FEBRUARY
IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday, February 6th thru Friday, February 10th-"SOUPER" BOWL
Wednesday, February 8th-Early Release Day-dismissal at 11:10 AM
Monday February 13th thru Friday, February, 17th-PARKER PRIDE WEEK
Monday, February 20th thru Friday, February 24th-February Recess
Monday, February 27th-School Resumes
16th Annual Parker Middle School "Souper" Bowl
Every year at this time, the Parker Community collects non-perishable food items for the annual Souper Bowl food drive. All items are given to Chelmsford Community Exchange Inc., which serves local families in need. Please bring your donation to Parker and place it on the collection cart at the front door. All donations can be brought to Parker Middle School beginning on Monday, February 6th through Friday, February 10th. Please click on the link below for important details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TNHuNk6Ia_7WwJyU-DcwuyQ-yh0yuPR4/view?usp=share_link
School Report Card Information
Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to our school’s report card is available at https://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/202 2/00560305.
Studio Art News
Congratulations to Ms Annunziata's 6th grade artist Addyson Mele whose music inspired colored pencil drawing was chosen for publication for the spring issue cover of the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal (MMEJ). A publication that is sent out to music educators throughout Massachusetts. See drawing here.
Also, 6 students work will be submitted to the MAEA 2023 Youth Art Month Virtual Exhibit. Click on the link below to view:-)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AiFlwSppu5RPG_5PnI05Qz7pqXGd-ljdcrdz-NCknvM/edit?usp=sharing
From the Health Office
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 son/daughter¹s 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 3, 2023.
Please call your school nurse¹s office with any questions.
Sincerely,
Chelmsford Public School Nurses
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES
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 - February 7th
Drama Club – Ms.Robertson & Mr. Chase
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 - February 8th
No Clubs-Early Release Day-dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
Thursday - February 9th
Art Club – Ms. Annunziata-Room 4
Drama Club and CREW- Ms. Robertson & Mr. Chase
Festival Band – Mr. Linsner-Band Room
Intramurals – Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan – GRADES 7&8
Yoga & Fitness -Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room - GRADE 5
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!! UPDATED YEARBOOK ORDER FORM on LINK BELOW
Order your Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. Please see attachment below for ordering information or click on link below:
FROM PARKER PTO
Parker PTO has some exciting activities coming up! Check out the important dates below:
- Dine to Donate January 2023: Tired of cooking? Parke PTO has partnered up with Weco to offer a unique dine to donate. Order pre-made meals, appetizers and desserts to cook at home for the whole family. #dinnersolved! Click here to see the Menu
- Virtual Parker PTO meeting: Feb. 8th @ 7:00 pm
- Calendar Raffle: Parker PTO is sponsoring Parker's first calendar raffle! Calendars will be sold February 6th-February 24th. Raffle tickets are $10 each. Winners will be drawn each day in March. PTO has worked hard to collect amazing prizes throughout our community to make this event a huge success! Calendars will be sent home with students the week of Feb 6th.
UML River Hawks Men's Basketball Game: Please join us as the River Hawks take on UNH in an America East showdown!
** SAVE THE DATE: MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT AT FENWAY 6/1!!!
More information to follow
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
ATTENDANCE
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.
Half Day On-line Lunch Ordering
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:
- Wednesday, 2/8
- Thursday, 3/2
- 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.
Directions to set up your account and order:
- URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
- Sign up now: Email, create password.
- School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
- Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number
- 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
- School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)
- Scroll to week of half day/early release date (top right of page)
- Find date, select meal option
- Add item to cart/Select Add to order
- Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
- Click Check out
- Select pick up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom. Middle/high school pick up location cafeteria.
- Place order
Parker Middle School
Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133