PARKER WEEKLY BULLETIN

Good afternoon Parker Families:

It was a very busy week at Parker. The week has been spent preparing for the first round of MCAS tests starting with the English Language Arts portion next week. The students have been prepared thoroughly by our fantastic staff. Our Sixth-grade students will be taking the ELA portion of the MCAS on Thursday and Friday of next week April 9 and 10. The fifth grade students will be taking the ELA test on Monday and Tuesday April 13 and 14. Any students who missed a session of the test due to absence will make up the tests on Thursday and/or Friday April 16 and 17.

Term 3

Term 3 grades close on Thursday, April 9 and report cards will be made public next Thursday, April 16. Please reach out to your child's teacher or counselor with any questions or concerns. The fifth-grade counselor is Ms. Melissa MacIsaac and the sixth-grade counselor is Dr. Autumn Dolan. It is hard to believe that we only have one quarter left!

Artists of the Month - Jacob Krenning and Nika Ramisetti

It is with great pride that i announce the April Artists of the month: Grade 5 - Jacob Krenning and Grade 6 - Nika Ramisetti. These two aspiring artists express themselves with grace, passion, and beauty. These students have developed their skills under the direction of Ms. Annunziata who inspires with her infectious enthusiasm and kindness. We are so proud of you both!

MICCA

Congratulations are in order for our Festival Orchestra students under the direction of Ms. Lisa Tiano and the All Town Wind Ensemble (ATWE) students under the direction of Mr. Vincent DeStefano who performed and competed at MICCA, the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association, last weekend. The students have dedicated themselves to their craft and have practiced long and hard. Each ensemble earned Gold Medals which is truly an awesome accomplishment. We are so proud of you all!

Have a great weekend everyone. Please reach out if you need support.

Warm Regards,

Josh

CONGRATULATIONS to JACOB KRENNING - GRADE 5 AND NIKA RAMISETTI - GRADE 6

We’re excited to announce cabaret auditions for the second annual We Are Parker event — a celebration of the efforts, talents, culture, and creativity of Parker Middle School students on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

If you’d like to be part of the cabaret portion, prepare a song, skit, or other performance (solo or with a group) that reflects YOUR journey as a Parker student.

• Auditions: Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 (until 3:45 p.m.)

• Rehearsals: Thursday May 7, Thursday May 14, Thursday, May 21 and Thursday, May 28 (until 3:45 p.m.)

• Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 3 (until 4:30 p.m.)

• Performance: Thursday, June 4 rehearsal after school until performances

Transportation may be needed for after May 18 because late buses might not be available.

One person per group should sign up and include a parent/guardian email.

Sign up using this google form: https://forms.gle/JWsgMKiGqm1P5jVt6

Tuesday-April 7th

NO CLUBS TODAY - Early Release-dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

Wednesday - April 8th

Thursday - April 9th

Art Club - Ms. Annunziata - Room 4 - Group 5A

Festival Band - Mr. Linsner-Band Room

Game Club - Ms. Baillargeon-Library- GRADE 5 TODAY

Intramurals - Mr. McCarthy, Ms. Hardock, Ms. Olsson-Grade 5-Group 5B-GYM

Stand-Up Parker-Mr. Lee - Conference Room 240A

Student Council - Ms. Engel & Ms. Merrill - Room 204

BEST BUDDIES, DRAMA CLUB, INTRAMURALS & YEARBOOK CLUB-Please check google classroom for schedule. ~THANK YOU

Tuesday, April 7th-Early Release Day-dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

Monday, April 20th thru Friday, April 24th - April Vacation Week

Monday, April 27th-School Resumes

Friday, May 8th - Grade 6 "Spring Fling" Social 2:40-4:00 p.m. more details to follow

Friday, May 15th - Grade 5 "Spring Fling" Social 2:40-4:00 p.m. more details to follow

Monday, May 25th - No School - Memorial Day

Thursday, April 9th & Friday, April 10th - Grade 6 ELA-Session I and II

Monday, April 13th & Tuesday, April 14th - Grade 5 ELA-Sessions I and II

Monday, May 4th & Tuesday, May 5th - Grade 5 Science-Sessions I and II

Monday, May 11th & Tuesday, May 12th - Grade 5 Math-Sessions I and II

Thursday, May 14th & Friday, May 15th - Grade 6 Math-Sessions I and II

In order to provide a positive and engaging learning environment it is important that students are freed from unnecessary distractions. Cell phones and smart watches have proven to be a major distraction and source of anxiety and social drama for students.

If students need to contact home, they should see their teacher/administrator to receive permission to use the phone in the classroom or office. Conversely, if a parent needs to speak with a student, the parent should call the school office. All cell phones and/or smart watches should be off while in school. Any student using a cell phone and or smart watch while school is in session will have that cell phone and/or smart watch confiscated by administration. A first offense will lead to a warning and the administrator will return the phone to the student at the end of the day. Second and subsequent offenses will result in the phone being returned only to the parent and/or further disciplinary actions.

We would prefer that all cell phones and smart watches remain at home. If the cell phone and/or smart watch accompanies your child to school then please reinforce the expectation that they BOTH will be stored in their backpacks and powered down. Any communication with your child should be conducted through the main office or will be accessed after school has ended for the day. We appreciate your support for this policy. It is our experience that when freed from the pull of their phones and social media students are able to concentrate, be fully present, and be active participants in their education.

REMINDER - PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS SET A 2:15 p.m. CUT-OFF TIME FOR ALL STUDENT DISMISSALS AS IT IS A CRITICAL SAFETY MEASURE THAT ENSURES A SECURE AND ORDERLY END TO THE SCHOOL DAY.

~THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION WITH THIS POLICY. Please contact the office with any questions or concerns.

We only have about 10 yearbooks left for sale! Order yours before they sell out at https://yearbookforever.com/

No books will be available for sale in June...don't miss out on capturing this year's memories!

🎽🏃👟 Parker Pride Run

Lace up those sneakers! The 2026 Parker Pride Run is set for Sunday, May 17th at 9:00 AM, and we can’t wait to see our community come together for this fun and exciting event. Students, families, friends, and staff are all welcome to join! 👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Chelmsford/ParkerPrideRun. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this is a great way to support our school and have a fantastic time together. We hope to see you there!

Registration includes:

• Event t-shirt (🚨 only for pre-registered participants—none will be available on race day!

• Swag bag

• Drinks & snacks at the finish line

• Raffle tickets

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers across various grade levels and adults—so bring your energy and school spirit!

💙 Volunteers are needed to make this event a success!
If you’re able to help out, we’d love your support, Sign up here: https://pto.chelmsfordschools.org/event/49686/

✏️📓 Virtual PTO Meeting Thursday, April 9th @ 6:30 pm

Parker & McCarthy PTOs work collaboratively to provide community building activities, provide enrichment programs for our students and families and support our teachers. PTO meetings will be virtual until May. The meeting link will be shared out via email prior to the meeting. Upcoming events, activities and additional information can also be found on our new website: https://pto.chelmsfordschools.org/mccarthy-pto/

⚾ 🧦 Middle School Night at Fenway: Join Chelmsford Middle School Families at Fenway Park on May 26th @ 6:45 P.M. to see the Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased via the following link: https://givebutter.com/BostonRedSox2026 Tickets will be "tossed" to your MLB Ballpark App closer to the game day. Please write down which email address you use to order these tickets as that is the email address we'll use to "toss" you your tickets.

⚾🧢Lowell Spinners are BAAACK: Get your tickets here!

Please enjoy this exclusive discount offer as the Lowell Spinners return to LeLacheur Park for their first season since 2019 and defend home turf against the Vermont Lake Monsters! Come support the Parker & McCarthy Middle schools and have a fun night at the ballpark with classmates & friends!! Click here to purchase tickets.

🦁🎤🎶 Lions' Middle School Showboat May 16th You won't want to miss this amazing talent show starring our very own middle school students grades 5-8! The Chelmsford Middle School Showboat talent show is happening on Saturday, May 16th at the CHS Performing Arts Center (PAC), with two shows. Fifth and sixth grade will take the stage from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and seventh and eighth grade will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets link will be available soon! Auditions will happen April 1st- April 9th. Auditions Signup is now OPEN! Click link for more information and to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/showboataudtitions Contact Showboat Director and parent, Karyn Crouthamel at lionsmiddleschoolsshowboat@gmail.com

The Box Tops for Education app allows you to earn cash for schools by purchasing participating Box Tops products and scanning your store receipts or digital receipts. You can download the free app for iOS and Android devices, select your school, scan the receipt, and the app automatically identifies and credits your school for the products. Earnings are posted to the school's account and checks are sent to the schools twice a year.

1. Download the App: Get the Box Tops for Education app from your device's app store.
2. Select Your School: Choose a school to support, or find a school in need.
3. Shop: Purchase Box Tops products that have the Box Tops icon.
4. Scan Receipts: Open the app, tap "Scan," and take a clear, well-lit photo of your store receipt to earn cash for your school.
5. Earn: The app automatically identifies the Box Tops products and adds the earnings to your school's account.
6. Receive Funds: Eligible schools receive checks twice a year based on the earnings credited to their accounts.

WAYS TO EARN: Connected Accounts: Connect your account to participating retailers, like Walmart, to automatically earn when you buy eligible products. Bonus Box Tops: Participate in special promotions and sweepstakes to earn extra earnings for your school.

If your student is going to be absent, tardy or dismissed please:

Email: ParkerAttendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Please Send Email: Prior to 9am on the day of the absence. Please Include: Child’s name, Grade, and Reason for absence. We encourage you to use the email option when reporting an absence, dismissal, etc. for efficiency.

**PLEASE READ**

We will continue to send automated emails home when students are absent. You will receive the email whether you notified the school or not. In order for an absence to be marked as "Excused", families will need to provide medical documentation. Please call the office if you have any questions or need clarification. ~ Thank you for your understanding.

Directions to set up your account and order:

1. URL Link: https://family.onlineordering.linq.com/
2. Sign up now: Email, create password.
3. School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
4. Student ID: This can be found on X2-Student's ID Number
5. Last Name: (You can also search and add siblings/family members at this time). Once this is completed, student's name should appear on page

1. School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)
2. Scroll to week of half day/early release date (top right of page)
3. Find date, select meal option
4. Add item to cart/Select add to order
5. Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
6. Click check-out
7. Select pick-up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom. Middle/High school pick up location cafeteria.
8. Place order

Tuesday, April 7th

Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133