SUMMER
PACKET for
NEW STUDENTS
FRANCIS W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
& THEODORE R. SIZER TEACHERS CENTER
49 Antietam St. Devens, MA 01434
(P) 978-772-3293 (F) 978-772-3295
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER FROM TODD --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
REGISTRATION FORM---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 & 5
LETTER FROM SCHOOL NURSE---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
MEDICATION POLICY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
MEDICATION ORDER AND CONSENT FORM -------------------------------------------------------- 8
STUDENT EMERGENCY AND HEALTH FORM ------------------------------------------------- 9 & 10
PARKER ATHLETICS – FALL SPORTS ------------------------------------------------------- 11 & 12
CONCUSSION FACT SHEET ------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 & 14
PRE-PARTICIPATION HEAD INJURY REPORTING FORM ------------------------------------------ 15
USER FEE DISCOUNT AND WAIVER POLICY ------------------------------------------------------ 16
SUPPLY LIST FOR PARKER STUDENTS ------------------------------------------------------ 17 & 18
SUMMER READING FOR STUDENTS NEW TO PARKER --------------------------------------- 19 – 28
SEVENTH GRADE ORIENTATION AND DIV1 POT LUCK ------------------------------------------ 29
PARKER COMMUNITY HANDBOOK ---------------------------------------------------------------- 30
“WISH LIST” ITEMS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
ECO – PARKER’S ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ------------------------------------ 32
UNITED WAY YOUTH VENTURE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
2016 – 2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR------------------------------------------------------------ 34
FRANCIS W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
& THEODORE R. SIZER TEACHERS CENTER
49 ANTIETAM ST DEVENS, MA 01434
TELEPHONE (978) 772-3293 FAX (978) 772-3295 www.theparkerschool.org
June 17, 2016
Dear New Parker Families:
Greetings from Devens at the beginning of summer! Enclosed please find some
important information about the start of next year. Thank you for choosing Parker from
among your schooling options.
While faculty and staff will be on vacation for some of the summer, we expect our email
networks to be up and running. Please contact us with questions about items contained
in this packet or with other questions you may have as you anticipate the beginning of
the school year.
During my time at Parker, I have welcomed the opportunities to get to know students
and families, to learn about Parker’s unique culture and traditions, and to appreciate
the strong work done each day by my dedicated colleagues in Parker classrooms. I wish
for you a similar experience next year.
First things first: Let’s enjoy the restful lap of waves, the breezes and beaches, the
hammocks and hillsides, the parades and picnics of a New England summer. My
colleagues and I will look forward to welcoming you back to campus in August.
Sincerely,
Todd Sumner
Principal
Francis W. Parker Charter School Registration School Year 2016‐2017
Please initial here if you DO NOT want the information directly below published in the school directory. ************************************************************************************************************************ PLEASE PRINT when completing this registration Student’s Legal: First name Student’s GRADE for Middle name coming school year Last name
Preferred name Student’s Home Address Street City Zip
Prior School (Last Year) Home School District Student’s DOB ____/______/_____ Student’s Town of Birth Student’s Gender Student’s Home Phone ************************************************************************************************************************ Parent Name (1) Address
Street City Zip Important Email Phone: (Home) (Cell) Parent Name (2) (Work) Address Street City Zip Email Phone: (Home) (Cell) (Work) **We assume Parent (1) is a custodial parent who lives with the child. **Is there a separate mailing needed for Parent (2)? Y/N **Custodial Parent Y/N? Francis W. Parker Charter School Registration School Year 2016‐2017
Parker School is required by the MA Department of Education to collect and report individualized information regarding a student’s race and national origin and other demographic information. Parker may not require parents or students to identify themselves as such. If a parent declines to provide this information, Parker must make its own good faith determination. This information is for reporting purposes only and will remain confidential. Student’s Race/Ethnicity – CHOOSE ONE: Non‐Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Please check “ALL” that Apply: White (01‐33) Native American/Alaska Native (04‐36) Black/African‐American (02‐34) Asian (03‐35) Pacific Islander (05‐37) Primary language spoken by child at home: ****************************************************************************************** Does your family qualify as “Low Income” based on federal guidelines? (Yearly income under $44,123 for a family of 4; ask for documentation for other family sizes) No (do not qualify) Yes: (Free Lunch/Reduced Lunch) ***Please note: Additional documentation needed to enroll in lunch program*** Does your family qualify as a “Military Family” as defined by the VALOR Act? YES NO Valor Act: 1. Active duty members of the uniformed services. “Active duty” refers to full‐time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders. “Uniformed services'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, including the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Services; 2. Members or veterans of the uniformed services who are severely injured and medically discharged or retired for a period of one year after medical discharge or retirement; 3. Members of the uniformed services who died on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained on active duty for a period of one year after death. ****************************************************************************************** Is there additional information that Parker School should have regarding your student’s residence, custodial parents, or non‐custodial parents? Please include any names, addresses and phone numbers we should have on record. __________________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________________ Date____________________ The Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School strives to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment in which all students can thrive and succeed in its schools. The Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study. FRANCIS W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
& THEODORE R. SIZER TEACHERS CENTER
49 ANTIETAM ST DEVENS, MA 01434
TELEPHONE (978) 772-3293 FAX (978) 772-3295 www.theparkerschool.org
Health Office – Victoria Ladd, RN, MSN
[email protected]
NURSE’S FAX: (978) 772-9494
June 17, 2016
Dear New Parker Parent/Guardian:
Welcome to the Parker School! It is my hope that your student enjoys many healthy and successful years while
at Parker. Please let me know what I can do to support your child in any way. The following HEALTH
REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED WHEN YOUR STUDENT IS ADMITTED TO THE PARKER
SCHOOL:
1. Each child must have a physical examination by his/her healthcare provider and corrective action
initiated for any unusual findings, if necessary. This physical must be documented within twelve (12)
months of enrollment in the Parker school. A copy of a physician’s exam form is included; however, any
form, which is accepted by your healthcare provider, can be used. An annual physical is also required for
students who participate in any interscholastic sports.
2. The State of Massachusetts has mandated that all school children must be immunized against diphtheria,
pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps and rubella. EFFECTIVE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 THERE ARE NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS MANDATED BY THE
STATE BEFORE STUDENTS CAN BE ENROLLED IN THE SEVENTH GRADE. These include the
following:
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TWO doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR).
Two doses of varicella vaccine or a physician/NP certified reliable history of chickenpox disease.
3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, or 2 doses of Recombivax HB adolescent schedule.
1 dose of Tdap (if it is greater than or 5 years since the last dose)
Polio series (usually 4)
You must provide documentation of the dates these vaccines were administered to your child before your
child can be registered at the Parker School. Students who are not in compliance must be excluded from
school until the school receives proper documentation of immunization.
There are exemptions from this law for medical or religious reasons. For a medical exemption, a statement
from your child’s healthcare provider is required indicating the reason(s) why one or more immunizations
should not be given.
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Please return all health records and forms to my office as soon as possible but no later than
Friday, August 12, 2016.
If your child is receiving treatment for any persistent physical disability or condition, please include that
information also.
Please make note of the Parker School Medication Administration policy, which has been included with
this information concerning medication administration during school hours.
Please feel free to contact me at (978) 772-3293 x 135 or by email with any questions or concerns you may have.
Sincerely,
Victoria Ladd
Victoria Ladd, RN, MSN
School Nurse
6/13/16
FRANCIS W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
& THEODORE R. SIZER TEACHERS CENTER
49 ANTIETAM ST DEVENS, MA 01434
TELEPHONE (978) 772-3293 FAX (978) 772-3295 www.theparkerschool.org
Health Office – Victoria Ladd, RN, MSN
[email protected]
NURSE’S FAX: (978) 772-9494
Medication Administration in the School Setting Policy
1) The professional Registered Nurse (or delegated trained school personnel under the supervision of
the school nurse) must administer all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
2) Other than in an emergency situation, the school nurse is not authorized to administer any type of
medication to school children unless all of the following conditions are met:
a) A written order signed by a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant is
provided for all prescriptions. Prescription medications required for 10 days or less may be
administered according to the directions on the original pharmacy medication label, in place of a
written order. The pharmacy will provide a second labeled container for medication to be
administered at school. The school nurse will not accept “as directed” on prescription labels.
b) Prescription medication provided to the school nurse must be in the original pharmacy container
and must state:
i) Child’s Name
ii) Medication Name
iii) Dosage/Route/Frequency of Administration
iv) Licensed Provider’s Name
v) Date Prescribed
c)
A parent or legal guardian must complete and sign a Medication Order and Parent/Guardian
Consent form. This form is available in the School Health Office and on-line at
http://www.theparkerschool.org
d) The following OTC medications (brand name or generic substitutions) are now covered by the
Parker School standing orders: Tylenol, Advil/Motrin, Benadryl and antacids (Mylanta/Tums).
Parent/guardian consent is required for the administration of these medications and can be given
by signing the appropriate line on the Parker Student Emergency and Health Record. This form is
sent home with students on the first day of school and is also available on-line at
http://www.theparkerschool.org. Please note any other OTC medications your child requires
at school must have a written order from a health care provider.
e) A parent/guardian or responsible adult (designated by parent/guardian) must transport
medications to and from the School Health Office.
f)
New medication orders must be provided for each school year. This includes EpiPens, Inhalers
and Insulin.
3) A parent/guardian or responsible adult (designated by parent/guardian) should retrieve all unused,
discontinued, or outdated medication at the end of the school year. Medications not picked up within
one week of the termination of the order or by the last day of school will be destroyed by the school
nurse in accordance with applicable policies of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
4) Any medication, prescription or OTC, that needs to be administered during school hours, must be
done so with the authorization of the School Nurse. No student may carry prescription or over-thecounter medication, including inhalers and EpiPens®, at school without the permission of the
School Nurse. Self-administration of medication is allowed when approved by the student’s health
care provider, the School Nurse, and the parent/guardian.
6/10/2015
FRANCIS W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
& THEODORE R. SIZER TEACHERS CENTER
49 ANTIETAM ST DEVENS, MA 01434
TELEPHONE (978) 772-3293 FAX (978) 772-3295 www.theparkerschool.org
Health Office – Victoria Ladd, RN, MSN
[email protected]
NURSE’S FAX: (978) 772-9494
Medication Order and Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 112, Section 80B, a licensed nurse must have a
medication order from a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant in order to
administer any prescription medication and any over-the-counter (OTC) medication not covered by the
Parker School standing orders provided by the school physician.
Licensed Prescriber’s Written Medication Order:
Student name: ______________________________________________ Grade: ______
DOB: ________
Medical diagnosis: ____________________________________________________________________________
Medication: _______________________________________________
Dose: _______________________
Route: _______________ Frequency: ____________ Time to Administer at School: ______________________
Start date: ________________
Duration of order: (all orders expire at the end of the school year) ____________________
Allergies/Comments: _________________________________________________________________________
Consent for Self-Administration of Medication (provided the School Nurse determines it is safe and appropriate):
______Yes
______ No
Signature of Licensed Prescriber: ________________________________________, MD, NP, Other ____
Print Name: _______________________________________ Tel: _________________ Date: ___________
Parent/Guardian Consent:
Complete each statement.
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I, the undersigned, give permission to the School Nurse to administer the above named
medication to my child. I have read and understand the Medication Administration in the School
Setting Policy. I understand that the school personnel are not responsible for any problems
arising from the use of this medication, its side effects or for the omission of the medication. I
further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Board of Trustees, against all claims as a result
of any or all acts performed under this authority.
______Yes
______ No
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I give permission to the School Nurse to share information relevant to the prescribed medication
administration as determined appropriate for my child’s health and safety.
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______ No
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I give permission for my child to self-administer the prescribed medication if the School Nurse
has determined it is safe and appropriate.
______Yes
______ No
I understand that I may retrieve the medication from school at any time; however, the medication will be
destroyed if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order or the last day of
school, whichever occurs first.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________
Print Name: _______________________________________ Tel: _________________ Date: _________
6/10/15
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
School Year 2016/2017
Student Emergency and Health Form
Advisor________
(Please complete BOTH sides)
Student Name _____________________________________ Date of Birth ________________ Birthplace __________________
Last
First
Address _______________________________________Town _________________ Zip ________
Circle sex: Male/Female
Parent/Guardian ________________________________ Address _________________________Town __________ Zip _________
Employer ______________________________________ Address ________________________Town __________ Zip _________
Parent/Guardian ________________________________Address _________________________Town __________ Zip _________
Employer ______________________________________ Address ________________________Town __________ Zip _________
Parent/Guardian Email: ___________________________________
_____________________________________________
Siblings
Name
Age
School
Telephone Numbers: Include extensions and other prompts.
Home
Work
Cell
Other
Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian
With whom does the child reside? __________________
Primary language at home: _______________________
List address & phone ____________________________________________________
if different
Emergency Contacts: Local persons to be notified in case of emergency or illness, when you are unable to be reached. Your child will only
be released to the care of those listed below.
Name
Relationship
Home Tel.
Work
Cell
Health History: Life Threatening Allergies
Indicate if your child has a physician verified allergy to any of the following. If yes, please provide official documentation by your
child’s physician and an Emergency Care Plan to the school nurse at the beginning of the school year. Written prescriptions are
required for all EpiPens, Benadryl and Inhalers.
Bee Stings _____ Peanuts _____ Nuts _______Food (please specify) ________Other_________ Medications ___________
Describe your child’s allergic reaction. _____________________________________
Emergency Care Plan __________
Is Epi Pen required?
Yes No
Has Epi Pen ever been used?
Yes No
Does your child carry his/her own Epi Pen? Yes No
Is Benadryl required?
Has Benadryl ever been used?
Asthma inhaler
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
OTHER ALLERGIES: Please List.
Medications ___________________________________Lactose Intolerance ________________Seasonal _____________________
Environmental _________________________________Other _______________________________________________________
Describe reaction ___________________________________Medication used for symptoms _______________________________
Indicate treatment for allergic reaction at school___________________________________________________________________
Please turn page over to complete page 2 of form.
Illness/Chronic Conditions:
Please list any illnesses your child is being treated for:________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does your child have any dietary or physical limitations:______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please note that a note from your child’s physician is required to excuse a child from any school activity, including physical education.)
Please add any information regarding your child’s physical or emotional status which may help us make their education more
productive:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Medications: Please list prescription and over the counter medications your child takes. Include herbal treatments.
Name of Medication & Dose
Reason
Home
School
Note: All Prescription and some over-the-counter medications which your child must take at school require an MD/NP order – please refer to the Medication Policy for
details.
Vision Eyeglasses _____
Contact Lenses _____
Do benefits include?
Dental Dental Insurance Yes No
Does your child visit the dentist every six months? Yes
Does your child wear braces/dental appliance? Yes No
Date of last eye exam ____________________
Fluoride ____ Cleanings _____ Sealants ___
No
Date of last exam ___________
Health Care Provider Information:
Physician: ________________________________________________________________________________
Name
Dentist:
Street Address
Town
Zip
Telephone
________________________________________________________________________________
Name
Street Address
Town
Zip
Telephone
Health Insurance: Name of company _________________Mass Health _______ No Insurance _______
Subscriber __________________________ Policy Number _______________________ Hospital Preference___________________
Confidential Information I grant permission to the school nurse to share health information about my child, on a need to know basis, with his/her teachers and coaches.
Yes _____
No _____
Medical Release I grant to the FW Parker Charter Essential School District personnel, the right to obtain emergency medical
treatment for my child ___________________ during the period of the school year. I give permission for ambulance transport to the
nearest hospital. Payment for any and all medical treatment is the financial responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________
Health Care Provider Release I grant the school nurse permission to exchange information with my child’s health care
provider. I understand that I can limit or revoke this consent at any time. Yes_____
No______
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________
Medication Administration Permission
The school physician allows the school nurse to administer the Over the Counter (OTC) medication listed below. These medications
do not require a physician’s order. All other medications require a written physician’s order.
My child has permission to take the following OTC medications or generic substitutions:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)_____Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)_____Antacid (Tums/Rolaids)_____ Benadryl ______
Please note: The above OTC medications may only be given once during the school day. Also, the school nurse may use first aid treatments, including topical ones, to
treat allergic rashes, insect bites, toothaches, minor-wound infections and minor burns unless otherwise indicated by parent/guardian.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________
Interscholastic Sports Permission: I give my son/daughter permission to participate in interscholastic activities and to
accompany the team as a member on it’s off campus trips. In case of illness or injury, every effort will be made to contact parents
and/or guardians listed above. In the event of an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, I give permission to delegated
school officials to secure proper treatment, including transportation via ambulance to the nearest medical facility, the administration of
anesthesia and any other necessary medication to my child as determined by healthcare providers. I hereby waive on behalf of the
above named child and myself any liability of the Parker School, any of its agents or employees, arising out of such treatment.
Please note: Your child must also have a current physical exam (within 13 months of the start of the sport) signed by your healthcare provider and on file with the
school nurse before participation in any interscholastic sport/s. Also, by signing off on this form, you are guaranteeing to the school that your child has health insurance
coverage. Any injuries resulting from participation in such activities will be the responsibility of your child’s health insurance coverage.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________
6/10/16
Parker Athletics - Fall Sports
Parker will sponsor the following interscholastic sports teams in the Fall, 2015:
Girls and Boys Cross Country, Girls Middle School Soccer, Girls Junior Varsity
Soccer, Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys Middle School Soccer, Boys Junior Varsity
Soccer and Boys Varsity Soccer. Participants, including incoming 7th grade
students, are welcome for all teams.
Fall Sports Sign-Up Day:
Thursday, August 18
Time:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Who Should Come:
All students who want to sign up for a fall team.
Parents are welcome to attend.
What to bring:
 Current physical form from your doctor
 Completed and signed Student Emergency Health Form (see packet)
 $275 sports user fee (see below)
 Heads-Up – A Fact Sheet for Athletes (Concussion in High School Sports)
 Pre-Participation Head Injury/Concussion Reporting form for
Extracurricular Activities
Where:
Parker Gym
What if I can’t make it?:
You can register by email to [email protected] by
Thursday, August 18, 2016 but documentation must be complete before
participation is allowed.
Please continue to next page.
Starting Dates/ Time and Place:
Please note that mouth guards, shin guards and soccer cleats are required for participation by
MIAA regulations for all student athletes. A water bottle and sunscreen are also highly
recommended for all practices and games.
Boys Varsity Soccer and Girls Varsity Soccer:
Practices will begin Thursday, August 25. Practices will be at the Antietam Fields
(left from Parker lot, 200 yards up on the right) from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Boys Middle School Soccer, Boys Junior Varsity Soccer and Girls Middle School Soccer and Girls
Junior Varsity Soccer:
Practices will start Thursday, August 25 at the Rogers Field (right from Parker, 2nd intersection
[Sherman Avenue] turn left, one block on left) from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cross Country:
Practices will start on Thursday, August 25. Team members (including new 7th graders) should meet in
the gym at 3:30 p.m. and practice will go until 5:30 p.m. New team members should email the coach,
Ben Benoit, at [email protected].
The following must be completed prior to the first practice of all Fall Sports to be eligible to
participate. (STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE UNTIL ALL
HEALTH FORMS ARE COMPLETE):
1. Students must have a current (within the past 13 months) physical from their healthcare
provider on file with the School Nurse.
2. Parent Permission must be completed and signed by a parent and on file with the School
Nurse. This can be found in the section marked Interscholastic Sports Permission which is
on page 2 of the Student Emergency Health form (see copy in packet). This is for the Nurse
and for the coaches’ use only.
3. $275 Sports User Fee (payable to the Parker School) due to the Main Office by the first
game. There will be a family cap of $1,100 for the school year. Financial support is
available – please contact Michelle McKenna in the Business Office for more information.
6/3/16
HEADS‐UP ‐ A FACT SHEET FOR ATHLETES Concussion in High School Sports What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that: 
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Is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body. Can change the way your brain normally works. Can occur during practices or games in any sport or recreational activity. Can happen even if you haven’t been knocked out. Can be serious even if you’ve just been “dinged” or “had your bell rung.” What are the symptoms of a concussion? You can’t see a concussion, but you might notice one or more of the symptoms listed below or that you “don’t feel right” soon after, a few days after, or even weeks after the injury. 
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Headache or “pressure” in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Bothered by light or noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Difficulty paying attention Memory problems Confusion What should I do if I think I have a concussion? 
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Tell your coaches and your parents. Never ignore a bump or blow to the head even if you feel fine. Also, tell your coach right away if you think you have a concussion or if one of your teammates might have a concussion. Get a medical check‐up. A doctor or other health care professional can tell if you have a concussion and when it is OK to return to play. Give yourself time to get better. If you have a concussion, your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes for you to recover and may cause more damage to your brain. It is important to rest and not return to play until you get the OK from your health care professional that you are symptom‐free. How can I prevent a concussion? Every sport is different, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. 
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Use the proper sports equipment, including personal protective equipment. In order for equipment to protect you, it must be: o The right equipment for the game, position, or activity o Worn correctly and the correct size and fit o Used every time you play or practice Follow your coach’s rules for safety and the rules of the sport. Practice good sportsmanship at all times. If you think you have a concussion: Don’t hide it. Report it. Take time to recover. It’s better to miss one game than the whole season. For more information and to order additional materials free of charge visit: www.cdc.gov/Concussion U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION JUNE, 2010 I attest that I have received, reviewed, and agree to follow the Heads Up Concussion in High School Sports Fact Sheet” from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. ______________________________________________ _________________________________________ __________________ Student Athlete Name (printed) Student Athlete Signature Date ______________________________________________ _________________________________________ __________________ Parent/Guardian Name (printed) Parent/Guardian Signature Date (6/13/12) 6/6/16
FRANCIS W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
& THEODORE R. SIZER TEACHERS CENTER
49 ANTIETAM ST DEVENS, MA 01434
TELEPHONE (978) 772-3293 FAX (978) 772-3295 www.theparkerschool.org
User Fee Discount and Waiver Policy
(adopted by Parker’s Board of Trustees, June 2012)
Common Principle 9 addresses “Resources dedicated to teaching and learning. Ultimate
administrative and budget targets should include student loads that promote personalization,
substantial time for collective planning by teachers, competitive salaries for staff, and an ultimate
per pupil cost not to exceed that at traditional schools by more than 10 percent. To accomplish
this, administrative plans may have to show the phased reduction or elimination of some services
now provided students in many traditional schools.”
Common Principle 10 addresses “Democracy and equity. The school should demonstrate
non-discriminatory and inclusive policies, practices, and pedagogies. It should model democratic
practices that involve all who are directly affected by the school. The school should honor
diversity and build on the strength of its communities, deliberately and explicitly challenging all
forms of inequity.”
With resources focused on teaching and learning, it is Parker’s policy to assess user fees for
sports, field trips, and some elective student activities (e.g., jazz band, Model UN) that defray
some of the cost of these valuable programs. It is the policy of the school to maintain and make
known the procedures by which families can apply to have all or part of these fees waived.
Federal Eligibility Guidelines for free or reduced price meals will serve as the basis for such
procedures.
Procedures for Seeking Fee Reductions or Waivers
In order to have user fees automatically waived, families must meet Federal Eligibility Guidelines
for free or reduced price meals. An application for the free or reduced price meals program is
provided all families in the annual registration packet, as is a copy of the Federal Eligibility
Income Chart for the current school year. Qualifying families will automatically have the user fee
waived by the business office.
Families who do not meet the Federal Eligibility Guidelines may seek relief from user fees by
filling out the free and reduced price meals application and submitting it to Parker’s business
office with an attached explanation of why a reduction or waiver is requested. All information
provided will be handled discretely by business office staff.
2016/2017 SUPPLY LIST FOR PARKER STUDENTS
Parker will provide all students with a Planner/Agenda Book.
Arts and Humanities – Division I
1. Lots and lots of pens and pencils (for the entire year)
2. (Additional Supply list will be provided once school starts. It may differ from class to class in
Division I A/H)
Arts/Humanities – Division II
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50 Page Protectors
One 3-inch, 3-ring binder (for portfolio)
6-8 pocket folders OR a binder (for class work)
Loose leaf paper OR a notebook
10+ pencils
10+ pens
2-5 highlighters
3 packages of note cards (3”x5”)
Spanish for ALL Divisions I, II and III
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2.
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6.
Pens, Pencils, Erasers, and Highlighter
Loose leaf paper
1 folder (preferably plastic)
7th and 8th Grade only: One 1.5 inch binder (to remain in classroom)
9th – 12th Grade: One 1.5 inch binder and One 1 inch binder (to remain in classroom)
Ear buds (headset) to keep in backpack at all times. Some levels will use these more than others.
Wellness
Clothing appropriate for participation in physical activity classes:
1. Sneakers/athletic shoes are necessary! Please wear a pair or bring them to school daily.
2. A T-Shirt to change into
3. Jacket, hat and mittens for cooler weather outdoor activities
Other essential items needed:
4. DEODORANT for after class use
5. Water bottle
7. Writing utensils for Health class
Please continue to next page for more information
Math, Science and Technology – Division I
Student Materials (required):
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There are changes from past lists that are NEW THIS YEAR – please read carefully.
Sharpened pencils or mechanical pencils (quantity to last the entire year)
Erasers and pencil sharpeners (quantity: LOTS!)
2-inch 3-ring Binder (quantity 1)
Plastic 3-hole punched two-pocket folder (quantity 4)
3-hole punched lined paper (quantity 1 packet)
3-hole punched graph paper (quantity 1 packet)
Graphing calculator (if you are buying new, a TI-84 Plus; otherwise a TI-83 Plus) for use in Divisions I, II, & III.
(Optional: color pencils, pens, markers, highlighters)
“Wish List” for Division I MST:
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AAA batteries
Duct Tape
3-hole punched graph paper
Playground Balls (basketballs, 4-square balls, and
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Pencils, Pencils and more Pencils (we always run out)
Boxes of facial tissues (Kleenex)
Disinfecting Wipes (all Natural preferred;
lots of them please!)
White Board markers
Division II MST Supply List
1. Calculator: Graphing Calculator (the school uses TI83/84 series) preferred, otherwise, Scientific Calculator
(with exponents, trig. functions)
2. Extra batteries for your calculator
3. Bound Graph Paper Composition Book for Lab Journal
4. A Note taking/Organizational System
a. 2” 3-ring binder with Dividers (At least 3 sections-- Math, Science, Homework/Assessments) OR
b. Accordion Folder (At least 3 slots-- Math, Science, Homework/Assessments) OR
c. 3 Heavy Duty Pocket Folders (Math, Science, Homework/Assessments)
5. Lined Notebook Paper
6. Graphing Notebook Paper
7. USB Drive
8. Ear Buds or Headphones (for computer activities)
9. Pencils, pens, colored pencils and/or pens
10. Ruler (metric)
11. One 3” 3-ring binder for Portfolio (yes, even in your first year) to be stored in your MST classroom, with
1 package of page/sheet protectors.
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Scissors
Rulers (metric)
Clorox Wipes
Sponges
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Paper Towels
Loose Leaf Paper
Loose Leaf Graph Paper
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Clear Sheet Protectors
Section Dividers
Division III Supply List (for all classes and all students in Div. 3 advisories)
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Notebooks and/or binders for each class for note taking and organizing handouts and assessments
Loose leaf lined paper for your 3-ring binders
USB Flash Drive (for organizing and transporting electronic documents, files, etc.)
Pencils, pens, ruler, etc.
Graphing Calculator (TI83 or TI 84)
Graph paper
Binder to serve as graduation portfolio (for juniors and seniors – students compile the portfolio over the
course of their Division 3 experience and will start this in the junior advisories)
8. Senior Project Process Binder (for seniors – this will be where they collect all the paper generated during
the course of their year-long project)
6/16/16
Summer Reading for Students New to Parker Welcome to Parker! We are so excited to have you join us in September. Parker is a place where we deeply value reading, and is an important part of our academic program. Your summer assignments are a great way for you to demonstrate understanding and share some of your personality with your teachers. Step 1: Choose two books that interest you. We hope you will pick books that are a good fit for who you are as a reader – you might think about the Goldilocks rule: the books should be not too easy and not too hard; they should be just right. If you are having trouble thinking of books that might be interesting to read, check out our Division One Reading Recommendations included with this packet. These are some books that Parker students and teachers have enjoyed. Step 2: Once you have read your books, complete the two assignments below. You may hand write your responses or you can download these directions from the Parker website and type your answers. Don’t worry about make these assignments perfect – we are most interested in learning about you as a thinker and reader – be honest and you’ll do wonderfully! We will collect your assignments in your Arts and Humanities class on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. You are welcome to finish the assignments earlier than this, too. We hope you have an awesome reading experience this summer! Assignment 1: Yourself as a Reader Choose one of the books you read. Respond to the prompts below, using that book to help you answer the questions. Each answer should be 3‐4 sentences long. Remember: You may hand write your answers, or download this sheet from the website and type. 1. How would you describe yourself as a reader? 2. Why did you choose this book? 3. What was challenging about this book? How did you overcome the challenge? Assignment 2: Examining the Text Choose the other book you read (not the one you wrote about for Assignment 1). Respond to the prompts below, using that book to help you answer the questions. Each answer should be 3‐4 sentences long. Remember: You may hand write your answers, or download this sheet from the website and type. 1. Pick a character that is important to the book. Why is that character so important to the book? 2. Choose a passage from the book that you really like. What do you like about it? 2016 Summer Reading Division One Recommendations The books listed below are among the Division One faculty’s favorites. The summaries printed here have been copied from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or Scholastic. Sloan, Robin. Mr. Penumbra’s 24‐Hour Bookstore. New York: Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux, 2012. The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco web‐
design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra’s 24‐Hour Bookstore. But after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few, and they never seem to buy anything—instead, they “check out” large, obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Suspicious, Clay engineers an analysis of the clientele’s behavior, seeking help from his variously talented friends. But when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore’s secrets extend far beyond its walls. Juster, Norton. The Phantom Tollbooth. New York: Yearling, 1961. This ingenious fantasy centers around Milo, a bored ten‐year‐old who comes home to find a large toy tollbooth sitting in his room. Joining forces with a watchdog named Tock, Milo drives through the tollbooth's gates and begins a memorable journey. He meets such characters as the foolish, yet lovable Humbug, the Mathemagician, and the not‐so‐wicked "Which," Faintly Macabre, who gives Milo the "impossible" mission of returning two princesses to the Kingdom of Wisdom. Spinelli, Jerry. Crash. New York: Dell Laurel‐Leaf, 1996. Crash Coogan, a seventh‐grade football star, has been an aggressive person from the time he was very young; sometimes, he is too aggressive. He enjoys his rough, macho behavior until he meets an unusual neighbor who forces him to think about his life and his way of treating others. Adams, Richard. Watership Down. New York: Scribner, 1972. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for more than forty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society. London, Jack. Call of the Wild. "The Call of the Wild," written in 1903, brought Jack London to the world's attention. It is the story of Buck, part St. Bernard and part Scotch shepherd dog, who shows the strengths of both breeds when he is stolen and sold off as a sled dog in the Yukon during the gold rush. A heartfelt story that appeals to both children and adults, "The Call of the Wild" remains a timeless classic. Compestine, Ying Chang. Revolution is Not a Dinner Party. New York: Square Fish, 2007. Nine‐year‐old Ling has a very happy life. Her parents are both dedicated surgeons at the best hospital in Wuhan, and her father teaches her English as they listen to Voice of America every evening on the radio. But when one of Mao’s political officers moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust and hatred, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors, and soon, for herself and her family. For the next four years, Ling will suffer more horrors than many people face in a lifetime. Will she be able to grow and blossom under the oppressive rule of Chairman Mao? Or will fighting to survive destroy her spirit—and end her life? Yoo, Paula. Good Enough. New York: HarperTeen, 2008. Getting 100 % on the SATs, or getting a date with a cute trumpet player? Scoring top honors in youth orchestra, or scoring tickets to a punk rock concert? Following your parents' dreams to an Ivy league college, or following your heart? It's senior year, and Patti Yoon is about to find out what it really takes to be good enough! Van Draanen, Wendelin. The Running Dream. New York: Ember, 2011. Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run? As she struggles to cope with crutches and a first cyborg‐
like prosthetic, Jessica feels oddly both in the spotlight and invisible. People who don't know what to say, act like she's not there. Which she could handle better if she weren't now keenly aware that she'd done the same thing herself to a girl with CP named Rosa. A girl who is going to tutor her through all the math she's missed. A girl who sees right into the heart of her. With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that's not enough for her now. She doesn't just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her. Vizzini, Ned. It's Kind of a Funny Story. New York: Hyperion Books, 2006. Like many ambitious New York City teenagers, Craig Gilner sees entry into Manhattan's Executive Pre‐Professional High School as the ticket to his future. Determined to succeed at life‐which means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job‐Craig studies night and day to ace the entrance exam, and does. That's when things start to get crazy. At his new school, Craig realizes that he isn't brilliant compared to the other kids; he's just average, and maybe not even that. He soon sees his once‐perfect future crumbling away. The stress becomes unbearable and Craig stops eating and sleeping‐until, one night, he nearly kills himself. Craig's suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where his new neighbors include a transsexual sex addict, a girl who has scarred her own face with scissors, and the self‐elected President Armelio. There, isolated from the crushing pressures of school and friends, Craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. Ned Vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness. For a novel about depression, it's definitely a funny story. Shulman, Mark. Scrawl. New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2010. Tod Munn is a bully. He’s tough, but times are even tougher. The wimps have stopped coughing up their lunch money. The administration is cracking down. Then to make things worse, Tod and his friends get busted doing something bad. Something really bad. Lucky Tod must spend his daily detention in a hot, empty room with Mrs. Woodrow, a no‐nonsense guidance counselor. He doesn’t know why he’s there, but she does. Tod’s punishment: to scrawl his story in a beat‐up notebook. He can be painfully funny and he can be brutally honest. But can Mrs. Woodrow help Tod stop playing the bad guy before he actually turns into one . . . for real? Bloor, Edward. Tangerine. Orlando: Harcourt Books, 1997. Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug‐eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day? The chaos is compounded by constant harassment from his football–star brother, and adjusting to life in Tangerine isn’t easy for Paul—until he joins the soccer team at his middle school. With the help of his new teammates, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he also gains the courage to face up to some secrets his family has been keeping from him for far too long. In Tangerine, it seems, anything is possible. Anderson, M. T. Feed. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2002. For Titus and his friends, it started out like any ordinary trip to the moon ‐ a chance to party during spring break and play with some stupid low‐grav at the Ricochet Lounge. But that was before the crazy hacker caused all their feeds to malfunction, sending them to the hospital to lie around with nothing inside their heads for days. And it was before Titus met Violet, a beautiful, brainy teenage girl who has decided to fight the feed and its omnipresent ability to categorize human thoughts and desires. Following in the footsteps of George Orwell, Anthony Burgess, and Kurt Vonnegut Jr., M. T. Anderson has created a not‐so‐brave new world — and a smart, savage satire that has captivated readers with its view of an imagined future that veers unnervingly close to the here and now. Smith, Roland. Peak. Orlando: Harcourt Books, 2007. After fourteen‐year‐old Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or go live with his long‐lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. As owner of Peak Expeditions, he wants his son to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit‐‐and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak, tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. But it's also one that could cost him his life. Dau, John Bul. Lost Boy, Lost Girl: Escaping Civil War in Sudan. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2010. One of thousands of children who fled strife in southern Sudan, John Bul Dau survived hunger, exhaustion, and violence. His wife, Martha, endured similar hardships. In this memorable book, the two convey the best of African values while relating searing accounts of famine and war. There’s warmth as well, in their humorous tales of adapting to American life. For its importance as a primary source, for its inclusion of the rarely told female perspective of Sudan’s lost children, for its celebration of human resilience, this is the perfect story to inform and inspire young readers. Lansing, Alfred. Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage. New York: Basic Books, 2007. The astonishing saga of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice‐bound Antarctic seas, as Time magazine put it, "defined heroism." Alfred Lansing's scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book ‐‐ with over 200,000 copies sold ‐‐ has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the Endurance's fateful trip. Gaiman, Neil. The Graveyard Book. New York: HarperCollins, 2008. Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place—he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as their ghostly teachings—
such as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him. Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead? And then there are being such as ghouls that aren't really one thing or the other. Selznick, Brian. The Invention of Hugo Cabret. New York: Scholastic, 2007. Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. Green, John. An Abundance of Katherines. New York: Dutton Books, 2006. When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton’s type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram‐happy, washed‐up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight, Judge Judy–loving best friend riding shotgun—but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Wein, Elizabeth. Code Name Verity. New York: Hyperion, 2012. Oct. 11th, 1943‐A British spy plane crashes in Nazi‐occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun. When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution. As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage, failure and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from the enemy? Angleberger, Tom. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. New York, Amulet Books, 2010. In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixth‐grade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, Dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda. If that weren’t strange enough, the puppet is uncannily wise and prescient. Origami Yoda predicts the date of a pop quiz, guesses who stole the classroom Shakespeare bust, and saves a classmate from popularity‐crushing embarrassment with some well‐timed advice. Dwight’s classmate Tommy wonders how Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. With contributions from his puzzled classmates, he assembles the case file that forms this novel. Applegate, Katherine. The One and Only Ivan. New York, HarperCollins, 2012. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point‐of‐view of Ivan himself. Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. Anderson, Laurie Halse. The Impossible Knife of Memory. New York: Viking, 2014. For the past five years, Hayley Kincaid and her father, Andy, have been on the road, never staying long in one place as he struggles to escape the demons that have tortured him since his return from Iraq. Now they are back in the town where he grew up so Hayley can attend school. Perhaps, for the first time, Hayley can have a normal life, put aside her own painful memories, even have a relationship with Finn, the hot guy who obviously likes her but is hiding secrets of his own. Wrede, Patricia. Dealing With Dragons. Orlando: Harcourt Brace & Company, 1990. Cimorene is everything a princess is not supposed to be: headstrong, tomboyish, smart. . . . And bored. So bored that she runs away to live with a dragon . . . and finds the family and excitement she's been looking for. Muchamore, Robert. Cherub: The Recruit. New York: Simon Pulse, 2004. CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented‐‐and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists, hack into crucial documents, and gather intel on global threats—all without gadgets or weapons. It is an exceptionally dangerous job, but these agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect that teens are spying on them. Ballard, Chris. One Shot at Forever. New York: Hyperion, 2012. In 1971, a small‐town high school baseball team from rural Illinois playing with hand‐
me‐down uniforms and peace signs on their hats defied convention and the odds. Led by an English teacher with no coaching experience, the Macon Ironmen emerged from a field of 370 teams to become the smallest school in modern Illinois history to make the state final, a distinction that still stands. There, sporting long hair, and warming up to Jesus Christ Superstar, the Ironmen would play a dramatic game against a Chicago powerhouse that would change their lives forever. The Fault in our Stars by Green. New York: Dutton Books, 2012. Despite the tumor‐shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. Rowell, Rainbow. Fangirl. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2013. In Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl, Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life‐‐and she's really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it's what got them through their mother leaving…. Sedgewick, Marcus. Midwinterblood. New York: Roaring Book Press, 2013. Seven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. Roth, Veronica. Divergent. New York: HarperCollins, 2012. In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen‐year‐olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself. ATTENTION
7TH AND 8TH GRADE
STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!
Our Fifth Annual 7th Grade Orientation and Pot Luck for 7th and 8th Grade Families is Wednesday, August 31, 2016.
Please review the chart below for the “who, why, when, where, and what” of this special event!
When and Where
Why and What
Who Attends?
Incoming (NEW) Division One Students meet their advisors and fellow
incoming advisory members. Soon after, we all play games, tour the
Where: Advisory Rooms building, and meet some key faculty members, such as the School
will be posted on the 27th Nurse and the Academic Dean.
Incoming Students
ALL (Returning and Incoming) Division One students and their families
are invited to a Community Potluck. This is a wonderful time to meet
12:00—1:00 PM
your child’s advisor and fellow parents. Kids: This is a great time to meet
Where: “The OUTBACK”, each other and catch up!
Please contribute the following:
behind the school...in the
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LAST
NAMES
A-J:
Sandwiches, side dishes, crackers & cheese, etc.,
shade!
 LAST NAMES K-S: Salad and/or Fruit
 LAST NAMES T-Z: Desserts
All Div 1 Students
AND
All Div 1 Families
9:00—12:00 AM
1:00—2:00 PM
Where: Registration
paperwork will be filled
out in the Advisory
Rooms.
School pictures are taken
in the Auditorium.
ALL Div 1 Students: This time is reserved for filling out registration
paperwork in your child’s Advisory Room. School photographs will be
taken in the Auditorium beginning at 1:00 PM
All Div 1 Students
AND
A family member for each
student to fill out
paperwork.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, August 31st. Should you have any questions, please feel free to
contact the Division One Coordinator, Caroline Beasley: [email protected].
For copies of the Parker
Community Handbook,
please visit:
www.theparkerschool.org
and do the following:
Under “Essential Resources”,
hover your pointer over
“Printed Resources”
and then select
Parker Community Handbook
FRANCIS W. PARKER CHARTER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL
& THEODORE R. SIZER TEACHERS CENTER
49 ANTIETAM ST DEVENS, MA 01434
TELEPHONE (978) 772-3293 FAX (978) 772-3295 www.theparkerschool.org
Wish List Items
Parker parents have always been extremely generous in their donations to the school.
The following are a list of items that are needed to assist in the care and support of Parker
students. All donations are graciously welcomed and greatly appreciated. As you shop for
school supplies this summer, please consider purchasing some of these items for school use.
Nurse’s Office:
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Band-Aids (all sizes and shapes)
Ginger Ale
Ice Packs (prefer reusable)
Healthy Granola Bars
Tissues (we need lots!)
4 oz. disposable cups
Hand Sanitizer-pocket sized
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Page protectors
Pocket folders
Binders (1-3 inch; locking preferred)
Mechanical Pencils & Refills
Cap erasers
Non-perishable, healthy snacks**
Poster board
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Page protectors
Batteries (AAA, AA)
Disinfecting Wipes
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
AND GENEROSITY!
6/22/16
“Parents should be key collaborators and vital members of the community….”
-from the Ten Common Principals of Essential Schools
What is the purpose of ECO?
ECO is one of Parker’s newest organizations. It was established three years ago by a
group of Parker faculty and parents for the purpose of achieving the following goals:
 To promote close connections by building and enriching community
among all school constituents
 To provide parents with an avenue to pursue volunteer opportunities
 To fundraise for the benefit of the school, its teachers and students.
ECO strives to be a forum for all Parker constituents and has at the heart of its mission the intention of building an even more vibrant and active Parker community.
Providing increased and meaningful social interaction among the parent body and
showing appreciation for Parker’s remarkable faculty and staff are among its fundamental objectives.
Who does ECO serve?
Embracing teachers, staff, students, parents, alumni and local community members,
ECO is an inclusive organization working to serve and unite the Parker community as
a whole.
How is the organization structured?
Parker’s ECO is a completely volunteer-driven organization. The organization is
presently governed by an interim Executive Board consisting of two parents and one faculty member. The Executive board is supported by advisory representatives and faculty. In collaboration with the Executive
Board, the General Council serves to support, plan and execute the mission of ECO. All members of Parker’s community are welcome to attend
meetings. This includes parents, students, faculty, alumni and local community
members.
How can I get involved?
Volunteer to serve as an Advisory Rep. Each advisory needs a representative who will
be a liaison between their child’s advisory and ECO. Additionally, the representative
will serve to connect all parents and students within the advisory and ultimately the
division.
Contact Sara von Conta
[email protected]
for more information!
In Partnership with
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
United Way Youth Venture (UWYV) encourages young people
ages 10-22 and inspires them to initiate and create
positive, lasting change in their communities.
When young people learn early in life that they are
powerful and capable of leading social change, they
are more likely to continue to lead throughout their
lives.
Ventures are completely youth-created and youth-led.
Youth involved in UWYV take something that they are
passionate about and address a need they see in their
community, from building skate parks to starting tutoring clubs.
Through the process of launching a Venture, young people learn the important
skills of leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship and empathy as well as other
valuable life skills.
The Parker School
Changing
Our
About United Way Youth Venture:
•
15 partners throughout North Central
•
316 Venture Teams have launched since 2002.
Massachusetts, including middle, high
schools and MWCC.
• Scholarships are awarded each year
to Venturers who are furthering their education.
• Bringing classroom learning to life through
workforce and college-ready workshops and
experiential learning.
youth venture
at a time
To learn more contact us at:
MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
444 Green Street • Gardner, MA 01440
Phone: (978) 630-9201
Email: [email protected]
world
one
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29 Venture Teams have launched at the Parker School since 2006 with 9 Teams still active.
• Parker Venture Teams have been awarded
$22,258 in seed funds, with $1,700 in FY16.
• Program Champion, Caroline Beasley was the 2013-2014 Champion of the Year.
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Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
49 Antietam Street
Devens, MA 01434
www.theparkerschool.org
(978) 772-3293 Fax (978) 772-3295
Jul 4
Aug 22-30
Aug 31
Sep 1
Sep 2
Sep 5
Independence Day
Faculty Planning
First Day of School (Registration)
Classes Begin
Noon Dismisssal
Labor Day (no school)
Sep 15
Back to School Night (parents)
Oct 10
Oct 14
Nov 6
Nov 11
Nov 23
Columbus Day (no school)
PLP Conferences
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Veterans Day (no school)
Noon Dismisssal
Nov 24-25
Noon Dismisssal
Holiday Break
New Year's Day Obs. (no school)
Jan 3
Jan 4
Jan 16
Jan 23
Feb 17
Feb 20-24
Faculty Planning
Classes Resume
MLK Jr., Day (no School)
Faculty Planning
Noon Dismisssal
Winter Break
Mar 12
Mar 17
Mar 22
Apr 14
Apr 17
Apr 17-21
May 26
May 29
Jun 7
Jun 21
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Spring Conferences
Noon Dismisssal
Noon Dismisssal
Patriots' Day
Spring Break
Noon Dismisssal
Memorial Day (no school)
Graduation Day (noon dismissal)
Last Day of School (noon dismissal)
School Closed
Faculty Planning (no classes)
Noon Dismissal
First & Last Day of School
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