Dear Center Community,

A big thanks to Pack 45 for giving of their time on Earth Day to clean up the parking lots and path from the baseball fields, and the areas around Center School. You certainly made the walk from the baseball fields, cleaner, more beautiful and enjoyable. Way to show your PRIDE!!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Recycle Day!

On SATURDAY, MAY 13th (8am – 12pm) McCarthy & Center School PTOs are holding their very popular Recycle Day fundraiser, and they need volunteers!! Come help us greet cars, collect, and load e-waste & electronic items dropped off for recycling. All Middle & HS students are welcome to volunteer and earn up to 5 hours of community service. We also need parents to volunteer as well.

Signup at: https://signup.com/go/ofYmWmL

We appreciate your support!!

Principal Appreciation Week...

On behalf of Center School, I'd like to take a moment and personally thank Mrs. Fulreader for always going above and beyond for our students, staff, and families. Center School is truly fortunate to have her leading our school community! If you see her around this week, please take a moment to thank her.

Donna

Center Chirps

• Title I and Intervention support will end on Friday, May 26th for the school year.
  
• With the warmer weather, please apply sunscreen before students come to school.

Don't forget to let your kind shine tomorrow! Have a good week.

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

The Center School Book Fair is coming soon to our library! Shopping will occur during library classes from May 19th through May 25th. You can also visit the book fair during the Center School Culture and Arts Festival from 4:30 to 6:30 on May 24th. Click on the links below for more information

• To learn more about the book fair, click here

• For the library schedule & volunteer information, click here

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Dear Center School Community,

We hope you are well.

On May 24th, from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Center School will hold its second annual Art and Culture Night. There will be musical performances, a book fair, and artwork from every student on display. We hope to see you there!

Please complete this form if your child(ren) wants to participate in the open-mic style musical performances. This is an excellent opportunity for students to share music they learned outside our weekly Music Class. Last year, there were amazing instrumental, vocal, and dance performances.

The book fair will be open in the library throughout the event. Please stop in, say hello, and consider purchasing books to support the Center School Library.

Please contact Ms. Glennon regarding visual art questions or concerns.

Please contact Mr. McGillicuddy regarding music-related questions or concerns.

Please contact Mrs. Engdahl regarding book fair questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ms. Glennon, Art Teacher

glennone@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Mr. McGillicuddy, Music Teacher

mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Mrs. Engdahl, Librarian

engdahlm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Our placement process for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year is beginning and will take place over several weeks. This process is truly a team effort that involves input from school personnel and student data gathered over time. We put great care into the decisions that are made. All information is reviewed by the present grade level teachers, reading teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselor, principal and other appropriate personnel so that we can be confident that classroom make ups are conducive to learning.

When creating classrooms, it is important that we are mindful of the needs of our students across grade levels. Individual classes need to strike the delicate balance between overall range of abilities, learning styles, special needs, conduct and appropriate combinations of students. Final lists are reviewed very carefully to ensure we have used our collective professional judgment to place each child appropriately in a well-balanced class. Our goal at Center is to provide a learning environment that meets the needs of the whole child and placement is a key factor in realizing this goal. Your input in the process is gladly accepted. If you feel that there is additional information of which we should be aware in placing your child for next year, please inform me ( fulreaderd@chelsmford.k12.ma.us )by letter or email, by Monday, May 8. Please submit this to the principal even if you have discussed your preferences or concerns with the teacher. Please keep in mind that we are unable to honor requests for individual teachers. Letters containing such requests will be returned to you.

Thank you for your involvement and continued partnership in your child's education at Center.

"Hey there Chelmsford Families! The members of the Chelmsford High School Theatre Guild would like to extend a special invitation to their 2023 Children's Play, "Frenemy Feud". This play is geared toward grades K-8! This student written and directed play tells the story of Amara and her friend group competing against a team of her bullies on the "famous" show, Glockenspiel! The two teams fight to spin the glocken-wheel and lead their team to victory! A story of friendship and life lessons that will leave you laughing until you leave!

Please join us on May 4-6th @ 7 pm. The show runs approx. an hour and fifteen minutes with a 15 minute intermission! Tickets can be purchased with the link below or one the flyer with the QR code. Student tickets are $7.00 as well as adult tickets if you purchase online! A special deal if you buy your tickets at the door - print off and bring in your own flyer for a free parent ticket! We hope to see you there!

- CHS Theatre Guild Members"

The upcoming weather is bringing more sunny days for Center Students. Yay! The rays from the sun are stronger than ever, and protecting skin helps keep kids healthy. It is advisable to apply sunscreen at home before school starts, keeping it away from the eye area. If sunscreen is to be applied in school, a doctor's order is required per the Department of Public Health with a statement of permission from the student's parent/ guardian as sunscreen is considered an "Over-The - Counter" medication by this state.

-Weather changes quickly and often in New England. Have your child bring a jacket each day, so they are prepared and comfortable for daily outdoor recess.

-Accidents happen with food, body fluids or clothing tears. Please have a spare pair of pants/ underwear packed with students each day as this helps your child feel less embarrassed when they can be in a familiar outfit.

- A daily break time is offered in each class for students to power up with a healthy snack. The school does not provide snacks. While some children don't normally eat a midday snack, they may want to feel like part of a group who do. Putting a handful of dry cereal, or a piece of fruit in their backpack the night before school helps not to forget.

-Covid-19 virus still are showing up at Center. Those tricky viruses present a lot like colds and Spring allergies. Please continue to test as free Covid kits are available at the Chelmsford Library and Town Hall Health Department.

Thank you!

Kathy Rossman BSN RN NCSN

We'll be sure to get it stocked once we are able to access the fields.

MAY

• Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month

• May 1-5: Teacher Appreciation week

• Monday, May 1: Kindness spirit day

• Tuesday May 2: Principal Appreciation Day

• Tuesday, May 2: Roller Kingdom family event, 6-8

• May 3 - 7: Staff Appreciation

• May 8- Last date to share placement information for consideration

• Wednesday, May 10: School Nurse appreciation day

• Wednesday, May 10: Kindergarten Parent Orientation 6:30 PM in the Center cafeteria

• Friday, May 12: PTO Co-Pres Mtg 9:30 - 10:15 am

• Monday, May 15: Grade 4 Math MCAS -S1

• Tuesday, May 16: Grade 4 Math MCAS - S2

• Wednesday, May 17: Grade 3 Math MCAS- S1

• Thursday, May 18: Grade 3 Math MCAS - S2

• Wednesday, May 17: Team Leader Meeting, 8-8:45

• Wednesday, May 17: CSPTO Meeting, 7PM at Center Library

• Wednesday, May 17: Plantmobile Enrichment- 2nd grade

• Friday, May 19: Chelmsford Pride Spirit day

• Monday, May 22: Gr 1 Enrichment - Animal Adventures (Classrooms)

• Tuesday, May 23: PBIS Meeting 8:00 am in Room 25

• May 22, 24, 25, 26 and 31st- Kindergarten screening

• Wednesday, May 24: Culture night. 4:30-6:30

• Wednesday, May 24: Gr 2 Enrichment - Plantmobile (classrooms)

• Monday, May 29: No School - Memorial Day

• Wednesday, May 31: Family Sing-a-long in the gym, 6:30PM

JUNE

• Friday, June 2: PTO Co-Pres Mtg 9:30 - 10:15 am

• Friday, June 2: Fire Safe Program , K-2 times TBD(alternate date Monday, June 5)
  

• Monday, June 5: Kindness spirit wear day

• Tuesday, *June 6: Term 3 (Gr K-4) End of marking period

• Wednesday, June 7: CSPTO meeting at 7PM in the Center Library

• Thursday, June 8, Field Day

• Friday, June 9: Rain Date Field Day

• Monday, June 12: 4th grade Finale

• Thursday, June 15: Last day of school for students, half-day

• Thursday, June 15: Move Up Day, Students in K-3

• Friday, *June 16: Term 3 (Gr 1-4) Teacher deadline for posting grades

• Wednesday, *June 21: Term 3 (Gr 1-4) Grades available online

Save the dates for MCAS, strategies for preparation (iReady) in the new year for grades 1-4

This year, students across the Commonwealth will be taking The Next- Generation MCAS for our annual standardized state testing. All students in Chelmsford will be taking the computer-based assessment using Chromebooks. Please mark your calendars for the important dates below. We strongly encourage all students to be present and on time these days. If your child is sick, we will have make-up sessions so that they are able to take the assessments when they are able to show their personal best work.

Chelmsford is fortunate to have access to iReady to support student learning. Students have access to this learning tool at home. Please reach out to your teacher if you have difficulty logging on. There is much research to support enhanced student achievement with use of this valuable tool. Please press the buttons below for more information.

*****Students are asked to leave phones and smart watches at home on assessment days.****

May 15 & 16- 4th grade

May 17, &18- 3rd grade

Are you looking for more information about special education services?
Need support in understanding your child's basic rights and the laws that support them?
Looking for parent training on navigating the special education system or supporting your child?
Join the SEPAC. See a link to the SEPAC website below.

Email: fulreaderd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/9
Location: 84 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA, United States
Phone: 978-251-5155
Twitter: @Center_CCS