Day School News

May 11, 2024

Dear Day School Community,


If you didn't get a chance to attend the district art show on Thursday, we have included the artwork of our Day School students in this newsletter. It was wonderful to see the progression and evolution of student talent from kindergarten through senior year in high school. Thank you very much to Mrs. Perron and Mrs. Patenaude for teaching our students to express their creativity and skill through art.


The last chance to create custom pages for this year's yearbook will be on Wednesday, May 15. Don't miss the opportunity to create special memories for your child. See the flyer in this newsletter for details.


Mrs. Claycomb is still looking for field day volunteers. Please help us to make this event a huge success. The sign up link can be found in this newsletter.



Sincerely,

Chris Louis Sardella, Principal

Chrissy Michaud, Assistant Principal

Norman E. Day Elementary School

Fourth Graders learned about the history of assembly lines by participating in one of their own in Mrs. Jussaume's class on Friday.



Day School PTO 

Happy Mother's Day from the PTO

Happy Mother’s Day this weekend!  We are grateful for all the parental and caregiver support to our Day School Community.  We hope you have a chance to receive and enjoy some service.

Spring Luau Party

Thanks for attending and volunteering at the Day School Spring Luau!  Special thanks to those that volunteered and to Mrs. Norton for being an awesome DJ!

Talent Show

Share your talents!  SAVE THE DATE for the Day School VARIETY Show!  Friday, June 14, 2024.  Look our for a student sign-up coming soon.


Volunteers Needed for the School Store

Day School Store is Wednesday, May 15 during lunch!  Items will be priced between $0.25 and $3.00.


Please Click HERE to Volunteer

Join the PTO!

We are looking for parents to join our board.


Please feel free to reach out to Helen, Tori or Ruth with any questions

DayschoolPTOPresident@gmail.com or DaySchoolPTOTreasurer@gmail.com


FIND OUR LATEST INFO on what PTO Activities are coming up HERE in our Meeting Minutes from 4/24/24

2024 MCAS Testing Schedule

Family Guides

These guides to the Massachusetts learning standards help families understand what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each grade in English Language Arts and literacy, mathematics, science and technology/engineering, and history and social science. 


Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5


Field Day Needs Volunteers!

Day School Field Day (Fri, 6/7) is fast approaching! It is a day that the students look forward to each and every year! It is also a day that requires a great deal of help from parent volunteers.  This year's theme is Let's Travel the World.

Please consider helping with this fun event.  Click here to see volunteer opportunities.


Westford Summer Music Program

The Westford Summer Music Program is accepting registrations for this year's July 8-12 camp at Stony Brook. The program is open to all Band, Chorus, and Orchestra students in the WPS who are entering grades 5-9. For more information, please contact program director, Mr. Shekleton, at ashekleton@westfordk12.us or see their registration brochure here. 

Westford Education Foundation Class of 2024 Fundraiser


We are so excited to announce our fundraisers for the Class of 2024! Balloons are back and we are also offering Class of 2024 Grad lawn signs. We are so proud of our Seniors and cannot wait to see the support all over town. We are only offering curbside pick up, please click on the link for order information and further details. Celebrate the Grad in your life - your own, your neighbor's, your friend's, your child's friends, your babysitters, nieces & nephews.  


DEADLINE FOR ALL ORDERS IS 5/24!! DON'T MISS OUT! 

Visit our website www.westford.org/wefto place your orders. 


Proceeds from these fundraisers will be used to provide innovative education and professional development grants to Westford Public Schools. We know there are many ways to support our graduates; we thank you for choosing to also support WEF as we fulfill our mission to support innovative education while we give directly back into our community and support our schools!



Volunteers and Donors Needed for WA Last Night 


Last Night has been celebrated with the WA graduates for over 25 years and the Westford Academy Last Night Committee has been working hard to ensure this special WA tradition will continue.


We will be recognizing the seniors by having a substance-free overnight celebration with fun activities, entertainment, and a raffle/prize giveaway; compiling class memories in a slideshow; giving each senior a WA fleece blanket; and putting together their class Photo Walls for their reunions.


To accomplish this we need your help.  It takes over 300 volunteers and many, many generous donors to make this celebration a success.




We appreciate your consideration in helping us with Last Night.  Your support will make all the difference.  

2024-2025 Bus Pass Registration

Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year Bus pass opens on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 


Time to Order Your Day School Yearbook

Relay for Life 


On Saturday June 1st from 4-11pm Westford Academy is hosting a Relay for Life event.  We'd love it if you, your family, and friends would join our event.  You can start a team here or look for one to join  You DO NOT have to stay for the whole event.


Additionally, Relay for Life would like to recognize our survivors and caregivers.  If you'd like to attend and walk a lap as a survivor, caregiver, or both please fill out this link.


If you have any questions about the event please reach out to Amanda Everett at aeverett@westfordk12.us


May Elementary Lunch Menu


Meals for School Year 2023-2024 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. 


Monday, May 13: Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Assorted Sauces, WG Dinner Roll, Tater Tots, Carrot Cups with Ranch Dip OR Bagel Fun Lunch Chilled Fruit Milk Choice

Tuesday, May 14: Chicken Salad Croissant, Fries, Broccoli, or Grilled Cheese Sandwich Chilled Fruit Milk Choice

Wednesday, May 15: Creamy Mac and Cheese, Texas Toast Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad Cups, Italian Mixed Vegetables OR Make Your Own Pizza Kit Chilled Fruit Milk Choice

Thursday, May 16: EARLY RELEASE Grab and Go Breakfast Served NO LUNCH

Friday, May 17: Domino's Pizza Farm Fresh Veggie Bites with Homemade Hummus or Turkey and Cheese Lunchable Chilled Fruit Milk Choice

Come join us for our First Annual Tri-Town ELPAC Event!

Why?: We want to create a greater sense of community and belonging in order to share information about social services, financial services, and schooling in the United States.

What?: Come for food, friendships, services, prizes and more!

When?: May 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Where?: McCarthy Middle School, 250 North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

If you are interested in participating or contributing in any way please complete this google form.

Click Here for Details.

Equity Audit Focus Group Member Interest Sign-up Form

This month we are embarking on the next phase of our Equity Audit. It includes establishing a number of Focus Groups in order to collect qualitative and quantitative data. We are soliciting interest for individuals to participate in interactive discussions facilitated by our outside consultant from AIR (American Institute Research). In order to ensure we have a diverse sectionality of representation amongst the varying focus groups, we have created a survey to help them select a wide range of participants from those expressing interest.  If you choose to share your information and submit your interest to participate, one of our team members will communicate with you if you have been selected. When considering your time and commitment to this integral part of the audit please take these details into consideration before signing up as a potential participant:

If you are interested in being a potential participant in the Focus Group - please fill out the google form survey.



Day School at the District Art Show

Eason Zhang, Grade 4

Chloe Matheson, Grade 4

Arlen Michaud, Grade 4

Lukas Martinez-Bekiou, Grade 5

Mahi Gundelly, Grade 5

Victoria Caceres, Grade 4

Advika Vadlamani, Grade 5

Madelyn Roberts, Grade 5

Brandon Croteau, Grade 5

Ruth Yang, Grade 5

Elyse Burke, Grade 4

Rosie DeLoach, Grade 5

Ajooni Sandhu, Grade 5

Adam Zeroual, Grade 5

Nora Kelly, Grade 3

Smithi Sivaraman, Grade 3

Aarav Goyal, Grade 5

Kris Uong, Grade 5

Hadley Ducharme, Grade 5

Theo Degnan, Grade 5

Arthur Feng, Grade 4

Amaya Ahsan, Grade 4

Jiya Mahajan, Grade 3

Peter Keenan, Grade 3

Sia Bhavgava, Grade 3

Charlotte Minnuci, Grade 3

Aadithya Ponniah, Grade 5

Mandala Mobile

Bhavya Birudavolu, Grade 3

Charlotte Hu, Grade 3

Lauren Taylor, Grade 3

Eleni Pietrantonio, Grade 3

Addie Dolan, Grade 3

Aliana Gupta, Grade 3

Alvin Kwok, Grade 3

Jack Cronin, Grade 3

Lauren Taylor, Grade 3

Nischal Minoj, Grade 4

Joanna Sun, Grade 4

Edward Hahn, Grade 4

Aarna Bhutada, Grade 4

Ridhi Mudike, Grade 3

Daniel Zazzaro, Grade 3

Lilly Shieh, Grade 3

Aahhya Challa, Grade 5

Ciara O'Shea, Grade 5

Izzy Nolan, Grade 5

Ishanvi Earanti, Grade 4

Geneva Margetts, Grade 4

Desmond Troiano, Grade 5

Tahir Kaya, Grade 5

Kenisro Princeton Viyani, Grade 5

George Pietrantonio, Grade 5

Lola Coutu, Grade 4

Tessa Jaz-Lynde, Grade 4

Samira Krishnan, Grade 4

Vivienne Witts-Linsner, Grade 4

Norah Sawyer, Grade 4

Maisie Kravitz, Grade 4

Souryaa Gedala, Grade 4

BE A PART OF WESTFORD HISTORY

The Westford Education Foundation is in the process of creating Westford–opoly! This game, based on the well known game of Monopoly©, will feature amazing Westford stores, restaurants, and organizations.  Not only will you be a part of this limited-edition keepsake game, you will also be supporting Westford Education Foundation and our commitment to life-long learning! We will be producing 1000 Westford-opoly games for this fundraiser!!


As part of your donation you can choose which Westford organization or landmark you would like to sponsor. For a $100 donation you will get your name on the back of the game box! WEF will also send a letter in your honor to the organization you sponsored. Limited space available!


Click here to sponsor https://www.westford.org/wef/westford-opoly-donations/


Thank you so much for your support! 


Summer Basketball Offerings from the WA Girls’ Basketball Program



WA GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SUMMER CLINIC - June 24-27, girls entering 2nd through 9th grades


The Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball program is running its annual summer clinic for girls entering Second grade through Ninth grade.  Held in the Main and Aux gyms at Westford Academy, the clinic is for girls of all levels of ability and experience who want to play basketball and learn and refine their skills in a fun and supportive environment.  Half day and full day options are available, and there is a sibling discount. The clinic counselors are members of the WA Girls’ Varsity Basketball team, and the clinic is run by current Bowdoin College basketball player and WA graduate Carly Davey and current coaches Cammy Desrochers (WA ‘17) and Russell Coward.  Please click here for the registration form, and feel free to contact Russ Coward at rcoward@westfordk12.us with any questions.




WA GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SUMMER MINI-CLINIC - June 20 and 21, girls entering 1st through 5th grades


Since school ends Tuesday, June 18th, we are also offering a mini-clinic at the Crisafulli School.  We will have access to the indoor and outdoor basketball courts, so this clinic is perfect for all levels of players entering First grade through Fifth grade.  This clinic will run from 8:30am to 11:00am on Thursday, June 20 and Friday June 21.  The clinic counselors are members of the WA Girls’ Varsity Basketball team, and the clinic is run by current Bowdoin College basketball player and WA graduate Carly Davey and current coaches Cammy Desrochers (WA ‘17) and Russell Coward.  Please click here for the registration form, and feel free to contact Russ Coward at rcoward@westfordk12.us with any questions. 

Westford Academy Ghost Youth Football Clinic


The Westford Academy Football team is running their 3rd Annual Youth Football Clinic!  

Clinic info: No experience needed/ Flag and tackle players welcome. Athletes will be taught by WA coaches and players. 60$ to register- all proceeds go to WA football.


Dates: June 10-12/ 5:30-8pm/ At Westford Academy Turf


To register- www.westfordacademyfootball.com


Assabet Valley Summer Music 2024

Location: Fowler School, Maynard

Session 1: July 29th - August 2nd

Session 2: August 5th - August 9th


Monday - Friday 9:00am-1:00pm

Grade 5 - 12 (entering)

www.assabetvalleysummermusic.com

www.facebook.com/assabetvalleysummermusic 

Instagram @AssabetValleySummerMusic

Email: avsmdirector@gmail.com

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.

Westford Curbside Recycling


Do you need help determining what can and can't go into your curbside recycling bin?  Check out https://recyclesmartma.org/.  This website provides many resources and answers many questions.  It is managed by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and applies to most communities in MA.  This is where the Westford Recycling Commission goes for answers!

Recycle Sneakers and Raise Money for Day School



The GotSneakers recycling organization will help us to recycle our sneakers! We will ONLY accept athletic sneakers and sports related footwear. Ideally, unused and gently used sneakers will raise the most money for our school. But, if you have sneakers with holes, mold/mildew or detached soles, GotSneakers will take them as well. By participating, you’ll help keep sneakers out of landfills while also putting shoes on the feet of people living in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, West Africa, and Europe. Some of the unusable sneakers will even be made into new athletic surfaces! Your old sneakers will make a huge difference; reducing what we throw away and raising money for our school is a win-win!


Please drop off all donations to the box outside near the Day School’s main entrance doors. We encourage you to bring all non-athletic shoes/boots to the drop-off bin in the St. Catherine’s Church parking lot, to Savers in Nashua, or to other local thrift shops for resale. Thanks so much for your support!

Substitute Teacher Job Opportunity - Interested in being a substitute in WPS?  We are looking for substitutes across all grade levels. If you are interested, please see the following application - Substitute Teacher Application

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