PARKER WEEKLY BULLETIN

Good afternoon Parker Families:

It was another busy week at Parker. The students and staff fully embraced Spirit Week. It was so fun to see the enthusiasm and creativity! The students continue to work hard at building skills and independence as they engage in their studies. We have refreshed the book vending machine at school with some fabulous new titles. The books only cost $2 as our amazing PTO has defrayed the cost for our students. Whether the kids buy their books here or elsewhere, we encourage them to read. It is the single most impactful activity to improve comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and written expression. Reading also helps students broaden their perspectives and make sense of their world.

Youth Art Exhibition

It was tremendous to view the works of our talented Parker artists at the Annual K-12 Youth Art Exhibition on Wednesday at the Chelmsford Public Library. Under the direction of Ms. Dawnmari Annunziata and Ms. Ashley Norman, our Parker students were showcased and celebrated by the community along with the other schools in the district. The exhibition was truly inspiring. Kudos to our amazing artists and their talented teachers!

Social Emotional Learning

The fifth grade had a culminating activity for their unit on Bullying and Harassment where they held restorative circles and were prompted to share the tools gained in this unit after watching an insightful video. Our sixth-grade students held a debrief session following the John Morello "Dirt" presentation where themes of bullying, addiction, resilience, and empathy were explored. The conversations held in these sessions were remarkable. The students are sharing their insights with both vulnerability and courage. In doing so they are learning from one another and building a more inclusive school community.

STEM Fair - March 26

We are excited to announce Parker's first STEM Fair (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) on March 26. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to embrace inquiry and investigation in a fun and supportive setting. Students are encouraged to work in teams, pairs, or individually. The registration deadline to enter the fair is March 13. Please have your child sign up soon so they don't miss out on this great opportunity. More information can be found below. https://out.smore.com/e/hmx4j/_lzK7y?__$u__

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

Warm Regards,

Josh

Tickets are now on sale for Parker Drama Club's Practically Perfect production of Mary Poppins Jr.!

There are four chances to catch this amazing show!

*All shows feature mixed grade ensembles*

• Thursday, 3/12 at 6pm (5th grade leads)

• Friday, 3/13 at 6pm (5th grade leads)

• Saturday, 3/14 at 2pm (6th grade leads)

• Saturday, 3/14 at 6pm (6th grade leads)

Get your tickets today and Step in Time to see our hard working cast and crew in action! https://our.show/parkerpoppins

Tuesday - March 10th

Art Club–Ms. Annunziata–Room 4–Grade 6 Today

NO ASL TODAY

Festival Orchestra - Ms. Tiano - Room 8

Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy, Ms. Hardock, Ms. Olsson-GYM-GRADE 5-GROUP 5A

Jazz Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room

NO Mindfulness & Crafts TODAY

PLEASE NOTE RUNNING CLUB will NOT be meeting until the SPRING.

Wednesday - March 11th

NO CLUBS TODAY - Early Release Day-dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

Thursday - March 12th

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

Student Council - Ms. Engel & Ms. Merrill-Room 204

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

Sunday, March 8th-"Spring Forward" don't forget to turn your clocks forward

Wednesday, March 11th-Early Release Day-dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

Thursday, March 26th - STEM Fair 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. see flyer above for details

Tuesday, April 7th-Early Release Day-dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

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

Monday, April 27th-School Resumes

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 50 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!

Check out the below upcoming PTO activities. You can always reach us at ptoParker@gmail.com. Parker & McCarthy PTOs work collaboratively to provide community building activities, provide enrichment programs for our students and families and support our teachers. Upcoming events, activities and additional information can also be found on our new website.

🎟️💰 Calendar Raffle: Don't forget to get your RAFFLES!

There are only a few days left to participate in this fundraiser. All proceeds go to supporting enrichment activities for your kids and teacher appreciation events for the teachers. Thank you to our fantastic local businesses for their generous donations! Don't forget that for every for every 10 raffle tickets sold your student will be entered to win one of the four GRAND PRIZE ITEMS:

• $200 Amazon Gift Card
• Apple Airpods
• UGG super cozy soft blanket (2 chances)

You only have a few days left to get your raffle tickets! So buy and share TODAY via this link or scan the below QR code. Online sales end on Saturday, February 28th.

🦁🎤🎶 Chelmsford Middle Schools' Showboat - May 16th 2026

All middle school students are invited to audition and attend! This is our version of a talent show.

• Auditions take place between 3/30 and 4/10 Sign up via this link
• Groups acts encouraged
• Emcees needed!
• See the attached flyer for more information.

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.

Directions to set up your account and order:

1. URL Link: https://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-Student's 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

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

Wednesday, March 11th

Tuesday, April 7th

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