Friday, January 21, 2021 | Westford Public Schools

Good afternoon,

Bundle up for the cold weather ahead! Winter is here in full force!

On Monday and Tuesday next week we are using a different schedule to close out the first semester of school. From 7:35-8:41 students will have a Flex Block. Students can use this time to meet with teachers to close out the first semester, to make up a test or quiz, etc. It is a great opportunity for our students to slow things down and to catch up before we begin the second semester.

If your student does not have any make up or close out work to do on Monday and Tuesday from 7:35-8:41 AM, then they can come to school for 8:30ish. It can be a delayed start for your student. The first block begins at 8:46 AM on Monday and 8:46 AM on Tuesday.

Monday’s Schedule: January 25, 2022

7:35-8:41 Flex Block- make up assessments/closeout work/extra help

8:46-9:51 G Block

9:56-11:01 B Block

11:01-12:45 A Block

12:50-1:55 C Block

Tuesday’s Schedule: January 26, 2022

7:35-8:41 Flex Block- make up assessments/closeout work/extra help

8:46-9:51 D Block

9:56-11:01 E Block

11:01-12:45 F Block

12:50-1:55 G Block

Please note the following:

• Buses run at the same time each day

• Breakfast and lunch available each day (No change)

• Quarter 3 begins on January 26, 2022- Schedule D, E, F, G, A

• Library open for a quiet study

• Cafeteria open for small group study

Feel free to email me or any of the Dean’s or School Counselor’s with questions. We are here to help.

Please take a moment to view this beautiful drone image of the W.A. campus. It is stunning!

Westford Academy Campus - Drone Photo, January 2022- Drone Photo by Brody McClelland

https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/principals-corner/files/westford-academy-d...

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of members of the Class of 2023

Please join us for a Webinar on Zoom for our “Life After WA” presentation which kicks starts the post-secondary planning process. This will be held virtually on Tuesday, 2/15 at 6:30pm. There will be a live Q& A session following the presentation.

Please register below:

When: Feb 15, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Junior Parent/Guardian Night: Life After WA

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VFVEA15oSoeVpczl2HtZMA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Working Papers

Working papers are requested online. If your student has been offered a job, please have them go on the Westford Academy webpage. Click on “For Students” and then click on “Working Permit – Ages 14-18”. https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/students/links/working-permit-ages-14-18 ... Drive - January 24th

The seniors from Mrs. Bonakdar's English class are holding a food drive as part of their impact challenge project. On Monday from 7:00-7:30 am, there will be a black truck in the handicapped spot next to the Coughlin building. Parents and students are welcome to drop off canned and non perishable goods that will be put in the bed of the truck. All donations will be delivered to the Westford food pantry. Help us fill the truck, and help those in need!

SAT Mathematics Prep Course at Roudenbush - Instructor: Lori Ditto

Contact Information: dittotutoring@gmail.com

Roudenbush is pleased to offer an SAT/PSAT Mathematics Prep Course taught by Lori Ditto.

This 100% online (via Zoom) SAT Mathematics Preparatory Course is designed to help students of all levels and abilities improve their scores on the mathematics sections on the SAT test. Students will not only be exposed to the mathematics curriculum covered on the SAT test, but they will also learn strategies for taking standardized mathematics tests. Students will take actual SAT practice tests where answers and methods for solving problems will be discussed. Cost $250 (8 hrs. of instruction).

Dates:

Option #1: 4 Tuesdays: 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8 (SKIP 2/22) 3:00-5:00pm

Option #2: 4 Tuesdays: 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8 (SKIP 2/22) 6:00-8:00pm

For more information and to register, click here or go to the Roudenbush website: https://www.roudenbush.org/service-page/sat-psat-mathematics-prep-online...
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Lori is a current College Mathematics Professor who also taught Mathematics at Westford Academy for almost 10 years. She earned her Undergraduate Degree in Chemistry with a minor in Business Administration from Merrimack College and her Graduate Degree in Education from Simmons College. Lori has been facilitating SAT Test Preparatory classes and privately tutoring students in math and science for a little over 20 years.

Stay warm! Have a great weekend!

Respectfully, Jim Antonelli