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Miller Memo
December 22, 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,
This week brought some extra events and excitement to the Miller School. From a door decorating contest to a community meeting, you could feel the joy at Miller School. While for most, this time of year is full of happiness, we do recognize that this can be a stressful and challenging time for others and encourage you to reach out if we can be of support.
As we head into the winter break, I want to wish a Merry Christmas to those that celebrate and a healthy and happy New Year to all. As I reflect on 2023, I am grateful for you sharing your children with us everyday. I am so proud of our Miller School community and cannot wait to see all that the staff and students will accomplish in 2024.
On a personal note, I need to have a procedure and will be out on medical leave starting on January 11th . I am being told it is about a 6 week recovery. If you need anything in my absence, please reach out to Mrs. Newman or Mrs. Brake.
With gratitude,
Melissa
2024-2025 School Budget
Hopefully, you have been able to follow the recent budget discussions that have been taking place during our School Committee meetings on December 4th and 18th. The next meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024 will include the official public hearing which will be structured in such a way to provide additional opportunity for public input on the proposed budgets before the School Committee votes on January 16, 2024. Both of those meetings are on Tuesdays due to the Monday holidays during those weeks. In addition to those public meetings, we wanted to make sure that everyone has access to the series of short videos created by members of the Town of Westford Budget Task Force that highlight some of the sections of the Final Report that was presented in the fall. The more information everyone has about the budget process in general and the challenges that we are facing for the next few fiscal years the better.
Here is a link to access the WestfordCAT playlist of Budget Task Force videos:
Playlist -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ICNyv4SI1tho23ohM8ZAXkqyp5SplaQ
Door Decorating Contest
One of our fun events was a door decorating contest this week! The theme was winter. Check out a few of the doors below!
The winner! Mrs. Sullivan's class
Mrs. Arevalo's class
Mrs. P's door
Message from the Nurse!
Here is the December Nurse Newsletter.
Substitutes
Westford Public Schools continues to look for substitute staff. If interested, please complete this form.
Student Handbook
As we get closer to the midpoint of the school year, I wanted to resend out our student handbook for your reference.
Westford Youth Baseball & Softball League Registration is Open
Registration for the Westford Youth Baseball and Softball League Spring 2024 Season is currently open for all divisions! Visit www.wybsl.com for more information.
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Austin ringing the bell!
Are those Moose on your ears?
Way to go staff for their musical accompaniment!
Dates to remember:
12/25-1/1 - School Closed for Winter Break
1/9 PTO meeting 7:30 pm Virtual
1/15 No School MLK Jr. Day
1/17 SAC 6:00pm Virtual
1/22 Pre-k Enrichment- Mr. Ben
1/24 Half Day students - Staff professional development
2/19-2/23 February Vacation