Dear Center Community,

It was so, so wonderful to carry on the Ziti Supper tradition this year. The 4th grade students were fabulous servers. Thank you to all who contributed to make this a successful event!

Kindergarten Registration

The second round of Kindergarten Registration is on April 27th from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. If you have not registered your child for the upcoming 2023/24 school year, please be sure to make an appointment to register. All registration appointments are held at our Central Administration Offices located at 230 North Road. For more information and required documents, please visit the registration page on our website.

Notes from the Nurse

-Weather changes quickly and often in New England. Have your child bring a jacket each day, so they are prepared and comfortable for daily outdoor recess.

-Accidents happen with food, body fluids or clothing tears. Please have a spare pair of pants/ underwear packed with students each day as this helps your child feel less embarrassed when they can be in a familiar outfit.

- A daily break time is offered in each class for students to power up with a healthy snack. The school does not provide snacks. While some children don't normally eat a midday snack, they may want to feel like part of a group who do. Putting a handful of dry cereal, or a piece of fruit in their backpack the night before school helps not to forget.

-Covid-19 virus still are showing up at Center. Those tricky viruses present a lot like colds and Spring allergies. Please continue to test as free Covid kits are available at the Chelmsford Library and Town Hall Health Department.

Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend! Nurse Rossman

Outside of School Music Education
Please click here to view Mr. McGillicuddy’s recent communication regarding Music Education opportunities students can participate in.
Reach out to Mr. McGillicuddy if you have questions or would like help getting involved.
mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

MCAS

Next week we will begin MCAS. Please check out Ms. Lallas's tips and strategies to ensure student success and reduced stress during this period.

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

5 Center School Fourth-Grade Musicians participated in the MMEA Northeastern District Treble Chorus on Saturday, April 1st. The chorus brought together approximately 180 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Chelmsford and surrounding towns. You can find videos of the chorus from their dress rehearsal by clicking here.

The Fourth-Grade Student Council is encouraging Center Students and their families to do their part in keeping our community clean. Earth Day is on April 22nd each year. The Town of Chelmsford is organizing a town-wide cleanup effort from April 17th through April 23rd. Please see the flyer below or click here for specific details from the town.

We need to fill key roles on the PTO Board, in order to continue offering our students and staff the enrichment programs and shows of appreciation they deserve. Without volunteers for the Board and other programs, we will have to cut back on programs offered.

SO, to that-- if you're interested in getting more involved in the enrichment, appreciation and community event decisions offered to the Center students and community, we're seeking a co-VP and co-Treasurer roles, as well as shadows for our Secretary and Enrichment positions. Read more about these roles, or email us at pto.center@gmail.com.

The deadline to express interest / intent for a 2023-24 Board position will be May 5, 2023. Candidates will be voted on and sworn in at the May 17th PTO meeting

• APRIL

• Monday, April 10:Grade 3 ELA MCAS

• Tuesday, April 11: Grade 3 ELA MCAS

• Wednesday, April 12: Grade 4 ELA MCAS

• Thursday, April 13: Grade 4 ELA MCAS

• 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

MAY

• Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month

• May 1-5: Teacher Appreciation week

• Monday, May 1: Kindness spirit day

• Tuesday May 2: Principal Appreciation Day

• Tuesday, May 2: Roller Kingdom family event, 6-8

• May 3 - 7: Staff Appreciation

• Wednesday, May 10: School Nurse appreciation day

• Wednesday, May 10: Kindergarten Parent Orientation 6:30 PM in the Center cafeteria

• Friday, May 12: PTO Co-Pres Mtg 9:30 - 10:15 am

• Monday, May 15: Grade 4 Math MCAS -S1

• Tuesday, May 16: Grade 4 Math MCAS - S2

• Wednesday, May 17: Grade 3 Math MCAS- S1

• Thursday, May 18: Grade 3 Math MCAS - S2

• Wednesday, May 17: Team Leader Meeting, 8-8:45

• Wednesday, May 17: CSPTO Meeting, 7PM at Center Library

• Wednesday, May 17: Plantmobile Enrichment- 2nd grade

• Friday, May 19: Chelmsford Pride Spirit day

• Monday, May 22: Gr 1 Enrichment - Animal Adventures (Classrooms)

• Tuesday, May 23: PBIS Meeting 8:00 am in Room 25

• May 22, 24, 25, 26 and 31st- Kindergarten screening

• Wednesday, May 24: Culture night

• Wednesday, May 24: Gr 2 Enrichment - Plantmobile (classrooms)

• Monday, May 29: No School - Memorial Day

• Wednesday, May 31: Family Sing-a-long in the gym, 6:30PM

JUNE

• Friday, June 2: PTO Co-Pres Mtg 9:30 - 10:15 am

• Friday, June 2: Fire Safe Program , K-2 times TBD(alternate date Monday, June 5)
  

• Monday, June 5: Kindness spirit wear day

• Tuesday, *June 6: Term 3 (Gr K-4) End of marking period

• Wednesday, June 7: CSPTO meeting at 7PM in the Center Library

• Thursday, June 8, Field Day

• Friday, June 9: Rain Date Field Day

• Monday, June 12: 4th grade Finale

• Friday, June 16: Chelmsford Pride Spirit day

• Friday, *June 16: Term 3 (Gr 1-4) Teacher deadline for posting grades

• Wednesday, *June 21: Term 3 (Gr 1-4) Grades available online

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.

*****Students are asked to leave phones and smart watches at home on assessment days.****

ELA:

April 10 & 11- 3rd grade

April 12,&13 - 4th grade

May 15 & 16- 4th grade

May 17, &18- 3rd grade

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.

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.

Email: fulreaderd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/9
Location: 84 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA, United States
Phone: 978-251-5155
Twitter: @Center_CCS