need to be taken by the District.
Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms and have them stay home if they are sick. In addition, please contact your child’s healthcare provider if they develop symptoms or if you have any additional questions or concerns. More information on the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home or on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.
Finally, we ask that you please respect the privacy of any individual in our school community who has tested positive and continue to focus on the measures we are taking to protect the health and welfare of our community.
Sincerely,
Michael Cipolla
Superintendent of Schools
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Our 4th graders have been learning about the election process through a mini-unit in Social Studies. Today they were able to exercise their right to vote for the candidate of their choice in a mock election. #westfieldstrong #futurevotersofamerica
Good morning WACS,
Please see the letter below.
The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 19 - 23 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members. Westfield Academy and Central School is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members for their commitment to Westfield and its children.
We are thankful for the dedication our Board of Education demonstrates on behalf of the children in our school community! Your devotion to our community is appreciated and does not go unnoticed.
Please join us in recognizing Mr. Steve Cockram, Mrs. Wendy Dyment, Mrs. Barbara Fay, Mrs. Phyllis Hagen, Mrs. Deanne Manzella, Mrs. Kimberley Maras, and Mr. Tom Tarpley.
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Grades 6-11 Underclass photos, as well as Senior retakes, are scheduled on Tuesday, November 3rd (Group 1) and Thursday, November 5th (Group 2). Please click on the links below for a schedule for each day. Order packets will be handed out in A day homerooms. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Alonge at kalonge@westfieldcsd.org or 716-326-2151 Ext. 324. Thank you.
Tuesday, November 3rd schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YInbbEBO3CJuujNXs5rr_nAC_C9ICtSf1W5_JE--JE/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, November 5th schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cyTfQS3bvZOUiRT0TvXEWFYtXlmxQ41hJ7_dSAhABsE/edit?usp=sharing