Miller Memo
November 3, 2023
Rita E. Miller School
Email: mboylan@westfordk12.us
Website: www.westfordk12.us/ms
Location: 1 Mitchell Way, Westford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-392-4476
Facebook: facebook.com/millerschoolrocks
Dear Families,
It is hard to believe it is already November. These first months of school have gone by fast. It is great to see the students in their learning groove. They continue to learn and apply new information. This week, I was able to spend time in a variety of classrooms. From phonics routines to morning meetings, I love seeing the joy for learning.
To date, we have 90 spirit tickets which means that we are very close to a SPIRIT day (earning 100 tickets). We are planning for it to occur on Thursday, November 9th. Students will vote for what type of day they want to celebrate. I will share out once we have a decision.
Please note the calendar change for parent teacher conferences. The conferences have been changed to December 13th and 14th resulting in full days on November 20th and 21st.
This Tuesday, our PTO is hosting a restaurant fundraiser at Eviva. Present the coupon below and our PTO will earn 10% of dine in or take out sales. I am excited to not have to cook on Tuesday night!
Have a wonderful weekend! I hope everyone has the opportunity to enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Best!
Melissa
CORIs
Volunteer at the Book Fair?
Check out the amazing raffles available!
Restaurant Fundraiser!
Families looking for assistance.
Families looking for assistance during the holidays - Grace Community Church would love to provide 3 gifts for your school age children (up to age 18). Each child will receive a winter wear item (snow pants, boots OR jacket), an outfit and a toy OR Target gift card. Please use the link below to find out more information and to fill out the form. All forms are due back by November 1, 2023. Unwrapped items will be ready for pick up on December 9th from 10am-12pm at 275 Billerica Road, Chelmsford.
Book Drive- Gently Used Books
Chocolate Milk
WA Show
Little Shop '23 marks the 25th Anniversary of Westford Academy Theater Arts and the 24th year of the WAPAC where WATA's production of Little Shop celebrated its opening in January of 2001. Keep your eyes open for a Special 25th Anniversary Celebration Event on Wednesday, November 22!
Get your Pre-Sale Tickets at showtix4u.com using the Access Code: MUSHNIK
Photo Permission
WA Last Night is looking for volunteers.
What is Last Night and why should YOU get involved?
Last Night is an all-night event for graduating seniors at Westford Academy, allowing them a night of safe fun after graduation! The event takes an army of 250+ volunteers to run each year and is a great opportunity to volunteer and support the community and specifically the graduating students of Westford!
If your children are elementary aged, this is the PERFECT time to begin volunteering for this incredible culminating event for seniors. This event has been in existence for more than 25 years and will ONLY continue if parents show up to volunteer their time. Parents of graduating seniors cannot attend the event making it the perfect opportunity for parents of younger students to step up and pay it forward.
Do you work during the day and have a difficult time volunteering for school events and book fairs? Last Night runs 10pm-5am Friday to Saturday morning in June. Perfect opportunity for day shift workers! Plan now!
Do you have young children at home and cannot secure babysitters to allow you to volunteer more? Alternate with your significant other or close friend and volunteer at Last Night each year until your children become seniors!
Do you have amazing ideas, traditions, or experiences that you can suggest making Last Night current, engaging and fun for students in 2024? Bring your ideas, and cultural experiences to our upcoming Meet & Greet info night, or better yet, join our coordinators to help make the senior’s Last Night an event they will never forget!
The coordinators meet one hour a month over zoom, making it very easy to participate.
Please consider signing up for an open position and/or attending our upcoming meet & greet event to hear the many ways you can get involved.
The Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 7pm @ Tequila’s in Groton. See details and RSVP HERE.
Our coordinator volunteer sign up is HERE.
Additional info and general/event volunteer signup can be found HERE.
WEPTO
DARBA celebration!
Mr. Ben's Roudenbush Classes!
Dates to remember:
11/10 No School- Veterans Day
11/22 Half Day
11/23 & 11/24 No school Thanksgiving
11/30 Picture Retakes
12/13 & 12/14 - Half Days - Parent Conferences