Hello Families,

This week was a short week for school, but students were dedicated to their learning while they were here! The warm weather has helped ease our transition to daylight savings as the days get darker earlier.

We want thank the Veterans in our community for their service and hope they enjoyed the letters students wrote to them this past week.

Parent conference days are coming up soon, we encourage all families to participate and take an active role in their child's learning at South Row.

Respectfully,

Terri and Jayson

Monday, November 14th

• Student Council - GROUP A ONLY, 3:30pm
• School Council, 5:30pm, Conference Room
• PTO Board Meeting, 6:30pm, Conference Room
• PTO Meeting, 7:00pm, Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 15th

• No events

Wednesday, November 16th

• No events

Thursday, November 17th

• Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 11:45am - PARENT CONFERENCES

• Reminders for Early Release Days:

  • Students are dismissed at 11:45am
  • Car dismissals should adhere to the following times
  1. Last names A-G- 11:40-11:45am
  2. Last names H-N- 11:45-11:50am
  3. Last names O-Z- 11:50-11:55am
• Please communicate any changes to your child's dismissal plans to their respective teacher, Mrs. O'Neill (oneilld@chelmsford.k12.ma.us) and Mrs. Sepe (sepek@chelmsford.k12.ma.us). Be sure to also discuss with your child.
• Lunch is available for take home ONLY through online ordering
• Students will either have specials or recess (rotates every half day).
• Snack time may be adjusted and/or not occur depending on your child(ren)'s schedule.
• Extended Day will be open until 6:00pm for students signed up on THURSDAY. Please provide your child a lunch.
• Please anticipate possible delays with buses as they navigate an early release schedule

Friday, November 18th

• Spirit Day: Favorite Book Character Spirit Day

Wednesday, November 23rd

• Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 11:45am

Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th

• No School - Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, November 29th

• End of Term 1 for Grades 1-4
• Picture Retake Day

Parent Conferences: This Thursday is our first parent conference early release day. Please review some important reminders when coming to the school for conferences.

• Please be punctual - many teachers have conferences back to back.
• Please be sure to buzz in through the main office
• When you enter the building, please sign in and take a visitors sticker
• At the end of your conference, please be sure to sign out (K-3)
• Fourth Grade Parents: The main building is open until 4:30 pm. Please buzz in through the main building and check out with teachers. You DO NOT need to come back to the main building to sign out.

Holiday Season Approaching: The Holiday season is fast approaching. If your family is in need of support, do not hesitate to reach out to a support team member (Mrs. Gilbert, Mr. Ramalho, Nurse Vandevoordt, Dr. Brogan, Mr. Liechty, or Ms. Katie).

Weather: The fall is upon us, and although the weather has been mild it is important that your child dresses for the season.

School Pictures: Please be on the lookout for school photographs in the mail next week from Geskus if you ordered a package. If you did not order yet, please watch for an email as you will be given another opportunity to purchase along with a proof of the picture. If you are not satisfied with your package, you student has the opportunity to be re-photographed on Tuesday, November 29th in the morning at South Row from 9:00am-10:30am. PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND BACK YOUR ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS IF YOU ARE ASKING FOR A RETAKE. If your child missed our picture day in October, they will be sent down to be photographed on this day as well. If you have any questions, contact Geskus at 1-800-948-1120.

FOURTH GRADE FAMILIES!

Its time to order your class t-shirt & yearbook! Please place your orders ASAP! We need to submit orders by December 1st to ensure we get them in time. You can pay online using the link below, or return the paper form that went home in your child's backpack. If you have any questions or want to be part of planning the fun, email southrowpto@gmail.com and we can connect you!

https://checkout.square.site/buy/PPGCJI42VWQEFA644NQFQ5QQ

If you are in need of assistance with gifts around the holidays, please complete and submit the form below November 8th.

If you are in need of other kinds of support please reach out to Mrs. Gilbert, Mr. Ramalho, Nurse V, Dr. Brogan or Mr. Liechty.

We just have some general reminders and things to keep thinking about.

- Next PTO meeting THIS MONDAY Nov 14th at 7pm in the Cafe. Updates from staff, volunteer opportunity after the meeting, and opportunity to help brainstorm the next PTO activity.

- Year-round fundraising with Amazon Smile, Mabel's Labels (check out the address labels for greeting cards), and Box Tops

- Fundraising, Upcoming Events, and meeting minutes/agendas are on our website all the time. www.SouthRowPTO.com

Please find below:

• Tentative Breakfast Menu
• Tentative Lunch Menu
• Direct Link to Food Services webpage

Please send photos to Mr. Ramalho (ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us) to be featured in our Home Link newsletter!

Mrs. Terri Gilbert

Principal

gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Mr. Jayson Ramalho, M.Ed.

Assistant Principal

ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Email: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/15
Location: 250 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5177
Facebook: facebook.com/SouthRowElementary
Twitter: @CPSSouthRow

• Mrs. Terri Gilbert, Principal: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 4
• Mr. Jayson Ramalho, Assistant Principal: ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 3
• Mrs. Shannon Vandevoordt, School Nurse: vandevoordts@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.2
• Mrs. Debbie O'Neill, Secretary: oneilld@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext. 0
• Mrs. Kim Sepe, School Clerk: sepek@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.0
• Absentee Line: 978-251-5177 ext. 1