
Weekly Bulletin
Week of May 29th, 2023
MAY
Monday, May 29th - No School - Memorial Day
THURSDAY, JUNE 1st - LAST DAY of CLUBS & ACTIVITIES AND LAST DAY FOR LATE BUSES
Thursday, June 15th - Last day of School - dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
McCarthy vs. Parker Track & Field - Middle School Championships
This coming Thursday, June 1st, Chelmsford will be holding its second-ever McCarthy vs. Parker Track & Field Invitational Event. The invitational will begin promptly at 3:00 pm and wrap up by 5:15 pm. It will be held on the track behind McCarthy Middle School.
Although only members of our middle school team are eligible to participate, we hope that the entire community feels welcome to attend. Please come cheer on your friends and classmates as they jump hurdles, throw javelins, complete relay races, long jump, as well as compete in many other exciting events!
Thanks to the generosity of the Pop Warner Program, the snack shack will be open for drinks, snacks, and even easy dinner plans!
Everyone must have a secured ride home once their events are over. Additionally, be on the lookout for high school athletes that will have brochures and information about optional Track & Field Summer Camps for those wishing to attend.
Please email felzania@chelmsford.k12.ma.us with any questions. See you there rain or shine!
8th Grade Dress-up Dance
The 8th grade dress-up dance is scheduled for Thursday, June 8th from 7-9 at the Chelmsford Elks Lodge ~ tickets to be sold in homeroom. Permission slip and flyer attached below.
YEARBOOK 2023
Order your Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. Please see attachment below for ordering information. Price increase on May 1st, 2023 - $40.00
LAST WEEK FOR ACTIVITIES AND LATE BUSES
Tuesday - May 30th
American Sign Language - Ms. Fitzgibbons - on-line from 3:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. email fitzgibbonsm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us https://classroom.google.com/c/MjA5MjE3MDU3MzEz?cjc=yqtuwha https://meet.google.com/uap-oqyo-nzr?hs=17
**THE LAST DAY FOR ASL will be TUESDAY, JUNE 6th**
NO GAME CLUB TODAY
Homework Club–Ms. Kennedy–Rm.124 Grades 7&8
Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan-GYM-GRADE 5
Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team-Ms. Segool & Ms. Sheehan - Room 122
Yoga & Fitness-Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon-Fitness Room-GRADE 6
WooSox Rehearsals Band, Chorus & Orchestra-Mr. Linsner, Ms. Robertson & Ms. Tiano
Wednesday - May 31st
ART CLUB - Ms. Annuziata -Room 4
Intramurals -Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan - GRADE 6
NO KNITTING CLUB TODAY
Select Chorus - Ms. Robertson - Room 230 (from 7:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.) *before school
Power Hour-Mr. Suleski-Room PC7
Yoga Club - Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room - GRADES 7&8
Thursday - June 1st
NO ART CLUB TODAY
Intramurals – Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan – GRADES 7&8
NO YOGA & FITNESS TODAY
LAST DAY FOR CLUBS & LATE BUSES THURSDAY, JUNE 1st
FROM PARKER PTO
Parker PTO has some exciting end of the year activities coming up! Check out the important dates below:
- Parker's Got Talent- Thank you to all that attended PGT. Our students did an amazing job sharing their talents. Congratulations on another successful show! Special thank you to PGT director, Karyn Crouthamel and PGT volunteers for keeping this tradition going!
- Parker Pride Run- Thank you to all that attended and participated in our 2023 Parker Pride Run! It was a beautiful day filled with lots of smiles. Congratulations to all who crossed our finish line. Special thanks to our top sponsor PhillisOrthodonitcs, Great Lowell Road Runners, Goodr, Buff City Soap and our awesome volunteers!
- Red Sox Game: Did you miss out on buying tickets for Middle School Night at Fenway Park on Thursday, June 1st at 7:10 pm? If so, look for posts on Parker Parents Facebook page to connect with people who did purchase tickets and are now unable to use them. Tickets are being sold for $40 each.
- Virtual Parker PTO meeting: June 7th @ 7:00 pm. Parker PTO is looking for more board members to join our team for the 2023/2024 school year. Current open board positions include: Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Enrichment Coordinator. Please email: ptoparker@gmail.com with any questions
As always, thank you for your continued support throughout the school year.
Sincerely,
Parker PTO
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 447-065-885
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ATTENDANCE
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.
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.
Parker Middle School
Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133