Blanchard School News 5/3/19
Hi Everyone,
Welcome Mr. Lobberecht!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Sean Lobberecht to Blanchard. Yesterday, Mr. Lobberecht started in the role of long term substitute teacher on 6 White filling for Mr. Therrien.
D.C. Parent Meeting
There will be a mandatory meeting for the parents of all students who are participating in the 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C. The meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8th from 7:00-8:00pm in the Blanchard Auditorium. We will discuss packing for the trip, spending money, arrival and departure details, medical details and much more.
WA Basketball Shooting Clinic
Now open to all boys entering 2nd-9th grade in the fall of 2019. Westford Academy Boys' Basketball Head Coach Chris Bramanti and members of the Westford Academy Boys' Basketball program will host a four day, three hour per day shooting clinic from Tuesday, June 18th through Friday, June 21st from 8:30am to 11:30am. Registration can be found on www.basketballwa.com or you can email Coach Bramanti at cbramanti@westfordk12.us.
MCAS Testing
The final date for MCAS is May 16th with Grade 8 scheduled to take Science, Technology & Engineering.
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 has come to Blanchard! Selections 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 Schedule
Monday, May 6 – 7:30am - 8:00am – Open to all students
Monday, May 6 – 8:00am - 10:00am; 12:00pm - 2pm – Grade 7 Classes
Tuesday, May 7 – 7:45 am - 11:00am – Grade 8 Classes
Tuesday, May 7 – 11:00am - 3:00pm – Open to the public
Wednesday, May 8 – 7:15am - 8:00am – Open to all students
Wednesday, May 8 – 8:00am - 10:00am
Information 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 Dates
5/17 – Grade 8 Class Photo
5/22–5/24 – Washington, D.C. Trip
6/13 – Class Trip to Canobie Lake Park
6/14 – Middle School Completion & Achievement Ceremony, 9:00am - 10:30am
World 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
5/9 Orchestra Concert, 7pm
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.
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