Dear Center Community,

It was a fun filled, action packed week at Center. Teachers were creative and incorporated winter- themed activities and teaching students about holidays and traditions around the world. I learned several new facts. For example, did you know in the Netherlands, they put a carrot in a wooden shoe to welcome "Santis"? Get a glimpse of all the fun happenings below. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped teachers make these celebrations happen.

We had our first all school assembly since 2019 on Wednesday! We plan to have more school assemblies during the year and wanted to review and practice assembly expectations. The Center community was treated to some lovely songs by our 4th grade students. All students showed their PRIDE.

And, speaking of showing their PRIDE, students earned a whole school BINGO game for keeping bathrooms clean, stall doors unlocked, and adhering to the expectations of "Go, Flush, Wash, and Leave." Mr. L'Abbes class celebrated several wins.

Staff Updates

Please join us in welcoming Jess Pooley in her new role as a 1st grade teacher. Ms. Pooley has years of experience as a general education teacher, is an adjunct professor at Gordon College, and has been a valued member of the Center community for the last two year as a math interventionist. The math interventionist position will be posted next week.

Please welcome Angela Pardo in her new role at Center as well. Ms. Pardo has been a volunteer in the library for years and has most recently been volunteering in a kindergarten and 1st grade class. She has joined our paraeducator team.

Center Chirps:

• Our next Chat will be published on January 7, 2024.

Best wishes for a wonderful, safe remainder of the break. We hope you are able to make wonderful memories with friends and family and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Warm Regards,

Dianna and Donna

December

• Winter Recess: December 25 - January 1st

January

• Monday, January 1: No school

• Thursday, January 4: co-president’s meeting; 9:15-10:15

• Friday, January 5: End of Marking Period - Kindergarten

• Monday, January 8: Be Kind Spirit Wear day

• Monday, January 8: Dining to Donate at The Establishment

• Tuesday, January 9: Science/Social Science - Opt Cur. mtg 8-8:45am in Library

• Tuesday, January 9: Half day/Professional day

• Tuesday, January 9: Lunch and Recess Aide mtg: 9:15 - 10:15

• Wednesday, January 10: Team Leader 8:00 - 8:45 in Conference room

• Wednesday, January 10: PTO meeting; 7:00-8:00 PM

• Monday, January 15: No School- Martin Luther King, Jr. day

• Tuesday, January 16: PBIS mtg - Room 25, 8:00-8:45 am

• Wednesday, January 17: Para Meeting (Optional) 8:15 - 8:45 in the staff room

• Friday, January 19: Teacher Deadline for Posting Grades - K

• Friday, January 19: Chelmsford Spirit Day

• Wednesday, January 24: Staff Meeting - 8:00 -8:45am Location TBD

• Wednesday, January 24: Grades available for parents online - Kindergarten

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/