Day School News
May 20, 2023
Dear Day School Community,
Thank you so much to our parent community for supporting us during the school year. We still need volunteers for some of our upcoming activities. Mrs. Claycomb is still looking for help for our upcoming field day on Thursday, June 1. Please consider helping us out by clicking on the sign-up genius link in this newsletter. We are also having a spruce up day this Sunday at 11AM. It looks like the weather will be cooperating and we will have a good day for some gardening. Bring your gardening tools and your green thumbs to help us make the Day School grounds look great!
Thanks again for all of your support.
Sincerely,
Chris Louis Sardella, Principal
Chrissy Michaud, Assistant Principal
Norman E. Day Elementary School
Third Graders in Mrs. Anderson's class traveled back in time to experience life in a one-room schoolhouse at the turn of the century.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
11AM-2PM
We'll be sprucing up the garden beds at the Day School and we need your help! Come prepared to do some weeding, trimming of bushes, planting annuals, and spreading mulch. Any amount of your time is appreciated. Please come prepared with gardening gloves and tools (rakes, shovels for mulch, trimmers, etc.) Thanks for your help! Please RSVP to knorton@westfordk12.us.
Stony Brook Middle School
5th Grade Visit to Stony Brook - Thursday, 6/15/23, 9:30-11:00 am
We will have all 5th graders who will attend Stony Brook visit the school on Thursday, June 15, during school. Students will be bussed to Stony Brook with teachers from their current elementary school. We will all gather in the auditorium for an introduction to Stony Brook and then we will have members of our Student Leadership Council give the 5th graders a tour of the building. They will have a chance to ask questions and learn more about middle school and Stony Brook.
Parent Information Evening at Stony Brook - Thursday, 6/15/23, 6:30-7:30 pm
We will have an information evening for the families of our incoming 6th graders on Thursday, June 15, from 6:30-7:30 in the auditorium. This will be a chance to learn more about the middle school, meet our administrative team, and get a tour of the building.
6th Grade Orientation - Tuesday, 8/29/23, 7:35-11:00 am
The day before the first day of school we will have our 6th grade orientation from 7:35-11:00 am. Students will meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and follow a shortened version of their schedule. There will be bus transportation provided for students who are registered to take the bus to school.
We look forward to welcoming you to Stony Brook!
Allison Hammer, Principal
Blanchard Middle School
Blanchard 5th Grade Visit to Blanchard - Thursday, 6/15/23, 9:30-11:00 am
We will have all 5th graders who will attend Blanchard visit the school on Thursday, June 15, during school. Day School students will walk to Blanchard with their teachers. We will all gather in the learning commons for an introduction to Blanchard and then we will have student leaders give the 5th graders a tour of the building. They will have a chance to ask questions and learn more about middle school and Blanchard.
Get to Know Blanchard Parent Coffee - Friday, 6/16/23, 9:00-9:45 am
We will host an introductory meeting for the families of our incoming 6th graders on Friday, June 15, 2023 from 9:00 to 9:45 am. This will be a chance to learn more about the middle school and meet our administration as well as members of our counseling team. The presentation will also be shared electronically for those who are unable to attend in-person.
6th Grade Orientation - Tuesday, 8/29/23 7:35-11:00 am
The day before the first day of school we will have our 6th grade orientation from 7:35-11:00 am. Students will meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and follow a shortened version of their schedule. There will be bus transportation provided for students who are registered to take the bus to school.
We look forward to welcoming you to Blanchard!
Tim Hislop, Principal
Bus Registration for
2023-2024 School Year
Bus registration for the 23-24 school year will open on Monday, May 15th. You will need a My School Bucks account in order to register. There is no in-person bus registration. Please click here for step by step instructions on how to register.
Bus fee is $350 for one student, $700 for two students, $850 for three or more students. The family cap is $850. A Late Fee of $25 will be applied starting August 1st, 2023 - $375 for one student, $750 for two students, $900 for three or more students. The family cap is $900.
Students will only be permitted to ride their assigned bus.
Bus Passes will be mailed starting August 15, 2023.
All Bus fees are nonrefundable. Bus Fees are not pro-rated at any time regardless of date of registration.
Please follow driver and staff direction for boarding and disembarking the bus. No food or drink can be consumed on the bus. All food or drink must be secured in student backpacks.
Please confirm bus stops and times with Dee 978-392-8639 after 8/15/2023.
ARPA After School and Camp Assistance Applications 2023
Through ARPA funding we are proud to announce that we will be reviewing/accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for one free week of Kids Club Summer (starts June 26th, 2023) per child OR $400 per child for the Recreation Department After School Program (starts August 30th, 2023). Eligibility for this program is income and Westford residency based.
The information on the application will be used to determine your family’s eligibility for assistance based on your present gross household income that falls at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (the following income eligibility chart is located on page 3 of the application). The application can be found here: https://westfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12733/FINAL-ARPA-Afterschool-and-Camp-Assistance-Application-2023
Applications should be emailed to Regional Community Health and Wellness Coordinator, Brittany Nash at bnash@westfordma.gov or hand-delivered to the Westford Town Hall, Health Department Attn: Brittany Nash. Applications are funded on a first-come, first basis. For any questions, please email bnash@westfordma.gov or call Brittany Nash at (978) 399-2564.
Day School Field Day: Community Helpers
Thursday, June 1
Rain Date: Monday, June 5
Field day is fast approaching and we need your help! This year's theme is community helpers and all stations will be based off the fire, police, and paramedics. The kids always look forward to this day and this year is no different. For more information, contact Wellness teacher, Erin Claycomb: eclaycomb@westfordk12.us
Please consider volunteering for this event by clicking this link: Field Day
Youth Football Clinic Fundraiser
Day School MCAS Dates
Note: Students who are absent for the original test date will generally make up the test on the day they return to school.
Grade 5 Testing Schedule
Science and Technology 1-May 22, 2023
Science and Technology 2-May 23, 2023
The Westford SEPAC invites all interested parents and guardians to our virtual meeting May 24th at 7pm to learn more about the Science of Reading and new K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum updates. To find out more about this event, please follow this link.
Guest Speakers include:
Carolyn McHugh, K-2 Humanities Coordinator,
Erin Hogan, 3-5 Humanities Coordinator
Magaly Rodriguez Ronan, Director of Equity, Curriculum, & Instruction
In addition, nominations for the SEPAC Board of Directors are now open, please contact sepacwestford@gmail.com by May 24th if interested. Find out more about volunteering for the SEPAC by following this link.
Volunteers Needed for Fifth Grade Adventure Days
WE need your help! Westford Public Schools is putting on 5th Grade Adventure Days at East Boston Camps on Tuesday June 6th & Wednesday June 7th 2023 (RAIN DATE THURSDAY 6/8/23). We need help organizing the activities for that day and also need volunteers for that day. Please sign up below. Please note to volunteer at 5TH GRADE Adventure Day you MUST be CORI'D and FINGERPRINTED!
CORI DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH FINGERPRINTING DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 5TH
https://tinyurl.com/5THGRADEADVENTUREVOLUNTEER23
Do you have any 2-liter bottles (1 liter will also work) in your recycling? During the next two months we will have a bin at each 3-5 school to collect these for our 5th Grade Adventure Days. If you have a large quantity and would like them picked up please email WPSADVENTURES@WESTFORDK12.US
