Weekly Bulletin
Week of February 7, 2022
FEBRUARY
Wednesday, February 9th-Early Release Day-dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
Monday, February 21st~Friday, February 25th- February Recess
Monday, February 28th - School Resumes
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic- 5-11 years Wed. Feb 9th
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The COVID Vaccine Clinic will be offered to all students ages 5 years to 11 years old on Wednesday Feb. 9, 2022. We are partnering with Remedium Pharmacy in N. Chelmsford. Remedium Pharmacy will be on site at Chelmsford High School ( in the cafeteria ) at 200 Richardson Rd. on Wednesday February 9, 2022, from 3:00pm-6:00pm. The clinic is open to all Chelmsford residents ages 5 years to 11 years old!
The 2nd dose COVID Vaccine clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, from 3:00pm-6:00pm at the Chelmsford High School (in the cafeteria). Remedium Pharmacy will send out a reminder email to parents/guardians.
For the 2nd dose clinic on March 2nd, your appointment time will be the SAME TIME as your first dose appointment selected on February 9th.
We are happy to have our special furry friends from She's A Keeper Therapy Animal Program to visit with our students during this event! 🐶🐾🐾🐶
To register:
- Go to www.RemediumRx.net
- Click the purple button in the middle of the page that reads "Chelmsford Ages 5-11 COVID Vaccine Clinic 2/9/22".
- This will bring you to a screen that has Chelmsford. If you have more than one child, please register and sign consent for each child.
- Enter the access code- Chelmsford
- Select the appointment time slot and click submit and sign up at the bottom of the page.
- Enter your child's demographic information and click Sign up Now.
- Please note:
- A parent/guardian must accompany their child to the vaccine clinic.
- Please have your child wear a short-sleeved shirt
- Please bring a copy of your insurance card, however no child will be denied a vaccine for lack of insurance.
- It is recommended that individuals hydrate on the day of the vaccine!
- Students will be observed for 15 minutes after the vaccine is administered.
- Side effects may be experienced after getting the vaccine; these are normal signs that your body is building protection against COVID-19
- The most common side effects are: pain at the injection site, headache, fatigue, muscle ache, fever, chills, nausea.
Best,
Peggy Gump, M.Ed BSN RN
Coordinator of Nursing Services
Chelmsford Public Schools
978-341-5521
15th Annual Parker Middle School "Souper" Bowl
Every year at this time, the Parker Community collects non-perishable food items for the annual Souper Bowl food drive. All items are given to Chelmsford Community Exchange Inc., which serves local families in need. All donations can be brought to Parker Middle School beginning on Tuesday, February 1st through Friday, February 11th. Please see the attached flyer for important details.
PLEASE READ - PARKER LOST & FOUND
The Lost and Found Racks are overflowing with coats, hats, gloves, sweatshirts, water bottles and lots more. On MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14th and TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th ~ All lost and found items will be on display during lunches. Please have your students check for any lost or missing items. Any unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, February 18th. See photos below:
After School Clubs/Activities
Our after-school clubs and activities have started. The Activity Card fee is $50 per student. Cash or check made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools should be turned into your child's homeroom teacher along with a completed Non-School Health Directive. 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. The list of activities are posted outside of the office daily. 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 kids 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
Drama Club - Ms. Robertson & Mr. Chase - Room 230
Intramurals - Mr. Sullivan - GRADE 6
Jazz Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room
Festival Orchestra - Ms. Tiano - Room 8
Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team-Ms. Sheehan & Ms. Segool-Room 122
Student Fit~Mindful Stress Reduction-Ms. Dolan-Fitness Room
Wednesday - February 9th
No Clubs - Early Release Day - dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
Thursday - February 10th
Art Club - Ms. Egan - Room 4
Drama Club - Ms. Robertson, Mr. Chase - Room 230
Festival Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room
Game Club - Ms. Schrems - Cafeteria
Intramurals - Mr. Sullivan - GYM GRADES 7&8
Orchestra Club - Ms. Tiano - Room 8
Power Hour - Ms. Mitra - Library
PARKER'S GOT TALENT - PGT Is BACK!
EMCEE Auditions (8th Graders only) ~ After school on Monday, February 28, 2022 in Room 123
ACT Auditions ~ After school on Tuesday, March 1 & Wednesday, March 2 in Room 123
See attached flyer for more information. More details to come as date approaches.
From Parker PTO
ATTENTION BASKETBALL FANS - UMass Lowell Basketball - Saturday, February 12th at 5 p.m. Join us as we watch the men's River Hawks basketball team play the University of Maryland at the Tsongas Center!
BOX TOPS - The Box Tops program is going paperless- but we are still asking you to collect them! Download the app and scan them in- no clipping boxes required!
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1150038564
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generalmills.btfe
AMAZON SMILE - Help support the Parker PTO on Amazon. Click the link below before you start shopping, and Amazon will donate a percentage of the sale to Parker. Click here
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2022 . All meetings are virtual and all are welcome to join. Details below:
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/809569845
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 809-569-845
From the Health Office - Please Read
FIND A COVID-19 TEST NEAR YOU. Click on the link below:
On January 11, the Department of Public Health issued a public health advisory on testing for COVID-19. Get tested if you have symptoms or are a close contact of someone with COVID. Rapid antigen tests are an acceptable alternative to a PCR test in most situations. Learn about when you should get tested, what type of test should be used.
YEARBOOK Price Change - Please see updated order form attached below:
Price change effective January 1, 2022. The cost of the yearbook is now $35.00. Yearbooks are still available, so order your yearbook now. This is an all-school yearbook, with photos from school events throughout the year. You can pre-order your yearbook today at www.yearbookforever.com or print a paper order form and bring your payment and order form to the office. Form attached below.
Winter is Here!
Reminder to Parker Families - 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.
Attendance
To report an Absence, Late Arrival or Dismissal for your student. Please notify Parker Middle School by emailing parkerattendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us or by calling the Attendance line at 978-251-5133, extension 4100. ~Thank you, Deb Robinson.
Parker Middle School
Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133