Day School News
February 15, 2021
Dear Day School Community,
The yearbook committee needs your help to make our yearbook truly special this year. Typically we would use the school portraits from our official school photographer. Although the school photos will be scheduled for later in the spring, we will not have them in time for the yearbook publication deadline. Please help us out by uploading a photo of your child. Directions to submit photos can be found on this link.
We are also looking for candid shots of your child for our yearbook. Some suggestions for candids include:
Your child and their school work station at home.
Your child holding a piece of art they created.
Your child participating in a movement break or physical education activity.
Your child making music.
Your child reading a book, writing a story, or solving math problems.
Thanks for your help in making our annual school yearbook great! There is still time for fifth graders to submit drawings for the front cover of our yearbook. Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 26.
Sincerely,
Chris Louis Sardella, Principal
Norman E. Day Elementary School
Click the Day School Yearbook link above to find out more information about submitting photos, fifth grade yearbook contest, and ordering yearbooks.
Share the Love
During the month of February, the Day School will participate in our Share the Love Campaign. We'll be collecting nonperishable food items for the Westford Food Pantry.
You may drop off your items anytime in the blue bin outside the front of the school. Thanks for your support!
The following items are in high demand.
CANNED ITEMS
CHICKEN BREAST
TOMATO SAUCE
SPAM
STEW
CHEF BOYARDEE
BAKED BEANS
POTATOES
HASH
JELLY
SOUP
(Progresso, Campbells Chunky, Healthy Choice)
DRY GOODS
CEREALS
RAMON NOODLES
JELLO & PUDDING
COFFEE
SUGAR
FLOUR
PASTA
CONDIMENTS
KETCHUP
MAYONNAISE
MUSTARD
SALAD DRESSING
OIL
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
TOOTH PASTE
TOOTH BRUSHES
SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER
SHAVING CREAM
RAZORS
DEODORANTS
PAPER TOWELS
DISH SOAP
HAND SOAP
**TOILET PAPER IS ALWAYS IN HIGH DEMAND**
For more information, click on the logo above.
2021sspaPOSTCARD.pdfSUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OPEN HOUSE
SSPA offers exploration and exercise in Musical Theater, Dramatic Acting, Technical Theater, Shakespeare in the Park, and Film Production (New!)- all of which culminate in realized productions that give our students an understanding of the tremendous power of their voice and the beauty of their art. We look forward to making theater and building relationships IN PERSON again in the Summer of 2021!
Join us for an informational session where we will share our programming and the core principles of SSPA. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 (Virtual) -
Sign up for Link
http://bit.ly/sspa2021OpenHouse
F.A.M.E - Friends Advancing Music Education
Who are we?
F.A.M.E is a non-profit parent volunteer organization that has been supporting music education, through advocacy and fundraising, at all grade levels of Westford Public Schools since 1983. F.A.M.E. ensures opportunities, for both music teachers and students, to enrich their educational environment through a variety of music endeavors.
Music projects funded in the past include:
Eagle Scout Project to digitize the Westford Academy music library
Headphones for Stony Brook chorus
Junior/Senior District Competition transportation
Valentine's Day Strings nursing home transportation
Music for WA Pep Band & WA Jazz Band
Xylophones and whiteboards for elementary schools
Music transposition software
Each year, F.A.M.E also awards scholarships to Westford Academy seniors who have participated in the music programs.
Volunteers Needed
Over the past few years, the number of F.A.M.E volunteers has decreased dramatically, therefore F.A.M.E is in danger of not being able to continue the important work that we do. In today’s climate, with budgets being difficult, we are in need of a strong group of volunteers to both advocate to keep our music programs strong and to fundraise to help support our teachers and students. We are looking for K to 12 parents, as well as alumni of the music programs to help out! The time commitment is one meeting per month (via Zoom) during this school year.
Please join us to support our wonderful music programs! We will be holding an information meeting on Tuesday, March 2 from 7 to 8 PM via Zoom. Our immediate need will be to form a scholarship committee to evaluate scholarship applications from the Class of 2021 (sorry….senior parents cannot be part of this committee).
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97111763240?pwd=aWdqMjhxaUJPd2N3MytDMk1XdTE5UT09
Meeting ID: 971 1176 3240
Passcode: c1TLqH
Thank you!!
Karen Sacco, F.A.M.E President
Jennifer Godfroy, F.A.M.E Treasurer
Dongchun Wang, F.A.M.E Secretary
DF-Camp-Brochure_2021_web.pdfDrumlin Farm Camp
Registration opens on Thursday, January 28, for Drumlin Farm Camp in Lincoln, and we're looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with adventure in the great outdoors.
Download the brochure to see complete camp information, including session descriptions, dates, and costs.
To learn more and to register, visit us online or call 781-259-2244. Can't wait to see you outdoors!
Westford Youth Soccer
Register for spring soccer! Westford Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) is accepting registrations for the upcoming spring season.
Please see the attached flyer or head to the WYSA website at www.westfordyouthsoccer.com for additional details.
Spring2021Flyer.pdfWestford Youth Lacrosse
WYL is accepting registrations for the Spring 2021 season for the boys and girls programs (Grades 1 - 8) as well as the mixed FiddleStix Program for Kindergarten age. Westford Youth Lacrosse play starts in mid-March with indoor practices. Games start in early April and run through mid-June.
FiddleStix is a great entry program for Kindergarten age children looking to try something new. No equipment needed. One day per week commitment. No weekends.
Go to www.westfordlax.org to learn more and to register for any of the WYL programs. Registration ends February 14, 2021. Uncertain about committing to spring registration now? Don't worry, no payment is required until the registration deadline. Don't miss out on registering now to guarantee your spot for the spring lacrosse season.
Lacrosse is the fastest sport on two feet and one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country. Help spread the word to your friends who may be interested in playing Lacrosse that registration is HAPPENING now!
The Westford Youth Lacrosse Board
https://www.facebook.com/westfordyouthlax/
Westford Youth
Baseball and Softball
Register Early and Save for Spring Westford Baseball and Softball
With our fall season wrapping up, it is already time to think about the 2021 Spring Baseball and Softball seasons. This year the Westford Youth Baseball and Softball League was able to have a spring/summer and fall season for baseball and softball. Baseball and Softball continue to be great ways to participate in team sports while learning good sportsmanship and building confidence.
Westford Youth Baseball and Softball League is offering a registration for early bird special. For divisions 7U to 12U, players who register prior to January to January 30th, 2021 will save $30.00 per registration. For all Tee-ball and pre-ball registrations the discount will be available up until registration close.
Please see details at www.wybsl.com/registration
Got Sneakers?
Recycle Sneakers and Raise Money for our School
Did you know that in the U.S., roughly 200 million pairs of shoes and sneakers end up in landfills each year?
Did you know that more than 600 million people worldwide don’t even own a pair of shoes?
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!