Weekly Bulletin
Week of December 5, 2022
DECEMBER
IMPORTANT DATES:
Wednesday, December 7th-Early Release Day, dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
Monday, December 26th through Monday, January 2nd-Winter Break-No School
Tuesday, January 3rd - School Resumes
7th & 8th Grade Dance
The 7th & 8th Grade Dance is Friday, December 9th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please see the attached permission slip with details.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES
There have been 2 new clubs added to our after-school program. Homework Club for 7th & 8th graders and "Power Hour" (homework support) for 5th & 6th graders. Please check the schedule below for details.
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 - December 6th
Drama Club - Ms. Robertson & Mr. Chase
Game Room - Ms. Dolan - Cafeteria
Homework Club - Ms. Kennedy - Room 124 - GRADES 7&8
Intramurals - Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan - GYM - GRADE 5
Jazz Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room
Orchestra Club - Ms. Tiano - Room 8
Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team - Ms. Segool & Ms. Sheehan - Room 122
Yoga & Fitness -Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon-Fitness Room- GRADE 6
Wednesday - December 7th
No Clubs - Early Release - dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
Thursday - December 8th
Art Club – Ms. Annunziata-Room 4
Drama Club - Ms. Robertson & Mr. Chase
Festival Band – Mr. Linsner-Band Room
Festival Orchestra – Ms. Tiano – Room 8
Intramurals – Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan – GRADES 7&8
Yoga & Fitness -Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room-GRADE 5
Winter is Coming!
Reminder to Parker Families - Cold weather is rolling in....Parker students will still be going outside for recess/outside break. Please remember to BUNDLE UP, warm coats, hats and gloves are recommended.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost & Found racks are chock full of your students "stuff". Hats, notebooks, jackets, coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch bags, and lots lots more. Please have your student check for any lost items.
YEARBOOK 2023
Order your 2023 Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. Please see attachment below for ordering information or click on link below:
FROM PARKER PTO
Parker PTO has some exciting activities coming up in December! Check out the important dates below:
- Parker Craft Fair- Come shop at our fair on: Sunday, December 4th 9:00am-1:00pm at Parker gym and cafeteria. We have over 45 local vendors including some of our very own students! Start your holiday shopping early, support local vendors and support our school.
- Virtual Parker PTO meeting: December 14th @ 7:00 pm
- Parker Night at the Riverhawks Hockey Game: December 30th @ 6:05 pm https://offer.fevo.com/umass-lowell-mih-vs-alaska-anchorage-ptuwavq-1126222
- Dine to Donate January 23-27th: Tired of cooking? WECO will be hosting a unique dine to donate the week of January 23-27th. Order pre-made meals, appetizers and desserts to cook at home for the whole family. More information to follow.
As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!
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
SAVE THE DATE - GR. 8 FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
Please join the Chelmsford High School and curriculum department administration on Wednesday, December 7th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) located at 200 Richardson Road to learn more about all things high school and how you can best prepare for the transition of your child(ren) to CHS. Please see Principal Murray's notice to families for more information about this event.
ATTENDANCE
To report a Student Absent:
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.
**NEW THIS YEAR** Please read:
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.
Half Day On-line Lunch Ordering
Dear Parents and Families;
To better estimate the demand for lunches on half days, CPS Nutrition has launched online lunch ordering for HALF DAYS ONLY.
For the upcoming half day -- Wednesday 12/7/22 -- orders must be received by Friday 12/2/22.
2022-23 CPS Upcoming Half Day/Early Release dates
- Wednesday, 12/7
- Tuesday, 1/10
- Wednesday, 2/8
- Thursday, 3/2
- Thursday, 4/13
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.
Directions to set up your account and order:
- URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
- Sign up now: Email, create password.
- School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
- Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number
- Last Name: (You can also search and add siblings/family members at this time). Once this is completed, student’s name should appear on page.
How to order meals
- School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)
- Scroll to week of half day/early release date (top right of page)
- Find date, select meal option
- Add item to cart/Select Add to order
- Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
- Click Check out
- Select pick up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom. Middle/high school pick up location cafeteria.
- Place order
Parker Middle School
Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133