Friday, June 14, 2019
Good afternoon,
Final exams are over! Summer recess begins on Monday, June 17th at 11:00 AM.
I want wish everyone a happy and safe summer. Jim Antonelli
Lost and Found Clothing
The lost and found box at WA is located in the Main Office. If your student has lost an article of clothing, please encourage them to come and take a look in the box! Any clothing unclaimed by the end of the school day on Monday, June 17th, will be donated to charity.
Working Papers - Summer Schedule
If your child has been offered a job and needs to pick up working papers between June 28th and August 2nd, please have them see Nina Mangan at the Westford Public Schools Central Office located at 23 Depot Street (just behind the Abbot School.) Nina will be available to help your child Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Starting Monday, August 5th, working papers will once again be available at Westford Academy (Main Office) between the hours of 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
English Department Summer Reading
The summer reading program has changed for the 2019-2020 school year. There is still required reading for all students, with 1 book for college preparatory classes and 2 for honors classes. We have introduced a variety of books from which students can choose. Please visit the summer reading websitefor full details.
WestfordCAT - Digital Download - Graduation Ceremony
Each year WestfordCAT records the entire graduation ceremony and makes personalized keepsake copies available. This year you can purchase the digital download for $20 and receive a complimentary personalized DVD or Blu-ray disc. Families can order their copy by calling the station at 978-692-7152 or through their website at: https://www.westfordcat.org/services/grad-dvd/
Lauren Horton
Executive Director
WestfordCAT
978-692-7152
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Bus Passes 2019-2020 School Year
Bus Pass registration begins on Friday, May 31. Late registration charge applies as of July 15. In order to obtain the appropriate number of buses and avoid overcrowding buses at the start of the school year, all registrations must be received before July 15. As of July 15, a $30 per-student late registration charge will be applied. Additional busing information and online registrationmay be accessed via the Westford Public Schools website at https://www.westfordk12.us/district/transportation.
The bus pass fee for school year 2019-20 remains the same as for 2018-19:
1 student: $275
2 students: $550
3 or more students: $750 (family cap)
Bus passes will be mailed to home addresses prior to the start of school in August.
Questions may be emailed to bus@westfordk12.us.
Seniors - Celebrate Your Achievement - Lifetouch Photography
Honor your graduation with Commencement Photography!
Visit events.lifetouch.comto sign up and receive notification when your proofs are online and ready to order.
Everyone will be photographed
Photos will be online at events.lifetouch.com then days after the ceremony
Complimentary proofs mailed to Graduates
No obligation to purchase
View and order your images at events.lifetouch.com
Important Information Regarding Military Recruiters
Federal law requires that the District release the names, addresses and telephone listings of students to military recruiters and institutions of higher education upon request for recruitment and scholarship purposes. However, in all instances listed above, parents may request that such directory information not be released without prior consent by notifying the school in writing by August 26.
2019-20 recruitment post for WA Compost Assistants:
WA's Composting Program is hiring for the 2019-20 school year! Want to join our team of environmentalists who are diverting Westford school's food scraps from the trash and turning it into rich compost to make our soils healthy and gardens thrive? Did you know that for every 35 pounds of food diverted it's equal to a gallon of gas not being burned, or 20 pounds of CO2 not going into the atmosphere? We're making a difference at Westford Academy! Our Compost Assistants get paid a stipend and share access to two free green parking spaces at Westford Academy. Work hours are generally after school for one hour, 2-3 days per week. Some team work events may require 2-3 hours after school. You should be in good physical condition, like being outdoors and getting exercise while helping to save the planet. Apply at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/fWkwJn0JO8OJ6Zky2
Deadline for applications is June 30, 2019
Westford Academy Composting Program
Westford Community Composting
Flag Day Retirement Ceremony
The Flag Day retirement ceremony will take place on Friday, June 14th at 6:00 PM at the Nabnasset American Legion post 437, 114 Dunstable Road, Westford MA 01886. Come join the Westford Police Department honor guard and the Westford Fire Department pipes and drums. The two ladder trucks from Tyngsboro and Westford will suspend the large garrison flag. State Rep. Jim Arciero will be in attendance as well as members of the Board of Selectmen. The boy scouts play a major roll in this service as well as our post officers. Looking forward to seeing you at this hour long service.
SR. V. Commander
Christopher Farrell
Have a great weekend! Last day of school on Monday. Half day! Best, Jim Antonelli