Weekly Bulletin
Week of May 15th, 2023
MAY
Friday, May 19th - Parker's Got Talent at CHS PAC @ 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 29th - No School - Memorial Day
THURSDAY, JUNE 1st - LAST DAY of CLUBS & ACTIVITIES AND LAST DAY FOR LATE BUSES
GLASS WATER BOTTLES-PLEASE READ
Dear Parker Families,
There's been a growing number of students bringing glass water bottles to school. Unfortunately, there have been several instances of these bottles being dropped and breaking/shattering in classrooms and hallways. This creates a dangerous situation. If your student brings a water bottle to school, please make sure it's non-breakable material (i.e. plastic or aluminum). Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Also, we have water refilling stations throughout the building and provide paper cups to students who need them. As always please call the office with any questions or concerns. ~Thank you
From Parker Student Ambassadors
Parker Spirit Week is back! 2023 Spirit Week is May 22nd-26th.
Monday: PJ/Comfy Day
Tuesday: Decade Day
Wednesday: Character Day
Thursday: Anything but a Backpack Day
Friday: Staff/Student Swap Day
Please click here for more information. We hope you will all participate!
~ Parker Student Ambassadors
8th Grade Dress-up Dance
SAVE THE DATE and add this to your calendar ~ 8th grade dress-up dance is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th. Stay tuned details coming soon.
PARKER'S GOT TALENT
PGT is back!! May 19, 2023 @ 7:00 at the CHS PAC auditorium. You won't want to miss this show! Click link to order tickets: https://givebutter.com/pC95X2 All are welcome to attend. Special thank you to PGT director, Karyn Crouthamel and PGT volunteers for keeping this tradition going!
MCAS SCHEDULE
Parker MCAS Schedule for May 2023~Click on link for details: Parker 2023 Spring MCAS Schedule
Tuesday, May 16 - Grade 5 & 8 Science 1
Wednesday, May 17 - Grade 5 & 8 Science 2
YEARBOOK 2023
Order your Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. Please see attachment below for ordering information. Price increase on May 1st, 2023 - $40.00
Hannaford Helps 2023
Help earn funds for Parker Middle School.
Hannaford Helps Schools is back for the spring of 2023. Now through May 27, 2023, choose from over 800 participating products at your neighborhood Hannaford to earn School Dollars and support your school. Click on the link: https://hannafordhelpsschools.com/
SHOP...CHECK OUT...DEPOSIT ONLINE OR IN STORE ~ See flyer below
From Mr. Linsner for 5th and 6th Grade Band Classes
Rehearsal Dates:
Tuesday, May 16th - 6th Grade Band - Rehearsal 7:40 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. (before school)
Thursday, May 18th - BAND Concert for ALL GRADES at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES
Our after-school programs have started. The Activity Card fee is $50 per student. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK My School Bucks or send in cash or check made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools and turn into your child's homeroom teacher. The activity card 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 3 late buses, 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. Please see the attachments below for details and descriptions
Tuesday - May 16th
American Sign Language - Ms. Fitzgibbons - on-line from 3:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. email fitzgibbonsm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us https://classroom.google.com/c/MjA5MjE3MDU3MzEz?cjc=yqtuwha https://meet.google.com/uap-oqyo-nzr?hs=17
Game Room – Ms. Dolan-Cafeteria
Homework Club–Ms. Kennedy–Rm.124 Grades 7&8
Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan-GYM-GRADE 5
Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team-Ms. Segool & Ms. Sheehan - Room 122
Yoga & Fitness-Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon-Fitness Room-GRADE 6
WooSox Rehearsals Band, Chorus & Orchestra-Mr. Linsner, Ms. Robertson & Ms. Tiano
Wednesday - May 17th
Intramurals -Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan - GRADE 6
Knitting Club-Ms. Frenette-Library
Math Counts-Ms. Keohane – Room 219
Select Chorus - Ms. Robertson - Room 230 (from 7:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.) *before school
Power Hour-Mr. Suleski-Room PC7
Stand-Up Parker-Ms. Briand-Room PC6-There will be NO Stand-Up Parker on Wednesday, May 24th, the last meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, May 31st.
Yoga Club - Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room - GRADES 7&8
Thursday - May 18th
Art Club - Ms. Annunziata-Room 4
Intramurals – Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan – GRADES 7&8
Yoga & Fitness -Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room - GRADE 5
FROM PARKER PTO
Parker PTO has some exciting end of the year activities coming up! Check out the important dates below:
- Staff Appreciation- week of May 15th. Thank you to all who donated notes of appreciation and grab n' go snacks. We are ready to celebrate our staff throughout the week. Appreciation activities include: Grab n' Go Snack Day, a touch of tranquility, staff breakfast, staff luncheon, and a sweet treat!
- Parker's Got Talent- PGT is back!! May 19, 2023 @ 7:00 at the CHS PAC auditorium. You won't want to miss this show! Click link to order tickets: https://givebutter.com/pC95X2 All are welcome to attend. Tickets will also be available at the door. Special thank you to PGT director, Karyn Crouthamel and PGT volunteers for keeping this tradition going!
- Parker Pride Run- May 21, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. Registration is still open! https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Chelmsford/ParkerPrideRun Looking to volunteer while your favorite Parker student or family member runs in the race? Click link to find an easy and fun way to pass the time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084DA5AC2FAAF94-2023
- Virtual Parker PTO meeting: June 7th @ 7:00 p.m.
As always, thank you for your continued support throughout the school year.
Sincerely,
Parker PTO
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/447065885
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 447-065-885
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Sincerely,
Parker PTO
MCAS SCHEDULE 2023
A Night of Art & Music
Mrs Tiano's amazing 5th - 8th grade Parker Orchestra performed Thursday night at CHS while Ms Annunziata's 5th and 6th grade artists artwork was on displayed in the CHS PAC lobby. Also, Lowell Humane Society's "150 Years of Kindness To Animals" art contest. Entry by Parkers 6th grader Addyson Mele.
ATTENDANCE
Email: ParkerAttendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Please Send Email: Prior to 9am on the day of the absence (same as current voicemail option) Please Include: Child’s name, Grade, and Reason for absence.
We encourage you to use the email option when reporting an absence, dismissal, etc. Parents are still free to use the phone system to report absences, but you are encouraged to use email for greater office efficiency.
If you prefer, you can certainly call the attendance line prior to 9:00am, at 978-251-5133, extension #4100.
We will continue to send automated emails when students are absent. The email serves as notification that your student is not in school and will be marked absent.
In order for an absence to be marked as "Excused", families will need to provide medical documentation.
Thank you for your understanding.
Parker Middle School
Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133