CHIPS Weekly Update
May 1, 2026
From the PTO
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8 this year and the PTO has a week of treats planned for the teachers and staff! Thank you to all who volunteered to help!
May 4-8 is also Spirit Week at CHIPS. Please see below for a schedule.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, May 11 at 6:30 at CHIPS. If you would like to attend virtually, the link to join is below.
Important Upcoming PTO Dates:
- May 4-8- Teacher Appreciation Week/Spirit Week!
- May 11- CHIPS PTO meeting 6:30pm in Rm. 10
- May 12- CHIPS Spirit Wear day
- May 28- Baby goat visit from Chip-in Farm
- June 3- CHIPS Spirit Wear day
- June 3- Touch a Truck
- June 8- CHIPS PTO meeting 6:30pm in Rm. 10
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.
Important Upcoming Dates
- May 25- NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
Health News
Oh, allergies! Although it can be difficult to know conjunctivitis from allergies, here are some symptoms that may help distinguish between the two:
- Allergic reactions usually happen in both eyes at the same time.
- itchy/burning feeling
- watery discharge
- swelling of the eyelids
- redness of the eyes
- may have stringy discharge from the eyes
Yes, it may give you early morning, crusty itchy-pink eyes; however, when diagnosed correctly it is not contagious and your child can be in school. Thoroughly wash with warm water, then follow with a cool compress to help relieve minor irritations.
Allergies not only affect the EYES: expect sneezing, itching, asthmatic symptoms, hives, and a dry, scratchy throat. If your child has a history of asthma or you are unsure if they have allergies, please contact your Healthcare Provider for further medical advice. Below are some fun and helpful links on allergies and allergic conjunctivitis.
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.
Little Free Library
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!!
Chelmsford Integrated Preschool
Email: mcguirkm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://chelmsfordschools.org
Location: 170 Dalton Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: (978)251-5188