Blanchard School News 4/13/19

Hi Everyone,

Earlier this week, we began MCAS testing with all grades participating in the two sessions of English Language Arts. Mrs. Demins and I would like to acknowledge the Blanchard students and staff for their hard work, professionalism, and positivity during these long mornings of testing. They took them like champs! While a standardized test is only one measure of our students' achievement, it provides us valuable data, and we appreciate your support at home. Looking ahead, the Math MCAS tests will be administered on Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st.

2019-2020 Music Course Selection

As we begin the scheduling process for the 2019-2020 school year, students have the opportunity to select a music course for grades seven and eight. A letter about the process including the link to select a course online was sent home early last week and is included here for your reference: Music Selection for Grades 7 & 8.  Blanchard is proud to offer students a variety of opportunities that include Band, Chorus, General Music, and Orchestra. A notice including a link to make a course selection will be sent home with current students early next week. To help inform a decision about middle school music selection, teachers have posted a presentation that families may find helpful on our homepage. 

2019-2020 Math Placement

In case you missed Monday’s Math Information Night, the presentation can be found on the Curriculum Office website: https://www.westfordk12.us/district/curriculum-and-instruction/pages/math-placement. Math eligibility letters will be sent home electronically on April 22. Parents should confirm their email addresses in iPass are accurate and up to date.

Blanchard Book Fair

The book fair will run Thursday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 8. Selections will include titles for all ages. It will be open to the public on May 2 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and on May 7 (early release day) from 11am to 2pm. Students will have the opportunity to visit during ELA classes.Grade 6 - Friday May 3Grade 7 - Monday, May 6Grade 8 - Tuesday, May 7

Volunteers are needed for all shifts! Email Mrs. Brandt at ebrandt@westfordk12.us if you are able to help.

Blanchard Blog

Check out the latest post on the BMS Learning Commons Blog!

WPS Art Show

The district will hold a K-12 art show at Westford Academy on Wednesday, May 8 from 5 to 7 pm. The event will showcase artwork from each building as well as performances from music and theater students throughout the evening. A reception will begin at 6:30 pm outside in the courtyard (weather permitting). Admission is free, and donations will be welcomed at the door.

Congratulations to Andrew Cao on the 2nd place finish at NHD state finals and good luck at the national competition!

Enjoy the sunshine and the next 8 days of vacation! When we return, we’re in the home stretch!

Sincerely,

Tim