Weekly Bulletin

Hello Parker Families,

We had a fantastic week at Parker. It seems amazing that we find ourselves at the end of Term 1. We have seen tremendous growth from late August until now with our students gaining independence, meeting new friends, and helping to build a robust and inclusive community. The students have learned and adjusted to new routines and academic expectations. The Term 1 report cards will be shared on Thursday November 16. Please use this as an opportunity to reflect with your child with what is going well and help to identify areas of growth. We are really endorsing a growth mindset and are pushing our students to demonstrate perseverance when meeting with adversity.

Veterans Day - November 11

Our service learning this month focused on honoring those who have served and protected our country. Our students made cards for our Veterans with many being delivered to the Chelmsford Senior Center. Our Student Council representatives made a banner honoring our Veterans and students wrote the names of Veterans in their families on stars that adorned our front lobby. We would like to thank School Resource Officers Rokas and Sullivan who worked to beautify our memorial honoring Lance Corporal Andrew Zabierek USMC and all those who served.

November 15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday November 15 will be a half day with dismissal at 11:10. The afternoon will be dedicated to parent-teacher conferences. The below link was previously sent this week and serves as sign up for these conferences which will be held on December 7 as well.

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Parker_Middle_School

Please be sure to be punctual as the conference times are in 10-minute increments. We will have to reschedule your conference to another time if you are running late and miss your designated time. Thank you for your understanding.

I hope you all have a great weekend full of Fall activities!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, November 10th - No School (Veterans Day )

Wednesday, November 15th - Early Release,dismissal @11:10

Friday, November 17th - Picture Retake Day - See info. below

Wednesday, November 22nd - Early Release,dismissal @11:10
Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th-No School-HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Monday - November 27th - School Reopens

School Picture Re-Take Day is on Friday, November 17th, 2023 for students who were absent on picture day or for those who need or want their picture retaken.

If you'd like to order portraits, please use your original order form or pick up a new form in the office.

If you are having your portrait retaken, return your original package to the photographer on retake day. No order form is necessary. Please note that retakes are only offered for students who paid for a portrait package or who were absent the first day.

Thank you.

Order your 2024 Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. For ordering information click on link: www.yearbookforever.com

The Parker LOST & FOUND is loaded with sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, hats, notebooks, and tons of other "stuff". Please have your students check it out for any missing items. All items are on the lost and found tables in the hallway leading to the cafeteria. Any unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the calendar year. ~Thank you.

Reminder to Parker Families - BRRR!!! Cold weather is rolling in....Parker students will still be going outside for recess/outside break. Please remember to BUNDLE UP, warm coats, hats and gloves are recommended.

Good Afternoon Grade 5 Families,

In accordance with the MDPH regulation 105 CMR 200.400, the vision of each student in the public schools is to be screened in the year of school entry, annually through grade 5, once in grades 6 through 8, and once in grades 9 through 12. If your student wears eyeglasses, please make sure that they bring them to school on Friday, November 17th.

If you would like to excuse your student from this screening, please email us at kamenidesl@chelmsford.k12.ma.us.

If your child does not pass the initial vision screening, they will be screened again. If they fail the second screening, you will be notified. A letter will be sent home with your student, and you will receive an email alerting you to the need for a follow-up with your primary doctor.

Stay well,

Ms. Kamenides, RN and Mrs. Foley, LPN

Our after-school programs will start on Tuesday, October 17th. The Activity Fee is $50 per student. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK My School Bucks or send in cash or check made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools and turn into your child's homeroom teacher. The activity fee allows students to take full advantage of any clubs they wish to attend. The after-school activities run from 2:40-3:40 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday throughout the year. Students also have the option of taking a late bus home. The routes are posted in the school and will not be posted publicly. We will work with students and the drivers to be sure students take the correct bus home. Since we only have 8 late buses, for both McCarthy and Parker the stops tend to be more spread out than the “regular” bus runs. After activities, students who are not taking a bus will exit the school into the Crooked Spring Road lot and can be picked up there.

Tuesday - November 14th

ASL- Ms. Fitzgibbon - Virtual please email - fitzgibbonsm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for google classroom-3:30 to 4:00

Art Club - Ms. Annunziata-Room 4 - Grade 6 today

Book Club-Ms. Beaudoin-Room 125

Drama Club-Ms. Robertson/Mr. Chase/Ms. Sparks - Room 230

Intramurals-GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy

Homework Club-Ms. Larrabee/Ms. Morse - Library

Jazz Band-Mr. Linsner-Band Room

Running Club-Mr. Felzani/Ms. Figucia/Ms. Baker-Meet in the Cafeteria

Stand-Up Parker - Ms. Cranney - Room 110

Yearbook Club - Ms. Flanagan/Ms. Lococo - Room 219

Wednesday - November 15th

No Clubs - Early Release Day, dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

Thursday - November 16th

Art Club - Ms. Annunziata-Room 4 - Grade 5 today

Drama Club-Ms. Robertson/Mr. Chase/Ms. Sparks - Room 230

Festival Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room

Festival Orchestra - Ms. Tiano - Room 8

Fitness Room-Ms. Wilson-in the Fitness Room

Game Club - Ms. Baker - Library

Intramurals-GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy- Please check google classroom

Happy November Parker Parker Parents!

Thank you to all that participate in our recent dine to donate at The Establishment! We had a HUGE turn out and are eagerly awaiting the results! Check out the fun activities coming up over the next few weeks.

UML Riverhawks Hockey Game: Meet all your Middle School friends at the UML Riverhawks Hockey game on Friday, November 10th at 7:15 for an evening of college hockey. Tickets are $10 each. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Parker & McCarthy PTOs. Click link to order your tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Parkermiddle/offer

PTO Meeting: Join the Parker and McCarthy PTO members on Monday, November 13th @ 7:00 PM in the McCarthy library. Learn about volunteer opportunities, enrichment activities coming up for our students, teacher appreciation activities and recent purchases for our school. Share your thoughts, suggestions and ideas to make our school the best possible place to learn. All are welcome to attend, light refreshments will be served.

Parker Craft Fair: Parker PTO is proud to present our 3rd Annual Craft Fair on Sunday, December 3rd 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. Stop by our school and shop over 30 local vendors. This is a GREAT opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support local businesses. Adult and student vendors are welcome to join the fun. Table spaces are $30 + one raffle donation for adult vendors and $10 + one raffle donation for student vendors. Click link to sign up: https://givebutter.com/jt6Axk

If you have any questions, please reach out to: PTOparker@gmail.com

As always, thank you for your continued support of our Parker Middle School community!

Parker PTO

To report a Student Absent:

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.

Thank you for your understanding.

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