Blanchard School News 4/27/19
Hi Everyone,
It was a busy week as we jumped right back into routine at Blanchard! The next 35 school days will be filled with learning and activity, and a preview of some important events is included below.
MCAS Testing
The two Math MCAS sessions will be administered on Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st. Breakfast will be available for purchase.
Sixth Grade Parent Orientation
Parents of 2019/2020 sixth grade students are invited to a Blanchard parent orientation on May 21 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Blanchard Learning Commons.
Blanchard Book Fair
Best Book Fairs comes to Blanchard next week! Selections will include titles for all ages, so shop for the whole family! Students will have the opportunity to visit during their ELA classes, advisory, and on dates listed below. We accept cash, check made out to “Blanchard Middle School” and credit cards. All proceeds help us expand Blanchard’s library collection. Volunteers are needed for all shifts! Email Mrs. Brandt at ebrandt@westfordk12.us if you are able to help.
Book Fair ScheduleThursday, May 2 – 2:00pm - 3:30pmFriday, May 3 – 7:30am - 8:20am – Open to all studentsFriday, May 3 – 8:20am - 12:00pm – Grade 6 ClassesMonday, May 6 – 7:30am - 8:00am – Open to all studentsMonday, May 6 – 8:00am - 10:00am; 12:00pm - 2pm – Grade 7 ClassesTuesday, May 7 – 7:45 am - 11:00am – Grade 8 ClassesTuesday, May 7 – 11:00am - 3:00pm – Open to the publicWednesday, May 8 – 7:15am - 8:00am – Open to all studentsWednesday, May 8 – 8:00am - 10:00amInformation for Grade 8 Families
Parents/guardians of students attending Westford Academy in the fall are encouraged to subscribe to Principal Antonelli’s newsletter to receive forthcoming ninth grade transition information. To sign up, visit the Westford Academy homepage.
Grade 8 Save the Dates5/17 – Grade 8 Class Photo5/22–5/24 – Washington, D.C. Trip6/13 – Class Trip to Canobie Lake Park6/14 – Middle School Completion & Achievement Ceremony, 9:00am - 10:30amWorld Language Selection
Sixth grade students taking a world language have started their final rotation of language learning. On May 6th, students will receive a letter with information regarding language preference and selection for the 2019/2020 academic year. On Thursday, May 9, Sharon Charbonnier, 6-12 World Language Curriculum Coordinator, will be available in the Blanchard Learning Commons from 6:30pm to 7:30pm to answer questions about middle school language offerings and the selection process. This session is for Blanchard and Stony Brook families. The language preference form will be completed online and will be due Friday, May 17th. Stay tuned for more information!
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.
May Dates
5/7 Early Release Day – Professional Development
5/9 World Language Info. Night, 6:30pm
5/14 Blanchard School Advisory Council Meeting, 2:30pm
5/16 MCAS Testing Grade 8 Only – Science, Technology & Engineering
5/21 Sixth Grade Parent Orientation, 6:00pm
5/22 Progress Reports
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Tim
HIT A HOMERUN FOR HABITAT’ AT FENWAY PARK Wednesday night, September 4, 2019 Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell is partnering with Friends of Rajiv Paluri to host a Red Sox Night! Join us on Wednesday night, Sept 4th, 2019 at 7:10 to watch the Red Sox play the Minnesota Twins. At just $30 per ticket, this fundraiser is a great way to enjoy a night at Fenway with friends & family, while supporting the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell & The Rajiv Paluri Memorial Foundation. To order by mail, download order form http://bit.ly/homerun4habitatform To order tickets online, http://bit.ly/homerun4habitat - Order deadline is May 31st; e-tickets will be emailed to all purchasers week of June 10-14th. For more info, contact Heidi Tierney @ htierney@lowellhabitat.org or (978) 692-0927.
Westford Academy Theater Arts presents THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON imagined by PigPen Theatre Co. and directed by Maggie Sulka on April 26 & 27 and May 2 & 3 at 7:30 pm and April 28 & May 4 at 2:00 pm in the Westford Academy Performing Arts Center. General Admission Seats will be sold at the door: Tickets are $15.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Students and Seniors. This show is recommended for audiences aged 1-99!
Westford Parent Connection Presents Best Friends, Worst Enemies
Join the Westford Parent Connection on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 for Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Friendship Development, Popularity, And Social Cruelty In Childhood, a dynamic presentation by Dr. Michael Thompson. Dr. Thompson is an internationally recognized, highly acclaimed speaker, author, and psychologist. His talk will be held at the Stony Brook Middle School, 9 Farmer Way, Westford, at 7:00 p.m. Due to the generosity of many sponsors, the presentation is free and open to the public. It is appropriate for parents, guardians, and teachers of children of all ages, but may be particularly helpful for those who have younger kids in their lives. For more information about Dr. Thompson, go to http://michaelthompson-phd.com/. For more details about the Westford Parent Connection, check out https://www.westford.org/wpc/ or contact Mary Anne Seraphin at mary.anne.seraphin@gmail.com.
20th Annual Westford Road Race
The Westford Charitable Foundation reaches a significant milestone in 2019: the Westford Road Race is being held for the 20th year! For two decades, runners have come from all over to participate in the Family Fun Run and the USA Track & Field sanctioned and certified 5K and 10K races. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised and given back to the community to support a wide variety of local causes. Want to participate in what is sure to be a big celebration? Pre-registration (if completed before April 21) is $15 per person for the Fun Run, $25 per person for the 5K race, and $30 per person for the 10K race. After April 21, the cost increases to $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K. (The price for the Family Fun Run remains $15 per person.) The first 600 pre-registered runners are guaranteed t-shirts. All entries are nonrefundable. Runners can register at http://roadrace.westford.org/regform.html or can register the day of the event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Abbot School. The Westford Road Race is held in memory of Cindie Davis Holub. For more information – about the courses, start times, numbers, and so on – go to http://roadrace.westford.org/ or contact Westford Charitable Foundation founder Lori Cogliano at lcogliano@lycos.com.
On May 5th there will be a FAMILY FUN DAY at Westford Academy from 4pm-7pm after the annual Westford Road Race! This day is to benefit a scholarship for a young man by the name of Trebor Dooley. Trebor graduated from WA back in 2005. Trebor was an amazing young man who was so special to so many people. Unfortunately Trebor lost his second battle to brain cancer this past July. Because he meant so much to so many of us here at WA, we are hosting a FAMILY FUN DAY in his honor to raise money for a scholarship in his name.
Join us on May 5th from 4pm-7pm here at WA for some fun & games as well as a concert by another WA grad, Caroline Gray, who is currently a Nashville recording artist!
The TRIBUTE TO TREBOR COMMITTEE
For more information, email Melanie Jozokos mjozokos@westfordk12.us
Westford Summer Music Program is now accepting registrations for band and orchestra students entering grades 5 through 9 in September 2019. Band and orchestra ensembles will rehearse daily from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Stony Brook School on July 8th through July 12th . During the week, the students will prepare new music and give a free performance on Friday, July 12th at 11 a.m.
For more information and registration please visit: www.westfordk12.us/summermusic
For questions, please contact Julie Ottesen - jottesen@westfordk12.us