Center Community Chat

March 5, 2023

Dear Center Community,

This coming week is Social Emotional Learning Week. We are fortunate to be part of a community that values meeting the needs of the whole child, and goes the extra mile to provide social emotional learning and support! Our district utilizes the Second Step curriculum to provide SEL lessons to all students. We are well staffed with a full-time counselor, .8 school psychologist, .5 BCBA, a shared school social worker, a district director of SEL, and school resource officers that support our families. AND, of course we have great parent partners. Ms. Lallas shared some resources to help foster self-care with you child(ren).

Last chance to sign up for the Science Fair!

Click here: to register for the Science Fair and start planning your Science Fair projects! The Science Fair returns for all grades on Thursday, March 16 from 6:30-8:00pm.

Our extended day students had fun celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Reminder for 3rd grade parents:

If you have not yet done so, please send in a copy of your child's physical exam to the Center Health Office. A physical with a statement concerning physical restrictions completed in 2022 or 2023 is required. Thank you!

Kathy Rossman BSN RN NCSN
Center School

Have a good week.

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids | Parenting Tips & Advice

Creating healthy habits of rest at a young age empowers kids to continue to be resilient in all life brings. Here are 11 easy strategies to help kids practice self-care.

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How to Teach Your Children About Self Care - Community Access Network

As we become more busy, there's a natural impact that those cluttered schedules have on our kids. That's why it's also important to teach your children about self care and how they can create healthy habits that will see them into adulthood.

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Self-Care Tips For Kids - Growing Kids Learning Centers

You have likely heard about the importance of self-care and some ways to practice it. Every adult should practice self-care to give themselves a break from their hectic lives, refresh, and take care of themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically (be sure to read our blog about this!).

growingkids.com

2023 Chelmsford Community Read-In Signup

The Chelmsford Community Read-In is making its return the week of March 13-17! The idea of the Community Read-In is to have readers who are members of the community visit classes for about 20 minutes to read a book or two to a class in grades pre-K through 4. This is a special visit for these classes because the message it sends the kids is that members of the community, not just their teachers and parents, care about their education and learning to love reading. This is a really special gift you can give to the children of Chelmsford!

Please indicate your availability and preferences below, and one of our coordinators will match you with a class email you with your classroom assignment.

We welcome parents as volunteer readers, but please be aware that you will not be placed in your child's classroom, in support of the idea behind the Community Read-In.

We hope that you can join us, and see just how rewarding reading to a class is!

Chelmsford Community Read In Signup

The CSPTO Pulse

The Science Fair returns for all grades on Thursday, March 16 from 6:30-8:00pm. The date to sign up to participate in the Fair has been extended until March 8. Don't miss out on participating in this beloved event! Tri-folds - If your child requested a tri-fold board for the fair, pick up will be Thur, March 9 from 7-8pm at Center School.

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Good Things

Students caught showing their PRIDE

Out future authors!

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Upcoming Events

MARCH

Monday, March 6: Kindness Spirit wear day
Tuesday, March 7: Term 2 (Gr 1-4) End of Marking period
Wednesday, March 8: Gr K - Discovery Museum (in classes)
Thursday, March 9: Gr K - Discovery Museum (in classes)
Thursday, March 9: School Council Meeting 4:00 - 5:00pm
Friday, March 10: PTO Co-Pres Mtg 9:30 - 10:15 am
Thursday, March 16: Science Fair, 6:30-8:00 PM
Friday, March 17: Term 2 (Gr 1-4) Teacher Deadline for posting grades
Friday, March 17: Chelmsford Pride Spirit Day
Tuesday, March 21: Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Wednesday, March 22: Term 2 (Gr 1-4) Grades available online
Wednesday, March 22: Gr 1 - ***Still confirming*** Brian Lies, Author
Wednesday, March 22; CSPTO Meeting at 7 PM in the librar
APRIL

Sunday, April 2: World Autism Awareness Day- Light it up Blue on Monday, April 3th
Monday, April 3: Kindness spirit wear day
Monday, April 3: Ziti Supper 3:30pm
April 3-7: Assistant Principal AppreciationWeek
Tuesday, April 4: Half Day Professional Day
Wednesday, April 5: Paraprofessional appreciation day
Thursday: April 6: CSPTO Co-Pres Meeting 9:30am
Friday, April 7: No School
Thursday, April 13: Gr K Enrichment - Curious Creatures (cafeteria)
Friday, April 14: Gr K Enrichment - Curious Creatures (Cafeteria)
Friday, April 14: Chelmsford Pride Spirit day
April 17 - 21: April Recess
Wednesday, April 26: National Administrative professionals day

Resources

MCAS Dates

Save the dates for MCAS, strategies for preparation (iReady) in the new year for grades 1-4

This year, students across the Commonwealth will be taking The Next- Generation MCAS for our annual standardized state testing. All students in Chelmsford will be taking the computer-based assessment using Chromebooks. Please mark your calendars for the important dates below. We strongly encourage all students to be present and on time these days. If your child is sick, we will have make-up sessions so that they are able to take the assessments when they are able to show their personal best work.

Chelmsford is fortunate to have access to iReady to support student learning. Students have access to this learning tool at home. Please reach out to your teacher if you have difficulty logging on. There is much research to support enhanced student achievement with use of this valuable tool. Please press the buttons below for more information.

ELA:

April 10 & 11- 3rd grade

April 12,&13 - 4th grade

May 15 & 16- 4th grade

May 17, &18- 3rd grade

iReady Parent Resources

iReady Research and Efficacy

Center School Report Card

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has published the 2022 district and school report cards. Every year, each public school and district in Massachusetts receives a report card from DESE. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school and district report cards are designed to show families how our schools and district are doing in different areas. The report card includes multiple measures of a school and district performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more. Click here.

Change in 2022-2023 School Calendar

The professional development for staff and half-day for students in April will be on the 4th instead of April 13th. Please make note of this. Please press the button below for he adjusted calendar.

Updated School Calendar 2022-2023

Chelmsford SEPAC

Are you looking for more information about special education services?
Need support in understanding your child's basic rights and the laws that support them?
Looking for parent training on navigating the special education system or supporting your child?
Join the SEPAC. See a link to the SEPAC website below.

Chelmsford SEPAC Website

CPS Calendar 2023-3024