Weekly Bulletin
Week of February 27th, 2023
MARCH
Monday, February 27th - School Resumes-Welcome Back!
Thursday, March 2nd -Early Release Day - dismissal @ 11:10 a.m.
Friday, March 10th - High School Musical Jr. @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 11th - High School Musical Jr. @ 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
SEE FLYER BELOW
YEARBOOK PRICE CHANGE ON MARCH 1st
Order your Parker School Yearbook today and help your student remember the year forever. Please see attachment below for ordering information. Price increase on March 1st, 2023 - $38.00 until May 1st, 2023 - $40.00
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvHx2jzyhIQfyYTGzX-GvpMOTfJUbOr5/view?usp=share_link
PARKER DRAMA PRESENTS...
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
High School Musical Jr. Tickets on Sale Now! Please see links below:
- We will NOT be accepting cash or check for the show at any time. ALL tickets will be sold electronically using the online system. It is the only way we can manage the seating assignments.
- Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door - but still can only be purchased using a credit/debit card with our online system.
- If you need a HANDICAP seat, PLEASE email: parkermsdrama@gmail.com and make the request for the number of handicap seats along with the number of companions you would need with them.
We are SO excited to share the student's hard work with you all. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact parkermsdrama@gmail.com.
Friday 3/10 at 7pm: https://happsnow.com/event/parker-middle-school/high-school-musical-jr-LDFI3E
Saturday 3/11 at 2pm: https://happsnow.com/event/parker-middle-school/high-school-musical-jr-PGVJ4W
Saturday 3/11 at 7pm: https://happsnow.com/event/parker-middle-school/high-school-musical-jr--NDQE0D
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES & LATE BUSES
Our after-school programs have started. The Activity Card fee is $50 per student. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK My School Bucks or send in cash or check made payable to Chelmsford Public Schools and turn into your child's homeroom teacher. The activity card allows students to take full advantage of any clubs they wish to attend. The after-school activities run from 2:40-3:40 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday throughout the year. Students also have the option of taking a late bus home. The routes are posted in the school and will not be posted publicly. We will work with students and the drivers to be sure students take the correct bus home. Since we only have 3 late buses, the stops tend to be more spread out than the “regular” bus runs. After activities, students who are not taking a bus will exit the school into the Crooked Spring Road lot and can be picked up there. Please see the attachments below for details and descriptions
Tuesday - February 28th
ASL-American Sign Language-Ms. Fitzgibbons
3:40 to 4:00 pm on-line email: fitzgibbonsm@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Drama Club – Ms.Robertson & Mr. Chase
Game Room – Ms. Dolan-Cafeteria
Homework Club–Ms. Kennedy–Rm.124 Grades 7&8
Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan-GYM-GRADE 5
**FESTIVAL BAND– Mr. Linsner – Band Room
Orchestra Club – Ms. Tiano - Room 8
Plant/Ecology/Science/Green Team-Ms. Segool&Ms. Sheehan - Room 122
Power Hour-Mr. Suleski-Room PC7 (this week only)
Stand-Up Parker - Ms. Briand - Room PC6 (this week only)
Yoga & Fitness-Ms. Schrems&Ms. Gannon-Fitness Room-GRADE 6
Wednesday - March 1st
Intramurals-Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Sullivan-GYM-GRADE 6
Knitting Club-Ms. Frenette-Library
Math Counts-Ms. Keohane – Room 219
Select Chorus - Ms. Robertson - Room 230 (from 7:20 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.) *before school
Stand-Up Parker - Ms. Briand - Room PC6
Yoga Club - Ms. Gannon - Fitness Room - GRADES 7&8
Thursday - March 2nd
No Clubs Today - Early Release Day - dismissal @ 11:10 a.m.
FROM PARKER PTO
Parker PTO has some exciting activities coming up! Check out the important dates below:
- Dine to Donate January 2023: Thank you to all that participated in the Weco fundraiser. Together we raised $1,112 for our school! This money will go towards enrichment programs for our students
- Calendar Raffle: Parker PTO is sponsoring Parker's first calendar raffle! Raffle tickets are $10 each. Winners will be drawn each day in March. PTO has worked hard to collect amazing prizes throughout our community to make this event a huge success! Calendar envelopes are due Monday, February 27th
- UML River Hawks Men's Basketball Game: Saturday, February 25th @ 5:00 pm Please join us as the River Hawks take on UNH in an America East showdown!https://offer.fevo.com/umass-lowell-mbb-vs-new-hampshire-naokxr2-e872f6d?fevoUri=umass-lowell-mbb-vs-new-hampshire-naokxr2-e872f6d%2F
- Virtual Parker PTO meeting: March. 8th @ 7:00 pm
** SAVE THE DATE: MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT AT FENWAY 6/1!!!**
More information to follow
As always, thank you for your continued support of our school!
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/447065885
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 447-065-885
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
Sincerely,
Parker PTO
ATTENDANCE
Email: ParkerAttendance@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Please Send Email: Prior to 9am on the day of the absence (same as current voicemail option) Please Include: Child’s name, Grade, and Reason for absence.
We encourage you to use the email option when reporting an absence, dismissal, etc. Parents are still free to use the phone system to report absences, but you are encouraged to use email for greater office efficiency.
If you prefer, you can certainly call the attendance line prior to 9:00am, at 978-251-5133, extension #4100.
We will continue to send automated emails when students are absent. The email serves as notification that your student is not in school and will be marked absent.
In order for an absence to be marked as "Excused", families will need to provide medical documentation.
Thank you for your understanding.
Half Day On-line Lunch Ordering
Dear Parents and Families;
To better estimate the demand for lunches on half days, CPS Nutrition has launched online lunch ordering for HALF DAYS ONLY.
2022-23 CPS Upcoming Half Day/Early Release dates:
- Thursday, 3/2
- Tuesday, 4/4
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.
Directions to set up your account and order:
- URL Link: family.onlineordering.linq.com
- Sign up now: Email, create password.
- School District: Chelmsford Public Schools
- Student ID: This can be found on x2- Child’s student ID number
- Last Name: (You can also search and add siblings/family members at this time). Once this is completed, student’s name should appear on page.
How to order meals
- School Menu-select online lunch ordering (all schools)
- Scroll to week of half day/early release date (top right of page)
- Find date, select meal option
- Add item to cart/Select Add to order
- Click on shopping cart icon at top right of page
- Click Check out
- Select pick up location: Elementary pick-up location classroom. Middle/high school pick up location cafeteria.
- Place order
Parker Middle School
Email: robinsond@chelmsford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://parker.chelmsfordschools.org/
Location: 75 Graniteville Road
Phone: 978-251-5133