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March 28, 2026
March 28, 2026
Dear Day School Community,
The School Committee needs your voice!
In just 2 minutes, you can share feedback on communication, budget awareness, start times, and student progress. Your input goes directly to the School Committee to help guide our work and priorities.
Quick
Anonymous
Closes April 5
Don’t miss your chance to be heard. Take the Survey: https://tinyurl.com/WSCsurvey2026
See the graphic in the community news section of this newsletter for a QR code and more information.
Sincerely,
Chris Louis Sardella, Principal
Chrissy Michaud, Assistant Principal
Norman E. Day Elementary School
Cradles to Crayons Service Project
Two students from Blanchard and Stony Brook Middle Schools, were nominated as Westford ambassadors for Project 351, which is a leadership and service learning youth led movement program in the state of Massachusetts. The students have partnered with Cradles to Crayons (a nonprofit organization that provides essential items to children in need) as part of their service project and will be collecting items to support children and families within our communities.
The Day School will support their efforts by hosting a collection bin and collecting items from March 30th through April 10th, a collection box will be placed in the lobby for donations to Cradles to Crayons.
Please consider donating the following items:
New or unworn clothing (especially infant and toddler sizes)
New shoes
New hygiene items
Unopened diapers
All items must be new or like-new. As you donate, please think about what you would want to receive. Infant and toddler clothing is especially needed, but any appropriate donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting children and families in our community!
School Garden Volunteers
Click Here to : Sign Up to Volunteer in the Garden
Prepare and Serve Pea Shoots in the School Cafeteria: 4/1, 4/6, 4/13
Harvest Veggies in the School Garden: 5/11, 5/18, 5/26, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15
5TH GRADE ADVENTURE DAYS
These days are for all Grade 5 students to come together as a group for two days filled with fun activities such as t-shirt tie-dye, sports, water activities, interactive scavenger hunt, team building activities, etc.
DATE: May 27 & 28, 2026 / RAIN DATE: May 29, 2026
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Friday, April 10th
Please complete the Day Adventure Days Form to enroll your child in this fun day.
5th Grade Adventure Days 2024 Volunteer Information
In order to make 5th Grade Adventure Days a success we need PARENT VOLUNTEERS! You MUST be CORI'D and FINGERPRINTED. Please see our volunteer sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/volunteer5thgradeadvdays2026
CORI DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 30TH
5th grade camp CORIs will be accepted at Abbot, Day and JAC beginning WEDNESDAY 3/18 through WEDNESDAY 4/30. Please consider doing this during conferences if you have not already done so. NO CORIs will be accepted after 4/30/26!
FINGERPRINTING DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY APRIL 30TH
FINGERPRINTING is done once and is good forever. The one time fee is $35. There are fingerprinting locations in Lowell, Marlboro, Leominster, Waltham, Haverhill and more. You will be able to choose an appointment convenient to your location based on each individual location's schedule.
https://www.identogo.com/locations/massachusetts
Choose Digital Fingerprinting, Choose agency/sector: Pre-K-12th Grade Education (ESE), Choose all other school personnel, enter Provider ID 03260000 for Westford Public Schools.
Please contact wpsadventures@westfordk12.us with any questions.
Musician of the Month
This month, music students will listen to the Georgia Sea Island Singers. This ensemble formed in the early 1900s to share their Gullah heritage and music. Bessie Jones and other influential singers spent years sharing songs, ring games, shouts, stories, and games from their culture. We will be singing and playing some of these in class. You can listen to Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers here.
Valerie Thomforde, Music Teacher
vthomforde@westfordk12.us
Yearbook Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering to put together the annual yearbook, please contact Kathy Norton in the main school office (knorton@westfordk12.us). She will put you in touch with the yearbook coordinator. Third grade parents: We need you!
Early Arrival Care
EAO - 3rd Trimester March 16th 2026 - June 23rd 2026
Enrollment:
https://www.westfordk12.us/district/transportation/pages/early-arrival-option
Day School PTO
Day School PTO
Variety Show
LET’S BRING ART TO THE VARIETY SHOW!!
Rehearsals: March 30th • 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Show Night: April 10 • 6:30 PM
Are you an Artist?!? - We are still accepting art submissions!!
Drawings, Cartoon illustrations, 3D items, Paintings, Collages, or any original work!! We will be displaying 20 pieces of student artwork during the show!
Open Gym Every Tuesday
***Older siblings now welcome!***
WHEN: Tuesdays 4-5:30PM
COST: $5 per student
NO DROP OFFS
All Students must be accompanied by an adult. For students grades 3-5 only. Please bring your own ball. We will see you on the courts!!
PTO Meeting
Thanks to those who joined our last PTO Meeting!
Our next meeting will be April 28th.
Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:00pm
News from Nurse Connor
News from Nurse Connor
Save Your Vision Month
March is “Save Your Vision Month”. This is the month the American Optometric Associations promote eye health and encourage people to get a comprehensive eye exam.
A few tips for healthy eyes:
Get an annual eye exam. Annual eye exams can detect eye disease early. They can reveal health issues such as high blood pressure, stroke risk and autoimmune diseases.
Protect eyes from UV rays by wearing sunglasses with 100% UV protection.
Eat foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin found in dark leafy greens, broccoli and eggs. Also omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and green tea.
Proper hydration maintains eye lubrication and reduce dry eye symptoms.
Sitting 25 inches from your screen and reducing non-essential screen time in the evening. Remember to take a digital break every 20 minutes. Use the 20/20/ 20 rule : take a break every 20 minutes and focus on something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Information on Eye Health
Click on each logo for more information.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Optometric Association
National Eye Institute
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Vision and Hearing screenings have been completed. If you received a referral notice for your child, please be sure to return the completed form to your school nurse as soon as possible.
Connor Crivello, BSN, RN
Norman E. Day Elementary School Nurse
ccrivello@westfordk12.us
(978) 692-5591 ext. 3655
FAX: (978) 850-4510
View Your Child's Artwork
Parents! Connect to Norman E. Day School using Artsonia to receive important updates on your child's art classroom activities.
Scan the QR code above or browse to www.artsonia.com/parents and enter Parent code TN6C55S3
Day School Library Wishlist
Wishlist link: https://a.co/7QNNGQX
The Norman E. Day School Library has an Amazon Wishlist! Ms. McGann, our School Librarian, has created an Amazon Wishlist of books consisting of popular and award-winning titles, teacher recommendations, and requests by students. At this time, Ms. McGann is encouraging Parents/Guardians/Caregivers to help build our School Library Collection by donating a book from the List. Once a book has been received, it will be added to the Day School Library Collection and a personalized, permanent bookplate will be added to thank those individuals who donated the book. We greatly appreciate your generosity to our School community and thank you for your continued support.
April Lunch Menu
Meals for School Year 2025-2026 will be free for all students enrolled in Westford Public Schools. No pre-ordering is required.
Additional lunch: $3.25; Dessert: $0.50; A la carte Milk: $0.60
Breakfast is free and available daily in the school cafeteria. All breakfasts are served as a complete meal in accordance with USDA guidelines for school meals.
Thursday School Lunch: Hot Dog Sliders, Sidewinder Curly Fries, BBQ Baked Beans, Broccoli Crunch Salad
Monday, March 30: Chicken Nuggets or Veggie Nuggets, Smiley Fries, Tomato/Cucumber/Dill Cups, Veggie Bites with Dip OR Chocolate Hummus (No Soy) and Grape Jelly Sandwich Chilled Fruit Milk Choice
Tuesday, March 31: FISH AND CHIPS: Sweet Potato Crusted Fish Nuggets, Crispy Sidewinder BBQ Fries, Homemade Cole Slaw, Garden Salad Cups OR Grilled Cheese Sandwich Chilled Fruit Milk Choice
Wednesday, April 1: WG Penne with Plant Based (Vegetarian) Bolognese, Italian Mixed Vegetables, Caesar Salad Cups, Texas Toast Garlic Bread OR Make Your Own Pizza Kit Chilled Fruit Milk Choice
Thursday, April 2: BASEBALL SEASON KICKOFF: Hot Dog Sliders, Sidewinder Curly Fries, BBQ Baked Beans, Broccoli Crunch Salad or Grilled Cheese Ciabatta Sandwich Chilled Fruit Milk Choice
Friday, April 3: EARLY RELEASE GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
Community News
Community News
The School Committee needs your voice!
In just 2 minutes, you can share feedback on communication, budget awareness, start times, and student progress. Your input goes directly to the School Committee to help guide our work and priorities.
Quick
Anonymous
Closes April 5
Don’t miss your chance to be heard. Take the Survey: https://tinyurl.com/WSCsurvey2026
WYBSL Spring Season
Westford Academy Baseball & Softball Spring Clinics – Registration Open
The Westford Academy Baseball and Softball programs, in partnership with Westford Youth Baseball & Softball League (WYBSL), will host Spring Training Clinics for youth players this April. Clinics will be led by WA varsity coaches and student-athletes and will focus on fundamental skills including hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running.
Baseball (Tee Ball–U12): April 21 & 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Softball (6U–14U+): April 22 & 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Westford Academy Fields, 30 Patten Road
Cost is $65 for both days or $40 for one day (plus processing fees). Proceeds support both the Westford Academy Baseball & Softball programs and WYBSL. Register here
WYBSL Volunteer Coaches Needed for 2026 Season
Westford Youth Baseball & Softball League is seeking volunteer coaches for the upcoming spring season. No prior coaching experience is required—training, practice plans, and support are provided. Coaching is a rewarding way to support Westford youth, build community, and be part of a great season. Assistant coaches are also welcome.
WYBSL Youth Umpire Registration Open for 2026
Westford Youth Baseball & Softball League is seeking youth umpires for the upcoming spring season. Students must be at least 13 years old in 2026. Training will be provided, along with a league t-shirt and necessary equipment. Umpires are paid $25–$30 per game. This is a great opportunity for students to stay involved in the game, build leadership skills, and earn money.
Westford Academy Last Night
This year, the Westford Academy Class of 2026 will graduate on June 5, 2026. While high school may feel like a lifetime away for your child, you may have a neighbor, babysitter, or coach who is part of the Class of 2026. Help give the seniors an amazing send off at Last Night, a substance free event held at Westford Academy where students play games, win prizes and enjoy entertainment together. It takes over 300 volunteers and generous donations from the community to pull off this annual event for the graduating seniors. By volunteering your time, or donating a raffle item, or monetary donation, you are helping to keep this tradition alive. We want this event to continue on for all of our kids for years to come but can't make it happen without your help. For more details on this incredible event, visit walastnight.org
S.T.A.G.E. Crew
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by parents who work to raise money to support Westford Academy’s thriving theater arts department. This includes Main Stage and Black Box performances, the Reflections of Us Playwriting Festival and WA’s submission to the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild State Festival.
We’d love you to join us at our MURDER MYSTERY DINNER FUNDRAISER – April 11th! Get all the details and purchase your tickets HERE!
There are many ways you can help us support WATA, so please consider:
Joining our group! We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the upper café
Not able to join us at a meeting, but want to stay in the know, join our mailing list: HERE
Donating to S.T.A.G.E. Crew: HERE
Pre-order a flower bouquet or a heap of candy in a WATA cup, for your favorite actor, technician, or musician. They are available for both Main Stage productions (Fall & Spring). Get all the information and pre order yours HERE.
Check us out online and follow us on social media for more information on our group and all the ways we support WATA!
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/stagecrewwestford/home?authuser=0
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566437091003
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stagecrewwestford/
Westford Youth Field Hockey and Evviva Dine for a Cause
Join us at Evviva on Tuesday, March 31st and turn your pizza night into a way to support Westford Youth Field Hockey! Just mention the flyer or WYFH and a portion of your meal and non-alcoholic drinks will go directly back to our brand-new league.
Come eat, hang out, and meet some of our coaches and team parents! It’s the perfect chance to learn more about our exciting new program for players in grades 3–6. See you there!
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