We look forward to the Pumpkin Fair on Saturday and hope to see you there. Additionally, we have an early release day on Tuesday for staff professional development. Students will be dismissed from South Row School at 11:45 am. See more information below.

We are partnering with Anton Cleaners for our kind act for October with a coat drive. Please see details below.

A special thanks to our CPD for another High Five Friday, always a fan favorite.

We have had a great start to our reading challenges with students already clocking almost 7,000 minutes!! Thank you for your support at home!!

Please check out our flyer below detailing our virtual parent presentation on October 27th at 7:00pm. Cindy Goldrich will present on topics related to ADHD, Executive Function and challenging behaviors.

Respectfully,

Terri and Jayson

Saturday, October 15th

• Pumpkin Fair, 11am-3:00pm, South Row

Monday, October 17th

• Deadline for Student Council Applications (Grade 4)

Tuesday, October 18th

• Early Release Day for Students - Teacher Professional Development

• Reminders for Early Release Days:

  • Students are dismissed at 11:45am
  • Car dismissals should adhere to the following times
  1. Last names A-G- 11:40-11:45am
  2. Last names H-N- 11:45-11:50am
  3. Last names O-Z- 11:50-11:55am
• Please communicate any changes to your child's dismissal plans to their respective teacher, Mrs. O'Neill (oneilld@chelmsford.k12.ma.us) and Mrs. Sepe (sepek@chelmsford.k12.ma.us). Be sure to also discuss with your child.
• NO Lunch is served
• Students will either have specials or recess (rotates every half day).
• Snack time may be adjusted and/or not occur depending on your child(ren)'s schedule.
• Extended Day will be open until 6:00pm for students signed up on TUESDAY. Please provide your child a lunch.
• Please anticipate possible delays with buses as they navigate an early release schedule

Wednesday, October 19th

• No events

Thursday, October 20th

• First Grade 4 Activities Planning Committee Meeting, 7:00pm in the cafe. We kindly ask fourth-grade parents interested in assisting with end-of-the-year activities for our fourth graders to please consider attending. It takes a village to make it all happen!

Friday, October 21st

• Chelmsford/South Row Spirit Day

Monday, October 24th

• Diwali

Thursday, October 27th

• Virtual Parent Presentation - Cindy Goldrich - ADHD/Executive Function

Monday, October 31st

• Orange and Black Spirit Day

Tuesday, November 1st

• November Walk to School Day

Friday, November 4th

• Chelmsford/South Row Spirit Day
• PTO Movie Night - information coming soon!

Monday, November 7th

• Kindness Matters Spirit Day
• Student Grade Level Meetings w/ Mrs. Gilbert & Mr. Ramalho

Tuesday, November 8th

• No School for Students - Election Day

Friday, November 12th

• No School - Veterans Day

Monday, November 14th

• Student Council, 3:30pm
• School Council, 5:30pm
• PTO Board Meeting, 6:30pm
• PTO Meeting, 7:00pm

Thursday, November 17th

• Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 11:45am

Friday, November 18th

• Favorite Book Character Spirit Day

Wednesday, November 23rd

• Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 11:45am

Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th

• No School - Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, November 29th

• End of Term 1 for Grades 1-4
• Picture Retake Day

Main Office Reminders:

• We still have plenty of COVID kits available in the office, so please stop by between the hours of 10am and 2pm to pick one up (one per student) if you are interested. While supplies last.
• When sending in dismissal changes for your student(s), would you please notify the office (and your teacher) via email or telephone when your request is within 24 to 48 hours of the dismissal change. This will keep our record keeping a much more efficient and accurate process. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Weather changing: Fall is approaching! Please be sure your child comes to school with a jacket/sweatshirt and is prepared for the changing temperatures that come with fall.

Schoolwide Fall Reading Challenge: Starting Tuesday October 11th through Monday October 31st we will host a schoolwide reading challenge based on minutes read at home. Similar to our challenge last year, students will be sent home with a sheet that they can use to record the minutes they are reading (or being read to) at home. Each time your child reads for 20 minutes please send in one item from their sheet to count towards their grade level minutes. At the end of the month the grade level with the most minutes will win a prize.

Virtual Parent Presentation: On October 27th at 7:00pm, Cindy Goldrich (see flyer below) will present to parent on the topic of essential strategies for parents with students that have ADHD and Executive Function challenges. Staff enjoyed Professional Development with this presenter in September. We hope you will consider joining us.

The zoom link is

https://zoom.us/j/717515793?pwd=eFNDdkNJZi9vTytiajJlM0d0K1lGQT09

Or go to Zoom.us Join meeting ID: 717-515-793. Password: 393537

REMINDER - Pokemon Cards & Sports Cards: Please DO NOT send Pokemon cards or sports cards to school with your student. Pokemon cards and sports cards are a distraction for students and have also added to disruption on the bus. Thank you in advance.

4th Grade Student Council: Click here for information! Please note the meeting listed as March 3rd should read March 6th. Sorry for any confusion.

Specialists Request:

Hi South Row Families,

As we head into the colder weather, the specialist team at South Row is in need of tissues and baby wipes. We would also like a few bottles of hand sanitizer for the classrooms. Thanks so much in advance and you can bring donations to the office for distribution.

WE REALLY APPRECIATE THIS!!

The wait is over- its finally here! Our Spirit Wear Sale is OPEN! Please use this link or visit via the link on our website www.southrowpto.com --> Fundraising --> Spirit Wear Sale

Fourth Grade Activities Meeting is scheduled for October 20th at 7pm in the cafe. We are looking forward to seeing grade 4 caregivers at the meeting.

Thank you to everyone who helped volunteer at the Pumpkin Fair. And a big thank you to everyone who brought their family out too. Please email the PTO if you have any pictures from the event that you wouldn't mind us sharing on our social media pages. Thank you again!

• Tentative Breakfast Menu
• Tentative Lunch Menu
• Direct Link to Food Services webpage

Please send photos to Mr. Ramalho (ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us) to be featured in our Home Link newsletter!

Principal

gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Mr. Jayson Ramalho, M.Ed.

Assistant Principal

ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us

Email: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/Domain/15
Location: 250 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5177
Facebook: facebook.com/SouthRowElementary
Twitter: @CPSSouthRow

• Mrs. Terri Gilbert, Principal: gilbertt@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 4
• Mr. Jayson Ramalho, Assistant Principal: ramalhoj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177 ext. 3
• Mrs. Shannon Vandevoordt, School Nurse: vandevoordts@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.2
• Mrs. Debbie O'Neill, Secretary: oneilld@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext. 0
• Mrs. Kim Sepe, School Clerk: sepek@chelmsford.k12.ma.us, 978-251-5177, ext.0
• Absentee Line: 978-251-5177 ext. 1