
Weekly Bulletin
Week of November 14th, 2022
NOVEMBER
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thursday, November 17th-Early Release dismissal @11:10 am
Friday, November 18th-Picture RE-TAKE Day (see below)
Wednesday, November 23rd-Early Release dismissal @11:10
Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th-No School
~HAPPY THANKSGIVING~
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Parker will be conducting a school wide food drive with the goal of creating as many complete Thanksgiving dinners as possible to provide to families within our community.
Dates: Monday 11/7 - Thursday 11/17
Location: Food donations can be dropped off in the main lobby. Cash/gift cards can be turned into the main office.
See flyer for more information - Thanksgiving Food Drive
All donations are much appreciated!
5th & 6th Grade Social & 7th & 8th Grade Dance
The 5th & 6th Grade Social is next Friday, November 18th, from 2:40 to 4:00 p.m. Permission slip and more details will be emailed on Monday.
7th & 8th Grade Dance, Friday, December 9th. Details to follow soon.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES
Our after-school programs have started. The Activity Card fee is $50 per student. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK My School Bucks or send in cash or check made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools and turn into your child's homeroom teacher. The activity card allows students to take full advantage of any clubs they wish to attend. The after-school activities run from 2:40-3:40 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday throughout the year. Students also have the option of taking a late bus home. The routes are posted in the school and will not be posted publicly. We will work with students and the drivers to be sure students take the correct bus home. Since we only have 3 late buses, the stops tend to be more spread out than the “regular” bus runs. After activities, students who are not taking a bus will exit the school into the Crooked Spring Road lot and can be picked up there. Please see the attachments below for details and descriptions
Tuesday - November 15th
ASL - American Sign Language - Ms. Fitzgibbons - On-line from 3:40 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. please email fitzgibbonsm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us (google classroom code will be issued after activity fee is received) 3:40 pm to 4:00 pm - This club runs every other Tuesday
Game Room - Ms. Dolan - Cafeteria
Intramurals - Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan - GYM - GRADE 5
Jazz Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room
MATH COUNTS - WILL MEET TUESDAY -THIS WEEK ONLY - Ms. Keohane - Room 219
Orchestra Club - Ms. Tiano - Room 8
Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team - Ms. Segool & Ms. Sheehan - Room 122
Yoga & Fitness - Ms. Schrems & Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room
Wednesday - November 16th
Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan-GYM - GRADE 6
Knitting Club - Ms. Frenette - Library
Select Chorus - Ms. Robertson - Room 230 (from 7:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.) *before school
Stand-Up Parker (DEI Club)- Ms. Briand - Room PC6
Yoga Club - Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room
Thursday - November 17th
No Clubs - Early Release Day - dismissal at 11:10 a.m.
YEARBOOK 2023
Order your 2023 Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. Please see attachment below for ordering information.
FROM PARKER PTO
Thank you to those that were able to attend our virtual PTO meeting. Parker PTO has some exciting activities coming up this month! Check out the important dates below:
- November 7-November 20th: Pride Wear sales will run 11/7-11/20. This year the sale will be hosted online by Center Sports. Check out our online store for tons of NEW items: https://parkermiddleschoolfall22.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
- Sunday, December 4th 9:00am-1:00pm: Parker Craft Fair. Calling all crafters! Sign up to sell your crafts at Parker's annual Craft Fair. Student vendors receive $10 off registration fee. See link for more details: Parker PTO Craft Fair
- Virtual Parker PTO meeting: December 14th
- Parker Night at the Riverhawks: December 30th
As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!
Parker PTO
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/447065885
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 447-065-885
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Sincerely,
Parker PTO
Picture Retake Day is Friday, November 18th, 2022
SAVE THE DATE - GR. 8 FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
Please join the Chelmsford High School and curriculum department administration on Wednesday, December 7th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) located at 200 Richardson Road to learn more about all things high school and how you can best prepare for the transition of your child(ren) to CHS. Please see Principal Murray's notice to families for more information about this event.
ATTENDANCE
To report a Student Absent:
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.
**NEW THIS YEAR** Please read:
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