The CSPTO Pulse

Our (most likely) last meeting of the year is coming up! Our returning and new board members will be voted in for next year's school year.

Last week we successfully spoiled Center staff with a travel themed appreciation week. Thank you so much to the families that donated items and time to make this happen for everyone at Center!

Huge thank you to Liz Chhoeum and KC Pyskaty for dreaming up and executing this amazing appreciation week

We had so much fun skating the night away with you all at Roller Kingdom Night! From races and

karaoke to the Hokey Pokey-- fun was had by all. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Thank you to Thomas Gibson for organizing this super fun event!

The end of the school year is rapidly approaching! Check out the 4th grade hub and take note of these important dates for 4th graders.

• The 4th grade graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin on Friday June 13th at 12:30 PM with a party for students afterwards.
  
• The 4th grade clap out will take place on the last day of school on Tuesday June 17th.

We are thrilled to announce high school senior Hannah Gemelli as our 2025 CSPTO scholarship winner and recipient of $1000 to use in furthering their studies. Hannah will attend Center's 4th grade graduation ceremony where she will read her winning essay!

Center School will be having Field Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The rain date will be Monday, June 16.

We really need your help to ensure a safe, successful and fun experience for our students. There will be two Field Day Sessions:

Session 1: 10:00-12:50 for Grades K,1, & 2 (Volunteers arrive on the field at 9:45)

Session 2: 1:40-3:00 for Grades 3 & 4 (Volunteers arrive on the field at 1:25)

How you can help:

1. Each grade level will have the opportunity to travel to different activity stations. The morning session will have 5 stations and the afternoon session will have 10 stations. Adults will be needed at each station to help run the activity. Directions for each station will be provided on the day and are very easy to follow. If you have a completed CORI form on file (or can fill out CORI form prior to June 12) and can help out, please click on the following link: https://signup.com/go/aigTpAQ

2. I have a sign-up page ready for you to place your name at available activity stations. If you have any questions, you can email me at kivit@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

3. Small bottles of water are needed. A water drop-off site will be set up in the lobby for parents to drop off water donations for our field day s
   

4. From the PTO- There will be a permission slip for a popsicle sent home that NEEDS to be returned to school or else their student will not be allowed to receive one.

DATES TO REMEMBER

May

• Fri, May 16: Chelmsford Spirit Wear Day
• Fri, May 16: Animal Adventures visits grade 1
• Wed. May 21: Plantmobile visits grade 2
• Wed, May 21: PTO Meeting, 6:30- 7:30PM in the Library
• Thurs, May 22: Center School Sing Along 6- 6:40PM in the gym
• Mon, May 26: No school (Memorial Day)

June

• Mon, Jun 2: Be Kind Spirit Wear Day
• Wed, Jun 4: PTO Meeting, 6:30- 7:30PM in the Library (if needed)
• Thurs, Jun 5: Wingmasters visits 3rd Grade
• Wed, Jun 11: Lifting Spirits visits 4th Grade
• Thurs, Jun 12: Field Day (rain date Mon, June 16)
• Fri, Jun 13: 4th Grade Finale - 11 AM- 3PM
  
• Tues, Jun 17: Last day of school and half day (tentative)

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.

• Staff Favorites list for appreciation & gift ideas
  
School Hours are 8:59am - 3:18pm (11:45 on Early Dismissal days)
• The 2024-25 School Calendar can help you plan for those half days and vacation weeks
• Find lunch menus on the CPS Nutrition page
• Info on the Bus can be found on the CPS Transportation page
• Browse Past CSPTO Newsletters

Jennifer del Solar & Ellen Ellis – Presidents

Liz Chhoeum & KC Pyskaty - Vice Presidents

Amanda Benson & Beth Dalley – Secretaries

Thomas Gibson & Kat Pastor – Treasurers

Emily Sullivan & Sarah Mosher – Enrichment Coordinators

TBD - 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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• Email us at pto.center@gmail.com
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