Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Good afternoon,
Please know that as the building principal I am thinking about all of you at this time. Your family is extremely important to me and I wish all of you good health. We will get through this difficult time together.
Below I have embedded a link for you to view the letter and FAQ sheet that was sent to the Westford Public Schools Community yesterday. If you haven’t already done so, please take some time to read both items. The links are within the letter. If for some reason it doesn’t work, please visit the WPSS website.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17bsiA8RPGyh_9cgN_Rl6-9YLExNmcsGVet98...
Here are some bullets from my conference call with school administrators today.
• Curriculum Coordinators have created Choice Boards and these will be shared with students. All of this is optional for students during the school shut down period.
• Advanced Placement: The Commissioner of Education is working with the College Board regarding AP Testing. * AP teachers- may be providing some direction and ideas to your AP students- this is optional ** Please understand that AP testing MAY not move forward. (More information forthcoming.)
• Grading- Teachers will be grading material through March 12th. No additional material will be graded during the three week shut down of the schools.
• We are working on the school calendar and marking periods. (Stay tuned for more information.)
• MCAS Grade 10 has been postponed until further notice.
• SAT- May Exam Date- has been canceled.
• Free Lunch- if some of you require a lunch, we are setting up a “grab and go” lunch from Westford Academy. This will begin on Thursday. Please visit the Westford Public Schools website for location and time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
• If you know of a family that doesn’t have the capability of receiving email please send me the student/family name and I will reach out. (Confidential) I want to be sure that my communication is reaching all families.
• MIAA Board of Directors has pushed out the spring season to April 27, 2020.
I will be sending out a BlackBoard Connect phone message today informing parents of a COVID-19 page that will provide important information on the WPSS website.
Email Address: jantonelli@westfordk12.us
Office Number: 978-692-5570 ext. 2104
Dr. Kerry Clery, our Assistant Supt. of Schools will be posting a variety of resources on the WPSS website. This will be a good resource for school community.
Finally, it is extremely important for us to practice social distancing. Hosting gatherings at individual homes within the community should not be an option. The Governor of Massachusetts and our President has provided us with specific and rigid guidelines that we must adhere to and I ask that you respect the guidelines in order for us to limit infection.
Thank you and have a good day.
Please feel free to email or call me with any questions.
Respectfully, Jim Antonelli