Leapin' Links...update! SB 2-29-2020
I simply couldn’t resist the opportunity to post an update with today’s electronic timestamp.
The extra day helps us delay the entrance to March as it is one of the more grueling time periods in a middle school. Not that I want to delay spring at all...but for those of us living in the madness of middle school on a daily basis March is a long month and we certainly need to maintain a healthy pace.
As we pace ourselves, please take a moment to read this information in the event that your middle schoolers have any questions for you regarding the increased information they may see on social media regarding COVID-19(Share the Facts about COVID-19). Even though we make a concerted effort to teach students about reliable sources and build their independent fact-checking skills, they are still often the first customers lined up to receive info from the rumor mill and they need not fear that every sniffle or sneeze is indication of a more serious ailment. That being said, we still have the seasonal flu to contend with and although our team of custodians do a phenomenal job cleaning our building, it is imperative for everyone’s health that individuals with flu-like symptoms should stay home and get the rest necessary to heal appropriately and not contribute to the spread of any illnesses. Err on the side of caution and let them rest.
Later in March, Gr6 and Gr8 students will be participating in the Emerson Hospital Youth Risk Behavior Survey which is conducted regularly. The below link is a read-only document discussing the administration, topics and frequently asked questions.
2020 Emerson Hospital Youth Risk Behavior Survey
To wrap up our health related links for this update, Ms. Downey and Ms. Craig, our wellness teachers, have shared a February update providing an overview of the work students have been doing in their classes recently. You can access their update here: February Wellness Notes
The last of our leapin’ links comes from our Yearbook staff as a reminder that the 2019-2020 Yearbook can still be purchased by following the directions in the linked pdf or directly accessing the website via this link:
https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1015224146213733
So, in the event that you were concerned you would not have enough to do on this extra day of the year, I leave you with all of these links and encourage you to also review the information from our community partners included at the end. If you aren’t reading this update until March, have no fear February 29th will be back in 2024.
Enjoy,
Chris
Dr. Christopher Chew
Principal
Stony Brook School
Westford Parks and Recreation Dept are sponsoring Field Hockey, Archery and Flag Football opportunities this Spring and Summer. Access this link for more information: WPRC Spring and Summer
Westford Summer Music Program - The Westford Summer Music program is now accepting registrations for band and orchestra students entering grades 5 through 9 in September 2020. Come join the fun for a week long program where band and orchestra ensembles will rehearse daily from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Stony Brook School on July 13th through July 17th . During the week, the students will prepare new music and give a free performance on Friday, July 17th at 11 a.m.
· Summer Band directed by Ms. Trish Gately
· Summer Orchestra directed by Mr. Todd Hamelin
For more information and registration please visit: www.westfordk12.us/summermusic
For questions, please contact:
Julie Ottesen - jottesen@westfordk12.us
Junior Ghosts Lacrosse
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
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.