Dear Center Community,

A special thank you to all our Veteran's and all you do to preserve our safety and freedoms!

A reminder that Wednesday, November 15th, is a half-day for students in grades K-8. Please let your teacher know if there are changes to your dismissal plans as a result.

Center Chirps:

• Please consider sharing a blurb about your favorite read for family literacy month to be included in the Chat.
• Friday is a Chelmsford spirit day. Wear your maroon colors proudly.

Have a good week.

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

The Harry Potter series is a favorite of Ms. Gilmore's (our reading interventionist) family. The 6th book in the series was Mrs. Fulreader's favorite. I read it aloud to my children and struggled to do so as I was crying. What was your favorite?

The Center School Fourth-Grade Student Council is organizing a fundraiser for The Chelmsford Food Pantry, click here to learn more about this organization. The Student Council will collect the items listed below beginning November 1st, through November 14th. Donated items can be sent to school with your child(ren). There will also be a collection box left outside the school’s main entrance. The Student Council and The Chelmsford Food Pantry appreciate your support.

Food Items Requested by The Chelmsford Food Pantry:

• Children’s snacks
• Juice boxes
• Cooking oil or spray
• Small flour
• Vinegar (white and cider)
• Mayonnaise
• Taco kits
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Jelly
• Salad dressing
• Tomato /spaghetti sauce
• Instant coffee
• Coffee creamer (powder)
• Small sugar boxes
• Shelf stable milk
• Crackers
• Baby food (pouches are popular)
• Boxed cereal
• Mac + Cheese
• Pasta variety (Shells, bow, etc.)
• Soup and canned corn

Personal Products Requested by The Chelmsford Food Pantry:

• Shampoo/conditioner
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Body wash
• Toilet tissue
• Body Lotion
• Shaving cream

Dear Center Families,

As we approach the holiday season the Center Cares program at Center School is accepting gift card donations to help our families that need some extra support. Gift cards in $20-$25 increments (or any amount) from Target or Walmart would be most welcome! Please, if you are able to make a donation gift cards will be accepted at the front office.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and care.

Warm regards,

Ms. Lallas, Center School Counselor

November

• Wednesday, November 15: Half day (Elementary and MS only)

• Friday, November 17: Chelmsford Spirit Day

• Wednesday, November 22: Early release - Thanksgiving recess

• Thursday, November 23: No School (Thanksgiving)

• Friday, November 24: No School

December

• Friday, December 1, Picture retake day

• Monday, December 4: Be Kind Spirit Wear day

• Monday, December 4-8: Gift Room

• Thursday, December 7: Half day/Professional day

• Wednesday, December 13: Grades available for Parents online - Gr 1-4

• Thursday, December 14: co-president’s meeting; 9:15-10:15

• Friday, December 15: Chelmsford Spirit Day

• Winter Recess: December 25 - January 1st

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.

https://cpsnutrition.com/