Friday. January 4, 2019
Good afternoon,
Early next week I will share the mid-year exam schedule with all of you so that you can prepare your own schedule with the upcoming mid-year exams. Exams begin on January 17th and will end on January 25th. Monday, January 21st there is no school in order to recognize the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King and on Tuesday, January 22nd there is a full-day of professional development for faculty and staff. Tuesday, January 22nd is a NO SCHOOL DAY for students.
Below is a link to a letter regarding the new Homework Policy for the Westford Public Schools System. Please review this letter and have a conversation with your son/daughter about the new school committee policy.
Homework Policy and Regulations Letter:
Flyer
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/friday-email/files/homework-policy-and-reg...
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bamboo Fundraiser, January 8, 2019, WA Eagle Scout Fence Project
Flyer
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/friday-email/files/bamboo-fundraiser-janua...
The Assessment Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
The Assessment Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be on Friday, January 11th at 7:30 AM. Interested students should contact
Mr. Doherty in the Guidance Department.
BEELZEBUBS LIVE in Westford!
As Tufts University's oldest male a cappella group, the Beelzebubs have always been at the forefront of contemporary a cappella. From Boston to Buenos Aires, the Bubs bring music to life! The Beelzebubs are best known for performing on NBC's "The Sing Off" and as the voices of the Warblers on Fox's Glee, but now they are coming to Westford! Check out their latest videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTXVpNu-F_p_DvvE-OLr5mw. Saturday, January 19th, 2019, 7-8:00 PM at Westford Academy Performing Arts Center. Tickets On Sale Now! Open to the Public! ($15 pp, Kids 5 Yrs & Under Free) Snow Date: Saturday, January 26, 2019. Order ONLINE using this link with PayPal or other CC (nominal convenience fee applies)
http://bit.ly/BeelzebubsFAMEJan19
Would you like the opportunity to perform on-stage with a collegiate a cappella group? Talented middle and high school students are invited to participate in a mini-workshop with the Beelzebubs just prior to the show from 6:15-7:00 PM as well as the amazing opportunity to perform on-stage with the Bubs to close out the show! The workshop is facilitated by the Beelzebub's Music Director and will be designed around the student's abilities and ages. Advance Registration is REQUIRED by January 14th so music files can be emailed to participants in advance of workshop. Workshop Registration Fee of $20/student includes autographed t-shirt and event ticket. Sign up using ticket link, then google form will be emailed to all registrants with further instructions. http://bit.ly/BeelzebubsFAMEJan19
Proceeds benefit FAME, Friends Advancing Music Education, a grass roots non-profit organization supporting music related mini-grants for student groups & scholarships for WA graduating seniors. For more info, email fame.westford1@gmail.comor visit https://westford.org/fame/
WA Athletic Boosters - 5th Annual Trivia Night
The WA Athletic Boosters invite you to our 5th Annual Trivia Night - All adults welcome! Doors open at 7:00 PM!! Saturday January 26, 2017 - Westford Regency - $200/table when purchased in advance, or tickets $25 each (see info below). Raffles, cash bar and LOTs of friendly competition! To reserve a table or purchase a ticket: Contact: Mark Schladenhauffen - mschlad@msn.com or Kathy Harris - harrisrksbl@earthlink.net or 978-846-1428
Have a great weekend! Jim Antonelli