Harrington Happenings

It’s hard to believe we are already in May! As we enter the final stretch of the school year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued partnership and support. This time of year is always filled with excitement, celebration, and reflection.

📅 Important Dates

• May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week – Let’s show our amazing teachers how much we value them!

• May 12-16: Math MCAS

• May 14: Kindergarten Orientation

• May 15: Ice Cream Social/Celebrate the Arts Event - 6pm

We are so proud of our students' growth this year—academically, socially, and emotionally. As we wrap up, teachers be busy preparing report cards, and students are working hard on final projects and assessments.

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 Harrington Families,

Harrington School will be having Field Day on Thursday, June 5! The rain date will be Tuesday, June 10. All Field day activities will take place on the Chelmsford High School Track area. There will be two Field Day Sessions:

Front Track Session: During students 50 min. Specialists block, all specialist teachers will bring their classes to the track area for field day activities. Students will have choices as to which inflatable activity or station they would like to engage in. Parent Volunteers will be needed from 9:00-10:30,10:30-12:00, 1:00-3:05

• Grade 4 - 9:30-10:20
• Grade 2 - 10:20-11:10
• Grade 3 - 11:10-12:00
• Kindergarten - 1:25-2:15
• Grade 1 - 2:15-3:05

*Please note, grade 2 & 4 specialists are switched for field day

Back Track Session : Classroom Teachers will be bringing their classes out to the far end of the high school track area for an hour of activities. This hour will include opportunities for students to go on a variety of inflatables, lawn activities, and a popsicle break. Parent volunteers will be needed in all areas. Parent volunteer times in this session will be from 9:00-11:00, 11:00-1:00 and 1:00-3:05. The following times are when classrooms are out at the back track area:

• Grade 1 - 9:15-10:15
• Grade K - 10:25-11:25
• Grade 4 - 11:30-12:30
• Grade 2 - 1:00-2:00
• Grade 3 - 2:05-3:05

How you can help:

If you have a completed CORI form (good for 3 years) on file and can help out, please go to the following link: https://signup.com/go/iFtBtVR. I have a sign-up page ready for you to place your name at available activity stations and time slots. Directions for each station will be provided on field day and are very easy to follow.

Parent volunteer times are indicated on the sign-up link. Please be advised that you are signing up for time slots which will include more than your child’s class time. Volunteers must stay for the whole block of time. Parents are welcome to sign-up for more than one time slot or session as we have many spots to fill.

If you need to fill out a CORI form, forms are available at the CPS Administrative building on North Rd. You can leave your form there and it will be processed quicker. If you already have done a CORI check, it is good for 3 years.

Spectators will not be permitted at field day. There will be a check-in station for volunteers only.

If you have any questions, you can email me at cormierk@chelmsford.k12.ma.us.

Thank you in advance for your support! We’re looking forward to a wonderful day! ~Mrs. Cormier, Harrington PE Teacher

From your HPTO

Congratulations to this week’s calendar raffle winners 🎉 🎉 🎉

April 28: Alice Hill

April 29: Kendra James

April 30: Andrea Baer

We want to thank everyone who supported our calendar raffle fundraiser in March. Together, Harrington raised $10,020! This money goes directly towards enrichment programs for our students.

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our grand prize winners Mila T. and Heidi U. Enjoy your prize packages!

READATHON INFORMATION

Thank you to all participating in the Readathon this spring! We hope your student is enjoying the new format! This is a friendly reminder that Readathon envelopes are due back by Monday, May 5. Please turn in your game board, sponsorship form, and any cash or checks collected in the manilla envelope provided. Winners will be announced the week of May 12.

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Teacher Appreciation Week Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9 🏫

Help us celebrate our Wicked Awesome teachers and staff! We’re looking to get our students involved in the celebration this year!

Wednesday 5/7: Wear Your Teacher’s Favorite Color! Come to school wearing your teacher’s or favorite staff member’s favorite color!

Friday 5/9: Send in a Thank You Note! Send in a thank you note to teachers and staff to show your appreciation for all they do! You can send in your note(s) directly to your teacher/staff member or send it in addressed to the HPTO and we will make sure they are delivered to the right person.

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HPTO Monthly Meeting Wednesday, May 7 📅

Please join us for a HPTO meeting on Wednesday, May 7 from 6:30-7:30 in the library. We will be holding board elections for our current open positions: Secretary, Teacher Appreciation Coordinator, and Treasurer. The meeting will also have a zoom option, which will be sent through ConnectEd the morning of the scheduled meeting. Be sure to check your email!

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Arts & Ice Cream Social Thursday, May 15 🎨 🍦

Save the date for Harrington’s annual Arts & Ice Cream Social, Thursday, May 15 from 6pm-8pm! We’re looking for some help to serve ice cream! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3r3xnhjz

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Dine to Donate Monday, May 19 🍽️

Join us for our last dine to donate of the school year Monday, May 19 from 11:30am-9pm at the Establishment, Chelmsford. The Establishment is generously donating 20% of sales to the HPTO. Bring your flier or mention the HPTO for your order to qualify.

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Nashua Silver Knights game Saturday, June 7 ⚾ 🌭 🧢

Join us for a fun night out Saturday, June 7 at 6:03pm to see the Nashua Silver Knights play against the New Britain Bees at Nashua’s Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst Street, Nashua. Tickets are discounted and just $9 each (please note this is not a fundraiser for HPTO, just a fun way to end the school year with each other)!

Tickets can be purchased at this link using the password JUNE! https://gr1.glitnirticketing.com/grticket/web/logingroup1.php

Tickets must be purchased before Saturday, June 7.

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Hannaford Helps Schools ends June 7 🛍️

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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SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING HPTO MEETINGS:

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

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

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