Friday, October 19, 2018 | Westford Public Schools

Good afternoon,

We just hosted one of the best EVER Westford Academy Spirit Rally's in our school's history! Fun and spirited competition outside on the fields in the back of our school on a day with "picture perfect weather". A HUGE thank you to all of our Student Council Members for preparing a great afternoon of excitement and fun. This year the Student Council (under the leadership of advisors Ms. Kendall, Ms. Ganley and junior Grace Dillon) we added a dunk tank, cotton candy and popcorn, quizbowl in the PAC, and all kinds of games in the main gym. There was something for EVERYONE this afternoon! It was like a small carnival for our students today. I hope that our students enjoyed the experience.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Senior Class for winning a most of the competitions. Enjoy the weather this weekend, it looks like it will be spectacular!

OTHER ANNOUCEMENTS:

Open House Nashoba Valley Technical High School, November 4, 2018

• Flyer

• https://www.westfordk12.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif5181/f/uploads/open_house...

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FAME

Do you support music education in the Westford Public Schools? Has your son or daughter developed essential skills such as discipline, confidence, and a sense of belongingby participating in the nationally recognizedmusic program that Westford offers? If so, FAME, Friends Advancing Music Education, needs your help. FAME is the primary organizationawarding scholarships to graduating Westford Academy seniors in recognition of their dedication and commitment to the study of music and music-related community service during their high school tenure. In 2018, FAME awarded twelve scholarships at Senior Awards Night; twelve were awarded in 2017 and in 2016, twenty-one seniors received FAME scholarships! Without volunteers, FAME will be unable to continue with this important recognition of Westfordís music students after the Class of 2020 graduates. FAME meets for 1-2 hours on the first Tuesday of each month in room 108 at WA. If you support music education and would like to see FAME continue to recognize your music studentís hard work and dedication, join our meetings and learn how you can help. If you have any questions, or if you canít attend the meeting but would still like to volunteer, email FAME at fame.westford1@gmail.com. We are asking for a few hours of your time to support music skills that last a lifetime.

How to Participate in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program

All students who have distinguished themselves by making a meaningful difference in their community by volunteering in the past year are invited to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

To be considered you must:

1. Complete & submit the online application at http://spirit.prudential.comor http://nassp.org/spirit

2. Indicate Mr. Antonelli, Principal as the “certifier”

3. Upon submission, you'll receive an email with the Certification page and Supplemental Code. Email the "Certification" page to Mrs. Halloran at khalloran@westfordk12.usor bring it to Guidance by the deadline of Tuesday, November 6, 2018

For application and certification questions, or to request a paper application form, call 855-670-4787

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

If you know of any child attending public or private school, or who is homeless or has left school, and could benefit from a special education evaluation under Chapter 766 or educational services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, please contact the Special Education Department in Westford (978) 692-5560 ext. 2111. Every effort will be made to contact the parents to advise them of their rights under these laws. Thank you for assisting us in this important matter.

Boy Scouts - Troop 95

Girls and Boys ages 11 - 17 interested in joining Boy Scouts - Troop 95 will hold an information night at the United Methodist Church at 10 Church Street on October 25 at 7:30 PM on the lower level. Learn about the Boy Scout program - becoming “Scouts BSA” and how Troop 95 plans to work with the program. Then join us for Troop 95's Annual Feast in the Forest, Saturday November 3rd from 1-7:00 PM - Girls are especially welcome! MIT's Haystack Observatory, 99 Millstone Road, Westford, MA. See our website, http://www.westfordtroop95.com/for more information or call (978)-692-6935. Get to know the life of a Scout! Stop by and try stations for fire building, wood splitting, shelter building and cooking, and stay for the finale - turkey dinner cooked in the woods!

Have a great weekend. Jim Antonelli