Friday, September 14, 2018
Good afternoon,
The first full week of school for our students! I hope that everyone is getting back into their school year routines. It was a good week here at W.A. We are hoping that by mid-next week the new track will be complete and we can begin our seaon on the turf field. Thank you for your cooperation during this renovation process. I believe you will be impressed with the work if you attend a home competition. Several announcements for you to read below. Our Back to School Event is scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2018. Details below.
Principal's Friday Emails will be automatically linked to the Westford Academy webpage. To access these emails:
Click on "For Parents"
Click on "Friday Email"
Back-to-School Event:
Westford Academy's Back-to School Event, October 4, 2018, Information Letter
https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/friday-email/files/back-school-event-octob...
Other Annoucements:
Student Activity Fees:
Parents - If you have a student, who will be joining a club this year, please click on the following link to pay online for the $60 fee. Students pay one fee, and can join one or more clubs. If you already have an account with MYSCHOOLBUCKS for meals - you'll use the same account - click on School Store and buy the activity pass. If you don't have an account, sign in as a new user. Please click on the school website - co-curricular page here https://www.westfordk12.us/wa/students/pages/co-curricular-activities-an... then click on the MYSCHOOLBUCKS button.
Class of 2022 - T-Shirts
Starting Monday, September 17th, Class of 2022 freshmen T-Shirts are available to order in Rooms 108 and 136. Students should see Ms. Harrigan or Mr. Gorham to place an order.
Westford Academy Crew Team Fundraiser
Please join us on Thursday, September 20th at Papa Gino's from 4-9:00 PM, 160 Littleton Road for a Community Fundraiser to Benefit the Westford Academy Crew Team! Please click on link below for more details.
https://www.westfordk12.us//wa/friday-email/files/westford-crew-team-fun...
The Westford Academy Choir
The Westford Academy Choir is having a yard sale and bake sale on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM at 7 Juneberry Lane, Westford, MA 01886. The proceeds will go towards fundraising for their trip to Carnegie Hall next April! Spread the word and they hope you are able to come!
From the Nurse's Clinic:
Dear Parent/ Guardian of NINTH GRADE STUDENTS:
Massachusetts General Law c. 71, s. 57 requires all publicly enrolled students in grades 5 through 9 to receive annual postural screening for scoliosis. Postural screening is essential as your child is going through his/her most rapid rate of growth during 5th- 9th grade. During this time, early detection of a spinal curvature can create opportunities for the easiest treatment to correct the growth of the spine. Not recognizing the problem until the child is fully grown can lead to serious complications as an adult, such as pain and even difficulty breathing, which may only be corrected by surgery. Generally, these screens are part of your son/daughter's annual physical examination with their pediatrician. However, if you would like for our school nurse to complete this important examination, please notify your school nurse in writing no later than October 1, 2018.
Please call your school nurse’s office with any questions.
Sincerely,
Joan Mitchell MEd,BS,RN
Kathy Bourdeau BS RN
Nurse Clinic Reminder
If your child has a known life-threatening allergy, please have them bring in the necessary doctor's order form and 1 epipen to our clinic ASAP. If you have misplaced the epipen form it can be found on the WPS web site under department/ health. Thank you.
DI Parents Info Night, Sept 18: Volunteer for Destination Imagination!
Sign up your student(s) and yourself for the fun of DI this year, where small teams solve a big~challenge while learning skills and teamwork. Visit http://Westford.org/DIto sign up by September 21, 2018. Learn more at Parents DI Info Night on September 18 from 7-8:00 PM at the Fletcher Library. Youí'l get hands-on info about volunteering to manage a DI team, because teams can be formed only if there's an adult to guide them. With science, drama, stories, building, art, and project skills, it's 100% kid-powered fun! Please consider helping our students have another year of STEM skills and creative silliness, which will help them throughout life. For more information, contact Jodie K. Holway, the town coordinator for DI in Westford.
EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!
Volunteer at the Friends of East Boston Camps Fall BBQ Festival on Sunday September 30 from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. Help run activities including sack races, pumpkin painting, giant jenga, corn toss and many more. Please contact Marcia Stokes at Stokes4marcia@gmail.comor 978-846-5339.
Westford Academy's DECA
Westford Academy's DECA Business Club is holding its annual “Student/Parent Informational Night” on Tuesday, September 25th, and it will be repeated on Wednesday,September 26thin WA's PAC. Both meetings begin at 7:00 PM. We are holding the same meeting (with identical content) on consecutive nights, to better accommodate everyone's busy schedule. The meeting should run about 30-40 minutes. This year's meeting is a different format than we've ever had. First, it is mandatoryfor all 1st- time and veteran members, and parents are strongly urged to attend. The students will meet in the gym to kick-off our exciting Fundraiserwith the Snap-Raise organization - students must bring their Chromebooksto signup for the fundraising program. Parents will meet in the PAC for an informational discussion about the features and benefits that the renowned WA DECA program provides for their kids. By educating the parents on the resources available, we're sure their kids will be thoroughly enriched with the DECA experience. Any questions? Contact DECA Advisor, John Rogers: HYPERLINK "mailto:jrogers@westfordk12.us"jrogers@westfordk12.us
Have a great weekend. Jim Antonelli