PARKER WEEKLY BULLETIN

Good afternoon Parker Families:

We had another busy and fun filled week at Parker. Our sixth-grade students took the English/Language Arts portion of the MCAS this week. I am happy to report that the students worked diligently and gave their best efforts. It was evident that the students were well prepared by our fantastic teachers as seen in the organization and preparation they used prior to writing their essays. I am very proud of their efforts! Our fifth grade students will be taking the ELA MCAS on Monday and Tuesday April 13 and 14. Please be sure to have your child charge their device both Sunday and Monday night. It is also important for the students to have a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast so they are fueled up and ready to go!

Term 3 Report Cards

Term 3 report cards will be available to be viewed on the X2 Aspen Family portal on Thursday April 16. Please be sure to reach out to your child's teachers or counselor with any specific questions or concerns. As a reminder, the Grade 5 counselor is Dr. Autumn Dolan, and the Grade 6 counselor is Melissa MacIsaac. We have seen tremendous growth in our students as they have gained confidence, skills, and independence as the year has progressed.

Social Emotional Survey

We will be administering the Spring SEL survey to all our students on Wednesday April 15 during our SEL block. Chelmsford values input from our community, and we consider students as important partners to improve our communication, academic program and overall experience for our school communities. The survey content will ask students to self-reflect on the following content topics; Sense of Belonging, Supportive Relationships, Social Awareness, Self-Management and Emotion Regulation.

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

Warm regards,

Josh

Congratulations to Daksh Marudkar who recently participated in the Cool Science Art Competition on Extreme Weather. His artwork was selected as a winner with his art being displayed on LRTA buses. Please see the pictures below. We are so proud of you Daksh!

April is Earth Month, a global, month-long initiative elevating the annual April 22nd Earth Day to promote environmental protection, sustainability, and climate action. Celebrations include community clean-ups, educational events, and nature activities, often featuring themes like food, energy, and recycling to inspire lasting, sustainable habits. Parker Cares Club is hosting an "Honor the Earth" activity with prizes. Please share with students. See more details below.

WE ARE PARKER is coming back this June and we are getting ready to put on a Cabaret!

We are auditioning for the second year of WE ARE PARKER: an event dedicated to celebrating the efforts, talents, culture, and creativity of Parker Middle School students. If you are interested in being a part of the cabaret portion of this event, please select and prepare a song/skit/etc to perform by yourself or with others that captures YOUR journey as a Parker Middle School student. There will be two 50 minute shows of the cabaret on June 4th so we cannot take EVERYONE.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

April 29 Audition Day 1 until 3:45

April 30 Audition Day 2 until 3:45

May 7 until 3:45 p.m.

May 14 until 3:45 p.m.

May 21 until 3:45 p.m.

May 28 until 3:45 p.m.

June 3 Dress Rehearsal until 4:30pm

June 4 Performance with a rehearsal that runs after school leading up to performance)

Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Marino: marinoc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

If you are auditioning as a group, please just have one person fill this out! https://forms.gle/zt2v4YrHA1CegUmM8

Tuesday-April 14th

Wednesday - April 15th

Book Club - Ms. Beaudoin - Room 125

Homework Club - Ms. Hamilton -Room 117

Fitness Club - Mr. Lee - Fitness Room

Intramurals - Mr. McCarthy-Grade 6- GYM-Check Google Classroom

Parker Cares - Ms. Rappoport - Room 109

Power Hour – Ms. Panneton - Room 213B

Seasonal Crafts & No Bake Club - Ms. Stutz-Room 107

Thursday - April 16th

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

NO Student Council Today

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

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

Monday, April 27th-School Resumes

Friday, May 8th - Grade 5 "Spring Fling" Social 2:40-4:00 p.m. more details to follow

Friday, May 15th - Grade 6 "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

Registration is NOW OPEN for Nik Sperounis All Sports!!!

July 21 - 23

9am - 12pm (check in begins at 8:30am)

Boys and Girls ages 7-13

Chelmsford High School

All proceeds benefit the Nikolas Sperounis Memorial Scholarship

SIGN UP - www.ns21.net (http://www.ns21.net/)

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/

⚾ 🧦 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.

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.

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