CHIPS Weekly Update

• February 9- PTO Meeting

• February 11- Sugarbug Dental Visit

• February 24 & 26- Ivy the Very Determined Dog Visit

The CHIPS PTO is on the CPS Website. Please visit our page!

https://pto.chelmsfordschools.org/chips-pto/

Below you will find a link to the CHIPS PTO directory. This is a great place to find information for playdates, birthday parties, etc. If your information is not in the directory and you would like it to be, please complete the sign up form that was in your child's welcome folder or contact the CHIPS office.

• February 16-20- NO SCHOOL- February Vacation
• March 11- NO SCHOOL- Professional Development

The state of Massachusetts offers free breakfast and lunch to ALL students. At the preschool level, AM students can receive free breakfast; PM students can receive free lunch. If you are interested in receiving free breakfast or lunch for your child and have not already signed up, please complete the Google Form below. Please note that it usually takes a day or two after signing up for your child to start receiving meals.

As we enter the week leading up to February Winter Vacation, please keep in mind that seasonal viruses (FLU, STREP, COVID, RSV) and germs are still out there! We ask that you continue practicing proper handwashing with your child daily, especially after bathroom use, before eating and preparing food as we do here at CHIPS everyday.

Below is an informative common virus/illness chart to view, yet always reach out to your Family Practitioner or seek medical care if symptoms worsen for further guidance.

And on another SWEET NOTE:

"Valentine's Day has long been associated with kisses, candy, parties and special treats".

Please remember to inform friends and families if your child or loved one has any food allergies. CHIPS staff ask that you refrain from sending in any candy and celebrate this joyous day in other fun, safe ways. Below is a helpful link regarding allergy safety. Enjoy!

Please use our absence line (978-251-5188 Option 0) or our attendance email (chipsattendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us) to report your child's absence from school and be sure to state the reason for the absence (illness, appointment, travel, etc). If your child is out due to illness, please let us know the nature of the illness (fever, vomiting, cough, etc.).

Nurse Kristen can be reached by calling the CHIPS main number (978-251-5188) and selecting option 3.

Our CHIPS Little Free Library- such a fun way to help foster a love of reading in our preschoolers! Feel free to stop by with your child and borrow a book! Please remember to return the book when you are finished:) If you have books at home that you would like to donate, please put them in the Little Library or send them into CHIPS with your child. Thank you!!

Email: mcguirkm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://chelmsfordschools.org
Location: 170 Dalton Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: (978)251-5188