
Center Community Chat
March 17, 2024
Dear Families,
Happy St. Patrick's Day! A huge thank you to our parent community for treating us to a delicious breakfast on Friday. The Pressed breakfast sandwiches were a big hit. We are certainly lucky to have your support.
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.
Have a good week.
Warm Regards,
Dianna and Donna
World Down Syndrome Day
Did you know that 3/21 (Thursday) is World Down Syndrome Day? This global awareness day has been celebrated since 2012. According to the WDSD website, the date was chosen to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. On this day people are encouraged to wear yellow and blue to raise awareness and crazy, mismatched or even an extra pair of socks. Wearing long striped socks was initiated to represent chromosomes or an extra sock to represent an extra chromosome. Here is a link to learn more about World Down Syndrome Day https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/.
Proud authors in 2Mc!
Center School is Lucky to have Amazing Students!
The Chelmsford Friends of Music Needs Your Help!
Chelmsford Friends of Music (CFOM) is holding elections for Board positions this spring and is in need of parents/caregivers to run for positions in order to sustain the organization and continue to offer support for our Chelmsford music students.
What is CFoM?
The purpose of CFOM is to ensure the best possible Music Education Program in the Chelmsford Public Schools and to provide financial support to students and programs, as well as advocacy.
CFOM Meets quarterly at the Chelmsford Public Library and raises funds throughout the year to support, among other initiatives:
Grade 4-12 MMEA All-State and MMEA-ND Festival Registration
District-Wide Music Enrichment Opportunities such as Grade 5-12 Stringfest and Jazz Night Events
Scholarships for Music Camps and College
Who can serve on the CFoM Board?
Any person over the age of 18 who supports the goals of Chelmsford Friends of Music and all parents and guardians of students in the school music program are considered to be members of CFOM and may serve on the Board.
What board positions need to be filled this spring for one-year terms?
President: Presides at meetings and is an ex-officio member of committees.
Vice President: Shares the duties of the President and, in the absence of the President, presides over meetings of the Association.
Secretary: Keeps an accurate record of the proceedings of the Association.
Treasurer: Receives and is custodian of all monies paid into CFOM, pays all authorized bills, and reports the financial status of the Association at each meeting.
Publicity Coordinator: Coordinates publicity for meetings, other activities and events sponsored by the Association.
Center School Community Sing-Along
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
GOOD THINGS
Paddle balloon fun with Ms. Kivi!
Working together in art.
Breakfast from Pressed...Thank You CSPTO!
Students Caught Showing Their PRIDE
March
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
April 1-5: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
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
Tuesday, April 23: Family Sing-A-Long 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
MCAS - Save the dates!
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
RESOURCES
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.