Crisafulli School News

Dear JAC Families,

Families were warmly welcomed to our annual “Back-To-School” night on Thursday. It’s always a joy to open our doors and share our school community with families and friends. A big thank you goes to the JAC staff for their dedication and all the work behind the scenes that helps foster such a positive learning environment.

Enjoy the long weekend,

Ms. Kennelly and Mrs. Holmgren

Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 21st.

We will continue to recognize students for following SPIRIT and making good choices throughout the day. Crisafulli School Staff will be giving out "SPIRIT" Coupons! A student will be given a coupon when an adult recognizes him/her making a good choice and showing SPIRIT (Safety, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork). Once the coupon is presented to the student, he/she will then have the opportunity to visit the office. During this time, a positive phone call will be made home to the family, and then the student will take the coupon home to be displayed on the refrigerator for all to see, along with a book for the first coupon, a sticker/pencil/bracelet.

• A 3rd grade friend in class was having a tough time, crying and saying he "just wants a friend". A classmate went up to him and said "I'll be your best friend, want to play at recess?" the other student smiled and said yes and was able to calm down. This student is a great friend and wonderful kid!

• A 3rd grader is so kind and caring. He is a great classmate! Each morning he patiently waits as the student who has the locker next to him unpacks her bag and gets ready for the day. Thank you for being such a respectful and caring classmate!

• A 3rd grader helped put up a classmates chair which was helpful and also ensured a safe environment at dismissal. Nice teamwork!

• A 3rd grade student did her best work the whole time in OT, even though it was hard. Way to go!

• A 4th grader was showing respect by helping put away a math game nice and neat after it was all messed up.

• A 5th grader was one of the only 5th grade students to walk around and the teachers pick up all of the hula hoops after the 5th Grade Rock, Paper, Scissors event. Nice job!

• A drink spilled in the classroom and two 5th grade students immediately got up to get paper towels. they made sure every drop was cleaned up from the floor and furniture. They also threw away all the dirty towels.

Chorus is a cost-free opportunity for all fifth graders to explore the performing arts, build confidence, and make music together, with weekly rehearsals on Friday mornings from 8:05–8:50 AM beginning September 25th. Informational flyers went home with students during their most recent music class, and we are linking a copy here for your reference.

If your child would like to join, please complete the permission/sign-up form by September 24th at https://tinyurl.com/JACChorus26-27. Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Cotler with any questions!

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

Support Westford Youth Baseball & Softball League by dining at Evviva Trattoria on Tuesday, September 22, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Evviva will donate 10% of food and non-alcoholic beverage sales to the league. Dine in or take out—just mention the fundraiser at time of order!

Sunday September 27th 12-4pm at Stony Brook Middle School

8 Food Trucks, Shopping, Music, Inflatable Park and much more!

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#/

Click here for more information From Erin Hogan, K-5 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator.

Join Dr. Chew and members of the Westford School Committee for Community Coffee, held every 2nd Friday of the month from 12:00–1:00 PM in Room 13 at Millennium. Routes Roasters will provide coffee (cash only).

Full School-Year Schedule:

Feel free to join us at any of the dates planned; it would be great to have principals/asst. principals or deans also meet and share their perspectives with families and residents.

When Should Westford Host Town Meeting?

The Town Meeting Working Group is asking for your help finding the best time to hold the Annual Town Meeting! Take a quick 4-question survey to share your input!

Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/436xfz9s

Kind Regards

Kathryn Clear

Chair, School Committee

857-999-1968

If you missed this week’s forum on enrollment choice and grade level changes, the presentation and recording are available at RobinsonSchoolProject.com. Within the slides are two brief surveys to help rank the decision criteria on what enrollment size the project should be and whether the preschool program should be centralized. We will accept inputs until 9/21/26, before the School Committee considers their vote.

Save the Date for our Next Forum

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 6:30 PM on Zoom and at Stony Brook School

A big welcome to new JAC families, and returning families. The PTO is looking forward to a fun year ahead. The first PTO Meeting will be September 17th at the school in the library at 8:00 AM. All are welcome to attend!

We are trying something new this year as we haven’t found a volunteer for all the things we do.

Sponsor a Day is a great way to grab a few friends and sponsor a day - 1 day all year, what can be easier? The PTO can help with expenses and details! CLICK HERE to learn more!

Stay Connected!

Join our JAC PTO Facebook group for reminders, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, photos, and everything happening at JAC.

JOIN THE JAC PTO FACEBOOK GROUP:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BjBy3sxkJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We have lots of fun things planned and are looking forward to a great year together. Thank you for being part of our JAC community!FROM

CORI’s and Fingerprinting - 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.

Please help stock the teacher supply closet for the new school year. Click on the Amazon logo to the right to check out our Amazon wish list. You can have supplies shipped straight to the school or send supplies in with your student.

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

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