Dear Center Community,

A belated but sincere thank you for the amazing lunch on the half-day last week. We are so lucky to have a kind, generous, and supportive CSPTO who always spoil us and make us feel appreciated!

Staff Updates-

Some more bitter sweet news to share on the retirement front. Sharon Marcotte will be retiring at the end of this year. She has served the students of Chelmsford as a paraeducator for almost 25 years. We wish her well, and will miss her dearly.

Happy news, Olivia Beauregard has been selected to fill our 5th section of third grade next year. She student taught in 3rd grade and our 3rd grade team is eager for her to join them.

Welcome Heather Tassinari(formerly Brooks) and Rania Mansour(formerly Ghella); not new staff members, just name changes.

Reminder for 3rd grade parents:

If you have not yet done so, please send in a copy of your child's physical exam to the Center Health Office. A physical with a statement concerning physical restrictions completed in 2022 or 2023 is required. Thank you!

Kathy Rossman BSN RN NCSN
Center School

Hope to see many of you at the science fair on Thursday. Have a good week.

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

The annual K-12 Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Chelmsford Public Library is open for the month of March. This special event showcases pieces representing each school and illustrates the wide range of art created in our programs.

Please consider a visit the Library through the month of March to view the amazing artwork on display and join us in celebrating Youth Art Month. You can see the program for the exhibit HERE.

MARCH

• Thursday, March 16: Science Fair, 6:30-8:00 PM

• Friday, March 17: Term 2 (Gr 1-4) Teacher Deadline for posting grades

• Friday, March 17: Chelmsford Pride Spirit Day

• Tuesday, March 21: Down Syndrome Awareness Day

• Wednesday, March 22: Term 2 (Gr 1-4) Grades available online

• Wednesday, March 22: CSPTO Meeting at 7 PM in the library

• Wednesday, March 22: Gr 1 - ***Still confirming*** Brian Lies, Author

• APRIL
  

• Sunday, April 2: World Autism Awareness Day- Light it up Blue on Monday, April 3th

• Monday, April 3: Kindness spirit wear day

• Monday, April 3: Ziti Supper 3:30pm

• April 3-7: Assistant Principal AppreciationWeek

• Tuesday, April 4: Half Day Professional Day

• Wednesday, April 5: Paraprofessional appreciation day

• Thursday: April 6: CSPTO Co-Pres Meeting 9:30am

• Friday, April 7: No School

• Thursday, April 13: Gr K Enrichment - Curious Creatures (cafeteria)

• Friday, April 14: Gr K Enrichment - Curious Creatures (Cafeteria)

• Friday, April 14: Chelmsford Pride Spirit day

• April 17 - 21: April Recess

• Wednesday, April 26: National Administrative professionals day

Save the dates for MCAS, strategies for preparation (iReady) in the new year for grades 1-4

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 the buttons below for more information.

ELA:

April 10 & 11- 3rd grade

April 12,&13 - 4th grade

May 15 & 16- 4th grade

May 17, &18- 3rd grade

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has published the 2022 district and school report cards. Every year, each public school and district in Massachusetts receives a report card from DESE. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school and district report cards are designed to show families how our schools and district are doing in different areas. The report card includes multiple measures of a school and district performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more. Click here.

Change in 2022-2023 School Calendar

The professional development for staff and half-day for students in April will be on the 4th instead of April 13th. Please make note of this. Please press the button below for he adjusted calendar.

Email: fulreaderd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/9
Location: 84 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA, United States
Phone: 978-251-5155
Twitter: @Center_CCS