Friday, April 15, 2022
Good morning,
April vacation has arrived! I think that everyone is ready for a break. The stretch between the February and April vacation can be a long haul! But we made it! Once we return after vacation on April 25th, there will be approximately 9 weeks of school remaining until the summer recess. I hope that all of you have the opportunity to enjoy some of the beautiful spring weather in New England with family and friends, or perhaps you are traveling to somewhere tropical. Wherever you go next week, please be safe and have fun!
Just a reminder that we still have MCAS Math (grade10) and Science (grade 9) ahead of us. See the schedule below:
MCAS - Parent/Guardian Letter - Spring 2022
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/principals-corner/files/mcas-parentguardia...
OTHER ANNOUCEMENTS:
Graduation 2022 - Graduate Photos - Legacy Studios
Each graduating senior will have their photo taken at the graduation ceremony as they are receiving their diploma.
Parents/Guardians/Graduates, please use the link below to view and purchase your portraits
https://legacystudios.com/purchase/
Code - 3542E22
To the Parents/Guardians of Graduating Seniors
If your graduating senior has money left on his/her lunch account, you may request a refund or a transfer of funds to a sibling. Please contact the Food Service Department in writing: cwallace@westfordk12.us , trazzaboni@westfordk12.us or kthompson@westfordk12.us
Requests must be in writing and should be done by June 6th of this school year. Requests received after June 6th cannot be processed until September, 2022.
Please be sure to disable your auto pay prior to requesting a refund.
WA Composting Program - 4 Positions Available for WA Students
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/principals-corner/files/wa-composting-prog...
For Families Withdrawing their student(s) from Westford Public Schools
For more efficient tracking purposes, Westford Public Schools has a "Westford Intent to Withdraw - Year End" Google Form.
Any family that must withdraw a student from WPS must submit their "intent" to withdraw by clicking the link for their current school(s) and filling out the Google form. The respective school(s) will receive notification when the form is filled out. Staff will then contact the family and send the appropriate school withdrawal paperwork to complete the process. This form will allow us to confirm and crosscheck all withdrawals from the District for accurate enrollment numbers. Any students leaving the district must be officially withdrawn from WPS in order to release any records to a new district.
The form is located on the District page under the Registration link.
https://www.westfordk12.us/district/student-registration/pages/intent-wi...
Attention Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:
The Project LEAP 2022 student application is now open. Students can apply on our website, by using this link: https://projectleap.formstack.com/forms/studentapplication, or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. The application will remain open until April 30th at 11:59 PST.
Accepted students will receive:
One on One peer mentorship
Participation in a nationwide virtual program
Consideration for up to $25,000 in scholarship funds
A Letter of Recommendation from an elected public figure: students last year received letters from mayors, assembly members, and city council members
A distinguished leader graduation cord
Additional college and career preparation workshops
Local outings and “LEAP meets”
Free PSAT and SAT prep
If students or parents have questions, please have them email info@leaptheproject.com
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/principals-corner/files/leap-lead-educate-...
Junior Class Parents
Cotillion tickets are on sale! Cotillion will be on Saturday May 7th at Kimball Farm from 6pm-10pm. There will be pictures on the Trustees Field from 5pm-6pm. You can purchase tickets via MySchoolBucks or by sending in cash or check (made payable to Westford Academy) to Amanda Everett or Scott Cruikshank. They are $80 each. Please be sure to specify for which student(s) you are purchasing the ticket(s). Payment is due by Friday April 15th. Students should also fill out the Google Form available in the Class of 2023 Google Classroom. If you have any questions, please email aeverett@westfordk12.us or scruikshank@westfordk12.us. For regular updates, please consider joining the Facebook group: Parents of the Westford Academy Class of 2023.
ATTN: Parents of Seniors: WA LAST NIGHT 2022
WA Last Night 2022 is fast approaching and we need your help! As part of the celebration, a slideshow and photo collages are created. Please submit 5 digital photos using the form on our website (https://walastnight.org/for-parents). Please submit pictures by April 25. If you have any questions, please email photowall@walastnight.org. Thank you!
From the Yearbook Advisor:
Please order your yearbook online ASAP! We will order some extra copies, but there are no guarantees for orders that are not preordered ahead of time. Here is the link (https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1065285/Westford-Academ...)
Human Rights Club - Helping Women in Need
Buy a homemade tote bag from the Human Rights Club and help support women in need during Women's History Month. Proceeds from the sales go to fundraising for Saheli, a non-profit that works with women who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in our South Asian and Arab communities. An evening of Indian music, food, dance and henna-tattooing called "Chaat Masala" will be held to raise funds for Saheli on May 13 at 6:30 pm at Westford Academy. Tickets are on-sale ($25 for general admission; $20 for students; children under 5 are free); you can purchase them from a Human Rights Club member in the cafeteria during lunches or on-line @brownpapertickets.com, just search for "Chaat Masala" or "Saheli."
To View Handbags:
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/principals-corner/files/human-rights-club-...
LAST NIGHT 2022
WA Last Night 2022 is the all-night, substance-free celebration for our Westford Academy graduating seniors, which will be held on Friday, June 3rd starting at 10:00 PM. With almost 100% participation, Last Night is a highlight for WA graduates. It takes over 300 volunteers and many, many generous donors to make this evening a success. Parents of all students from K to 12, are encouraged to volunteer. For more information on how to sign up to volunteer, to donate, or to buy a raffle gift off our Amazon wish list, please see the Last Night website at www.walastnight.org. Seniors may also register for the event and submit photos for the event at this site.
Happy April Vacation!
Respectfully, Jim Antonelli