Afternoon Update
Good afternoon,
I hope all of you are well.
I know this is a really difficult time for everyone. My heart pours out to all of our seniors and I hope everyone understands that the Westford Academy Administration and Faculty will do everything possible to make the end of the year special for the Class of 2020. If things don't work out as planned, we can work together to develop alternatives for future celebratory events. I look forward to all of the end of the year events, and hope we can finish as planned! Hang in there Class of 2020!
Many of you have reached out about the lack of academic progress at this time. I ask you to be patient and to have your students use the Choice Boards which have been developed by the faculty and curriculum coordinators. It is a great resource. I know the Department of Education is working with superintendents, special education coordinators, and legislators to create more opportunities for Distance Learning. This is only week number two. This is an unprecedented situation and we all need to work together. I thank you for your patience and understanding.
Here are some updates from our Google Meet this morning.
Everything below is subject to change. I wanted to share where we stand as of today.
• Lunches are still being served. Families must sign up and pick up lunches for the week on Monday's at W.A. This information is on the WPSS Website.
• MCAS- on hold. - DESE is seeking a waiver from the Federal Government. Stay Tuned!
• Capstone Project- More information on Friday afternoon.
• Job Shadow- Scheduled for May 20th- We will make a decision on April 20th whether or not the Job Shadow will take place.
• Class Trip to Disney- We have until April 20th to make a decision. At that point, students would be able to receive a refund for almost all of the payments made to date. Potential for a $90 loss, if the trip is cancelled.
• College Board-Advanced Placement- CB has shared several communications with students, AP Coordinators and Principals. Testing will take place online. Two different dates. Visit College Board website if you have specific questions.
• Prom at the Park Plaza- planned for May 16th. We have a contract with the Park Plaza and language that would support us if they are not open to the public. Small amount of tickets sold to date. *** Hoping and praying for this event to happen.***
• Jr. Cotillion- Scheduled for May 9th at Kimball Farms- $2100 deposit to date.- Stay Tuned.
• Athletics still on hold until April 27th. AD's are working on an abbreviated schedule.
NOTICE: Trustees Field and Track are now CLOSED to the PUBLIC.
• Graduation: No decision has been made to date.
This too shall pass!
Have a good night.
Respectfully, Jim Antonelli