The CSPTO Pulse

We hope you all have a happy and healthy Summer! Don't forget to sleep in, go swimming, ride bikes eat lots of ice cream & of course, wear sunscreen! We'll see you all in the Fall.

Looking for just the right end of year thank you gift to thank your student's teacher or other staff at the school? Check out our new Staff Favorites lists and finally know what they'll really love to recieve!

From favorite color, candy,flower, beverage-- to hobbies and wishes for the school/classroom. We've got the info for just the right way to show your appreciation.

On Tuesday, Jim Parks, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, spoke with the students about what characteristics all birds of prey have - talons to grab food, a top curved beak to break food, binocular vision, and superb flying ability.

All the birds Jim brought can be found in Chelmsford. Students saw an American Kestrel, a Red Tailed Hawk, a Barred Owl, a Great Horned Owl, and the Northern Saw Whet Owl. Each of the birds has an injury or condition that is preventing them from being released back into the wild. One of the interesting facts Jim shared was that the Barred Owl, the most common owl, has 10,000 feathers (even on its eyelids, legs, feet, and toes).

On Tuesday May 30th we voted in the CSPTO Board for the 2023-24 school year, as well as thanked departing members Tara Lydon and Maria Reuder for their time serving on the Board and supporting the students and staff of Center School.

Please join us in thanking Tara and Maria for their volunteer service, and in welcoming our newest members KC Pyskaty and Jenn Keenan.

The 2023-24 Board will be:

Jennifer del Solar & Ellen Ellis: co-Presidents

Liz Chhoeum & KC Pyskaty: co-Vice Presidents

Amy Tatton & Carey Noel: co-Secretaries

Thomas Gibson & Jenn Keenan: co-Treasurers

Michelle Beard & Tiara Duff: co-Enrichment Coordinators

June:

• Mon, June 12: 4th grade Finale
  

• Thurs, June 15: Move Up Day & Last Day of School (1/2 Day)

• Thurs, June 15: 4th Grade Clap Out (at dismissal)

August:

• Wed, Aug 9 @ 9:30AM: Kindergarten Play Date @ Friendship Park
• Tues, Aug 29: First Day of School

• School Hours are 8:59am - 3:18pm (11:45 on Early Dismissal days)
• The 2023-24 School Calendar can help you plan for those half days and vacation weeks
• Center Staff Directory is here
• Find lunch menus on the CPS Nutrition page
• Info on the Bus can be found on the CPS Transportation page

Jennifer del Solar & Ellen Ellis – Presidents

Liz Chhoeum & Maria Reuder - Vice Presidents

Amy Tatton & Carey Noel – Secretaries

Tara Lydon & Thomas Gibson – Treasurers

Michelle Beard & Tiara Duff – Enrichment Coordinators

Jess Remick - Teacher Representative

We welcome anyone interested in shadowing our officers & coordinators as it helps ensure a smooth transfer of knowledge and better succession planning. If you have questions, or would like to help with an event, project, or make a donation – just reach out to any board member, or send us an email.

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• Visit our WEBSITE
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• Email us at pto.center@gmail.com
• Subscribe to our Google Calendar