So many events are on the horizon at South Row. Please make sure to be checking communication so you don't miss out. Next week, we have Fit for Cure on Tuesday morning. This is a before school event that starts at 8am. With the number of students expected to attend we are requesting no drop offs. Parking for families will be at the church, we need to keep all other spaces available for staff. Thank you for your participation and attention to this in advance!

We also have our PTO Sunshine dance scheduled for Saturday May 6th. All are welcome!! Bring your dancing shoes. More details can be found below.

Additionally, we are looking for two School Council members for next year. It is a 3 year term and the commitment involves one hour evening meetings once per month. Members may also help with the Science Fair. If you are interested please reach out to Jayson or Terri.

Enjoy your weekend.

Respectfully,

Terri and Jayson

Monday, May 1st

• Student Council Meeting (Group A), 3:30PM
• School Council Meeting, 5:30PM, Conference Room
• PTO Board Meeting, 6:30PM, Conference Room
• PTO Meeting, 7:00PM, Cafe

Tuesday, May 2nd

• Fitness for Cure, 8:00AM, Basketball Court/Field (**Please note: This is NOT a drop off event)

Wednesday, May 3rd

• Fitness for Cure (RAIN-DATE), 8:00AM, Basketball Court/Field

Thursday, May 4th

• No events

Friday, May 5th

• No events

Saturday, May 6th

• PTO Sponsored Dance & Raffle Basket Event, 6:00-8:00PM

Monday, May 8th

• Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week begins

Tuesday, May 9th

• Try it Tuesday (Zucchini)
• Rising Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 6:00 PM

Wednesday, May 10th

• School Nurses Appreciation Day

Friday, May 12th

• PTO Sponsored Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
• Grade 4 Movie Night, 6:45PM

Monday, May 15th

• Math MCAS (Grade 4)

Tuesday, May 16th

• Math MCAS (Grade 4)

Wednesday, May 17th

• Math MCAS (Grade 3)

Thursday, May 18th

• Math MCAS (Grade 3)
• School Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day

Friday, May 19th

• MCAS Make-ups

Monday, May 22nd

• YOGA Week begins all week during PE
• MCAS Make Up Week begins as needed
• Rising Kindergarten Screening

Tuesday, May 23rd

• Rising Kindergarten Screening

Friday, May 26th

• BEACH School Spirit Day

Monday, May 29th

• No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 30th

• Fire Safety Prevention Program (Grades K-2)

Wednesday, May 31st

• Grade 3 Engineering Day

Upcoming Try it Tuesday Dates and Food Selections:

• 4/25 strawberries
• 5/9 zucchini
• 5/23 watermelon
• 6/6 bell peppers

Last Day of School Information (From Dr. Lang's 4/12/23 Newsletter): There have been inquiries as to the last day of school this year. At the April 11th School Committee meeting, we reviewed the tentative last day of school for the 2022/23 school year, so families and staff have an estimated date for the end-of-year closure. Information about the last day of school may be found in the April 11th School Committee Memo. The tentative last day of school for students and staff based on current school closures, without an additional need to close schools between now and May 31st, are as follows:

• All Schools: CHS, Parker, McCarthy, Byam, Center, Harrington, South Row, and CHIPS
  

  Last Day for Students: Thursday, June 15th – Half-Day (Full-Day for Staff)

  Last Day for Staff: Friday, June 16th – Half Day

Fitness for Cure (May Kind Act): Fitness for Cure has been scheduled for May 2nd starting at 8:00 am (rain date: May 3rd at 8:00 am) before school and will take place on the basketball court, fields, and tennis court area with a variety of fun activities. This is a free event, but we will accept donations to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. With the number of students expected to attend we are requesting no drop offs. Parking for families will be at the church, so we can keep all other spaces available for staff. Thank you for your participation and attention to this in advance!

Water Bottles/Sunscreen: The warm weather is here and hopefully will stick around! Please send your child to school with a water bottle daily. Students will be outside for recess and other activities, please remember to apply sunscreen too!

Art Show Volunteers: Click here to support Ms. Cristantiello in setting up for the Art Show. Thanks in advance for your consideration.

• May 2nd - Fitness for Cure, 7:55 AM
• May 3rd - Fitness for Cure (Rain Date), 7:55 AM
• May 6th - Spring PTO Event "Dance and Raffle Baskets," 6-8 pm
• May 8th-12th- Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 9th, RISING Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 6:00-7:00 PM, Cafeteria
• May 12th- TENTATIVE Gr. 4 Movie Night (subject to change)
• May 15th and 16th - Gr. 4 MCAS - Math
• May 17th and 18th - Gr. 3 MCAS - Math
• May 22nd and May 23rd- RISING Kindergarten Screening
• May 22nd through May 26th- Whole School YOGA Enrichment
• May 30th - Gr. K-2 Fire Safety Program
• May 31st - Gr. 3 Engineering Day
• June 1st - Art Show, 6-8 PM
• June 1st - Gr. 4 Ellis Island Simulation, 9:30am-11:00am
• June 5th- Authors Day
• June 6th- Rain-Date for Authors Day
• June 7th- Fit Fest
• June 8th- Rain Date for Fit Fest
• June 9th - Grade 4 Clap Out
• June 9th- Grade 4 Field Day
• June 12th- Rain-Date Grade 4 Field Day
• June 13th and 14th- Kindergarten Musicals in afternoon - more information will be provided closer to the events
• TBD- Last Day of School - Gr. 4 Moving on Ceremony, 9:30AM, Cafeteria

**Please note: additional activities could be added.

Happy Friday 4th Grade Families!

The Parker PTO is very excited to be hosting our annual Parker Pride Run, for a community-building event/fundraiser on Sunday, May 21st @ 9:00 a.m. This is a fun 2 mile walk/run open to all. Prizes will be awarded for 1st-3rd place for grade levels as well as adults. Don't miss the fun! All participants that pre-register will receive a race t-shirt. Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, April 28th. The first 25 pre-registrants get a free pair of Goodr sunglasses! This is a firm deadline as shirts/prizes need to be ordered and received in time for the event. Please click the link below to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Chelmsford/ParkerPrideRun

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Best,

Parker PTO

Everyone is welcome to attend our LAST MEETING of this school year! Along with hearing from staff and our school committee rep, we'll elect the executive board for next year and every parent that attends gets to vote! 7pm Monday May 1 in the cafeteria (you can enter from the loading dock doors). I hope we'll see many of you there!

Even if you don't want to participate in the raffle, EVERYONE is invited to attend the Sunshine Dance from 6-8 on Saturday May 6th. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. Please also consider volunteering to help with snacks or raffle ticket sales at the event. You can sign-up for that here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945ADA72AA7FA7-sunshine. *PLEASE NOTE - this is not a drop off event and children need to have an adult attend the event with them.

• Tentative Breakfast & Lunch Menu
• Breakfast Sign Up Information
• Early Release Day Lunch Sign Up Information
• Direct Link to Food Services webpage

Set Up Your Account Now

Directions to set up your account and order:

1. URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
2. Sign up now: Email, create password.
3. School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
4. Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number
5. 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

1. School Menu-breakfast online ordering
2. Scroll to day/week you are selecting breakfast (top right of page)
3. Find date, select meal option
4. Add item to cart/Select Add to order
5. Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
6. Click Check out
7. Select pick up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom
8. Place order

If you are having difficulty setting up an account, please reach out to contacts below and we will gladly assist you.

Nancy Antolini, Director of Nutrition Services

• Email: antolinin@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Holley Ready, School Nutrition Office Manager

• Email: readyh@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
• (978) 251-5111 ext: 5641

Principal

gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Mr. Jayson Ramalho, M.Ed.

Assistant Principal

ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Email: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/15
Location: 250 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5177
Facebook: facebook.com/SouthRowElementary
Twitter: @CPSSouthRow

• Mrs. Terri Gilbert, Principal: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 4
• Mr. Jayson Ramalho, Assistant Principal: ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 3
• Mrs. Shannon Vandevoordt, School Nurse: vandevoordts@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.2
• Mrs. Debbie O'Neill, Secretary: oneilld@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext. 0
• Mrs. Kim Sepe, School Clerk: sepek@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.0
• Absentee Line: 978-251-5177 ext. 1