Weekly Bulletin

Important Dates:

Monday - January 15th - No School ( Martin Luther King Day)

Friday - January 19th - Last day of Term 2

Monday- January 22nd - First day of Term 3

Thursday - February 8th - Early Release @ 11:00

Monday - Friday- February - No School 19th-23rd ( February Recess)

SCHOOL HOURS

• Front Doors open at 7:55 a.m.
• First Period bell rings at 8:10 a.m. (students should be in First period Class at this time)
  

• Dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.

Email: mccarthy_attendance@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 978-251-5122, please press 1.

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.

Attendance Matters

For an absence to be “excused” families need to provide medical documentation. This includes dismissals from the health office, unless your school nurse is requiring the dismissal based on the “Illness Policy” (ie: temperature over 100, vomiting, etc.) set by the Chelmsford School District or nursing judgment based on concerning symptoms that require further assessment or monitoring. Any absences over 3 days require medical documentation to be considered excused.

2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

(Approximately 15 minute appointments)

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 & 31, 2024

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION CENTRAL OFFICE

230 NORTH ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA

Visit the Chelmsford Public Schools website. Click on the “RESERVE YOUR APPOINTMENT” link to enter parent/guardian contact information and preferred appointment time within a three-hour window.

You will then be contacted to confirm a date and time for your registration appointment. Registration packets may also be dropped off at the School Administration Office, 230 North Road, Chelmsford, MA: Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., if you are not able to attend these two dates.

In addition to the completed student registration packet, the required documentation to submit is listed on the CPS Student Registration page.

For additional information or questions on kindergarten registration, please contact Jane McDonald at mcdonaldj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us; or 978-251-5100, ext. 6901.

Dear Parent/ Guardian:

Massachusetts General Law c. 71, s. 57 requires all publicly enrolled students in grades 5 through 9 to receive annual postural screening for scoliosis. Postural screening is essential as your child is going through his/her most rapid rate of growth during 5th- 9th grade. During this time, early detection of a spinal curvature can create opportunities for the easiest treatment to correct the growth of the spine. Not recognizing the problem until the child is fully grown can lead to serious complications as an adult, such as pain and even difficulty breathing, which may only be corrected by surgery.

Generally, these screens are part of your child’s annual physical examination with their pediatrician. However, if you would like for our school nurse to complete this important examination, please notify your school nurse in writing no later than February 2nd.

Please call your school nurse¹s office with any questions.

Sincerely,

Chelmsford Public School Nurses

YEARBOOK

The wait is OVER! Sign up today to purchase your 2023-2024 yearbook online at: http://yearbooks2.pixami.com/McCarthyMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp The deadline for purchasing is Friday, April 12th, 2024, book are $16.00.

CONTEST

Attention Mccarthy! Do you like to draw? Paint? Graphic design? Then this contest is for you! The Yearbook Club needs a cover for the 2023-2024 yearbook. Now is your chance to showcase your artistic talent! The theme for the yearbook cover is diversity and unity. Consider the events we’ve already overcome together– covid, building changes, new schedules and teachers.

Here are some guidelines:

• vertically formatted, 8.5” by 11” paper

• Must include “Mccarthy Middle School 2023-2024” on the front in a legible font

• Write at least 1 sentence to explain how your design incorporates our theme of diversity and unity

• All entries must be submitted to the main office by no later than Friday, January, 26th, 2024

Happy Friday McCarthy Families!

McCarthy PTO has some fun gift giving ideas this holiday season. Check out the highlights below:

Calendar Raffle: This year McCarthy & Parker PTOs will be collaborating to create an awesome calendar raffle with amazing prizes. Sales will begin in February with names drawn every day in March. More information to follow in the upcoming weeks.

This gift will really "Light the Lamp!" for hockey lovers! UML Riverhawks will be hosting Chelmsford Middle School night Friday, February 9th. Puck drop is at 7:15 P.M. Meet all your middle school friends at the Tsongas for a great night of hockey. Tickets are $10 each. Click link to purchase tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/McCarthymiddle4

This gift idea is sure to be a "Slam Dunk!" Join Middle School families as we watch the Harlem Globetrotters at the Tsongas Center in Lowell on February 12th at 7 p.m.! Be prepared to see amazing basketball talent mixed in with crazy comedy, great choreography, and audience participation - great family friendly entertainment! Tickets can be purchased via the following link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/McCarthymccarthymiddle?r=8

If you have any questions, please reach out to: PTOmcarthy@gmail.com

As always, thank you for your continued support of our McCarthy Middle School community!

Sincerely,

McCarthy PTO

Hello McCarthy Families,

Make plans to celebrate the end of the school year: Take the family out to the ballgame!

Your kids can join fellow students from both McCarthy and Parker to enjoy watching the Boston Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, May 30th at 7:10pm. Tickets are $40 per person with a portion of the proceeds benefiting both PTOs.

Tickets are expected to sell out like last year so act fast to get in on the action!

1. Go to: https://givebutter.com/gMsmi9 to place your order.
2. Or, use the QR code below and on the attached flyer.
3. Print out our flyer as your reminder!

NOTE: Tickets will be emailed to your MLB app directly in May!

File attachments:
2024 Chelmsford Middle School Night at Fenway Park.pdf

Taste of Chelmsford Raffle Tickets

The Center School PTO is excited to announce the Taste of Chelmsford calendar raffle! This year’s raffle will run in February, and has amazing prizes offered daily from area restaurants and businesses. Funds raised from the Taste directly support enrichment programs for students at Center. Tickets are $25 and each ticket can win 29 times in February! All prizes are valued at $100 or more. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold, so get yours now before they sell out!

Purchase your raffle tickets today at: www.tasteofchelmsford.com

Reminder to McCarthy Families - Cold weather is here.... students will still be going outside for a little break after lunch. Please remember to wear coats, hats and gloves .

I've invited you to fill out a form:McCarthy Family Resources

McCarthy wants to offer support and assistance to your family if you are in need. Please complete this form if your family would benefit from our resources that we offer.

With the resources available, we will do our best to meet the needs of all families.

If you do not feel comfortable completing this form, please contact our school counselors, 978-251-5122

Moya Charig Covers students A-G @ charigm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us ext.7478

Elyse Seero Covers students H-N @ seeroe@chelmsford.k12.ma.us ext.7465

Jessica Weaver Covers students O-Z @ weaverj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us ext. 7477

They will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Directions to set up your account and order:

1. URL Link: 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- Child’s student 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.

How to order meals

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

Lunch/Cafeteria Reminder:

Our school is considered to be "nut aware" and not nut free. Although nuts are allowed, no students are permitted to share food in the building. It is also considered best practice not to have students bring in shelled peanuts for the safety of others. It is important for students to understand that if they are bringing in nut products, they cannot share them regardless of whether the other student is allergic or not. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no student experiences an anaphylactic response and we can help prevent those events together.

While we have these discussions with students throughout the day, it would be helpful and appreciated if you would address this at home as well.

Good afternoon,

Just a reminder to parents that home medication should not be sent to school with students, the health office is well equipped to medicate, and can call home or work with families for specific needs. Students should not take medication unsupervised at school.

Thank you,

Gina Clancy, LPN

School Nurse

McCarthy Middle School

978-251-5122 x 7406

McCarthy's LOST & FOUND is filling up with sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, hats, notebooks, and other "stuff". Please have your students check for any missing items. All items are on the lost and found table in the cafeteria. Any unclaimed items will be donated at the end of Winter Break. Thank You

File attachments:
Activity book 2023-2024 (1).pdf
MY SCHOOL REWARDS ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

ACTIVITY DAYS 2023-2024

TUESDAY

1. RUNNING CLUB McCARTHY TRACK - WILL RESUME IN THE SPRING
2. HOMEWORK CLUB LIBRARY - MS. SOUSA
3. JAZZ BAND BAND ROOM - MR.DeSTEFANO
4. SELECT CHORUS ROOM - 127 - MS. RICHARDSON
5. TV CLUB Parker MS - MS.MARTIN
6. BACK STAGE 2:30-4:30 AUDITORIUM - MS. MAYER

WEDNESDAY

1. CROCHET & KNITTING ROOM 215 - MS.CARUSO
2. FESTIVAL BAND / ATWE 6-8 pm BAND ROOM - MR. DeSTEFANO
3. FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ROOM 124 - MR. MILLER
4. MATH COUNTS ROOM 235 - MS. KEOHANE
5. MINDFULNESS STRESS REDUCTION AND YOGA LIBRARY - MS.RAMU
6. STAND-UP MCCARTHY (GSA) ROOM 209 - MS. BRIAND
   
7. 7th & 8th GRADE ART CLUB ROOM 120 - MS.MAYER
8. GAME ROOM "D & D " ROOM 130 - MS.CARTER

THURSDAY

1. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE(Bi-WEEKLY) VIRUTAL MEET - MS.FITZGIBBONS code is: yqtuwha (https://classroom.google.com/c/MjA5MjE3MDU3MzEz?cjc=yqtuwha)
2. CHESS CLUB ROOM 114 - MR. SULLIVAN
3. MAGIC GATHERING CLUB ROOM 230 - MR. WARNOCK

TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY

1. DRAMA CLUB AUDITORIUM MS RICHARDSON
2. INTRAMURALS /GYM WORKOUT RM MR. GRAHAM
3. MS. SUCHECKI,MR.SHERLOCK, MS. JOHNSON

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

1. YEARBOOK ROOM 104 MS.EGAN

Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any concerns whether it is attendance related or not. Specific class/assignment related questions or concerns should be directed to the particular teacher involved. Our counselor assignments are as follows:

Moya Charig:Students Starting Last Name with A-G charigm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Elyse Seero: Students Starting Last Name with H-N seeroe@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Jessica Weaver : Students Starting Last Name with O-Z weaverj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Contact Us: PTO.McCarthy@gmail.com

Email: mannioni@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Location: 250 North Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5122