The CSPTO Pulse

The CSPTO is running a Square One Art fundraiser again this year! Every student has created individualized artwork in Mrs. Lam’s class and personalized catalogues will be arriving soon. You can buy their art printed on keepsakes that are shipped right to your house! The catalogues will have your student access code on them or click the link below to get a sneak peak at your student's art. The last day to order is April 16th.

A special thank you to Mrs. Lam for working with the students on this fundraiser as part of their art class curriculum!

Every year the CSPTO awards a scholarship to a former Center School student who is a current high school senior at Chelmsford High School, Innovation Academy, or Nashoba Tech. This year scholarship amount is $1000. Applicants need to apply by Friday, April 4. The winner reads their essay at Center school's 4th Grade End of Year Ceremony. If you know any High school seniors that also attended Center, send them our application!

The annual Fourth Grade Ziti Supper tickets are now on sale! Come and see the Center cafeteria turned into an Italian bistro with fourth graders serving!

Tickets are $8 a piece and include ziti, meatballs, salad, rolls, a beverage and dessert! There will be three seatings: 4:15 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and a limited number of tickets will be available. Looking forward to seeing you at another great Center School event!

Click below to purchase tickets. Use this link to sign up to help or donate a dessert.

It's that time again! Mrs. Lam is reaching out for volunteers to help with preparations for the Center School art show where each student will have work featured. Please click bellow if you are interested.

Recycle Day is coming up on Saturday May 3. 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. Details of what you can dispose of can be found on the Recycle Day website.

We are also looking for another person to join the Recycle Day team! McCarthy and Center partner up for this twice a year event and having a parent coordinator along with a PTO Board coordinator can help this popular community event run more smoothly. If you're interested, email us at pto.center@gmail.com or see what we're all about by volunteering.

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Spring Recycle Day

In observance of Assistant Principal appreciation, the CSPTO gave Mrs. O a lovely little lavender plant and card.

Thank you to Liz Chhoeum and KC Pyskaty for delivering this

On Tuesday The CSPTO set up this sweet seed table for Center's staff with a message of gratitude.

Thanks to Liz Chhoeum and KC Pyskaty for this beautiful arrangement

Help us have fun and make a difference for the students and staff here at Center! The CSPTO has an open spot on our board for a Co- President for the 2025-26 school year. The Presidents work together to as representatives of the PTO to lead all meetings, manage the communications with the Principals, other board members and Council of Chelmsford Schools. They also obtain permits for and ensure the integrity of all CSPTO events.

We will be holding PTO Board member election for next year at our next meeting on May 21. If interested in any position, message us to be added to the ballot!

If you are interested email us at pto.center@gmail.com

Congratulations to the Taste of Chelmsford winners so far! Winners will be announced daily on tasteofchelmsford.com, as well as our Facebook page (@TasteofChelmsford). We will also reach out to winners via email or phone.

Mar 1: #A0038- Emmet C.

Mar 2: #A0553- Peggy S.

Mar 3: #A0569- Emily A.

Mar 4: #A0428- MaryJane M.

Mar 5: #A0251- Jessica R.

Mar 6: #A204- David L.

Mar 7: #A0110- Haley S.

Mar 8: #A0601- Joseph R.

Mar 9: #A0003- Katie N.

Mar 10: #A0019- Glenn M.

Mar 11: #A0345- Will L.

Mar 12: #A0361- James M.

Mar 13: #A0545- Tammy G.

Mar 14: #A0184- Melissa W.

Mar 15: #A0558- Valerie H.

Mar 16: #A0338- Amy T.

Mar 17: #A0495- Andrea M.

Mar 18: #A0137- Lori W.

Mar 19: #A0503- Lisa M.

Mar 20: #A0089- Sharon H.

Mar 21: #A0335- Jeff P.

Mar 22: #A0261- Drake J.

Mar 23: #A0287- Howard F.

Mar 24: #A0064- Rebecca C.

Mar 25: #A0052- Emma C.

Mar 26: #A0356- Jennifer C.

Mar 27: #A0332- Julie K.

Mar 28: #A0350- Elise B.

Mar 29: #A0098- Danielle F.

Mar 30: #A0130- William L.

Mar 31: #A0484- Kyle J.

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Roller Kingdom Night

DATES TO REMEMBER

April

• Fri, Apr 4: CSPTO Scholarship application deadline
• Mon, Apr 7: Be Kind Spirit Wear day
• Mon, Apr 7: 3rd Gr MCAS
• Tues, Apr 8: 3rd Gr MCAS
• Wed, Apr 9: 4th Gr MCAS
• Thurs, Apr 10: 4th Gr MCAS
• Fri, Apr 11: Chelmsford Spirit Wear day
• Wed, Apr 16: Square 1 ordering deadline
• Fri, Apr 18: No school
• Apr 21-25: School Vacation Week
• Mon, Apr 28: Curious Creatures visits K
• Wed, Apr 30: Curious Creatures visits K
• Wed, Apr 30: Ziti Supper, 3 seatings 4:15, 5:30 & 6:45PM

May

• Sat, May 3: Recycle Day 8AM-12PM
• May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
• Wed. May 7: Center Art Show/Book Fair
• Mon, May 12: Roller Kingdom Night 6-8PM
• Mon, May 12: 4th Gr MCAS
• Tues, May 13: 4th Gr MCAS
• Wed, May 14: 3rd Gr MCAS
• Thurs, May 15: 3rd Gr MCAS
• 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
• Mon, May 26: No school

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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