Crisafulli School News

• A 3rd grader asked for his teacher's help when a classmate saw she was helping another student. The student stepped in and showed the student how to do the work. She continued to check in on him as they did their work together. This student was very patient and helpful!

• A 4th grader worked really hard and persevered through a hard math activity.

• A 5th grade student helped two friends on the playground by picking up their jackets and giving them to those friends. He showed teamwork through our Spirit motto.

Accidents, spills, and sudden growth spurts happen! To ensure we can support our students whenever they need a change of clothes, our school closet needs your help. We are currently facing a shortage of girls and boys sizes 10, 12, and 14 pants (jeans, leggings, or athletic pants).

If you have clean, gently used, or new pants in these sizes, please bring them to the main front office. Your community generosity makes a major difference in a student's day!

No Fuss Fundraiser starts next week!

One donation helps the PTO fund programs, events, teacher appreciation and more throughout the year. More information coming soon!

Save the Date: Boo Bingo — 10/29!
Join us for bingo, costumes, pizza, prizes & family fun! More details coming soon.

Help us treat our amazing staff! Pick a day and a treat, and the PTO will help coordinate the rest. https://docs.google.com/document/d/15JxdBwisC1EKAlPfGC3-Oyidh11vf6rn9Da-_MQ3db4/edit?usp=drivesdk

Come Play Ball with the WYBSL Heroes League!

The Westford Youth Baseball & Softball League's Heroes League welcomes children with disabilities ages 5 and older from all cities and towns for a free, fun baseball experience! Athletes build confidence, friendships, and teamwork, with a buddy providing encouragement and support during each game. Every player receives a jersey and cap.

Games take place at the Graniteville fields, 17 River Street in Westford. New athletes are welcome!

Learn more and register: wybsl.com/heroes

Our PIEFEST booth is legendary. It is always a massive hit, drawing crowds and raising vital funds that go directly right back into our schools. Every single cent raised helps WEF fund innovative grants and professional development for the amazing students and educators in our town. Click this link for the PIEFEST schedule.

In order to make this a success we are in need of community volunteers. Please consider donating 2 hours of your day to this great event! All volunteers get one COMPLIMENTARY wrist band to our inflatable park and unlimited carnival games!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CA5A92FA1F58-65557773-2026#/

It is the responsibility of Westford Public Schools to identify any child who may have a disability who is either a resident of Westford or who attends a private school within the geographic boundaries of Westford even if the student is not a resident of Westford. This also includes students who are homeschooled.

Westford Public Schools is also responsible for the evaluation of those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under Federal law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or, Massachusetts State Law, 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations).

Westford Public Schools is also committed to identifying children before their 3rd birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three and four year-olds with disabilities. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's development and would like to have them screened, please contact Melissa Boylan, Director of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning, at mboylan@westfordk12.us

If you suspect that your child may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, through Westford Public Schools, Office of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning.

Please contact us at the following:

Westford Public Schools

Office of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning

23 Depot Street

Westford, MA 01886

978-692-5560 x 2111

mboylan@westfordk12.us

Field trip chaperones will be required to complete the fingerprint obligation in addition to the annual CORI background check. Please refer to the following link for more information regarding fingerprinting - Fingerprinting Information.

Classroom volunteers will not be required to submit to fingerprint based background checks but will still be required to complete an annual CORI background check. If you are interested in volunteering please be sure to complete a new CORI application for this school year. CORI applications can be completed at any of our school offices. If you have children that attend more than one school in Westford, only one application is required. If approved, your approval will be valid at all Westford schools.

Crisafulli School website: https://www.westfordk12.us/cs

Westford Public Schools website: https://www.westfordk12.us/,