Parmenter Press

Unity Day was a big success, and it was wonderful to see our school community come together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! At both home and school, kindness plays a crucial role in shaping a positive environment. It helps build strong relationships, boosts self-esteem, and creates a safe space where everyone feels valued. Thank you for your ongoing support in fostering these important values in our students. Together, we can continue to make our community stronger and kinder!

Be well,

Evan Chelman, Principal

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As the year is getting underway, we will be re-establishing the School Council at Parmenter School. This is an advisory group that meets monthly with the school's administrative team. The Council provides invaluable feedback about the school's goals and assists with reviewing the school's handbook and improvement plan.

The Council, once created, will schedule the 5 meetings that must take place during the school year.

If you are interested in joining the Parmenter School Council, please complete this form and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you have previously been on the Parmenter School Council and would like to continue, please send me an email and we look forward to continuing to work with you. chelmane@franklinps.net

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Parmenter, October 21-29. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: Oct 21st - Oct 29th - During class Library Times

Location: Parmenter Library

Family Event schedule and location: Pumpkin Stroll October 23rd 6pm-7:30

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/parmenter

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair. We also intend to "round up" each purchase. This not only makes the math simpler for students, but each, small donation goes to the school. Thank you, in advance.

The Franklin Department of Public Works is hosting a fire hydrant painting contest - Every contestant submitted a design and requested a fire hydrant to paint. Rachel Redfern, a Parmenter student, entered the contest with a koi fish and lily pad design and was approved to paint the fire hydrant in front of her home. Photos of all of the contestants' fire hydrants will be posted on the DPW Facebook page and voting will take place from October 7th to the 18th. Winners in the under 12, 12-17, and 18+ age groups will be announced live at noon at The DPW's Touch A Truck event on October 26th. You know what to do!

Franklin Public Schools Food Service Department is looking for a few food service workers! Excellent hours and work environment! Come have fun and work with us serving lunch to our students! 3 hour shifts available at Remington-Jefferson, Keller-Sullivan, and Franklin High School kitchens. No experience necessary! Contact boisvertco@franklinps.net or call 508-613-1478 for more information

Please also use the link below to sign up to help with this event if you can. We are still looking for some snacks and supplies! Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4BACAD29A0F94-51732449-pumpkin#/

Now available! 3 awesome raffle prizes!!!! See the flyer below for details! Tickets are $5 each, OR 3 tickets for $10, 7 tickets for $20! Venmo @Amy-Papagno to purchase your tickets now! (****Please be sure to specify in the comments where you would like your tickets to go!****) Tickets will also be on sale at the Pumpkin Stroll! We will draw winners that night! Thank you!

30th - Fun Day

June
5th - School Spirit Day Whole School Meeting
9th - Early Release Day - PD
17th - Projected Last Day - Early Release for Students/Full Day Staff

Email: chelmane@franklinps.net
Website: https://www.franklinps.net/g-m-parmenter-elementary-school
Location: 235 Wachusett Street, Franklin, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 541-5281