Dear Families,

Congratulations to those students who participated in the CPS Choralfest last weekend. We are so proud of them. Please press the following link for a musical treat: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IYaN9eh9NcRIoevlTpBDAk-8hNsm87UT/view.

Everyone enjoyed the festive atmosphere at Center on Wednesday, spreading kindness and joy. Staff enjoyed our sweet treats provided by the CSPTO. Thank you for that nice surprise.

Have a wonderfully relaxing vacation!

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

On Friday, fourth-grade students from across the district attended a performance and presentation by the 5th-Grade Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and the middle school Music Teachers. Students have the opportunity to be in one of these ensembles when they attend Parker Middle School in the fall.
Hopefully seeing the ensembles and teachers in person will help them make a decision they will be happy and successful with.
If you or your young musician have questions about the ensemble options, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mr. McGillicuddy
mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

This year, students across the Commonwealth will be taking The Next- Generation MCAS for our annual standardized state testing. All students in Chelmsford will be taking the computer-based assessment using Chromebooks. Please mark your calendars for the important dates below. We strongly encourage all students to be present and on time these days. If your child is sick, we will have make-up sessions so that they are able to take the assessments when they are able to show their personal best work.

Chelmsford is fortunate to have access to iReady to support student learning. Students have access to this learning tool at home. Please reach out to your teacher if you have difficulty logging on. There is much research to support enhanced student achievement with use of this valuable tool. Please press here for more information.

ELA MCAS TESTING:

Grade 4:

Monday, April 8th, All fourth grade classes – Session 1

Tuesday, April 9th, All fourth grade classes – Session 2

Grade 3:

Wednesday, April 10th, All third grade classes – Session 1

Thursday April 11th, All third grade classes – Session 2

Math MCAS TESTING:

Grade 3:

Tuesday, May 13th, All third grade classes – Session 1

Wednesday, May 14th, All third grade classes – Session 2

Grade 4:

Wednesday, May 15th, All fourth grade classes – Session 1

Thursday, May 16th, All fourth grade classes – Session 2

Harriet Tubman grew up working on an apple orchard as an enslaved African American, and yet was never allowed to taste the fruit. She vowed to not only help others, but to become free herself and share her love of apples and the orchard with townspeople. A favorite quote from Harriet Tubman is: "Learn. Learn all you can. No one can take away what you have in your head. "

February

• February 19 - 23: February Recess

• Friday, February 16: Chelmsford Spirit Day

• Friday, February 16: 4th grade trip to Parker for Music Offerings Presentation

March

• Monday, March 4: Be Kind Spirit Wear day

• Tuesday, March 5: End of marking period - Gr 1-4

• Tuesday, March 5: Half day/Professional day

• Thursday, March 7: co-president’s meeting; 9:15-10:15

• Thursday, March 7: Science Fair; 6:30-8:00

• Wednesday, March 13: PTO meeting; 7:00-8:00 PM

• Friday, March 15: Teacher Deadline for Posting Grades - Gr 1-4

• Friday, March 15: Chelmsford Spirit Day

• Wednesday, March 20: Grades available for Parents online - Gr 1-4

• Thursday, March 21: World Down Syndrome Day

• Friday, March 22: Johnny the K whole school assembly, 2:10 in the gym
  

• Friday, March 29: No School - Good Friday

Ordering Breakfast and Lunch on Half days

Our nutrition website has information and the link for families re: online ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST and ALL STUDENTS HALF DAY LUNCH ordering. This information is on the main page of our website. Please contact Holley Ready if you have difficulty: readyh@chelmsford.k12.ma.us.

https://cpsnutrition.com/