Weekly Bulletin

• Front Doors open at 7:55 a.m.
• First Period bell rings at 8:10 a.m. (students should be in First period Class at this time)
  

• Dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.

Important Dates:

Wednesday - May 8 - McCarthy Band Concert at 7:00

Tuesday - May 14 -McCarthy & Parker Orchestra Concert @ 7:00

Wednesday,- May 15-Middle School Chorus Concert (Parker 6pm & McCarthy 7:30pm)

Saturday - May 18 - Middle School Show-Boat

Monday - May 27 No School (Memorial Day)

Wednesday - June 12 - Last Day Of School (Early Release @ 11:00)

Hello,

We have made a small adjustment to the MCAS schedule for Grade 7 ELA and Grade 8 Civics. We are moving away from Monday testing and will move to Tuesday/Wednesday (instead of Monday/Tuesday) for those two assessments. Please see updated schedule here.

Jeffery D. Parks, Ed.D.

Principal

McCarthy Middle School

Tuesday - Wednesday- May 7 - 8 Grade 8 Math MCAS

Thursday- Friday May 9-10 Grade 7 Math MCAS

Tuesday- Wednesday May 14-15 Grade 8 Science MCAS

Thursday -Friday - May 16-17 Math/Science MCAS Make-Up

Tuesday- Wednesday May -21-22 Grade 8 Mcas Civics

EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT'S

ALL EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS WHO WANT A YEARBOOK, NEED TO PURCHASE THEM BEFORE WEDNESDAY MAY 8,2024. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK : https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fyearbooks2.pixami.com%2fMcCarthyMiddleSchool%2fhome3%2fBookstore.jsp&c=E,1,fw7nGvsM-yNXu7Q-MrRqwzLf0FqOak7B4EaxFiLtPdk2Dui0Au3Vr3NR7X5WNfXELEwN4qLuM7-cN6mF65VImOMeZxD_7cwXQcU6Q1O2kmPUDAgFeblN1R-oHg,,&typo=1

ATTENTION MCCARTHY FAMILIES!

This is a reminder to order your 2023-2024 yearbook by May 8th at 11:59 pm. The deadline is approaching fast so act now before it is too late!

The wait is OVER! Sign up today to purchase your 2023-2024 yearbook online at: http://yearbooks2.pixami.com/McCarthyMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp The deadline for purchasing is Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, books are $16.00.

Good morning

We have begun implementing Project Nourish with 24 students, first delivery expected this week. I have shared the flyer and information with you via google docs, and request that it be added to the smore. If you have issues with the flyer or google docs format, I can include a link as well....

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1buMv3TpM6YRh34C_hI6QRHGLaYp8eZZo8xjTEZzLY9Y/edit?usp=sharing

Opportunities for Meal and Groceries Assistance

docs.google.com

Email: mccarthy_attendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Please Send Email: Prior to 9am on the day of the absence (same as current voicemail option) Please Include: Child’s name, Grade, and Reason for absence.

We encourage you to use the email option when reporting an absence, dismissal, etc. Parents are still free to use the phone system to report absences, but you are encouraged to use email for greater office efficiency.

If you prefer, you can certainly call the attendance line prior to 9:00am, at 978-251-5122, please press 1.

**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.

McCarthy Middle School

Email: mannioni@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Location: 250 North Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5122

Attendance Matters

For an absence to be “excused” families need to provide medical documentation. This includes dismissals from the health office, unless your school nurse is requiring the dismissal based on the “Illness Policy” (ie: temperature over 100, vomiting, etc.) set by the Chelmsford School District or nursing judgment based on concerning symptoms that require further assessment or monitoring. Any absences over 3 days require medical documentation to be considered excused.

McC PTO Update:

The Middle School community has had a busy couple of weeks! Thank you to all who have participated in our recent events! A few more fun activities are coming your way! Check out the highlights below:

The Middle School community has had a busy couple of weeks! Thank you to all who have participated in our recent events! A few more fun activities are coming your way! Check out the highlights below:

👟 Lace up those sneakers! The 2024 Parker Pride Run is on Sunday, May 19th @ 9am. Click the link below to register. Registration includes: swag bag, drinks and snacks at finish line and raffle tickets. Prizes awarded for top three finishers for various grade levels and adults. Click link to register for the event:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Chelmsford/ParkerPrideRun

🎤 The Lions' Middle School Showboat will be Saturday, May 18th at the CHS Performing Arts Center (PAC). You won't want to miss this amazing talent show starring our very own middle school students grades 5-8! Tickets will be on sale soon. Contact Showboat Director and parent, Karyn Crouthamel at lionsmiddleschoolsshowboat@gmail.com

🍔 Grab your friends and meet on the outside patio on Wednesday, May 29th @ Tavern in the Square Lowell to celebrate an amazing school year! The Tavern in the Square Lowell is generously donating 20% of all dine in, take out and alcohol sales to Parker and McCarthy. Just mention that you are dining to support Chelmsford Middle Schools! Proceeds raised will go to support our book vending machine and free lending library. More information to follow in the upcoming weeks.

⚾ 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. Ticket sales close on 4/30. 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.

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

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

Contact Us: PTO.McCarthy@gmail.com

I've invited you to fill out a form:McCarthy Family Resources

McCarthy wants to offer support and assistance to your family if you are in need. Please complete this form if your family would benefit from our resources that we offer.

With the resources available, we will do our best to meet the needs of all families.

If you do not feel comfortable completing this form, please contact our school counselors, 978-251-5122

Moya Charig Covers students A-G @ charigm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us ext.7478

Elyse Seero Covers students H-N @ seeroe@chelmsford.k12.ma.us ext.7465

Jessica Weaver Covers students O-Z @ weaverj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us ext. 7477

They will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Directions to set up your account and order:

1. URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
2. Sign up now: Email, create password.
3. School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
4. Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number
5. Last Name: (You can also search and add siblings/family members at this time). Once this is completed, student’s name should appear on page.

How to order meals

1. School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)
2. Scroll to week of half day/early release date (top right of page)
3. Find date, select meal option
4. Add item to cart/Select Add to order
5. Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
6. Click Check out
7. Select pick up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom. Middle/high school pick up location cafeteria.
8. Place order

Lunch/Cafeteria Reminder:

Our school is considered to be "nut aware" and not nut free. Although nuts are allowed, no students are permitted to share food in the building. It is also considered best practice not to have students bring in shelled peanuts for the safety of others. It is important for students to understand that if they are bringing in nut products, they cannot share them regardless of whether the other student is allergic or not. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no student experiences an anaphylactic response and we can help prevent those events together.

While we have these discussions with students throughout the day, it would be helpful and appreciated if you would address this at home as well.

Good afternoon,

Just a reminder to parents that home medication should not be sent to school with students, the health office is well equipped to medicate, and can call home or work with families for specific needs. Students should not take medication unsupervised at school.

Thank you,

Gina Clancy, LPN

School Nurse

McCarthy Middle School

978-251-5122 x 7406

Marissa Cameron (Chelmsford Health Department Social Worker) and I are running an after school club focusing on mental health. I have attached a flyer and information and would appreciate if you could pass on the information to any students and families you think might be interested. The group meets every other Tuesday (I think in the conference room- but will confirm it's availability) and our next session will be on Tuesday 4/9.

File attachments:
Activity book 2023-2024 (1).pdf
MY SCHOOL REWARDS ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

ACTIVITY DAYS 2023-2024

TUESDAY

1. RUNNING CLUB McCARTHY TRACK - WILL RESUME IN THE SPRING
2. HOMEWORK CLUB LIBRARY - MS. SOUSA
3. JAZZ BAND BAND ROOM - MR.DeSTEFANO
4. SELECT CHORUS ROOM - 127 - MS. RICHARDSON
5. TV CLUB Parker MS - MS.MARTIN
6. BACK STAGE 2:30-4:30 AUDITORIUM - MS. MAYER

WEDNESDAY

1. CROCHET & KNITTING ROOM 215 - MS.CARUSO
2. FESTIVAL BAND / ATWE 6-8 pm BAND ROOM - MR. DeSTEFANO
3. FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ROOM 124 - MR. MILLER
4. MATH COUNTS ROOM 235 - MS. KEOHANE
5. MINDFULNESS STRESS REDUCTION AND YOGA LIBRARY - MS.RAMU
6. STAND-UP MCCARTHY (GSA) ROOM 209 - MS. BRIAND
   
7. 7th & 8th GRADE ART CLUB ROOM 120 - MS.MAYER
8. GAME ROOM "D & D " ROOM 130 - MS.CARTER

THURSDAY

1. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE(Bi-WEEKLY) VIRUTAL MEET - MS.FITZGIBBONS code is: yqtuwha (https://classroom.google.com/c/MjA5MjE3MDU3MzEz?cjc=yqtuwha)
2. CHESS CLUB ROOM 114 - MR. SULLIVAN
3. MAGIC GATHERING CLUB ROOM 230 - MR. WARNOCK

TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY

1. DRAMA CLUB AUDITORIUM MS RICHARDSON
2. INTRAMURALS /GYM WORKOUT RM MR. GRAHAM
3. MS. SUCHECKI,MR.SHERLOCK, MS. JOHNSON

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

1. YEARBOOK ROOM 104 MS.EGAN

Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any concerns whether it is attendance related or not. Specific class/assignment related questions or concerns should be directed to the particular teacher involved. Our counselor assignments are as follows:

Moya Charig:Students Starting Last Name with A-G charigm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Elyse Seero: Students Starting Last Name with H-N seeroe@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Jessica Weaver : Students Starting Last Name with O-Z weaverj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Email: mannioni@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Location: 250 North Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5122