South Row's Home Link
Week of: March 11th, 2024
Message from the Principals
Enjoy the February video posted above, highlighting the fun and learning at South Row from the past month!
We hope you will consider stopping by our Family Night for the Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday. Besides shopping we will be hosting game night in the cafeteria for students and families.
The Youth Art Exhibit is on for the month of March. Opening Night was busy with families and staff visiting and enjoying the wonderful art exhibited by our budding artists. Thank you so much to Mrs. C for pulling this event together for South Row in addition to the online virtual art show.
Additionally, registration for the Multicultural Festival is now open! Click here to view the registration form along with the section below within Home Link for more information on the event.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Respectfully,
Terri and Jayson
Week at a Glance ~ Week of March 11th
Monday, March 11th
- Book Fair Week at South Row begins
Tuesday, March 12th
- No events
Wednesday, March 13th
- Family Game Night & Book Fair Shopping, 6-8pm
Thursday, March 14th
- No events
Friday, March 15th
- Professor Bugman Grade 1 Enrichment Program
- Green/Orange/White School Spirit Day
Looking ahead...
March 18th
- Grade 1 WBZ-TV Meteorologist Visit Enrichment Program
March 20th
- Grades Available on X2 - Grades 1-4 - click here for directions
March 22nd
- Tentative Whole School Reward
- School Spirit Day - Workout Day
- High Five Friday with the Chelmsford Fire Department
March 29th
- Good Friday - No School
April 1st
- Student Grade Level Meetings w/ Mrs. Gilbert & Mr. Ramalho
- Kindness Matters Day - Students & Staff encouraged to wear kindness shirts and complete a kind act!
April 2nd
- Early Release Day - Teacher Professional Development
- Quick Click PTO Fundraiser (see details below), 3-6pm, Gymnasium
- Para Educator Appreciation Day - Thank you to our amazing support staff!
- Gr. 2 Wingmasters Enrichment Program
April 4th
- School Librarian Appreciation Day ~ Thank you Ms. Hamm!
April 5th
- Multicultural School Spirit Day - Students and staff interested in participating in this spirit day are encouraged to wear clothing that represents the country or countries they originated from.
April 6th
- Multicultural Festival, 1-3:00pm
April 8th
- ELA MCAS - Grade 4
- Student Council, 3:30pm, Pods
- School Council, 5:30pm, Conference Room
- PTO Board, 6:30pm, Conference Room
- PTO Meeting, 7:00pm, Cafeteria
April 9th
- ELA MCAS - Grade 4
- Try it Tuesday
April 10th
- ELA MCAS - Grade 3
- Kindergarten Enrichment - Curious Creatures
- ELA MCAS - Grade 3
April 23rd
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Thank you to all of our bus drivers!
April 24th
- Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day - Thank you Mrs. O'Neill and Mrs. Sepe
April 26th
- Chelmsford/South Row Spirit Day
April 29th
- Grade 4 Trip to Drumlin Farms
Reminders & Updates
Long Term Substitute (Recess Aide): We currently have an LTS Recess Aide position at South Row. If you or someone you may know may be interested in some part time work, please share this link with them to apply.
ABA Para Educator Vacancy: We currently have an ABA Para Educator position open at South Row. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please share this link with them to apply.
Lunch/Recess Aide Vacancy: We have an opening for a lunch/recess aide that we are trying to fill. If you are someone you know is interested please share this link with them to apply.
MCAS Dates:
- Grade 4 - ELA MCAS - April 8th and 9th
- Grade 3 - ELA MCAS - April 10th and 11th
- Grade 3 - MATH MCAS - May 13th and 14th
- Grade 4 - MATH MCAS - May 15th and 16th
Book Fair:
- Each class will receive a canister to fill with coins and small bills. Classes that fill their canister will be entered to win one of three $200 certificates for Scholastic books for their classroom!
- Donating is optional, but if you wish to contribute, please send your coins to school with your child in a bag labeled “All for Books” anytime between February 26 and March 8. If you have any questions, email southrowbookfair@gmail.com.
- More information below!
Book Fair Information
Parker Middle School Swag
The Parker PTO is currently running an apparel sale for Parker swag! They thought it might be nice to offer our 4th graders the opportunity to purchase in anticipation of coming to Parker next year. Please find the link below if you so choose to share with your fourth-grade families. No pressure on my part!
Check out our new Parker Pride Wear! Get ready for the spring weather with new athletic wear. Don't forget to check out our Ozzie Super Fan apparel. All proceeds from Ozzie apparel will be donated to Officer Ozzie's care. Click the link to view items and purchase items:
https://parkermiddleschoolapparel2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Nurses Corner
Dear South Row Families,
As many of you may have heard, the CDC changed their Covid quarantine and isolation guidelines. The department of education has not updated their guidelines yet, so for now we are continuing with the 5 days of isolation.
Unfortunately, conjunctivitis has made a comeback at South Row. If your child’s eyes are red, itchy, swollen, and have discharge - please contact their doctor. It is especially tricky this time of year with allergy season fast approaching.
We are still seeing a sprinkle here and there of GI illnesses and Strep remains our most common illness across the grades.
Free Covid Tests: https://special.usps.com/testkits
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Warmly,
Nurse V.
An Update from the Art Room
The Chelmsford Public Library is hosting the Town-Wide Art Show, celebrating K-12 artists across the district!
Their artwork will be on display throughout the month of March. Please join me in congratulating the South Row artists who have work in this show:
Maya Sylvester, Grade 4, “Mask”
Joshua Cannon, gr 4, mask
Stella Hutchinson gr 4, mask
Veda pratheesh, gr 4, Mask
Boden Perry, gr 4, mask
Angelina Lemay gr 4, mask
Elin Haas, gr 4, mask
Isla O’brien, gr 4, mask
Lauchlen Morris, Gr 4, mask
Ella Simpson, Gr 1, Hundertwasser Drawing
Avril Wei, K, Dragon Face - Mixed Media
Gavin O’Reilly, Gr. 2, Under the Sea Watercolor
Quinn O’Brien Gr 3, Drawing Painting
Grace Hamelin, Gr 3, Prints
Emily Duffty, Gr 4, Animal Drawing
Gavin Dewallace, Gr 4, Weaving
Sinead Walsh, Gr 4, Weaving
The Massachusetts Art Education Association Virtual Exhibit is a State-Wide Art Show. It will be available to view on the MAEA website March 18, 2024 and will remain up through April. Please join me in congratulating the South Row artists who have work in this show:
Ethan Albanese, Grade K, Lunar New Year Dragon
Manit Madhukumar, Grade K, Line and Shape Print
Alexandra Lena, Grade 2, Under the Sea
Eleanor Pierce, Grade 3, Owl Prints
Leah Newhouse, Grade 1, Hundertwasser Drawing
Isaac Nickleberg, Grade 2, Paper Weaving
Liana Borowick, Grade 4, Weaving
Yuri Ou, Grade 4, Mask
South Row in the News!
The Multicultural Festival is coming! Registration is NOW OPEN!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! CLICK BELOW!
PTO Corner
ELECTIONS: It's that time of year, we are on the hunt for amazing volunteers who are willing to run the PTO next year! We have had volunteers step up for President, Secretary, and treasurer but we are in need of a Vice President for sure. All positions are open so if you would like to be part of the board in ANY of the positions please speak with a current board member or email southrowpto@gmail.com. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help!
It’s finally here! Next week is our Scholastic Book Fair!
Flyers with info about the fair went home in your child’s backpack this week. Students will have the opportunity to shop the fair during their regularly scheduled library specialist block. A Family Shopping and Game Night will be held on Wednesday, 3/13 from 6-8 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Book Fair Team is still in need of volunteers to help students at the fair, during Family Shopping and Game Night, and break down. Please use the link below to volunteer or email us at southrowbookfair@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DAFAA29AAFFCF8-47892770-2024#/.
Our “All for Books” coin drive wrapped up today. The total amount collected will be used to purchase Scholastic books for this year’s local charity, the Greater Lowell YMCA. The grand total and the winners of the Scholastic drawing will be announced next week…stay tuned!
Thanks for your continued support!
The PTO is hosting another “Quick Click” with Farmhouse Photography. Sign up to get a high-quality family photo and help raise funds for South Row enrichments!
· South Row gym from 3 to 6pm, Tuesday April 2, 2024 (go to external gym door).
· $25 PTO sitting fee goes to fund South Row student enrichment programs.
· Families (1 to 5 people) sign up for a 2-3 minute sitting time.
· Buy only the professionally edited digital images you love, at just $25 each.
Quick Click Portrait Fundraiser
A Family Photo from Last Year! =)
March Connections Calendar - Feedback
Parent Resources and Support
Parent Resources and Support Button
**Please note: We continuously update the button below with new resources as they arise.
Food Services Corner
This section is comprised of the following items pertaining to food services
- Website
- Breakfast Information
- Tentative Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Breakfast Information
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
Tentative Breakfast and Lunch Menus
SOUTH ROW'S PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Len Cabral - Grade 2 Enrichment
Pride Shout Outs
Community Read In!
Youth Art Exhibit and the Chelmsford Public Library
Student Grade Level Meeting Readers
Fraction Fun in Mrs. Lewis' Room
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