PARKER WEEKLY BULLETIN

Good afternoon Parker Families:

We had another fantastic week at Parker. It was PRIDE Spirit Week at Parker. Each day brought with it a different themed spirit dress day and each morning a student council representative reviewed the meaning of each of our PRIDE values (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy) during homeroom. The week culminated with grade level Ultimate Volleyball games in the gymnasium. It was a great community building event and a great way to cap off the week as we head in to the February vacation.

SOUPER Bowl - Food Drive

We have had a successful return of our annual Souper Bowl food drive that directly benefits families in need in our community. All food donations went directly to the Chelmsford Food Pantry. We delivered over 3500 items of food to the Chelmsford Food Pantry yesterday with the help of some of our student council members and Officer Sullivan. This drive continues Parker's commitment to service learning and empowering our students to realize the positive difference they can make in their community. I am so proud of our community for making a positive difference in our 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. February vacation is a fantastic time to get started on the projects! More information can be found below.

STEM Fair Registration Form.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week spending time with family and friends.

Warm Regards,

Josh

Parker Drama Club Proudly Presents: Mary Poppins Jr.

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

DRAMA: Check schedule weekly for updates: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bkuEEpcdfAKv7FGLqdZp5EKnc6IKpymJmRHEf1-cKmE/edit?tab=t.0

SELECT CHORUS: See the Fall/Winter schedule here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a9Sa7k8JvjQ53aaZi0qA30pR6OBp4P3cG2-SuDQybTI/edit?usp=sharing

Monday, February 16th thru Friday February 20th-No School VACATION Week

Monday, February 23rd-School Resumes

Monday, March 2nd thru Friday, March 6th - Spirit Week, see flyer below for themes

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 file below for more details

BRRR!!! It's cold outside!! Parker students will still be going outside for recess/outside break every day, weather permitting. Please BUNDLE UP!! Remember to wear appropriate clothing, sweatshirts, warm coats, hats and gloves are recommended.

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.

Yearbooks are now on sale! Emails have been sent by our yearbook company (Walsworth) with an ordering link, but you can also order 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: More Teen Time, Less Screen Time!

Don't forget to get your raffles! Purchase and see the prizes here. Tickets are $10 each. Please share with family and friends. For every 10 raffle tickets sold your student’s name will be entered into a drawing to win a student participation GRAND PRIZE! They could win one of these - apple airpods, cozy UGG blanket or a $200 Amazon gift card. Online sales end on Saturday, February 28th. Fundraisers like this help us to provide fun and interesting enrichment and activities for students and teachers.

🪩✨ Get ready to GLOW!

Our 7th Grade Black Light Dance is happening on Friday, March 6th from 7:00–9:00 PM in the McCarthy Middle School cafeteria & gym — and it’s going to be a bright, neon-filled night of music, friends, and fun!

We are looking for some 5th and 6th grade parents to help us make this event shine! 💡

• Volunteers to help with setup, decorations, handing out glow items, chaperones, and cleanup
• A co-lead (or two!) to help coordinate the event alongside us

Whether you can give an hour or want to take on a bigger role, we would LOVE your support. These events don’t happen without our amazing parent community!

👉 Sign up to volunteer here. If you’re interested in co-leading the dance or have questions, just email pto.mccarthy@gmail.com — we’d be thrilled to have you join the team! 🪩

Let’s make this a night the kids will never forget! ✨

🏒 Riverhawks Hockey:

UML Riverhawks will be hosting Chelmsford Middle Schools. Meet all your middle school friends at the Tsongas for two great nights of hockey!

• Saturday, February 21st @ 6:05 PM Click link to order tickets

🦁🎤🎶 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. email for more information.

• Auditions take place between 3/30 and 4/10
• 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