Friday, May 15, 2020 | Westford Public Schools

Good afternoon,

Attention Class of 2020! You made it! Although this has been a very different path, you have all worked tremendously hard and deserve a HUGE shout out! Everyone is so proud of you. You have demonstrated commitment, dedication, poise, and perseverance, while staying Humble and Kind! Great job! This weekend we begin the celebrations with the W.A. Boosters Senior Student-Athlete Banquet. Be sure to join us for this virtual ceremony. Many more ceremonies and celebrations to come!

I hope all of you had a great week. This is not easy and I hope that things continue to improve. I know the weather will definitely help with our emotions. Get outside this weekend and soak in some VITAMIN C. Of course, using SPF 50+! Stay strong, stay healthy, and continue social distancing. In addition, our Governor will advise us on Monday, May 18thabout next steps for the Commonwealth. We need to listen to and follow his guidance. He only wants what is the best for the great state of Massachusetts.

This too shall pass! Stay the course! Enjoy the rest of your day and the beautiful weekend ahead. Take care! Respectfully, Jim Antonelli

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

*** UPDATE: NHS Virtual Ceremony- May 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM ***

Virtual Spirit Week:

Westford Academy Student Council is planning a Virtual Spirit Week for the week of 5/18-5/22! The Spirit Days will include Beach Day, Hobby Day (show your new quarantine hobby), Tie Dye Day, Disney Day, and School Spirit Day. All Westford Academy students are encouraged to take a picture of their spirit and send it to @greyghost.stuco on Instagram. After each day, students can vote on who showed the best spirit and prizes will be rewarded to the winners of each day! More information will be posted on the Student Council Instagram page. This is a great way to show some school spirit and bring the Westford Academy Community together from home!

LAST NIGHT NOTICE:

Hello Westford,

We hope that this note finds you and your family healthy and safe during these unprecedented times.

So many people have been adversely impacted and our hearts go out to anyone that has been hurt by the pandemic.

We are writing to you today to discuss one group that has been badly impacted by the current situation. The Westford Academy Class of 2020 has lost many of the rites of passage that they were about to enjoy after 12 years in the Westford school system. Many of you are aware but the Class of 2020 has had their senior capstone project cancelled, their trip to Disney cancelled, their traditional Boston prom has been cancelled, graduation and Last Night will likely look different to what other Westford Academy graduates have experienced for years. Much of their senior year has been robbed from them and unfortunately there is no getting these precious moments back.

The Westford Academy Last Night Committee is trying to do something for this class that has lost so many of memories and experiences that they should have looked forward to and should have been able to enjoy.

Last Night has been celebrated with the WA graduates for over 25 years. Although Last Night likely can’t happen in its traditional format this year, one component can. Among the activities that normally occurs during Last Night (graduation night), is a raffle for the seniors. Typically, the raffle committee would purchase or have donated approximately enough raffle items to award approximately 1/3 of the class a raffle item the night of graduation.

To give a little something to the class that has lost so much, we are going to do a virtual raffle and our ultimate goal would be to have a raffle item for each of the 423 graduating seniors.

How can you help?

We have created a number of wish lists for the class of 2020 and if you would like to help bring a little joy back to this class, please take a look and see if you are able to donate a raffle gift to the class.

Any gift you might be able to donate large or small is greatly appreciated. Maybe even team up with others to sponsor a raffle gift. We understand that this may not be possible for all, depending on how they may have been adversely impacted by the pandemic and that is okay. Last Night is normally funded through generous donations of Westford Families and area businesses. Through a history of strong support from the community Last Night has been able to be held without needing any funding from the school system. Donations from individuals are more important this year as the economic challenges facing our local businesses are likely to limit what contributions they can make. Local businesses normally make up a large percentage of our raffle gifts.

We appreciate your consideration in helping us give to this class, if you can please spread the word.

Amazon Wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R5BI48UJSQO8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_dp...

Walmart Wishlist:

http://www.walmart.com/lists/view-events-registry-items?id=19e1e36e-5904...

Bed, Bath & Beyond:
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/giftregistry/viewregistryguest/54...

Cash donations are also welcome see below link:

http://walastnight.org/donate

You can also mail a check to – payable to “Last Night”:

WA Last Night

P.O. Box 4079

Westford, MA 01886
Many thanks for considering helping us give to this class.