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WPS BILLBOARD  February 1, 2012
NOTIFICATIONS
SCHOOL CALENDAR CHANGE - Westford Public Schools will be in session on February 21 & 22 AND April 17 & 18, 2012. For more information, you may view the Superintendent's notification letter dated November 22 at http://www.westfordk12.us/pages/index.
ROUDENBUSH COMMUNITY CENTER - The new winter Roudenbush brochure is available online! Visit www.roudenbush.org for a current listing of classes for kids and adults.
NEW POSTINGS
WESTFORD PARENT CONNNECTION - Bullying & Teasing: Ending The Bullying Cycle - No parent wants their children to be bullied, or for their own kids to be the ones who are doing the bullying. Join the Westford Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and the Westford Parent Connection (WPC) on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 for the presentation, Bullying & Teasing: Ending the Bullying Cycle. The evening’s speaker is Donna Shea, director of The Peter Pan Center in Harvard, MA. Ms. Shea will discuss the role each player has in the bullying cycle: the bully, the henchmen, the target, supporters, passive supporters, disengaged onlookers, possible defenders, and defenders. She will outline some of the ways some children present a greater target for bullies, and will teach parents how to help all
kids empower themselves, regardless of the roles they play. Ms. Shea’s presentation will begin at 7:00 PM in the Stony Brook Middle School auditorium, 9 Farmer Way, Westford. The event is free and open to the public, and is appropriate for parents, teachers, and caregivers of children of all ages and abilities. The evening is sponsored by the Westford SEPAC and the WPC. For more information, go to WestfordSEPAC@yahoo.com or visit http://westford.com/wpc/.
WESTFORD WINTER FunFest Activities…even without SNOW!! The Westford Winter FunFest is still offering many inside activities, classes, events,and programs this winter - even without the Snow. Visit www.westford.com/funfest for listing of the many activities offered from January 1 - March 31, 2012. Visit often - website is updated weekly. Snow activities have been delayed because of the lack of snow on the ground this year; however as soon as Westford has some measurable snow, new information will be
available on the website. Thank you for supporting the Westford Winter FunFest Committee - Roudenbush Community Center, Westford Kiwanis, Westford Education Foundation, WASA and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell.
WESTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM presents "Read Local-Write Local on Thursdays in February. The Westford Historical Society and Museum is happy to present the 7th Annual February Book and Writers Discussion - "Read Local Write Local". The Book/Writers discussion will be presented on the four Thursdays of February. Programs are open to high school and adults. Thursday events will be held at the Westford Museum at 2 Boston Road on Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 starting at 7 PM. Each week has a different theme and different local Westford authors presenting. New this year, each Westford author will discuss how they started to write, pick themes, how they publish, and more. The WHS is excited about presenting Westford authors and writers to others in Westford and surrounding towns. Books will be available to
purchase from the author or at the WHS Museum. You do not need to pre-read the books offered this year. Visit www.westford.com/museum for details on each week and the list of Westford authors.
WESTFORD'S WINTER FARMERS Market at Eric's, 68 Boston Road on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM - Please join the WA Westford Farmers Market Team and have some fun with the Straw Poll Game. Going to the WFM now can win you prizes. Each week the market will be holding a straw poll game where customers are given 5 tickets to vote for their favorite vendors or the vendors they think are the most popular. Free tickets are given out by the Westford Academy Farmers Market Team at the Market. Contest ends Saturday, Feb 11 when winners will be announced. Bragging rights go to your Favorite Vendor!
WMSPTO News -
The Middle School PTO is in need of parent volunteers of 5th, 6th and 7th graders for the 2012-2013 school year. The WMSPTO welcomes everyone and continues to need volunteers for various events, fundraisers, and committees throughout the year. Interested parents should email WMSPTO President, Chris Ross, for more info at chrross.ma@gmail.com or visit www.westford.com/mspto. Just a reminder that the 'Invest In Your Child' (IIYC) Fundraising Campaign is ongoing with 100% of the proceeds to benefit our children and schools. WMSPTO accepts monetary donations anytime throughout the school year. Visit www.westford.com/mspto to download a form.
Community Safety – Sexual Violence/Abuse Prevention Training - Sexual violence/abuse (SVA) exists along a continuum, from crude words to inappropriate touch to assault. And when we see signs SVA is going to occur, we can do something. This training is about being an ACTIVE bystander. In the training you’ll learn how to identify unacceptable behaviors, you’ll develop skills for speaking up and stepping in, and you’ll learn how to intervene in ways that keep you safe. Collective action makes our community safer. We all have a role to play in the prevention of SVA. The training consists of three one-hour sessions and will take place on the evenings of March 6, 13, and 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 at First Parish Church United on 48 Main Street in Westford, MA. To sign-up and/or to learn more about the
free training, contact Jim Worthley at 978-846-3173 or jpworthley@gmail.com.
Look Out for Violence…Everyone (LOVE) is a bystander engagement program sponsored by the Center for Hope and Healing: Agency of Rape Crisis Services of Greater Lowell, Inc.
REMINDERS
J.V. FLETCHER LIBRARY BOOK SALE - Find Great Bargains for the Whole Family at the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library February Book Sale! The Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library Inc. will be holding a book sale on Saturday, February 11 from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, February 12 from 2 PM to 4 PM in the meeting room of the J.V. Fletcher Library at 50 Main Street in Westford. On Sunday all materials will be offered at half price.
There will be a preview sale for Friends members only on Friday, February 10 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, and memberships will be available at the door. Please note the earlier opening time and the change in policy regarding the use of scanners on Friday. The New Scanner Policy no longer allows the use of scanners at the Friends Preview Sale on Friday night to ensure a more welcoming, enjoyable and family-friendly experience for everyone who comes to the sale. However, scanners will be welcome on Saturday and Sunday.
The sale will include over 10,000 books plus CDs, cassettes, LPs/vinyl, audio books, DVDs and videos. Regular prices are 50 cents and up for paperbacks and $1 and up for hardcover books. 100% of the proceeds from all book sales directly benefit our library unlike other organizations collecting book donations that do not donate 100% of their proceeds. Approximately 95% of the books offered at these sales are donated by Westford residents. Please donate your unwanted books, audio and video materials to the Friends for the direct benefit of the library and the community of Westford. These materials can be dropped off at the left-hand door just inside the library's rear entrance. If the library is closed, just drop your donations in the collection located near the back door of the library. Tax deduction forms are available at the
library's main desk. The Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library appreciate your support.
WESTFORD'S WINTER FARMERS MARKET at Eric's, 68 Boston Road on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM - Please join the WA Westford Farmers Market Team and have some fun with the Straw Poll Raffle. Going to the WFM now can win you prizes. Each week, the market will be holding a straw poll raffle where customers can buy raffle tickets associated with their favorite vendors or the vendors they think are the most popular. A ticket associated with the winning vendor gets a prize from that vendor as well as a WFM Westford Academy volunteers gift pack, and the winning tickets associated from the second and third place vendors will also get prizes from those respective vendors. Keep up to date with the Favorite Vendor Tally each Friday on the Westford Patch. Tickets are sold by the Westford Academy Farmers Market Team at the Market. Come
support the market and your favorite vendor. Contest ends Saturday, Feb 11 and winners will be announced. Bragging rights go to your Favorite Vendor! This week’s feature is Cooking Demonstrations with Chef Steven Deffley from "Got Thyme". For more info visit www.WestfordFarmersMarket.com.
WESTFORD ACADEMY BOOSTERS - Please join us for a fun evening! The Westford Academy Athletic Boosters are hosting a "Hot Jazz to Chase the Winter Blues Away" event on Feb 11th at the Chelmsford Elks on Rt. 110 in Chelmsford. The event will run from 7:30-11 PM, and will include "Hot Jazz Music" provided by Tony Salvo's Jazz Band (Tony is a Westford resident), appetizers and desserts, and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 per person with a cash bar. All are welcome! Anyone who needs a reason to get out of the house and enjoy a fun evening with friends should
plan on joining us!! Tickets will be sold at WA on Friday evenings at the Varsity Basketball games, or you can purchase them from a Booster member, or by emailing at SMHanly@earthlink.net or WABoosters@msn.com. All proceeds will benefit the WA Athletic Boosters, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides scholarships to graduating senior athletes, hosts the annual Senior Athletic Banquet, purchases all athletic banners, letters & pins, and athletic equipment that is not covered under the athletic director's budget. More information at www.westford.com/waboosters for more information
WMSPTO News - The Middle School PTO is in need of parent volunteers of 5th, 6th and 7th graders for the 2012-2013 school year! Many of the current board members are parents of 8th graders and will be moving onto WA next year. Getting involved in the PTO is a great way to learn more about your school, get connected with other parents, and make a significant impact on your child's educational experience. Come share your ideas, talents and time with us at our next meeting on February 29th @ 7 PM. Interested parents should contact WMSPTO President, Chris Ross for location of the meeting via email / chrross.ma@gmail.com or visit www.westford.com/mspto~ for more info.
Just a reminder that the 'Invest In Your Child' (IIYC) Fundraising Campaign is ongoing with 100% of the proceeds to benefit our children and schools. WMSPTO accepts monetary donations anytime throughout the school year. Visit www.westford.com/mspto to download a form.
 Save The Date! The Westford Education Foundation cordially invites you to the seventh-annual Big Event Benefit Gala. Join us Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 7:00 PM for a semi-formal reception with an abundance of gourmet passed appetizers, mouth-watering international food stations, and delectable sweets. Come mingle and dance, bid on some auction items, bring your friends and make new ones, all while raising money for innovative educational programs in Westford.
The Big Event Benefit Gala will again be held in the beautiful Pavilion Ballroom, Saints Vartanantz Church, 180 Old Westford Road, Chelmsford (a short two-mile drive from Westford Center). Live entertainment will be provided by District 21. Dust off your dancing shoes and check out the band’s website: http://www.nightshiftent.com/content.php.
Tickets for the Big Event Benefit Gala are $100 each, and are limited. Only 250 will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. (No reserved tables required.) As in the past, the Westford Education Foundation is holding the Big Event Raffle in conjunction with the reception. The grand prize is $2,000 cash, and the second-place prize is $500 cash. Raffle tickets are $25 each, and winners need not be present that evening to win. Only 500 raffle tickets will be sold. In addition, a number of fun luxury items will be auctioned off that night.
Proceeds from the seventh-annual Big Event Benefit Gala will be used to fund educational programs for the Westford Public School system and Nashoba Valley Technical High School. WEF has awarded more than $140,000 in grants to the Westford community since 2003.
Please help us further our mission of promoting excellence in education by joining us on March 24, 2012. We are grateful to our loyal corporate sponsors who share our vision, and make our work possible. They include Dana Wallboard, Goodrich, Kimball Farm, Nashoba Valley Ski Area, Peacock Photography, Red Hat, and Stony Brook Primary Care. Can’t attend the Big Event but want to make a tax-deductible donation? Or become a corporate sponsor? For more information, please contact WEF President Kelly Guthrie at kguthrie@WEFweb.org. For Big Event Benefit Gala reception and
raffle ticket order forms, go to http://wefweb.org/.
WESTFORD YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL (WYBSL) - REGISTRATION IS OPEN for boys and girls ages 5-18 years of age. The registration and will be open until 15th of February with no late fee. After the 15th of February a late fee will then be charged and players will be put on a waiting list for available spots. The season runs from April 21st-June 16th with 2 games and a practice a week for ages 9 and up. Under 9 years of age players will have a practice and a game a week. First time players will be asked to submit a proof of age. A proof can be a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport or a current physical signed by the doctor. To register go to WYBSL.com and either register on-line or down load a paper form and mail it in to PO box
1307
WESTFORD YOUTH LACROSSE (WYL) Registration is NOW Open! Go to: www.lax.westfordma.com to sign-up for the Spring 2012 season and click on the "register online" tab on the left. Registration will remain open until December 15th. After that, there will be a late fee and players will be put on a wait list. The season runs from April to June with practices two times/week and games on Sunday. Age groups include: U11, grades 3 and 4; U13, grades 5 and 6; U15 grades 7 and 8; U15 Select (tryouts in March). U9, grades 1 and 2 will have registration in January. This is a six-week in-town league. ****IMPORTANT**** Walk-in Registration/Question and Answer - Tuesday, November 15th, J.V. Fletcher Library, Mary Atwood Room, 7:15-9:00 PM This is your chance to meet coaches, ask questions and find the right uniform
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