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Week of: November 20th, 2023
Message from the Principals
We so appreciate your partnership and participation in conferences this past week and into December. As a school we truly value our relationships with both students and families. Please be watching for our December Kind Act that will benefit many families in the area that are in need support. The generosity in our South Row family cannot be understated.
Please be advised, we will not be sending out a newsletter prior to Thanksgiving break. Therefore, we wish you and your families a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.
Respectfully,
Terri and Jayson
Week at a Glance
Monday, November 20th
- Discovery Museum Sound Enrichment Program (Grade 1)
Tuesday, November 21st
- No events
Wednesday, November 22nd
- Early Release Day - students dismissed at 11:45am (Parent/Caregiver Conferences)
Reminders for Early Release Days:
- Students are dismissed at 11:45am
- Car dismissals should adhere to the following times
- Last names A-G- 11:40-11:45am
- Last names H-N- 11:45-11:50am
- Last names O-Z- 11:50-11:55am
- Please communicate any changes to your child's dismissal plans to their respective teacher, Mrs. O'Neill (oneilld@chelmsford.k12.ma.us) and Mrs. Sepe (sepek@chelmsford.k12.ma.us). Be sure to also discuss with your child.
- Lunch is available for take home ONLY through online ordering
- Students will either have specials or recess (rotates every half day).
- Snack time may be adjusted and/or not occur depending on your child(ren)'s schedule.
- Extended Day will be open until 3:00PM for students signed up on WEDNESDAY. Please provide your child a lunch.
- Please anticipate possible delays with buses as they navigate an early release schedule
Thursday, November 23rd
- No School - Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 24th
- No School - Thanksgiving Break
Looking ahead...
December 4th
- Kindness Matters Day - Students & Staff Encouraged to wear kindness shirts and complete a kind act
- Student Grade Level Meetings w/Mrs. Gilbert & Mr. Ramalho
- Student Council Meeting, 3:30PM
December 7th
- Early Release Day - Students Dismissed at 11:45AM
- Bullock/Duncan Book Buddies
December 12th
- Try it Tuesday
December 13th
- Grades Available in X2 Grades 1-4
December 15th
- Chelmsford/South Row Spirit Day
December 22nd
- Silly Socks/Pajama School Spirit Day
December 23rd- January 1st
- School Vacation
January 2nd
- School Resumes
Reminders/ Updates
Favorite Book Character Photos: We posted many favorite book character day photos on South Row's facebook! Check them out! (@SouthRowElementary)
Coats: Now that we approach are approaching the colder months, please be sure your your child wears a coat and/or jacket to school as we do our very best to have outdoor recess every day (weather permitting). If your family is in need of one, please contact a member of the support team.
Car Loop Reminder - PLEASE ADHERE TO THIS REQUEST: We wanted to take a moment to remind all families on our arrival and dismissal protocols within the car loop. All families/community should enter the car loop on Mill Road and take left out of the parking lot towards Boston Road (click here for a visual) unless directed differently by staff. These procedures have been determined by our school based incident management team in collaboration with the Chelmsford Police Department and there is signage on these roads to reflect school business is occurring during these times. It is essential that all members of the community adhere to these traffic patterns for the safety of all members of our community. We have been noticing that cars are sometimes exiting out of the loop and taking a right towards Mill Rd (especially towards the end of arrival and dismissal) which has posed safety concerns. Although we recognize this may be a convenience factor to get to your next destination, we kindly ask that all community members adhere to the traffic pattern regardless as to the time or amount of cars on the access road. Thank you for your support and understanding and for adhering to this request daily. Additionally, please do not exit the car loop until directed by staff and please be sure to listen to requests/direction by staff when in the car loop to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal. This is for the safety of students and staff. Please reach out to Mr. Ramalho directly with any questions.
December Kind Act - Wish Project Donations: Starting on December 1st we will be collecting the following items for the Wish Project. Thank you for your generosity in advance.
- Toothpaste
- Body wash
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Kids body wash
- Kids toothpaste
- Baby body wash/shampoo
- Deodorant
November Connections Calendar - Feedback
*NEW* - Parent Resources and Support Button
PTO Corner
No matter who or what you shop for (some of us even bought some for personal use), RaiseRight Gift Cards are such an easy way to shop and share $$ with the PTO. There is information on our website, Facebook page, and you can always email SouthRowTreasurer@gmail.com with questions too. Oh here is a direct link to sign up now. https://www.raiseright.com/enroll?enrollCode=JZKK2VRU8XP1
In this season of thanks, we on the PTO board want to say a huge "THANK YOU" to every one of you parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who has helped with the PTO success this year. We are grateful to have such a caring and generous community that is so eager to help here at South Row. We hope you know how much you are appreciated. Thank you!
Please join us in showing the South Row staff a token of our appreciation. Each month the PTO coordinates a small gift for the staff. This month we would love your help so the gesture could be just a little bit larger. More info can be found in the link below. Thank you in advance!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4CAEAA23A0FD0-46226864-grateful
Tentative Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Food Services Corner
- Tentative Breakfast & Lunch Menu - PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE LINKED BELOW FOR CHANGES!
- Breakfast Sign Up Information
- Early Release Day Lunch Sign Up Information
- Direct Link to Food Services webpage
Dear Parents and Families --
Chelmsford Public Schools is utilizing on-line breakfast ordering again this year for ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ONLY.
Instructions on how to set up an account are below. If you need any help, please reach out to the school nutrition department at: (978) 251-5111
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, the student’s name should appear on page.
How to order meals
- School Menu-breakfast online ordering
- Scroll to day/week you are selecting breakfast (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
- Place order
Food Services Website
SOUTH ROW'S PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Pride Shout Outs
Appreciating our Veterans
Science Towers!
Fun and Learning
Sub Zero Enrichment Program
High Five Friday!
November Kind Act at South Row
Importance of Attendance
Contact the South Row Administrative Team!
Principal
Mr. Jayson Ramalho, M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
Email: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/15
Location: 250 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5177
Facebook: facebook.com/SouthRowElementary
Twitter: @CPSSouthRow
Contact the Main Office Staff
- Mrs. Terri Gilbert, Principal: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 4
- Mr. Jayson Ramalho, Assistant Principal: ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 3
- Mrs. Shannon Vandevoordt, School Nurse: vandevoordts@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.2
- Mrs. Debbie O'Neill, Secretary: oneilld@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext. 0
- Mrs. Kim Sepe, School Clerk: sepek@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.0
- Absentee Line: 978-251-5177 ext. 1