Harrington Happenings

January was a strong and productive month as we welcomed students back from winter break and reestablished routines for learning. Students and staff did a wonderful job jumping back into classroom expectations and setting goals for the second half of the school year.

This month, students participated in mid-year assessments, giving teachers valuable information to guide instruction and support continued growth. We are proud of our students for their hard work and positive attitudes during this time.

We also enjoyed our first monthly Role Model Assembly led by our Student Council, which highlighted our January's role models that characterized the trait of growth mindset, as well as, introducing February's character trait empathy. Our student leaders did an excellent job recognizing our month of January's Role Models for the entire school community to celebrate.

As winter weather continues, we appreciate families’ support in sending students to school dressed for cold temperatures and snowy conditions. Outdoor recess remains an important part of the school day when weather permits, and proper winter gear helps keep students safe and comfortable.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. January set a positive tone for the months ahead, and we look forward to building on this momentum.

Once again, remember to…"Stay Respectful, Stay Responsible, Stay Ready . . . . Embrace the challenges, learn from mistakes, and have fun."

Be safe! Stay well!

Rob & Karen

We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Harrington Multicultural Night: Celebrating Us! This special evening will take place on Wednesday, February 11th from 6:00–7:30 pm, alongside our Book Fair. Family participation in this event is what makes this event so meaningful and memorable.

We are looking for families who would be willing to share a part of their culture or a special family tradition. Families may work on their own or team up with friends who share similar traditions or cultures. You might choose to share a poster, a game, a sport, food, a dance, a song, or another creative idea. We encourage you to be creative and share what feels meaningful to your family.

This event has been a wonderful success in the past, and it is truly our families who make it such a rich and joyful celebration of our community. We hope you will consider joining us and helping to make this year’s Multicultural Night another great experience for our students.

To sign up to participate, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/wzpuLvAiCrnDWZgx5

Please sign-up by February 6, 2026. If there are any questions, please reach out to Karen Grabowski at grabowskik@chelmsford.k12.ma.us.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us celebrate the many cultures and traditions that make Harrington such a special place.

Hello Harrington families,

‼️Skate Morning pre-sales end tomorrow, January 29 at midnight! Order here or see below for more information: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harrington-skate-morning

‼️We still need lots of volunteers to help make our Scholastic Book Fair a successful and fun event for our students!

We are asking members of the Harrington community to step up and lend a hand. Whether you can help with setup, breakdown, or assisting our student shoppers, every bit of support makes a big difference—and it’s a great way to be involved in our school.

If you’re able to volunteer, please consider signing up. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this beloved event possible!

We are still in need of volunteers for setup, breakdown, and our family event:

Friday, February 6 6:00-8:00 Book fair setup

Wednesday, February 11 5:00-6:00 Family night setup

Wednesday, February 11 8:00-8:30 Family night breakdown

Friday, February 13 3:00-4:00 Book fair breakdown

We are still in need of volunteers* to help our students shop during their library time:

Monday, February 9 10:20-11:10 Ms. Cote’s class

Monday, February 9 11:10-12:00 Ms. Halley’s class

Tuesday, February 10 10:20-11:10 Ms. Morrison’s class

Tuesday, February 10 11:10-12:00 Ms. Potcner’s class

Tuesday, February 10 1:25-2:15 Ms. Troup’s class

Wednesday, February 11 9:30-10:20 Ms. Nagle’s class

Wednesday, February 11 10:20-11:10 Ms. Ritter’s class

Wednesday, February 11 2:15-3:05 Ms. Crowley’s class

Thursday, February 12 11:10-12:00 Ms. Schofield’s class

Thursday, February 12 1:25-2:15 Ms. McKenna’s class

Friday, February 13 1:25-2:15 Ms. Buckley’s class

Friday, February 13 2:15-3:05 Ms. Gilbert’s class

Please consider signing up for one (or more!) of these open slots:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA8A92AA0FBC07-60588415-scholastic

*Volunteers must have an up-to-date CORI on file with the district to volunteer during school hours. This will be checked by Harrington's front office staff.

Don’t have a CORI on file? Fill out a CORI form and drop it off at the Central Administration Office, located at 230 North Road:

https://www.mass.gov/doc/cra-acknowledgement-form/download

Harrington Family Skate Morning Sunday, February 1 🎤

Join us for a fun skate morning, Sunday, February 1 from 10am-noon at Roller Kingdom, Tyngsboro.

Pre-registration is now open! Pre-sale tickets are $12/skater and include skate rental. The pre-sale will close on Thursday, January 29 at midnight. Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harrington-skate-morning

Non-skaters are free to come and enjoy the morning with their family. Please note this is not a drop off event.

Tickets will be available at the door the day of the event. Door price is $15/skater and includes skate rental. FYI: we are capped at 400 total guests for this event (skaters and non-skaters) so don’t miss out!

*Financial concerns should never stand in the way of families participating in school events. If you are interested in this event, please contact Lindsay Rhames, our school counselor: albertl@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

HPTO Monthly Meeting Wednesday, February 4 📅

Please join us Wednesday, February 4 at 6:30 in the Harrington library. Please use the cafeteria entrance (door 9) on the right side of the building and take a left to head to the library. The board will be in executive session before the meeting, so we kindly ask that you wait outside the library door until 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Scholastic Book Fair Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13📖

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13! Get ready to empower your reader with book choice! This is one of our biggest fundraisers, and proceeds will be used to support HPTOinitiatives. Please help support the HPTO while getting your children hooked on reading!

📖 Start exploring new titles or get a head start and set up an eWallet for your student here:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/charlesharringtonelemsch. eWallets are a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute to so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet.

📖 HPTO is hosting Scholastic Family Night on Wednesday, February 11 from 6-8pm in the Harrington Library, in conjunction with Multicultural Night. Join us and shop at the Book Fair with your student!

At the Book Fair, each teacher will have a Wish List on display. You are welcome to purchase a book for your child’s classroom. Any donated book will include a special bookplate recognizing your family and will become a lasting part of the classroom library. Simply bring the book and the Wish List to the register when you check out.

Stop by the registers and have your child enter to win one of our Mystery Bags! There will be one winner per grade - no purchase necessary. Just attend the Book Fair or Multicultural Night to participate.

Bring your own reusable bag to our family shopping event to help us cut down on plastic bags.

📖 We can’t do this without you! Help make our Scholastic Book Fair a success by volunteering. We need volunteers* to help set up, during the day to help our students shop, and at our Wednesday night event! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA8A92AA0FBC07-60588415-scholastic

*Volunteers must have an up-to-date CORI on file with the district to volunteer during school hours. This will be checked by Harrington's front office staff.

📖 If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair February 9-22 (https://www.scholastic.com/bf/charlesharringtonelemsch). All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $35. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Please email harringtonpto@gmail.com with any questions & thank you so much for your continued support.

Harlem Globetrotters vs Washington Generals Saturday, February 14🏀

We invite you to join us for this exclusive discount offer for what will be a can't miss afternoon of hoops, humor, and incredible stunts as the Harlem Globetrotters make a stop at the Tsongas Center on their 100 Year World Tour!

Please enjoy this exclusive discount brought to you by the Harrington PTO, and come enjoy the Globetrotters show off their magical basketball skills, immense athleticism, and witty antics in this family friendly event fun for all! Listed ticket price includes all additional fees, and all tickets will be delivered via email. This is not a fundraiser for the HPTO.

🗓️Saturday, February 14th @ 2:00 PM

📍Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell

🏀Harlem Globetrotters vs. Washington Generals

Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Harringtonelementary0214

🎓 HPTO Scholarship information

Calling Chelmsford Families! Do you know a Chelmsford resident who is a graduating senior, attended Harrington Elementary School, and will be attending a two- or four-year college or university in Fall 2026? The Harrington PTO is awarding two $500 scholarships this spring to qualified candidates! Please help us spread the word to eligible students and families.

For more information, visit the Harrington PTO Website and click on Scholarships.

📅 Save the Date & more information to come!

Monday, March 2, 2026 - Calendar Raffle sales begin

Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Glow Dance

📧 Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at harringtonpto@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you for your support!

HPTO

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UPCOMING HPTO MEETINGS

All meetings are held in person only in the Harrington Library at 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 4

Wednesday, March 4

Wednesday, April 8

Wednesday, May 6

Wednesday, June 10

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