Principal Rubino's Weekly Update
W.S. Parker Middle School Newsletter; Fri., Oct. 21, 2022
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Dear Parker Middle School Families,
I’ve had the pleasure of spending the last three days with seventh-grade students at Nature’s Classroom. It has been a wonderful experience to see students interacting with one another outside of the classroom, creating memories, and seeing students go outside of their own comfort zones as they learned more about themselves and one another. I hope that they found this experience as a way to grow and learn through their own choices and in an environment that’s different from their own homes and different from school. I’m sure they will have some fun stories to share with you all this weekend. A special thank you to our staff chaperones, Ms. Yule, Mr. Spinali, Mr. Goldstein, Ms. Dougherty, Mr. Cormier, Mr. Caughey, and Mr. Colbert and parent chaperones, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Grant, Ms. Selvitelli, Mr. Madden, Ms. Raposa, and Ms. Ortiz; we couldn't have done it without you!
Parker Leaders begins their annual food drive next week. Please consider donating any of the following items. Students can turn in items during homeroom. Thanks, in advance, for your generosity.
Thanksgiving Items:
Boxed stuffing mix (like Stovetop)
Instant mashed potatoes in boxes or packets.
Jars of turkey gravy or dried gravy mix packets.
Dry macaroni.
Canned yams (canned goods should come with a pop-top lid)
Canned cranberry sauce.
Canned veggies (green beans, corn, peas)
Cornbread mix.
Other General Needed Items:
Microwave Popcorn
Cookie Packages (Chips Ahoy, Oreos, Milano, Nutter Butter)
Hot Cocoa Package Box
Crackers
Tissue Boxes
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Dr. Chatterjee from Reading's Office of Equity and Social Justice is going to be releasing a monthly newsletter called Reading Rhythm. If you're interested in receiving the newsletter, she's taking signups now: https://www.smore.com/f85sv-reading-rhythm
Please see below for more information regarding some upcoming events and activities.
News from the PTO
📌 The next Parker PTO meeting is Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at Parker Middle School and via Zoom: https://readingpsma.zoom.us/j/89440949482. All are welcome!
📌 Restaurant night at Chipotle (Woburn), Sat. 10/22, 4-8pm. See below for more details!
🎉 PTO Shout-out: A big thank you to Andrea Campbell for running the recent Calareso’s gift card sale. Thanks to our Parker community this fundraiser was a success!
❓Questions? Ideas? Please reach out! parkerptopres@gmail.com
Upcoming events!
- Charleston Wrap fundraiser running 10/17-12/2: Get your holiday shopping done early while supporting Parker Middle School! We are once again having our Charleston Wrap fundraiser for all your shopping needs. A vast selection of items to choose from including gift wrap for many holidays and occasions, candles, kitchen essentials and more. The best part?? 40% will be donated back to the Parker PTO! A catalog came home in your student’s backpack this week. 🎁
- Chipotle Restaurant Night: Sat. 10/22, 4-8pm, Woburn location: Dine-in or takeout at Chipotle and raise money for Parker! Show flyer (in newsletter) at the restaurant or use code DMPB73B for online ordering. 🌮
- Coming soon: Parker Pie Sale, 10/24-11/7! Order forms will be coming home on Mon. 10/24 to order pies from Wilson Farms in Lexington. Order pies for yourself, and you’ll also have the opportunity to donate pies to the Reading Adopt-A-Family initiative. Pies will be available for pickup at Parker on Tues. 11/22. Watch for the flyer for more information!
- Coming soon: Parker Apparel Sale! Order your school apparel and wear your Parker gear proudly.
Spirit Week - Monday, Oct. 31 - Friday, Nov. 4
Monday, Oct. 31: Costume Day or PJ Day: Don your favorite costume or snuggle up in your favorite pajamas. If you wear a costume, you cannot wear a mask that covers your face or bring in toy weapons or paraphernalia.
Tuesday, Nov. 1: Rep your flag day: Bring a flag or wear colors of the flag or clothing that represents your culture and/or ethnicity. As a member of the Parker Community, we appreciate that we are a community of learners with different backgrounds and traditions that create a rich tapestry of belonging.
Wednesday, Nov. 2: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink (in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October) vs. Groutfit Day - wear your best gray outfit
Thursday, Nov. 3: Sports Day - Showcase your favorite sport or sports team
Friday, Nov. 4: Formal Friday vs. Cozy Friday: Get all decked out or find your comfiest pair of sweats - The choice is yours!
NEXT SEPAC MEETING
Tuesday, October 18 at 7PM
HYBRID: in person at the RMHS Schettini Library Media Center with remote access using this link
Hear about last year’s special education program reviews
Board Elections. Consider serving on the board! We could really use someone who is good at taking notes and posting agendas and meeting minutes. We can have up to six people on the board.
TRANSITION PLANNING WORKSHOP
Preparing students with disabilities for life after high school officially starts at age 14 and requires planning, skill development, and network support. This VIRTUAL presentation will be particularly important for our families with secondary level students on IEPs, but it is never too early for parents/caregivers of younger children to have a sense of what’s to come. Don’t miss out on this important topic. Click here to pre-register!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
📌 SEPAC office hours. Wed., Oct. 12, 4 to 4:45-5:15PM (longer if needed). Click here to join.
📌 Wilmington SEPAC’s Basics Right Workshop - Evaluation and Eligibility. Thurs. Oct. 13th, 6 to 8PM via Zoom. Click here to register
📌 Inclusive family kickball game. Sun., Oct. 16th, 11AM to 1PM at Washington Park
📌 Board nominations requested. by Sun., Oct. 16th. Email: SEPACelection2022@gmail.com
📌 Board elections and SEPAC Business Meeting with presentation of Program Review Results. Tues., Oct 18th, at 7PM, hybrid (RMHS library and on Zoom–link forthcoming)
📌 Andover SEPAC’s Basics Right Workshop - Understanding the IEP. Tues. Nov. 8th, 7 to 9PM via Zoom. Click here to register.
📌 Reading SEPAC’s Basics Right Workshop - Transition Planning. Tues., Nov 15th, 7 to 9PM via Zoom. Click here to register!
We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all parents of children who receive, or may receive, special educational services to attend one or more of the Basic Rights Workshops, especially if you never have.
Check your email for more details from us about these topics and more. Not on our mailing list? Click here to join SEPAC's mailing list and while you’re at it, follow SEPAC on Facebook and on Instagram.
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Mr. Jason Peledge
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Email: rochelle.rubino@reading.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/parker/
Location: 45 Temple Street, Reading, MA, USA
Phone: 781-944-1236
Twitter: @WSParkerMS