Center Community Chat
October 10, 2021
Dear Center Families,
We hope everyone enjoyed the extra day off this weekend.
It was a wonderful week at Center. A special thank you to our parent volunteers who made the ice cream social such a huge success! We had over 600 participants throughout the evening. Thank you to all who organized, set up, contributed to baskets, scooped ice cream, sold tickets and those who came to share in the fun and sense of community. Thank you to all of the staff members who assisted as well. These events remind us of what a strong community we have. We look forward to our next community event, Trunk or Treat, in just a few weeks.
Scholarships for Picture Packages
Please reach out to Ms. Lallas if you would like financial assistance with a picture package for your student, lallasc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
School Council
Thank you to Mark Vitt and Rebecca Neumeier for their years of service on this committee. They are stepping down this year and we have two openings on our school council. Meetings are held from 4-5PM one afternoon a month. We focus on our school improvement goals and discuss happenings in the district and at Center. Please email Dianna at fulreaderd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us if you are interested in applying for this position. If there are more than two interested candidates we will hold an election.
Test and Stay
If you have not already done so, please consider signing up for the Test and Stay program. This allows students to remain at school when they have been identified as a close contact at school. You complete the initial form below and are then connected to a state form for test and stay. Your student is only eligible for test and stay if you sign up prior to your student being identified as a close contact. The link is below.
Opt Into the Center Directory
The CSPTO publishes the annual Center Directory to facilitate getting in touch with one another. Participation is optional, but if you would like to be included please be sure to fill out this form.
Great Students, Great Community, Great Employment Opportunity
We are still in need of substitutes for all positions at Center, teachers, paraprofessionals and aides. Please call Donna or Dianna if you would like more information or apply through the following link https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs/?employer=10764
Staff Updates
Please join me in welcoming Ally Sousa to Center School as a paraprofessional.
Warm Regards,
Dianna and Donna
Interactive Daily 5 Choice Board in 2K
Setting Reading Goals in 4S
Glowing and Growing in 1K
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Sharing Opinion Writing in 1D
Red Light, Green Light!
SEPAC AND STUDENT SERVICES COMMUNITY MEETING AND WORKSHOP ON ANXIETY
The SEPAC along with the Student Services Office is holding its first meeting of the year and community workshop on anxiety. These two events will be virtually on October 13th starting at 6:30 p.m. for the meeting and 7:00 p.m. for the workshop.
The anxiety workshop will be hosted by CPS School Psychologist, Dr. Vanessa Leary. Please see the meeting link information below to attend the meeting and/or workshop.
SEPAC Meeting & Anxiety Workshop
Wed, Oct 13, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)
Please join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/756582789
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 756-582-789
CSPTO Pulse
Upcoming Events
October:
Monday, October 11: No School - Indigenous People Day
Thursday, October 14: School picture day
Friday, October 15: Chelmsford or Bruins Spirit wear day
Tuesday, October 19: Half Day - Professional day
Wednesday, October 20: Celtics Spirit Day
Friday, October 29: Paperbag parade 9:30-10:00
Saturday, October 30: Trunk or Treat, 11:00- 1:00
November:
Dining to Donate - TBD
Monday, November 1: Be Kind - Wear Kind
Tuesday, November 2: No School - Full Professional day
Saturday, November 6: Recycle Day at Central Office, 9-12- check time
Thursday, November 11: No School - Veterans Day
Friday, November 12: Spirit wear day
Wednesday, November 17: PTO meeting at Center Library, 7 PM
Thursday, November 18: Half Day - Elementary only - Patriots Spirit Day- Go Pats!
Monday, November 22: Picture retakes
Wednesday, November 24: Staff meeting, 8-8:45 AM, library, future locations to be determined
Wednesday, November 24: Early Release - Thanksgiving break
Thursday and Friday, November 25 & 26: No School - Thanksgiving break
Tuesday, November 30: End of Marking period Grades 1-4
Resources and Information
Student Consent Form: Weekly COVID-19 Pool Testing and/or Test and Stay Protocol
Parents are encouraged to provide consent for their child to participate in weekly COVID-19 pooltesting and the Test and Stay protocol. Pool testing and the Test and Stay protocol are key mitigation strategies as we work to provide a healthy and safe learning environment for students and staff in the Chelmsford Public Schools. You may consent for your child to participate in either or both programs.
If a parent elects not to have their child participate in the Test and Stay Program, the child must follow the traditional COVID-19 test and quarantine protocols if identified as a close contact to a COVID-19 positive case. Pool testing is strongly encouraged and recommended for unvaccinated individuals. Participation in the Test and Stay Program can significantly limit the amount of time your student will miss school if they are identified as a close contact. Please complete a separate form for each child that attends Chelmsford Public Schools.
A signed consent is required for both the Pool Testing and Test and Stay Programs. If a parent would like their child to participate in only 1 program (Pool Testing OR Test and Stay), please select and designate only 1 option from the consent form below. Chelmsford Public Schools are not currently offering symptomatic testing. The symptomatic testing option is included in this consent link, however, is not available in our district.
Center Elementary School
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