The CSPTO Pulse
April 12, 2024
🌍 Recycle Day is Coming Up - Volunteer Now! 🌏
Recycle Day is coming up on Saturday May 4. Time to start your spring cleaning for this event. This is an easy way to recycle your junk this Spring, and a great way to support Center & McCarthy Schools! Just drive through, donate a small fee, and the PTOs will get rid of your junk.
We need helpers of all kinds to run the event. We especially need able-bodied volunteers to unload items, such as: Appliances, Metal furniture, Lawn equipment, Grills (no propane), Computer
equipment, TVs, and Monitors. (Older kids are welcome to join their parents to help with smaller items and other tasks!)
Composer Jim Papoulis Visits 4th Grade
Fourth graders had a special visit from Composer, Conductor, and Producer Jim Papoulis. They have been singing his songs, such as Give Us Hope and When I lose My Eyes, in music class. Jim conducted as the students performed these songs and had the opportunity to learn some new techniques. Thank you to Mr. McGillicuddy for coordinating this once in a lifetime opportunity for the students.
Staff Appreciation Week is Coming Up and We Need You!
Get ready to flashback to the 90's as we celebrate our amazing teachers and staff during Staff Appreciation Week at Center Elementary School! We're excited to show our gratitude and make this week extra special for the fantastic educators who shape the minds of our children every day. May 6th-10th is Center's largest staff appreciation event of the year: Staff Appreciation Week.
We need donations of different types of breakfast foods, snack treats, desserts and party & craft supplies. We are also looking for anyone willing to bring in fresh “Box-o-Joe” style coffee on the day of our breakfast event on Monday morning.
Ziti Supper Was a 4th Grade Success - Thanks to so Many of You!
Thank you to the many wonderful volunteers who helped to make this annual tradition a success. And thank you to the families and friends who joined for this special evening. The 4th graders had a great time taking on this responsibility and gearing up for their end of year festivities.
A extra BIG THANK YOU goes out to Carey Noel for planning this big event! We couldn't have done it without you.
We Are So Grateful!
And we are so thankful to our paraprofessionals who help out all our students so tirelessly along side our teachers each day. Thank you!
⏰ 4th Grade Family Important Info ⏰
The end of fourth grade is an exciting time for our students as they prepare to move on from Center to middle school! There are several special activities for these students as we celebrate their time at Center and what is in store for them next. Please review the information on our fourth grade hub (and sent home) about important deadlines and activities.
UPCOMING DATES & DEADLINES:
- Finale Ceremony & Party - June 10
- Clap Out — last day of school
Questions? E-mail: centergrade4@gmail.com
🎶 Center Community Sing-A-Long 🎶
The third annual Center School Community Sing-Along will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6:00 PM in the Center School Gym.
This is a fun opportunity for the community to gather and make music together. This event is open to all students and community members.
Planning to attend? Please complete this short Google Form to help Mr. McGillicuddy plan appropriately.
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🎶 CFOM Seeking Board Members 🎶
Chelmsford Friends of Music (CFOM) is holding elections for Board positions this spring and is in need of parents/caregivers to run for positions in order to sustain the organization and continue to offer support for our Chelmsford music students.
What board positions need to be filled this spring for one-year terms?
- President: Presides at meetings and is an ex-officio member of committees.
- Vice President: Shares the duties of the President and, in the absence of the President, presides over meetings of the Association.
- Secretary: Keeps an accurate record of the proceedings of the Association.
- Treasurer: Receives and is custodian of all monies paid into CFOM, pays all authorized bills, and reports the financial status of the Association at each meeting.
- Publicity Coordinator: Coordinates publicity for meetings, other activities and events sponsored by the Association.
- Hospitality Chairperson: Arranges for refreshments at meetings.
- Membership Chairperson: Responsible for duties related to membership coordination.
Additional details are in the attached document. To learn more and express interest send an email to chelmsfordfriendsofmusic@gmail.com and attend CFOM’s 6:00 P.M. April 11 Meeting at the Chelmsford Public Library.
April:
- April 15-19: School Vacation Week
- Tues, April 23: Community Sing-Along 6:00pm - 6:45pm
- Tues, April 23 & Wed April 24: Curious Creatures visits Kindergarten
- Wed, April 23: Family Sing-A-Long 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
May:
- Sat, May 4: Recycle Day 8am-12pm
- Mon, May 6 - Fri, May 9: Staff Appreciation Week
- Tues, May 7: Roller Kingdom Night, 6-8pm
- Thurs, May 16: Animal Adventures visits 1st grade
- Wed, May 22: PTO Meeting at 7pm in the Center School Library
- Thurs, May 23: Plantmobile visits 2nd grade
- Mon, May 27: No School (MEMORIAL DAY)
- Mon, June 3: Be Kind Spirit Wear day
- Tues, June 4: Arts & Culture Night
- Tues, June 4: Drumlin Farm visits 4th grade
- Wed, June 5: PTO Meeting at 7pm (tentative)
- Thurs, June 6: Field Day (rain date June 7)
- Mon, June 10: 4th Grade Finale Ceremony
- Mon, June 10: Wingmasters visit 3rd grade
- Fri, June 14: Chelmsford Spirit Day
- Wed, June 19: No School (JUNETEENTH)
- TBD: Last day of school
CORI Requirements for Volunteers
A CORI background check is required to volunteer at Center School. CORI background checks are valid for three years. Please check with Cheryl O'Hearn in the Center office to find out if you need to do a new background check for this school year.
Helpful Info & Resources
- Staff Favorites list for appreciation & gift ideas
- 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
CSPTO Board 2022-23
Jennifer del Solar & Ellen Ellis – Presidents
Liz Chhoeum & KC Pyskaty - Vice Presidents
Amy Tatton & Carey Noel – Secretaries
Thomas Gibson & Jenn Keenan – 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.
For more information, and to stay up-to-date you can:
- Visit our WEBSITE
- Follow us on FACEBOOK
- Email us at pto.center@gmail.com
- Subscribe to our Google Calendar