Everything is Awesome...update!SB 02022020
Please help Ms. Smith, our awesome librarian, provide the opportunity for students to explore how awesome everything can be as they work towards becoming a master builder in our upcoming Stony Brook Master Builders competition. If you are cleaning out any extra Legos or K'Nex, could please consider donating them to our Makerspace?
It was awesome to hear that Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication at Gobbler’s Knob indicated that spring should indeed be sooner than later this year.
More awesomeness to share in that we learned that nine Stony Brook students were selected to perform perform in the Eastern District Music Festival this upcoming March at Lincoln-Sudbury High School. Close to 1000 students from the Eastern District auditioned and only 454 were accepted to perform in the band, jazz band, chorus, and orchestra ensembles.
The following students were chosen to participate in this highly competitive music festival:
Stony Brook: Lauren A., Sai D., Daniel E., Aarushi G., Mia K., Amelia M., Jessica M., Carissa W., & Irene Z.
We are extremely proud of not only these students but all of those who had the courage to prepare for and take this highly competitive audition. Please join us in wishing them well as they prepare for their performance in March and as we congratulate and thank their wonderful music teachers Ms. Garino, Ms. Ottesen, and Ms. Watson.
As we head into the week, please remember these two items from previous weeks’ updates:
For all of our families with Gr8 students, here is the updated version of the letter sent previously from WA regarding their information night taking place next week on February 12, 2020: Revised WA 8th Grade Letter to Parents https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B95Qx8iWXxBoNUo1bnBrWlJnUzhyMXZEVmNoT2t...
Heart & Sole is a program from Girls on the Run for girls in grades 6-8. It encourages girls to challenge themselves, try new things, make new friends and build confidence to be themselves. As a team, the girls will run, laugh and connect. The season begins on Tuesday, March 24. It will meet Tuesdays & Thursdays after school from 2-3:30. If your child is interested in participating, they may not sign up for a Spring Sport at Stony Brook in addition to Heart & Sole, as this is considered a Spring Sport. Lottery registration opens for Heart & Sole (GOTR) on Jan. 22, 2020 and runs through Feb. 11. There are 15 slots available. Girls who are chosen from the lottery will be notified via email on Feb. 13. Registration link: https://www.girlsontherunboston.org/Register-Now
If you have any further questions feel free to reach out to Roberta Oehley or Sue Hanly.
A reminder that we have four and a half days this week with our early release on Wednesday, February 5 for professional development.
Enjoy!
Chris
Dr. Christopher Chew
Principal
Stony Brook School
The Westford Parent Connection Movie Screening
The Westford Parent Connection and the Westford Special Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a screening of the film, The Kids We Lose, on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Stony Brook.
Other upcoming Westford Parent Connection events include:
February 25: The Dangers of Vaping, with Westford Police Detective and WA SRO Geoffrey Pavao, in collaboration with the Westford Health Department and See A New Sun Foundation (SANS). [Snow date February 26.]
February 27: The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, And Smart About Money. Westford Parent Connection book discussion group.
For a complete list of events for the remainder of 2020, go to https://www.westford.org/wpc/, or contact Mary Anne Seraphin at mary.anne.seraphin@gmail.com
NEW for the Spring 2020 Season!
WESTFORD JUNIOR GHOST GIRLS LACROSSE (WJGGL)
Who is eligible?
Any 7th or 8th grade girl
There will be two teams - one at each school
When are practices and games?
After school - 2:15-3:45pm practices, 4pm games
Practices will be 3 days/week + Games 1 day/week (with Fridays off)
When does the season begin?
Season kicks off on March 30th and runs through mid-June
What is the fee?
The fee is $210 which includes a reversible pinnie.
Each player is also required to register at US Lacrosse for $30
*Included with registration fee are two FREE Clinics - see reverse side for details
Players must provide their own stick and goggles
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Sign-up by: Friday, February 28, 2020
Register at: http://www.lax.westfordma.uslaxteams.com/
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jodi Cipriano at jcipriano8@comcast.net or Julie Olivier at jdjmo21@gmail.com
FREE CLINIC DETAILS:
Girls invited to attend both clinics:
Friday 2/7 at Blanchard - 2:15-3:45pm
Friday 3/6 at Stonybrook - 2:15-3:45pm
Clinics will be run by the WA Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Julie Olivier and members of the WA Varsity Lacrosse team
Girls can sign-up for clinics in the main office.
Sticks and goggles will be provided for players who want to try out equipment.
Transportation between schools will not be provided for the clinics.
The WESTFORD JUNIOR GHOST GIRLS LACROSSE (WJGGL) program
Is a middle school aged program and
is self-funded and sponsored by Westford Youth Lacrosse and
the Westford Junior Ghost Girls Lacrosse Committee
Westford Academy presents Camp Sunshine Night - Worcester Railers vs. Adirondack Thunder
DCU Center located at 50 Foster Street Worcester, MA 01608
Saturday, March 21st at 7:05 PM
Tickets $20, with a portion of the price going to Camp Sunshine
Join the Students of Westford Academy at the Worcester Railers on March 21st as we support Camp Sunshine! Camp Sunshine is a camp in Casco, Maine for Children (and their families) as they face serious Illness. Tickets are $20 and include a Railers hat! Make sure to purchase your tickets through the link! Offer expires 48 hours prior to puck drop. All tickets purchased will be emailed prior to the game! Make sure to wear your Camp Sunshine yellow for a post game photo on the ice following the game.
Go Camp Sunshine! www.railershc.com/sunshine
Westford Youth Baseball and Softball Registration Now Open: Spring will soon
be here and that means Baseball and Softball season is fast approaching. The
Westford Youth Baseball and Softball League (WYBSL) is currently accepting
registrations for player ages 4-16 at all skill levels. Baseball and Softball
are great ways to develop confidence, strength, determination and teamwork
while having a lot of fun. Baseball and Softball are the safest team sports
to play! And with low registration and equipment costs it makes it a great
sport for any child. All practices are local with 1-2 days a week
(non-mandatory) commitment for games and practices. It is a great way to get
out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine while learning a sport rooted in
history and Americana.
Registration is currently open on the WYBSL website here, until March 15th,
,2020. Receive a discount on registration if you register before January
31st, 2020. Our first games begin mid April with Opening Day Ceremonies
tentatively slated for May 2nd. For more information visit our website at
Parent Support Group Sponsored by the Westford Health Department
This support group is a free drop in group, available to any parent who is concerned that their child might be struggling with a mental health issue. This can be something such as ADD, or some sadness, lots of worries or perhaps something more defined. This is a pro bono group offered for parents to come together and share ideas, offer support to each other and realize that they are not alone in our concern for our children. Facilitators are: Dianne Walsh, LICSW (Cognitive- Behavioral Therapist) and Sue Hanly, RN (school nurse at Stony Brook School). All groups include discussion and sharing by any member who is interested in getting feedback from the group. You do not need to be a Westford resident to attend. (Every other session this year will not have a set topic but will instead be an opportunity to share stories and strategies with other parents.)
To be included on the group email: feel free to contact: Dianne Walsh, LICSW (DWalsh@perkinschool.org or 508-566-3189) or Sue Hanly, RN (smhanly1@gmail.com or 978-501-0837)
Dates: 10/8; 11/12; 1/14; 2/11; 3/10; and 5/12
Location: 25 Depot Street-Millennium School (behind Abbot)- Large All Purpose Room
Time: 7:00 pm -8:30 pm
For questions, please call 978 692-5509
October 8th-Anxiety and School Avoidance; Helping your child be successful
November 12th-Open discussion
January 14th-Positive Parenting
Feb 11th-Open discussion
March 10th-Depression
May 12th-Open discussion