Weekly Bulletin

Greetings Parker Community,

We had a very festive and fun week at Parker. The building was full of excitement and energy with the coming of the holidays and winter vacation. Our Spirit Week was hilarious in the get ups the kids came up with to go with the assigned theme days.

We had a tremendous concert held at the Chelmsford High School Performing Arts Center where all three musical performance groups performed for their peers. We had over 500 of our students perform on Thursday morning. The student musicians were amazing, and all the students were enthusiastic and appreciative of their efforts. I want to send my gratitude to Lisa Tiano, Luke Miller, Eric Linsner, Vincent Destefano, Martha Robertson, and Jodi Richardson for all their efforts to pull this concert off. The music programs in the Chelmsford Public Schools set the standard for excellence in the state. I am so proud of our students and faculty.

As 2023 winds down I want to wish you all a restful winter break. I hope that your vacation is filled with family, friends, laughter, and love.

Warm Regards,

Josh

IMPORTANT DATES:

Tuesday, January 2nd - School Resumes

Tuesday, January 9th - Early Release Day - dismissal at 11:10 a.m.

Monday, January 15th - No School - MLK Day

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12TH - 5TH GRADE SOCIAL - 2:40 to 4:00 p.m. and FRIDAY, JANUARY 19th - 6th GRADE SOCIAL - 2:40 to 4:00 p.m. - MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.

Our after-school programs will start on Tuesday, October 17th. The Activity 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 fee 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 8 late buses, for both McCarthy and Parker 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.

Tuesday - January 2nd

Art Club - Ms. Annunziata-Room 4 - Grade 6 today

Book Club- Ms. Beaudoin - Room 124

Drama Club-Ms. Robertson/Mr. Chase/Ms. Sparks - Room 230

Intramurals-GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy-Check Google Classroom

Homework Club-Ms. Larrabee/Ms. Morse - Library

Jazz Band-Mr. Linsner-Band Room

Running Club-Mr. Felzani, Ms. Figucia, Ms. Baker-for today Student's Last Names

Stand-Up Parker - Ms. Cranney - Room 110

Wednesday - January 3rd

Fitness Room (Health & Wellness)-Ms. Wilson-in the Fitness Room

INTRAMURALS GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy-Check Google Classroom

Homework Club-Ms. Larrabee/Ms. Morse - Library

NO Jewelry Club TODAY

Yoga Club/Mindfulness-Ms. MacAllister-Room 123

Thursday - January 4th

Art Club - Ms. Annunziata-Room 4 - Grade 5 today

Drama Club-Ms. Robertson/Mr. Chase/Ms. Sparks - Room 230

Festival Band - Mr. Linsner - Band Room

Festival Orchestra - Ms. Tiano - Room 8

Fitness Room (Health & Wellness)-Ms. Wilson-in the Fitness Room

Game Club - Ms. Baker - Library

Intramurals-GYM-Mr. Sullivan/Ms. Clark/Mr. McCarthy-Check Google Classroom

Order your 2024 Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. For ordering information click on link: www.yearbookforever.com

Happy Holidays Parker Parents!

Thank you to all that donated cookies for our first annual Cookie Stroll. Each staff member was able to make a small box of treats. Thank you for helping to spread some holiday cheer before the New Year. If you are looking for some last minute gift ideas, Parker PTO has got you covered. Check out the fun friends and family events happening in the upcoming months.

UML River Hawks Hockey Game: UML Riverhawks will be hosting Chelmsford Middle School night Friday, February 9th. Puck drop is at 7:15 P.M. Meet all your middle school friends at the Tsongas for a great night of hockey. Tickets are $10 each. Click link to purchase tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Parkermiddle4

Harlem Globetrotters: Join Middle School families as we watch the Harlem Globetrotters at the Tsongas Center in Lowell on Monday, February 12th at 7 p.m.! Be prepared to see amazing basketball talent mixed in with crazy comedy, great choreography, and audience participation - great family friendly entertainment! Tickets can be purchased via the following link:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Parkermccarthymiddle?r=8

Giving this as a holiday gift? Reach out to PTOparker@gmail.com for a gift bag filled w/basketball filled trinkets. Gift bags are first come, first serve...we have 18 in total up for grabs.

Middle School Night at Fenway Park: Join Chelmsford Middle School Families at Fenway Park on Thursday, May 30th @ 7:00 P.M. to see the Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased via the following link: https://givebutter.com/gMsmi9 Tickets will be "tossed" to your MLB Ballpark App closer to the game day. Please write down which email address you use to order these tickets as that is the email address we'll use to "toss" you your tickets. Giving this as a holiday gift? Reach out to PTOparker@gmail.com for a gift bag filled w/baseball filled trinkets. Gift bags are first come, first serve...we have 18 in total up for grabs.

If you have any questions, please reach out to: PTOparker@gmail.com

As always, thank you for your continued support of our Parker Middle School community!

Reminder to Parker Families - BRRR!!! Cold weather is rolling in....Parker students will still be going outside for recess/outside break. Please remember to BUNDLE UP, warm coats, hats and gloves are recommended.

To report a Student Absent:

Email: ParkerAttendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Please Send Email: Prior to 9am on the day of the absence. Please Include: Child’s name, Grade, and Reason for absence. We encourage you to use the email option when reporting an absence, dismissal, etc. for efficiency.

**PLEASE READ**

We will continue to send automated emails home when students are absent. You will receive the email whether you notified the school or not. In order for an absence to be marked as "Excused", families will need to provide medical documentation.

Thank you for your understanding.

Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133