Friday, December 3, 2021 | Westford Public Schools

Good afternoon.,

Please come by Westford Academy tomorrow from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. The Westford Academy Holiday Bazaar is being sponsored by the W.A. Student Council. Lots of great items to choose from! A variety of crafters! It should be a great day!

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

From the Counseling Department

WA Counseling December Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/ruhke

FLUMIST – Westford Health Department – 2-18 Year Olds

Westford Health Department has doses of FLUMIST available for seasonal flu, this flu vaccine is for ages 2-18 year olds. If interested please contact the Public Health Nurse at 978-399-2548 to schedule an appointment.

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM)

During the week of January 9, 2022, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Westford Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students.

In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child’s special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the onsite review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other onsite activities may include interviews of district staff and administrators, reviews of student records, and onsite observations.

Parents and other individuals may call Alaena Podmore, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at (781) 338- 6706 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements.

Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the (district or charter school) with a report with information about areas in which the (district or charter school) meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the (district or charter school) requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at http://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/.

East Boston Camps - T-Shirts and Sweatshirts - Fundraiser

Wear a Good Deed! Westford Friends of East Boston Camps is selling T-shirts and sweatshirts designed by a Westford Alumna Iza Fernandez as a fundraiser. The sale will run from November 17 to December 3. The link to Frontline Promotions is https://www.frontlinepromos.com/shop/63. We appreciate your support!

Attn: Class of 2022 Senior Parents

The deadline to purchase your PDA (Parent's Display of Affection) Ad for the yearbook is coming up fast. The new deadline is DECEMBER 11, 2021. Please be sure to use the link below to create a login and memoir for your graduating senior to be in the yearbook.

www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1065285/-/20210909133154457140/C...

Don't forget to order a copy of the book for your senior as well. The link above can be used to do that online with our publisher, Jostens.

Thank you for your support!

ASVAB Assessment

The ASVAB assessment will be taking place on Friday, Jan 07, 2022 at 7:30 AM.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a test for high school students (grades 10-12) for those interested in pursuing a possible military career or enlistment in the military. For more information, or to register, please contact Mr. Doherty in the School Guidance Department.

Stony Brook Theatre Arts Proudly Presents: Matilda Jr.

Come see this family friendly production featuring over 100 Stony Brook students in the cast and crew! Tickets are available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/58880

Groups may purchase tickets seated together, but the ticketing software will put two empty seats in between each block of tickets purchased for social distancing purposes. All patrons must be masked.

https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/principals-corner/files/stony-brook-theatr...

WA Hockey - Dine for a Cause event at the Subway Restaurant

Please join the Friends of WA Hockey at our Dine for a Cause event at the Subway Restaurant here in Westford on Monday, December 6th. Grab a fresh salad or sandwich for a quick and easy dinner! A portion of all in-store purchases from 4 pm - 9 pm will be donated in support of the WA Boys and Girls Hockey teams.

WA Grey Sweatpants

***THE MY SCHOOLBUCKS LINK IS NOW WORKING!!!***
Need a gift for the holidays? The class of 2024 is selling grey WA Sweatpants! The sweatpants will be available for pickup the week of December 20th. Ordering closes promptly at 5pm on Saturday, December 4th. Email Lynn Bonakdar or Patrick Claycomb with questions.

Order your sweatpants here!

https://forms.gle/7RTgpxhexKVUMcJT9

2022-23 Spanish Exchange Program with the Colegio Amor de Dios

Any student who will be in a level 3, 4 or 5 Spanish class next year who is interested in participating in the 2022-23 Spanish Exchange Program with the Colegio Amor de Dios in Salamanca, Spain should submit the application to their Spanish teacher by Monday, December 6. Students have access to the powerpoint presentation about the program and the application by joining Google Classroom using code kd22tbt. A parent meeting will be held at a later date. Please contact Profe Devlin or Profe Pickersgill at sdevlin@westfordk12.us or apickersgill@westfordk12.us if you have any questions.

Class of 2022's Silent Auction - Holiday Bazaar - December 4th

Please come support the Class of 2022's Silent Auction: we have generous donations, such as: ski houses, Bruins tickets, Revolution tickets, Pure Barre passes, restaurant gift cards, wine, and much more!

https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/principals-corner/files/class-2022-silent-...

Have a great weekend!

Respectfully, Jim Antonelli