Harrington Happenings

I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend this weekend! Yesterday was a spectacular day outside, it seemed like the whole state was out and about getting the most of the beautiful weather and then we have today?? Reality that we are indeed in the Fall came into full realization today and will for sure moving forward.

We had a wonderful turnout for the HPTO's Trunk or Treat this afternoon, Harrington families braved the weather and come out in droves to come and trick or treat through our decorated trunks. We had lots of smiles and alot of laughs this afternoon, I was so pleased to see the amazing turnout and I thank our HPTO for consistently holding such fantastic school wide events for the entire community to enjoy.

Reminder for our Costume for a Cause that is happening on Tuesday, for the students that will be wearing costumes, please remember to leave at home scary masks, and any simulated weapons or individual accessories. Also, students are more than welcome to not wear a costume on Tuesday. Money raised through our Costume for a Cause will be donated to Table of Plenty. Also on Tuesday, we will be welcoming Chris Poulos for a school wide assembly. Chris Poulos is world champion athlete, youth motivational speaker, and aspiring author who shares powerful life lessons as he demonstrates amazing bicycle stunts. He specializes in core values, anti-bullying, and character education.

Harrington wants to offer support to families in need of additional resources throughout the school year. We are able to help families in a variety of ways through assistance with field trips, holiday meals or gifts, winter outdoor attire, and more! With the resources that are available to us, we will do our best to meet the needs of all families. If your family is in need, please complete the following form at your earliest convenience. Click here: Harrington Family Resources to access the form.

If you do not feel comfortable completing this form but would benefit from the resources, please contact our school counselor, Lindsay Rhames, at albertl@chelmsford.k12.ma.us or 978-251-5166 ext.6123 and she will be happy to assist you.

I will remind families that drive on school grounds to pick up their students and drop off their students that smoking is prohibited on school grounds. If a staff member does witness smoking in vehicles on school grounds, they will kindly ask you to stop smoking, this includes vaping devices. I appreciate your support in adhering to no smoking on the school grounds.

Once again, remember to…"Push through your day, Smile, Be Happy, Stay Positive!"

Be safe! Stay well!

Rob & Karen

Screenings are conducted by Chelmsford Public Schools annually per Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Harrington Elementary will be conducting the annual screenings on November 13th, 14th, and 16th.

The screenings will be as follows:

Hearing: Graded K,1, 2 and 3

Height/Weight: Grades 1 and 4

Vision with Stereopsis- Grades 1, 2 and 3. Vision Acuity Gr. 4

*Kindergarten: Upon entering kindergarten or within 30 days of the start of school, the parent/guardian shall present to school healthcare provider documentation within the previous 12 months that your child has passed their vision screening.

If your child wears glasses or contact lenses, please remind them to bring/wear them to school. If your child does not pass the vison and/or hearing, you will be notified, and he/she will need to have a follow-up exam with a healthcare provider.

A parent may send a written request to exclude their child from participating in school screenings. Please notify the Nurse's office in writing if you do not want your child to participate in the screenings. Thank you for your cooperation!

Nurse Ana

Join classmates, teachers, and other families for

Monday Night Math - a Virtual Math Experience

hosted by Dr. Molly Rawding & friends

November 13

December 11

http://gg.gg/MondayNightMath

And if you want to mark your calendars for 2024, here are the other dates:

Jan 22, Feb 5, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3

Hello Harrington families,

We want to thank everyone who participated and came to Battle of the Boos today. Despite the weather it was a great time! Thank you to all the donations for the treat monster as well. The kids were very happy!

Pridewear orders are in! Orders will go home with students this week. If you selected the school pick up option you can pick your order up during school hours beginning tomorrow.

Save the date for the Harrington Winter Store: Saturday, December 2 from 10-2! We are currently seeking Please sign up using the following link: https://forms.gle/UFG3GeF8ytsDTncA9

Our November meeting is Wednesday, November 8th beginning at 6:30 in the Harrington library or virtually via Zoom. Please join us to hear important event updates and voice your ideas!

Building Hours - The Harrington School and the Main Office will be open daily Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. You can also contact the office with any specific questions between these hours. The phone number is: 978-251-5166.

Building Access: Visitors to the school are only permitted with an appt. made through the main office. You must have a photo ID when you come to the school. The main office staff will verify your ID using the camera system on the door buzzer. If you are picking up your student(s) prior to dismissal, please call the main office ahead to inform them and and remain outside the building and the main office staff will dismiss your student.

Buses: f you have any bus questions concerning routes or bus stops, you can find the information on the Chelmsford Public Schools website or call 978-251-5100 (https://chelmsfordschools.org/departments/transportation/ ). Students will not be required to show a bus pass and bus pass checks will not be conducted over the first few weeks of school. By the middle of September when final adjustments have been incorporated into the transportation routes, we will distribute bus passes to students and begin bus pass checks. The bus passes this year will contain the bus number, bus stop, and approximate pick-up time for each rider. Please note that buses will run late for the first week or two of school as drivers take extra care in learning stops and students.

This year Massachusetts is offering all school lunch and breakfast at no charge to students. This does not automatically make families eligible for any other benefits. We strongly encourage families that feel they are eligible for transportation or extended day reduced tuition to fill out the online free and reduced meal application. The links can be found below.

https://cpsnutrition.com/index.php?sid=1478035692058&page=lunchapps

If you do qualify for benefits you most likely will be eligible for SNAP benefits.

https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps

Some examples of SNAP benefits are discounts on gas, electric utilities and internet services.

Email: asselinr@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://harrington.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 120 Richardson Road, North Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5166
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harringtonelementarychelmsford/