Hello Families,

Our students and community as a whole enjoyed our first Global Play Day this past week. Students had time for free play without the use of screens, structured games, or adult direction. The idea is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment. We can learn things in many ways! Enjoy a snapshot of just some of the photos below from this exciting day!

For planning purposes we would like to share the Spring MCAS dates. The English Language Arts assessment will be administered to 3rd and 4th graders the week of April 8th and the Math assessment will be given the week of May 13th. Below are the specific days.

• 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
  

Have a wonderful weekend!

Respectfully,

Terri and Jayson

Saturday, February 10th

• Choralfest, Gr. 4-12, CHS Performing Arts Center, 2:00pm

Monday, February 12th

• No events

Tuesday February 13th

• Grade 4 Enrichment Program - Lasers and Lights

Wednesday, February 14th

• Red, White, and Pink Spirit Day

Thursday, February 15th

• No events

Friday, February 16th

• No events

February 19th-23rd

• February School Vacation Week - No School

February 26th

• YOGA Week in Physical Education by Pretzel Kids sponsored by the PTO

February 28th

• Science Fair, 6:30-8:00pm

February 29th

• Science Fair, 6:30-8:00 (snow date)

Science Fair: Mark your calendars! The science fair is scheduled for February 28th, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm. This is a special and exciting South Row event organized by our School Council. Click here or on the image below for more information. Start talking with your child(ren) about this event!

Reminder: Students should wear a winter jacket, hat, and gloves to school as we will do our very best to get outside for recess. In order to go into the snow, students must wear boots.

PD Day Calendar Adjustment (Early Release Day Change): The March professional development day has been moved to Tuesday, March 5th which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th. Therefore, Please see more details on the rationale to this move, please click on Dr. Lang's 12/1/23 update.

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

Your child has completed the iReady mid-year diagnostic for both Reading and Math. Below includes information about the diagnostic as well as instructions on how to access your child's assessment data.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Dear South Row Families,

I have seen an increased rate of strep throat at South Row. It does not appear to be specific to a classroom or grade level. Strep can present in different ways. Sometimes small children complain of persistent abdominal pain or will have nausea and vomiting. Some children will present with a rash only or rash and fever.

We are also still seeing some GI illnesses. If your student has had fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, they must be 24 hours symptom free without medication before they can return to school. If your child has persistent symptoms for greater than 1 week and I have not spoken with you, please reach out to me.

Lastly, if your student tests positive for Covid, please reach out to me. The student must stay home from school for 5 days. Day 0 is the first day of symptoms or the day of the positive test if the student does not have symptoms. The student returns to school on day 6.

Free Covid Tests: https://special.usps.com/testkits

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!

Warmly,

Nurse V.

We welcome you to check out our December and January Connections Calendar and provide feedback using this link.

Please click on the "button" below to access resources and supports available. Do not hesitate to reach out to any support team member with any questions you may have.

**Please note: We continuously update the button below with new resources as they arise.

Mark your calendars! We're hoping many people can help with these in some way.

March 4-8 Community Read-In - We'll need volunteers to read to classes AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS (if you have a student at South Row you will NOT be in their classroom).

March 11-15 Book Fair with a Family Night TBD - We'll need volunteers to help during the school day while classes shop and help during the game night.

April 2 - Quick Clicks Photo Fundraiser with Farmhouse Photography - You choose who is in the picture! Maybe Grandparents and Grandkids; there are lots of options!

April 1-22 Meadow Farms Catalog Fundraiser - Great opportunity for family or friends further away to support your child's school.

May 18 - Sunshine Dance and Basket Raffle

May 28 - High School Seniors' Breakfast and Walk - details TBD

This section is comprised of the following items pertaining to food services

• Website
• Breakfast Information
• Tentative Breakfast/Lunch Menus

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

Set Up Your Account Now

Directions to set up your account and order:

1. URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
2. Sign up now: Email, create password.
3. School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
4. Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s Student ID Number
5. 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

1. School Menu-breakfast online ordering
2. Scroll to day/week you are selecting breakfast (top right of page)
3. Find date, select meal option
4. Add item to cart/Select Add to order
5. Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
6. Click Check out
7. Select pick up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom
8. Place order

Mrs. Terri Gilbert

Principal

gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Mr. Jayson Ramalho, M.Ed.

Assistant Principal

ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

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

• 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