Dear Families,

A huge thank you to Ms. Keenan and the team of science fair volunteers who made this event such a huge success.

Thanks also to Ms. Lam for supporting our budding Center artists. If you haven't had a chance to check out the art displayed at Chelmsford Public LIbrary, please take some time to do that. You won't be disappointed.

Phone/Smart watch Usage

Increasingly, more students are bringing cellphones and smart watches to school. Please be mindful of the district policy regarding cell phone use:

If students need to contact home they should see their teacher/administrator to receive permission to use the phone in the classroom or office. Conversely, if a parent needs to speak with a student, the parent should call the school office. All cell phones should be off while in school, unless in use for instructional purposes. Any student using a cell phone/smart watch for non- instructional purposes while school is in session will have that cell phone/smart watch confiscated by the teacher and turned in to the office. A first offense will lead to a warning and the administrator will return the phone to the student at the end of the day. Second and subsequent offenses will result in the phone being returned only to the parent and/or further disciplinary actions. (Pg. 18 of the student handbook)

Additionally, students are not allowed to take pictures of others on the bus or during the school day due to privacy issues.

Hope to see many of you at the CSPTO meeting on Wednesday at 7 PM, in the Center library. Have a good week.

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

Greetings from the Center School Art room! March is Youth Art Month (YAM). Center School artists have been selected to have artwork displayed in not one, but TWO upcoming art shows!

The Chelmsford Public Library is host to the Town-Wide Art Show, celebrating K-12 artists across the district! Their artwork will be on display throughout the month of March. Please join me in congratulating the Center artists who have work in this show:

Cece Lea, Kindergarten

Alim Hamza, Grade 1

Taylor Roberts, Grade 2

Caroline Green, Grade 3

Avery Quinn, Grade 3

Kion Tatton, Grade 4

Shanaya Patel, Grade 4

Armani Vargas, Grade 4

Mary Neumeier, Grade 4

Parker Tea, Grade 4

Liam McCreery, Grade 4

Grace Noel, Grade 4

Norah Knox, Grade 4

Ben Lam, Grade 4

Lila Tully, Grade 4

The Massachusetts Art Education Association Virtual Exhibit is a State-Wide Art Show. It will be available to view on the MAEA website March 18, 2024 and will remain up through April. Please join me in congratulating the Center artists who have work in this show:

Olivia Baxter, Kindergarten

Evelyn Trainor, Grade 1

Martin Caughel, Grade 1

Blake Fisher, Grade 2

Oliver Wilson, Grade 3

Aubrey Doe, Grade 3

Natalie Pimentel, Grade 4

Zoey Blackwood Pazmino, Grade 4

Mrs. Elizabeth Lam

(she/her/hers)

Art Teacher K-4

Center School

March is Women's History Month and Wednesday was International Women's Day. It is a great time to learn more about the incredible accomplishments of women throughout history. Families and staff, if you come across a good book you want to share, please email me at fulreaderd@chelmsford.k12.ma.us to have the book highlighted here. Consider checking out one of Eloise Greenfield's books or poems this week. (Teachers, there is a link to one of her books in the Connections Calendar.)

The third annual Center School Community Sing-Along will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6:00 PM in the Center School Gym. This is a fun opportunity for the community to gather and make music together. This event is open to all students and community members.

Please complete this short Google Form to help me gauge interest and plan appropriately. https://forms.gle/2HbcouKKaEtH6dED8

Mr. McGillicuddy

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

March

• 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

April

• Monday, April 1: Be Kind Spirit Wear day

• Tuesday, April 2: World Autism Day

• Tuesday, April 2: Half day/Professional day

• Wednesday, April 3: Assistant Principal Appreciation Day

• Thursday, April 4: co-president’s meeting 9:15-10:15

• Monday, April 8: Grade 4 ELA MCAS

• Tuesday, April 9: Grade 4 ELA MCAS

• Tuesday, April 9: Center school presentation at school committee

• Wednesday, April 10: 4th Grade Ziti Supper

• Wednesday, April 10: Grade 3 ELA MCAS

• Thursday, April 11: Grade 3 ELA MCAS

• Friday, April 12: Gr. 3 and 4 ELA MCAS makeup day

• Friday, April 12: Chelmsford Spirit Day

• April 15 - 19: April Recess

• Monday, April 22: Earth Day

• Wednesday, April 24: Family Sing-A-Long 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm

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/