Weekly Bulletin

Friday, March 31st - Term 3 ends

Monday, April 3rd - Term 4 begins

Tuesday April 4th - Early Release Day - dismissal @11:10

Help earn funds for Parker Middle School.

Hannaford Helps Schools is back for the spring of 2023. Now through May 27, 2023, choose from over 800 participating products at your neighborhood Hannaford to earn School Dollars and support your school. Click on the link: https://hannafordhelpsschools.com/

SHOP...CHECK OUT...DEPOSIT ONLINE OR IN STORE ~ See flyer below

Calling all Grade 5 - 8 athletes!

The Middle School Track & Field Team is open to students of all abilities. In addition to practices, runners will have the opportunity to compete in meets with area middle schools. Participants of all abilities are encouraged to attend meets, although they are never mandatory. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from any meets. This year, parents/guardians must register their child by April 6th. Event choices may include, but are not limited to: running events, hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump, javelin, and more!!

Parents/Guardians must register their children by completing the following Google Form:

https://forms.gle/PUquoMj17CN2XTNG7

Please click the attached flier for more complete details including schedule, drop off/pick up procedures, a note from the nurse, and more.

Dear Parent/ Guardian:

Massachusetts General Law c. 71, s. 57 requires all publicly enrolled students in grades 5 through 9 to receive annual postural screening for scoliosis. Postural screening is essential as your child is going through his/her most rapid rate of growth during 5th- 9th grade. During this time, early detection of a spinal curvature can create opportunities for the easiest treatment to correct the growth of the spine. Not recognizing the problem until the child is fully grown can lead to serious complications as an adult, such as pain and even difficulty breathing, which may only be corrected by surgery.

Generally, these screens are part of your child’s annual physical examination with their pediatrician. However, if you would like for our school nurse to complete this important examination, please notify your school nurse in writing no later than April 14, 2023.

Please call your school nurse¹s office with any questions.

Sincerely,

Chelmsford Public School Nurses

Parker MCAS Schedule for April & May 2023 has been adjusted ~ Click on link for details: Parker 2023 Spring MCAS Schedule

Order your Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. Please see attachment below for ordering information. Price increase on March 1st, 2023 - $38.00 until May 1st, 2023 - $40.00

https://yearbookforever.com/schools/parker_middle_school_buy_yearbook_359417/F07Q9yPw86QPgwYm3Hc9ADv2

Our after-school programs have started. The Activity Card 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 card 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 3 late buses, 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. Please see the attachments below for details and descriptions

Tuesday - March 28th

Game Room – Ms. Dolan-Cafeteria

Homework Club–Ms. Kennedy–Rm.124 Grades 7&8

Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan-GYM-GRADE 5

Jazz Band– Mr. Linsner – Band Room

Orchestra Club – Ms. Tiano - Room 8

Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team-Ms. Segool & Ms. Sheehan - Room 122

Yoga & Fitness-Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon-Fitness Room-GRADE 6

Wednesday - March 29th

~THIS WEEK ONLY~VOLLEYBALL CLINIC w/CHS Students-All Welcome in the Gym

Knitting Club-Ms. Frenette-Library

Math Counts-Ms. Keohane – Room 219

Select Chorus - Ms. Robertson - Room 230 (from 7:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.) *before school

Power Hour-Mr. Suleski-Room PC7

Stand-Up Parker - Ms. Briand - Room PC6

Yoga Club - Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room - GRADES 7&8

Thursday - March 30th

Art Club - Ms. Annunziata-Room 4

Festival Band – Mr. Linsner-Band Room

Festival Orchestra - Ms. Tiano - Room 8

Intramurals – Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan – GRADES 7&8

Yoga & Fitness -Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room - GRADE 5

Parker PTO has some exciting activities coming up! Check out the important dates below:

• Calendar Raffle: Wow!! Parker students did an AMAZING job on selling calendar raffles! If you forgot to submit your student envelope, please do so as soon as possible. Congratulations to this week's lucky winners: 3/18 Donnie L.- (Pampered Chef Brownie Set), 3/19-Caroline S. (Dragonfly Cafe & Galleria Gift Cards), 3/20- Mark L. (Weston Nurseries Plant Gift Basket), 3/21- Sean P. (Get in Shape for Women Gift Card), 3/22- Julie R. (Java Room and Time to Clay Gift Cards), 3/23- Joe T. (KJ's Caffe Coffee & Gift Card) and 3/24 Yuko S. (Touchstone Jewelry Gift Certificate)

• Middle School Night at Fenway 6/1: Buy your tickets for Middle School Night at Fenway Park on Thursday, June 1st at 7:10pm. We have a limited amount of tickets available. Tickets link is OPEN!!! https://givebutter.com/GNeaMa

• Parker's Got Talent- PGT is back!! More details including event date and audition sign ups to follow next week.
• Parker Pride Run- save the date 5/21. More details including volunteer sign up and event link to follow in the upcoming weeks.

• Virtual Parker PTO meeting: April 12th @ 7:00 pm

As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/447065885

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

Access Code: 447-065-885

Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install

Sincerely,

Parker PTO

Email: ParkerAttendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Please Send Email: Prior to 9am on the day of the absence (same as current voicemail option) Please Include: Child’s name, Grade, and Reason for absence.

We encourage you to use the email option when reporting an absence, dismissal, etc. Parents are still free to use the phone system to report absences, but you are encouraged to use email for greater office efficiency.

If you prefer, you can certainly call the attendance line prior to 9:00am, at 978-251-5133, extension #4100.

We will continue to send automated emails when students are absent. The email serves as notification that your student is not in school and will be marked absent.

In order for an absence to be marked as "Excused", families will need to provide medical documentation.

Thank you for your understanding.

Dear Parents and Families;

To better estimate the demand for lunches on half days, CPS Nutrition has launched online lunch ordering for HALF DAYS ONLY.

2022-23 CPS Upcoming Half Day/Early Release dates:

• Tuesday, 4/4

If you would like your child to have lunch on future half days, the online ordering is open for you to go ahead and select those dates.

Set Up Your Account Now

Directions to set up your account and order:

1. URL Link: 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- Child’s student 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.

How to order meals

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

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