Weekly Bulletin

Hello Parker Families,

It has been a fantastic week at Parker. The students have been working hard and learning to apply the skills they are learning. This application is crucial as it demonstrates true understanding of the skill. I have seen many of our students demonstrating empathy towards one another and looking to offer support when needed. This is how we build community. Our Student Council, under the direction of Meghan Colon and Shannon Merrill, helped to create holiday cards for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We opened this up to the whole school and were flooded with wonderful cards written by our students. The messages were funny, caring, and full of joy. I am so proud of the empathy our students exhibit. we truly have fantastic kids here at Parker.

Second Step

We will be continuing our Social- Emotional learning curriculum this week. Our fifth grade students have finished their unit on emotion management and will begin a unit on Empathy and Kindness while the sixth grade will be continuing their work on Bullying and Harassment.

GRADE 5-Empathy and Kindness

In this lesson, your child will describe how empathy can help someone identify and solve a problem in their community.

Try This at Home

Point out something that has changed for the better in your neighborhood recently. Ask your child why they think that change is helpful. Point out how empathy might have helped someone decide to make that change.

Grade 6 - Bullying and Harassment

Students will continue to learn strategies and skills to combat bullying and harassment.

I hope that everyone has a fun filled weekend!

Warm Regards,

Josh

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.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday December 25th-Monday January 1st-Winter Break

Tuesday, January 2nd - School Resumes

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 - December 12th

ASL- American Sign Language - virtual club - please email Ms. Fitzgibbons for google classroom at fitzgibbonsm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

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

Book Club- Ms. Beaudoin - Room 124

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

Intramurals-GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy-Check Google Classroom

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

Jazz Band-Mr. Linsner-Band Room

Running Club-Mr. Felzani, Ms. Figucia, Ms. Baker

Stand-Up Parker - Ms. Cranney - Room 110

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

Wednesday - December 13th

NO Fitness Room TODAY

INTRAMURALS GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy-Check Google Classroom

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

NO Jewelry Making Club TODAY

Yoga Club/Mindfulness-Ms. MacAllister-Room 123

Thursday - December 14th

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 (Health & Wellness)-Ms. Wilson-in the Fitness Room

Game Club - Ms. Baker - Library

Intramurals-GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy-Check Google Classroom

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

Happy December Parker Parents!

Thank you to all that attended the 3rd Annual Craft Fair! It was amazing to see so many handmade items from vendors and so many happy shoppers. This event always puts us in the holiday spirit! Check out the fun activities coming up over the next few weeks.

Cookie Stroll: Do you love baking and decorating? Parker PTO will be putting together a cookie stroll for our December staff appreciation. The teacher's room will be transformed into a cookie shop with delicious treats from our families. Each staff member will be able to take 6 cookies home to their families. This activity will occur the week of December 20th. Parker PTO is looking for donations of homemade and/or store bought cookies and volunteers to decorate. Donations can be dropped off to Parker on Tuesday, December 19th. Please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/iCNFtYx

UML River Hawks Hockey Game: UML Riverhawks will be hosting Chelmsford Middle School night Friday, February 9th. Puck drop is at 7:15 P.M. Meet all your middle school friends at the Tsongas for a great night of hockey. Tickets are $10 each. Click link to purchase tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Parkermiddle4

Harlem Globetrotters: Join Middle School families as we watch the Harlem Globetrotters at the Tsongas Center in Lowell on Monday, February 12th at 7 p.m.! Be prepared to see amazing basketball talent mixed in with crazy comedy, great choreography, and audience participation - great family friendly entertainment! Tickets can be purchased via the following link:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Parkermccarthymiddle?r=8

Middle School Night at Fenway Park: Join Chelmsford Middle School Families at Fenway Park on Thursday, May 30th @ 7:00 P.M. to see the Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased via the following link: https://givebutter.com/gMsmi9 Tickets will be "tossed" to your MLB Ballpark App closer to the game day. Please write down which email address you use to order these tickets as that is the email address we'll use to "toss" you your tickets.

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