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PARKER WEEKLY BULLETIN

Week of 2-24-2025

PARKER WEEKLYBULLETINWeek of 2-24-2025

Message from Principal Blagg

Good afternoon Parker Families,


I hope that everyone enjoyed a fantastic vacation week. It sure was cold! As the days slowly get longer and the sunshine burns stronger, we can all look forward to warmer days and the promise of Spring. We will have another busy week ahead of us at Parker as we dive right back in to our learning.


Social Emotional Learning - Second Step

We will be resuming our social emotional learning this week with our fifth grade culminating their unit on Emotion Management and our sixth grade continuing their unit on Developing a Positive Sense of Self.


Grade 5 - Emotion management

This week's lesson will be an extension activity to tie everything together learned in the unit. Consider discussing with your child some of the strategies learned in the unit to help manage the complex emotions kids face as they navigate their lives. Perhaps share some of the strategies you employ to manage your own emotions.


Grade 6 - Your Guiding Principles

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will identify some of their own guiding principles.

Question: Ask your child to share some of their guiding principles. Ask what guiding principles they think are common in your household or extended family.


STEM Fair - March 27

We are excited to announce Parker's first STEM Fair (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) on March 27. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to embrace inquiry and investigation in a fun and supportive setting. Students are encouraged to work in teams, pairs, or individually. More information can be found below.


Have a great week everyone. Please reach out if you need support.


Warm regards,

Josh

MARK YOUR CALENDARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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FEBRUARY

Important Dates:

Starting TODAY until MARCH 31st - SNOWMAN CONTEST see details below

Monday, February 24th - School Resumes

SNOWMAN CONTEST SNOWMAN CONTEST

YEARBOOK 2024-2025 YEARBOOK 2024-2025

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Order your Yearbook Soon!


Don't miss out on the chance to remember this year in photos. Our Yearbook Club has been working hard to make this the best yearbook ever.


We only have about 50 yearbooks left and they are selling fast! No yearbooks will be available for purchase in June. Online pre-orders are the only way to purchase your book.


Please visit Yearbook Forever to order.

MAEA 2025 YOUTH ART MONTH VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT MAEA 2025 YOUTH ART MONTH VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT

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Congratulations and so very proud of the exceptional artwork of Ms. Annunziata's 5th and 6th grade artists:


Grace Camire

Sophie Chen

Connor Chiu

Nate Howarth

Ezrah Kostanski

Carson Kim

Ryan Oliveira

Ava Novaco

Alex Provencher

Emma Souza


Whose artwork was submitted in this year's MAEA 2025 Youth Art Month Virtual State Exhibit. See link below:


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1usE8WN1AJIVnCWs5Dwrb96btLYLUjSfshNdtVRCLYAg/edit?usp=sharing

STEM FAIR STEM FAIR

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Parker students are invited to create a STEM project for the 1st Annual Parker STEM Fair! This is a fun event intended to nurture the children’s interest in science, technology, engineering and math. There is no judging, but a STEM fair official will visit every project and talk to each child about their topic.


Please see attachment below for more information and details. STEM Fair Registration Form

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LOST AND FOUND LOST AND FOUND

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Please Read

The Lost and Found racks are chock-full of your students stuff! Coats, jackets, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles and much more. Please ask your students to check it out for any lost or missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated over the April break. ~ Thank you

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YOGA CLUB WILL BE CHANGING DAYS FROM TUESDAY to THURSDAY

Yoga Club will be held on Thursdays for the rest of the school year. If you're student is interested, please sign up here, https://forms.gle/dUfVGoBazZFnFg8Q8. The first 20 students will be notified through google classroom. ~Thank you.

FEBRUARY SKETCHBOOK SPECTACULAR FEBRUARY SKETCHBOOK SPECTACULAR

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES

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Our after-school programs will start on Tuesday, October 15th. The Activity Fee is $50 per student. To pay PLEASE CLICK ON LINK My School Bucks or send in cash or checks 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.


See Clubs & Activities BROCHURE here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fSdKRgUuamin-mEgMJbeLrUcsHo7dLMiSVEMC6RtLU/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday - February 25th

Art Club-Ms. Annunziata - Room 4 - GRADE 6 TODAY

ASL-Ms. Fitzgibbons-VIRTUAL- join google classroom from home code:yqtuwha

Drama - ALL CALL Grade 6 Cast - at McCarthy Auditorium (carpooling)2:45 to 5:30 p.m.

Festival Orchestra – Ms. Tiano-Room 8

Fitness Room - Ms. Currier - Fitness Room

Homework Club-Ms. Larrabee-Library

Intramurals- Mr. McCarthy-GYM- GRADE 5 TODAY

Jazz Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room

NO Mindfulness & Crafts TODAY

NO RUNNING CLUB-stay tuned for updates, weather permitting


Wednesday - February 26th

Book Club - Ms. Beaudoin - Room 125

Drama - ALL CALL Grade 5 Cast - at McCarthy Auditorium (carpooling)2:45 to 5:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons - Ms. Engel - Library

Fitness Club - Ms. Fitzgerald - Fitness Room

Game Club - Ms. Baker - Library - Grade 6 Today

Power Hour - Ms. Panneton - Room 213B


Thursday - February 27th

Art Club–Ms. Annunziata–Room 4 GRADE 5 - GROUP 5A TODAY ONLY

Drama - ALL CALL Grade 6 Cast - at McCarthy Auditorium (carpooling)2:45 to 5:30 p.m.

Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy-GYM-GRADE 6 TODAY

Stand-Up Parker – Ms. Mikk – Conf. Room 5

Yoga- Ms.Macallister-Fitness Room

PARKER ATTENDANCE PARKER ATTENDANCE

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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. Please call the office if you have any questions or need clarification. ~ Thank you for your understanding.

CHELMSFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL "SHOWBOAT" CHELMSFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL "SHOWBOAT"

The Parker and McCarthy Middle Schools Present the "ShowBoat" Talent Show on Saturday, May 10th, 2025! To sign up for auditions, scan barcode below.
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WINTER IS HERE! WINTER IS HERE!

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Reminder to Parker Families - BRRR!!! Cold weather is here. Parker students will still be going outside for recess/outside break. Please remember to BUNDLE UP, warm coats, hats and gloves are recommended.

FROM PARKER PTO FROM PARKER PTO

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Parker PTO is working hard to create community building events for our students, families and staff members. Check out a few upcoming activities below:


📅 Calendar Raffle Fundraiser: Calendar raffle sales have officially started! This is our biggest fundraiser of the school year! Hard copies of calendars have been sent home with students. Extra raffle tickets are available at the main office. Raffle tickets are $10 per calendar. Winners will be drawn every day in March and prizes will be sent home with students. Calendar sales are due back to school by Wednesday, February 26th. Over 30 amazing prizes available and extra student participation prizes! Check out attached calendar 🤩


✏️ PTO Meeting Thursday, March 13th @ 6:30: Join us for our monthly PTO meeting! Parker & McCarthy PTOs work collaboratively to provide community building activities, provide enrichment programs for our students and families and support our teachers. We encourage any middle school parent/guardian to join us to learn about upcoming events and activities throughout the school year.


Please don't hesitate to reach out to Parker PTO at ptoparker@gmail.com

As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!


Best,


Parker PTO

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From our School Nutrition Department

Dear Parents and Families --


To better estimate the demand for lunches on half days, CPS Nutrition utilizes online lunch ordering for HALF DAYS ONLY.

For the upcoming half day Wednesday 9/18/24 orders must be received by Friday 9/13/24.

2024-2025 CPS Upcoming Half Day/Early Release dates

● 3/12/25

● 4/1/25

If you would like your child to have lunch on future half days, the online ordering is open for you to go ahead and select those dates. 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, the student's name should appear on the page.

How to order meals

1. School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)

2. Scroll to week of half day/early release date (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. Middle/high school pick up location cafeteria.

8. Place order

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

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Click on the link below to view the February Lunch Menu:

https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/webmenus2/#/view?id=6765c124e96f1ed75b807062&siteCode=3370
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Parker Middle School

Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133

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