NOVEMBER
IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday, October 31st-Costumes for a Cause
~HAPPY HALLOWEEN~
Tuesday, November 1st-X-Country Mini-Marathon(see below)
Friday, November 4th -Term1 Ends
Tuesday, November 8th- No School (Professional Day)
Friday, November 11th-No School-Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 17th-Early Release dismissal at 11:10 am
Friday, November 18th-Picture RE-TAKE Day (see below)
Wednesday, November 23rd-Early Release dismissal at 11:10 am
Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th-No School
~HAPPY THANKSGIVING~
Mini Marathon Details!
Generously sponsored by the PTO, the Mini Marathon is a very special, 30+ year tradition in Chelmsford. It is a one-mile race open to everyone in our school community. Along with the students, there is an adult/older sibling race as well as a younger sibling race! Anyone who wants to run, jog, or walk a mile is encouraged to participate!
Tuesday, 11/1/22 (Rain Date: Wednesday, 11/2/22)
Mini Marathon @ McCarthy
1.0 mile race
All students will be picked up at McCarthy. Please try to stay through the award ceremony if possible.
(Boys & Girls run together; top three of each will medal)
8th graders, and 7th graders all together @ 3:15
6th graders @ 3:30
5th graders & Adults* & Younger Siblings all together @ 3:45
Awards Ceremony @ 4:20
Pick up @ 4:30
*Please note: the Adult race time was changed from a previous email sent to the Cross Country team.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES
Our after-school programs have started. The Activity Card fee is $50 per student. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK My School Bucks or send in cash or check made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools and turn into your child's homeroom teacher. The activity card allows students to take full advantage of any clubs they wish to attend. The after-school activities run from 2:40-3:40 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday throughout the year. Students also have the option of taking a late bus home. The routes are posted in the school and will not be posted publicly. We will work with students and the drivers to be sure students take the correct bus home. Since we only have 3 late buses, the stops tend to be more spread out than the “regular” bus runs. After activities, students who are not taking a bus will exit the school into the Crooked Spring Road lot and can be picked up there. Please see the attachments below for details and descriptions
Tuesday - November 1st
Game Room - Ms. Dolan - Cafeteria
Intramurals - Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan - GYM - GRADE 5
Jazz Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room
Orchestra Club - Ms. Tiano - Room 8
Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team - Ms. Segool & Ms. Sheehan - Room 122
Yoga & Fitness - Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room
Wednesday - November 2nd
Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan-GYM - GRADE 6
Knitting Club - Ms. Frenette - Library
Math Counts– Ms. Keohane – Room 219
Select Chorus - Ms. Robertson - Room 230 (from 7:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.) *before school
Stand-Up Parker (DEI Club)- Ms. Briand - Room PC6
Yoga Club - Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room
Thursday - November 3rd
Art Club – Ms. Annunziata-Room 4
Festival Band – Mr. Linsner-Band Room
Festival Orchestra – Ms. Tiano – Room 8
Intramurals – Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan – GRADES 5&6
Yoga & Fitness -Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room
FROM PARKER PTO
Thank you to all that participated in our recent events! We could not support our students and staff without your support! A very special thank you to Brickhouse Center, The Establishment, Hannaford and the 23 parents volunteers that made the Scholastic Book Fair and Pizza, Paperbacks and Pumpkins run smoothly! Check out the upcoming activities in November:
- Friday, November 4th @ 7:15: Parker Night at UMASS Lowell buy one ticket, get one free. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free replica jersey! Purchase tickets at: https://offer.fevo.com/umass-lowell-mih-vs-vermont-o8hdjtz-fa5658e
- Sunday, November 6th: Scholastic Book Fair Online will remain open 10/28-11/6 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/parkermiddleschool
- November 7-November 20th: Pride Wear sales will run 11/7-11/20. This year the sale will be hosted online by Center Sports. Be on the lookout for an order link sent out via email.
- Wednesday, November 9th: Parker PTO Virtual Meeting @ 7:00
- Sunday, December 4th 9:00am-1:00pm: Parker Craft Fair. Calling all crafters! Sign up to sell your crafts at Parker's annual Craft Fair. Student vendors-use special code: STUDENT SAVE to receive $10 off registration fee. See link for more details: Parker PTO Craft Fair
As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!
Parker PTO
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Sincerely,
Parker PTO
ATTENDANCE
To report a Student Absent:
Email: ParkerAttendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Please Send Email: Prior to 9am on the day of the absence (same as current voicemail option) Please Include: Child’s name, Grade, and Reason for absence.
We encourage you to use the email option when reporting an absence, dismissal, etc. Parents are still free to use the phone system to report absences, but you are encouraged to use email for greater office efficiency.
If you prefer, you can certainly call the attendance line prior to 9:00am, at 978-251-5133, extension #4100.
**NEW THIS YEAR** Please read:
We will continue to send automated emails when students are absent. The email serves as notification that your student is not in school and will be marked absent.
In order for an absence to be marked as "Excused", families will need to provide medical documentation.
Thank you for your understanding.
Parker Middle School
Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133