Friday, April 5, 2019
Good afternoon,
This morning we wished over 400 senior students good luck as they begin their Senior Capstone Project. This is a great opportunity for our seniors to use all of the knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout their academic years. I look forward to seeing the studetns when they return to share their experiences at the Senior Capstone Exhibition on Friday, May 31, 2019. Please feel free to come by to talk with our seniors about the Capstone experience and their future endeavors.
Below is a letter from the District Attorney's Office regarding the "celebration season".
Parent Prom-Graduation Letter 2019- From the Office of Marian Ryan
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/friday-email/files/parent-prom-graduation-...
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SENIORS - Caps & Gowns - Class of 2019 - Graduation
There are still seniors who have not ordered their caps and gowns for graduation. Please use the link below to place your order online as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Langille in the Main Office. And please note that this year, graduates may select either maroon OR white caps and gowns.
https://buildagrad.com/westford
SAT English Prep Course
Roudenbush Community Center is happy to offer an English SAT Prep Class, taught by WA English teachers Lynn Bonakdar and Emily Coates. The course will run for four weeks, starting on Monday, May 6, and costs $200 per student. For a full course description and to register, please visit the Roudenbush's website: https://www.roudenbush.org/events/sat-english-prep-course
Spaces are limited, so please sign up ASAP to reserve your seat.
Ghostwriter: Graduation 2019
Dear Senior Parents/Guardians:
The end of your child's high school career is near! We know you have many different ways to commemorate the occasion, but we'd like to offer another possibility. The staff of the student newspaper, The WA Ghostwriter, invites you to purchase a graduation shout-out for your son or daughter. We publish a printed June edition of the newspaper that is distributed at graduation. Since it features a list of the ' college destinations, it tends to be a hot commodity! We are selling four different shout-out spaces this year.
Deadline for submitting all materials and payment: April 4, 2019
The Ghostwriterstaff will design your shout-out at no additional cost!
Photos that work well:senior portraits (that you have a release for), baby pictures, candids, close up and clear photos
Photos that do not work well:Iphone photos, blurry or unfocused photos
Message example: “We are so proud of you Sam! We know you will do well in college and succeed at UConn! We hope you always stay true to yourself and follow your dreams! Love, Mom and Dad”
If you would like to purchase a shout-out, please fill out the Google form here: https://goo.gl/forms/s9CoFOiC6IxCgp2b2
Feel free to email me with any questions!
Janet Fonden
English and Journalism Teacher
WA Ghostwriter Adviser
Westford Troop 95 Electronics Recycling Fundraiser Saturday, April 6th
Ready for Spring Cleaning? Clean out your house and~support Westford Troop 95's 4th Annual Electronics Recycling Fundraiser! Our event will be held Saturday, April 6th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Miller School (1 Mitchell Way.) Please see our website for items accepted and nominal fees charged:
[ http://www.westfordtroop95.com ]http://www.westfordtroop95.com
Proceeds benefit Troop 95. Thank you for your support!
LAST NIGHT 2019
WA Last Night 2019 is the all-night, substance-free celebration for our Westford Academy graduating seniors, which will be held on Friday, June 7th 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, please see the Last Night website at www.walastnight.org
Donations to support Last Night can be made online at www.walastnight.org/donate or please send your contribution to: WA Last Night 2019, PO Box 4079, Westford, MA 01886. All gifts are tax-deductible.
Last Night Needs Volunteers! Help is always needed at the event, but you can also volunteer before the event. To volunteer in any capacity, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Cindy McKeen at volunteer@walastnight.org.
Just a reminder that the digital photo deadline is approaching: Friday April 12th. Small group shots are preferred for the slide show (two to four people are best). Larger group shots can be included in the Facebook group. Please be sure to label all students in all photos. Please email your digital photos to ann.brazinski@gmail.com.
Have a great weekend. Jim Antonelli