Friday, December 23, 2022
Good morning!
A blustery and wet day for sure! Please travel safely if you are traveling today or this weekend! I hope that all of you have some time with family and friends over the next ten days. I cannot believe it is going to be the year 2023! I can remember like it was yesterday when we were all concerned that the world was going to shut down at midnight entering the year 2000! Here we are 23 years later. Happy New Year! May it be filled with health and happiness!
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WA Athletic Boosters - 8th Annual Teamworks Trivia Night
The WA Athletic Boosters invite you to our 8th Annual Teamworks Trivia Night on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Westford Regency. $250 per table (10 people per table) when purchased in advance, or tickets for $30 each. Join us for raffles, silent auction, cash bar, and lots of friendly competition! All adults welcome, doors open at 7:00 pm.
To reserve a table or purchase a ticket, email Nicole Keefe at
WA Students - Study During Exam Week at the J.V. Fletcher Library
Get together and study at the library! The Meeting Room will be open for drop-in study hours during exam week. Extended library hours from 9-10pm are for students only. Pizza will be served at 6pm each night. All students must be promptly picked up at 10pm!
Hours:
Tuesday 1/17, Wednesday 1/18, & Thursday 1/19 from 2pm-10pm (no re-entry after 9pm)
Monday 1/23 from 2pm-9pm
Pizza, snacks, coffee & tea will be provided every night!
Generously funded by the Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.
Please email jdyment@westfordma.gov if you have any comments or questions.
J. V. Fletcher Library - Young Adult Advisory Board
The J.V. Fletcher Library is seeking interested middle and high school students to join their new Young Adult Advisory Board. Members of the YAAB will serve the library as representatives of teen library users. They will work together with the YA Librarian to make improvements to the YA space, suggest additions to the collection, plan and run events, and provide service to the Westford community and beyond. Active members are eligible for signed community service hours. Visit https://westfordlibrary.org/teens/ya-advisory-board/ for more information, and e-mail Jess at jdyment@westfordma.gov if you have any questions.
From the Westford Academy School Counseling Department
Junior & Sophomore students received a Google Form link today to select career speakers they'd like to meet with at the Career Exploration Breakfast which will be held on January 11. We have secured approximately 60 speakers for this event and students will have the opportunity to learn about two different careers. Every effort will be made to place students in two of their top three choices for this mandatory event. The deadline for students to submit their selections is Friday 12/16 at 7:35 AM. After this deadline, students will be assigned on a space available basis.
MIDTERM CARE PACKAGES - LAST DAY TO ORDER!
The Class of 2023 wants to make sure you're prepared for midterms! Please consider sending your child (all 4 grades) a midterm care package to help them get organized and energized. The package contains school supplies (notecards, post-its, pens, pencils, highlighters), refreshments (Smartwater, Gatorade, Rice Krispies treat, granola bar, and M&Ms) along with a personalized note from the buyer. Midterm care packages will be delivered a week before exams during your child's first period class. If you would like to order a midterm care package, please email 2023ghosts@gmail.com. The cost is $15. Orders are due no later than December 23rd. Thank you!
From the Yearbook Advisor
Class of 2023 Senior Parents: Due to popular demand - I have extended the deadline to complete the PDA (Parent's Display of Affection) ads in the Yearbook to January 6, 2023.
Please login and create an account to complete your ad.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1065285/Westford-Academy/
Also - it is not too late to purchase your copy of the yearbook. Here is the link for our school.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1065285/Westford-Academ...
Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays to all!
Stay healthy!
Respectfully,
Jim Antonelli