Weekly Bulletin

Hello Parker Families,

I hope that everyone had a great week and survived the first real cold snap of the winter. We gave just concluded the second term of the year and are at the halfway point for the year. It has been incredible to witness the growth and gains made by the students as they came into the school year nervous and excited with mow having made Parker their home away from home. The PTO has been essential in supporting our endeavors and has been integral in helping to spread a love of reading. We have a new lending library affixed to the front entrance where students can borrow and exchange books. We also have a beautiful new book vending machine installed in the front lobby. Please encourage your child to read whether it is novels, graphic novels, magazines, or comics. Reading develops vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, analytical thinking, and creativity while helping to make sense of the world around them!

Second Step

We continued our social emotional curriculum this week with Grade 5 continuing thit unit on Empathy and Kindness and Grade 6 focusing on Thoughts and Emotions. I encourage you to discuss the lessons with your child:

Grade 5

Lesson 15: Your Solution

Summary

In this lesson, your child will choose a solution to a problem in their school community and explain how it meets the wants and needs of the people who are affected by the problem.

Try This at Home

Point out a change that has happened in your neighborhood recently that was intended to solve a problem. Ask your child if that change was a good solution, and how they know.

Grade 6

Lesson 16: How Emotions Affect Your Decisions

Summary

In this week’s lesson, your child will analyze how strong emotions can influence their decision-making abilities, as well as how those decisions can affect their relationships.

Question

Ask your child what sorts of things trigger strong emotions in them. Ask them how you can show support when those things happen.

Artists of the Month

I am proud to announce the Parker Artists of the Month Santo Dunn for Grade 5 and Ryder Maher for Grade 6. Their creativity and dedication are to be commended. This is a well deserved honor!

Thought of the Week

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer." Albert Camus

Have a great week everyone! Please reach out if you need support.

Warm Regards,

Josh

IMPORTANT DATES:

Friday, January 19th - 6th Grade Social

Friday, January 19th - Term 2 Closes

Winter Break - February 19th through February 23rd

Order your 2024 Parker School Yearbook before January 24th, 2024 to lock in the lowest price! Help your student remember the year forever—don't miss out! For ordering information click on link: www.yearbookforever.com

Fitness club runs on a half year schedule to accommodate as many students as possible. Students have to sign up in order to attend the club, they CANNOT just show up.

Group A (Wednesdays October- January) last day to attend will be January 31st

Group B (Thursdays October-January) last day to attend will be February 1st

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Group C (Wednesdays February- May) first day to attend is February 7th

Group D (Thursdays February- May) first day to attend is February 15th (8th is a half day= no clubs)

​*** If a student was signed up and assigned Group C or D in the beginning of the year, I reached out to a parent's email on 1/16 to confirm.

If a student is interested in joining and wasn't previously signed up, please email me! I will try my best to accommodate them while keeping club numbers at a safe level. My Email is: Schremsp@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Thanks- Mrs. Wilson!

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 23rd

Art Club – Ms. Annunziata – Room 4-GRADE 6 ONLY

Book Club – Ms. Beaudoin – Room 125

Drama Club-Ms. Robertson, Mr. Chase, Ms. Sparks-Café

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

Intramurals-Clark, McCarthy&Sullivan-GYM -Google Classroom

Jazz Band–Mr. Linsner–Band Room

Running Club-Mr. Felzani, Ms. Figucia, Ms. Baker-Meet in the cafeteria

Stand-Up Parker – Ms. Cranney - Room 110

Yearbook Club

Wednesday - January 24th

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

Jewelry Making Club - Ms. Annunziata - Room 4

Yoga Club/Mindfulness-Ms. MacAllister-Room 123

Thursday - January 25th

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

Reminder to Parker Families - BRRR!!! Cold weather has arrived....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