Harrington Happenings

I hope everyone had a nice weekend, the weather felt like Spring which was very nice. Mother nature did us a favor and held off the rain yesterday until the evening. As we enter the middle of March, the students continue to work very hard. Our mid-term assessments showed excellent mid year growth, with the expectation that the final assessment will show students on their respective grade level.

As we move towards the Spring, I want to thank everyone for providing your students with snow gear for recess. We want all students to be able to enjoy recess each and every day. Also, I'd like to thank the PTO for a wonderful assembly last week. The staff and students loved Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. On Saturday, the PTO held a special persons/glow dance. It made me happy to see the students all dressed up for this event with their special person. The PTO put on a great event, and by all accounts the students loved the event.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can make this school year a great one.

Once again, remember to…"Stay Respectful, Stay Responsible, Stay Ready... Embrace the challenges, learn from mistakes, and have fun"

Be safe! Stay well!

Rob & Karen

Dear Parents and Families --

To better estimate the demand for lunches on half days, CPS Nutrition utilizes online lunch ordering for HALF DAYS ONLY.

For the upcoming half day on April 1st, orders must be received by Friday 3/28/25.

2025 CPS Upcoming Half Day/Early Release dates

● 4/1/25

If you would like your child to have lunch on future half days, the online ordering is open for you to go ahead and select those dates.

Set Up Your Account Now

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, the student's name should appear on the 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

I want to thank everyone for your support for our 1st annual walk-a-thon! It was the perfect day to hold this event, the students and staff loved their time on the track!

From your HPTO:We had such a fun and busy week!

Newhouse Wildlife Rescue visited our students on Tuesday, March 11 as part of a PTO-sponsored enrichment program. Our students learned all about local wildlife, what to do if they encounter an injured wild animal, and the important role Newhouse plays in our community! Nibi and Stanley even came out to have a snack and see the kids! Visit https://newhousewildliferescue.org/ to learn about how you can support Newhouse!

We would also like to thank all of the students and their special guests who came out last night, Saturday, March 15 to our Glow Dance! Everyone enjoyed a night out with family and friends. Thank you so much to our volunteers (especially CHS students who once again came through to help)!

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Looking to join the board for the 2025-2026 school year? You’re in luck! We will have board positions open for next year:

✏️ Secretary The PTO Secretary’s main responsibilities are capturing minutes at our monthly PTO meetings and posting them to our shared drive (monthly meeting schedule TBD for 2025-2026). Still have energy? While these are the main responsibilities of the role, there are plenty of opportunities to do more if you’d like!

💰 Treasurer The PTO Treasurer helps develop a budget, collects fundraising money, writes checks for purchases and reimbursements, tracks all income and spending, makes financial reports at meetings, and prepares the books for periodic audits. Financial experience is necessary. Experience with Money Minder is a plus.

🏫 Teacher Appreciation Coordinator This newly created PTO Teacher Appreciation Coordinator board position involves idea generation and execution of the various teacher appreciation events that happen during the school year. Examples include coordinating with local establishments for menu options, picking up food, and setup and breakdown of appreciation events. This position requires attendance at monthly meetings. Must be available to help with occasional daytime activities at the school.

The deadline to submit your name as a candidate is Monday, April 7. Please email harringtonpto@gmail.com to submit your name/position you are interested in.

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Hannaford Helps Schools begins Sunday, March 16 🛍️

We are so excited to partner with Hannaford Helps Schools program again this year, running from March 16 to June 7!

Through this program, shoppers will earn 3 School Dollars for every 4 participating products purchased. At checkout, customers will receive a School Dollar printout they can redeem online to donate to any school in this program.

To redeem School Dollars, all shoppers need to do is enter the unique printout code and store number on the Hannaford Helps Schools program website and select their school. Each School Dollar printout has a QR code that will bring shoppers directly to this link, ensuring that redeeming School Dollars is as easy as possible. Please note that the in-store collection tower has been eliminated.

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Calendar Raffle sales end Monday, March 24 🎫

Our Calendar Raffle fundraiser has started! We have so many amazing prizes, valued at over $1,500 and grand prizes valuing over $1,000! Raffle tickets are $10 per calendar. Winners will be drawn every day in April and announced on our Facebook page. Calendar sales are due back to school by Monday, March 24. Don’t forget to check the letter in your packet for grand prize information!

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Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole begins March 31st at Center School

Registration is now open for the Spring Season of Girls on the Run (GOTR) and Heart & Sole! Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5) and Heart & Sole (Grades 6-8) are more than just running programs—they empower girls through engaging lessons that blend physical activity with essential life skills. Each season builds confidence, fosters friendships, and culminates in an exciting 5K celebration! Practice begins on March 31st @ Center School. Grades 3-5 practice on Monday & Wednesday. Grades 6-8 practice on Monday. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to grow, run, and have fun! Click the link to secure your spot today. https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/SPRING25Reg?sid=7b561ffc46b547d5b051322c761588e1

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Fourth Grade Pasta Dinner Thursday, April 3

Our fourth graders are hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Thursday, April 3! Don’t miss out on this fun and delicious event. Harrington families, teachers, and staff are invited to the school cafeteria for a fantastic dinner served by our very own Fourth Graders!

The meal will be provided by Summer Street Grocers and The Establishment, so you know it’s going to be amazing! It’s the perfect way to enjoy a night out with the family, support our Fourth Graders, and have a great time together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Only $20 per family - purchase your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4th-grade-pasta-dinner

*Funds raised will go toward the 4th Grade end of the year party*

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STEAM Fair Tuesday, April 15 🔬💻⚙️🎨 ➗

Save the Date, Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30pm for Harrington's 4th Annual STEAM Fair! We will be partnering with UMass Lowell's Chemical Engineering Department again this year.

Start brainstorming experiments and presentations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math now! We would love to be able to fill the cafeteria AND gym!

There will be a STEAM-related raffle prize this year that all participants will be entered into! Keep your eye out for signups! More information and signups to follow closer to the fair.

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SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING HPTO MEETINGS:

Zoom links will be sent through ConnectEd the morning of the scheduled meeting

Wednesday, April 9 from 6:30-7:30 (HYBRID)

Wednesday, May 7 from 6:30-7:30 (HYBRID)

Wednesday, June 4 from 6:30-7:30 (HYBRID)

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Thank you for your support,

Harrington PTO

Contact Us: HarringtonPTO@gmail.com

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Earn Box Tops for Harrington

Hello Harrington Families! The Harrington PTO is excited to announce our 2025 Harrington STEAM Fair on April 15th. Students are invited to create a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics (STEAM) project and display it at the Fair! This is a fun event intended to nurture students' interest in STEAM. There is no judging, but STEAM fair mentors will visit every project and talk to each participant about their topic. All participants presenting at the STEAM Fair will be automatically entered into a raffle for gift certificates and other prizes supported by donations from the University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Chemical Engineering!

Please review the attached document and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/HarringtonSTEAMFair2025
Contact harringtonsteamfair@gmail.com or HPTO with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Thank you for your support,

Harrington PTO

“Our mission is to cultivate inspired, creative, and well-rounded lifelong learners who possess the integrity and self-direction necessary to be contributing community members.”

Email: asselinr@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://harrington.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 120 Richardson Road, North Chelmsford, MA, USA
Phone: 978-251-5166
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harringtonelementarychelmsford/