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2/6: Meeting of the Human Resources Sub-Committee at 6:00PM in Room 216, Chelsea City Hall.
2/9: SPECIAL MEETING of the Chelsea School Committee to review the FY2013 Budget Planning Process at 5:00PM at the Chelsea High School Auditorium.
2/16: Chelsea School Committee meets Thurs., February 16, at 7:00PM in the City Council Chambers, Chelsea City Hall.
2/9: SPECIAL MEETING of the Chelsea School Committee to review the FY2013 Budget Planning Process at 5:00PM at the Chelsea High School Auditorium.
2/16: Chelsea School Committee meets Thurs., February 16, at 7:00PM in the City Council Chambers, Chelsea City Hall.
The Chronicle featuring Chelsea is available for viewing for a limited time on the the WCVB Website.
This evening's School Committee Meeting honored students and teachers for the anti-bullying summit and the Geography Bee.
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Chelsea students take a stand against bullying. See the gallery.
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January 22-28 is "Chelsea United Against Bullying Week." There will be activities, workshops, contests, and conversations to promote awareness of bullying in all its forms.
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Posted on February 3, 2012 - Category: Hooks News
Sixty one Hooks School fourth graders participated in the January Hooks Pride Celebration. They wore their pajamas to school! See the picture gallery.
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Posted on February 1, 2012 - Category: General
2/6: Meeting of the Human Resources Sub-Committee at 6:00PM in Room 216, Chelsea City Hall.
2/9: SPECIAL MEETING of the Chelsea School Committee to review the FY2013 Budget Planning Process at 5:00PM at the Chelsea High School Auditorium.
2/16: Chelsea School Committee meets Thurs., February 16, at 7:00PM in the City Council Chambers, Chelsea City Hall.
2/9: SPECIAL MEETING of the Chelsea School Committee to review the FY2013 Budget Planning Process at 5:00PM at the Chelsea High School Auditorium.
2/16: Chelsea School Committee meets Thurs., February 16, at 7:00PM in the City Council Chambers, Chelsea City Hall.
Posted on January 30, 2012 - Category: Wright News
Please join us for The Wright Science & Technology Academy Family Math and Literacy Night on Thursday, February 9th, from 5:00PM to 6:30PM at the Williams Middle School Library. Come and join students, teachers, and parents playing games and winning prizes. (Siga el enlace para la versión en español).
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Posted on January 29, 2012 - Category: CHS and District
The Chronicle featuring Chelsea is available for viewing for a limited time on the the WCVB Website.
Posted on January 27, 2012 - Category: Hooks News
During the week of January 23 -27, the Hooks School community participated in the No Bully No Problem Chelsea United Against Bullying project.
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Posted on January 25, 2012 - Category: Berkowitz News
Berkowitz 3rd grade students and their parents participated in Celebration 90, marking the halfway point of the school year. See some pictures of this wonderful math event, organized by Mrs. Janice Fields, Lead Math Teacher at the Berkowitz.
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Posted on January 25, 2012 - Category: General
This evening's School Committee Meeting honored students and teachers for the anti-bullying summit and the Geography Bee.
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Posted on January 25, 2012 - Category: ELC
On January 12, 2012, 294 children from the ELC visited the Museum of Science in Boston.
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Posted on January 24, 2012 - Category: all
Chelsea students take a stand against bullying. See the gallery.
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Posted on January 24, 2012 - Category: Berkowitz News
What incredibly busy months: November, December and January! See the new gallery of Berkowitz Scenes.
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Posted on January 22, 2012 - Category: Chelsea High News
Graphic Novels and Manga are now on display in the CHS library! Dave LaFontana and his Anime Club inspired our latest display.
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Posted on January 22, 2012 - Category: General
January 22-28 is "Chelsea United Against Bullying Week." There will be activities, workshops, contests, and conversations to promote awareness of bullying in all its forms.
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Posted on January 18, 2012 - Category: Hooks News
Jessica and Christina were the Elementary School MLK essay winners. They received citations from the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives and from the Chelsea City Council.
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Posted on January 13, 2012 - Category: CHS and District
As part of the EXPO (Exploring Possibilities) orientation for Pathways for Health and Life Science (HLS), Chelsea High HLS students visit The Leonard Florence Center for Living.
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Posted on January 9, 2012 - Category: News Archive
Dr. Elisha Atkins, MD from MGH Chelsea will be discussions alcohol and drugs with parents and youth. Este evento será en español. Detalles...
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Posted on January 9, 2012 - Category: General
The Chelsea Community Schools Spring 2012 Course catalog (pdf version) is available now. Registration begins 1/10 at the Williams Building.
Posted on January 9, 2012 - Category: Kelly News
Kelly School 2nd graders were treated to a visit by Curious Creatures, an educational group that teaches respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. See the gallery!
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Posted on January 9, 2012 - Category: Scholarship
See the latest Scholarship News with information on the Simboli Family Scholarship Award and much more!
Posted on January 6, 2012 - Category: Berkowitz News
Thanks to contributions of boxtops from Berkowitz families and staff, the Berkowitz School received a check for almost $400! Please send more boxtops to school! We get 10 cents for every box top sent in. Boxtops Website.
Posted on January 5, 2012 - Category: CHS and District
Last night two CHS students (Sam Ingram and Kariana Sipple) won the prestigious Posse Scholarship.
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Posted on January 3, 2012 - Category: News Archive
The attendance appeal process for the second quarter will begin on 1/11/12 and end on 1/20/12. Please schedule an appointment with Mr.Carangelo in room 1036 by calling 617-466-5043. This is in compliance with our student handbook and all guidelines will apply. Students should be utilizing "My Track."
Posted on December 21, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Congratulations to the Clark Avenue Middle School Stay in Shape Program participants.
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Posted on December 19, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Over 90 families came to the Berkowitz for the second annual Polar Express Family Fun Night, held Friday, December 16th.
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Posted on December 19, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Ms. Assade and students participating in the FUEL Program visited UMASS Boston for a campus tour, for information about the admissions process, and for workshops.
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Posted on December 18, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Chelsea School Committee recently honored Morrie Seigal, Gail Treanor, and Catherine Doherty.
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Posted on December 16, 2011 - Category: News Archive
On Thursday, December 15, 2011, the ELC Glee Club, led by Music teacher Krissy Nunes, performed for the Chelsea Senior Center after school.
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Posted on December 16, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Clark Avenue Middle School recently held two Family Involvement Events. The first was a Family Game night and the second was our annual Winter Chorus and Band Concert.
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Posted on December 15, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Chelsea's schools perform several winter concerts during the holiday season. We will add to the gallery over time.
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Posted on December 14, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Mr. Nichols and Tri-M performed holiday songs at the Governor Bellingham House on Saturday, December 10. See the gallery!
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Posted on December 14, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Epic Brass visited the Early Learning Center on December 13. Epic Brass has given over 1500 student performances, presenting festive music from around the world in a variety of fast-paced innovative programs that educate, entertain, and inspire young audiences.
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Posted on December 14, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Hooks School held "Gifts From the Heart," a holiday program to encourage families to play together. During the program, educational games and activities were introduced to parents.
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Posted on December 6, 2011 - Category: Scholarship
Featuring opportunities from KFC, The American Legion, Hood, and more!
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Posted on December 5, 2011 - Category: News Archive
On December 5, 2011, 63 fourth graders at the Hooks School participated in the Hooks Pride Celebration. During the month of November, these students completed homework assignments and were "RRC ~ Respectful, Responsible, and Cooperative."
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Posted on December 4, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Meet the Hooks School November Students of the Month!
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Posted on December 4, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Chelsea High Winter Sports Schedule is now available. Note: dates are subject to change.
Posted on December 4, 2011 - Category: News Archive
CHS recognizes National Inclusive Schools Week. To help celebrate NISW, our Library's December display features fiction and nonfiction books that reflect the diversity of people encountered, but not always accepted.
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Posted on December 1, 2011 - Category: News Archive
To learn more about the Hooks School, please tune to Cable TV channel 3 or 16 on Tuesday evening at 6:00PM.
Posted on December 1, 2011 - Category: News Archive
See photos from the November Family Traditions get-together at Hooks Elementary.
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Posted on November 30, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Scenes from educational and family activities at Berkowitz this November.
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Posted on November 30, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Good times and community at Berkowitz Family Fun Nights!
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Posted on November 28, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Mary LoGrasso from the Hooks School is Rotary Teacher of the Quarter!
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Posted on November 28, 2011 - Category: News Archive
In November, 250 Kindergartners from the ELC visited the New England Aquarium.
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Posted on November 24, 2011 - Category: News Archive
CHS Football fell to Cathedral High in a hard fought contest. Congratulations to the team on a great season!
Posted on November 23, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Chelsea High School Concert Band and Cantare performed at the Veterans Day ceremonies at the Chelsea Soldiers' Home on November 10.
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Posted on November 18, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Chelsea High School Drama Club was honored at the School Committee meeting Thursday evening.
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Posted on November 18, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Members of the Chelsea High Internship Program (Ron Schmidt, Dale Bekesha and three students: Luis Santos, Melanie Ramirez, and Christianna Carol from the Law and Public Policy Program) presented to the Kiwanis Club of Chelsea on Thursday, Nov. 17th at the Wyndam Hotel.
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Posted on November 17, 2011 - Category: News Archive
MA Elks Lodge No. 642 (Saugus-Everett) delivered Webster's Dictionary for Students for every third grade student at the Burke Complex. Berkowitz students in Patty Bosak's class accepted the gift on behalf of all the elementary schools.
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Posted on November 16, 2011 - Category: News Archive
El Programa de Padres Activos de los padres que hablan español comenzó ayer por la noche en la Escuela de Clark Avenue.
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Posted on November 13, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Mr. Warren and CHS students organized and orchestrated a special night of bingo for the residents and infirm at the Chelsea Soldiers Home.
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Posted on November 10, 2011 - Category: News Archive
See pictures from this year's Veterans Day Assembly.
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Posted on November 8, 2011 - Category: News Archive
After a great season, the Chelsea High Boys Soccer Team fell to Billerica 4-2 in the semi finals of the MIAA Boys Soccer North Division I Tournament. Congratulations on a great season.
Posted on November 7, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Hooks School Students of the Month for October 2011.
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Posted on November 4, 2011 - Category: News Archive
4th Grade Incentive Program celebrates students who are respectful, responsible, and cooperative all month.
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Posted on November 3, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Former Wellesley College president Diana Chapman Walsh visited the Kelly School and, in particular, 2nd grade teacher Nan McGarry, a Wellesley alumna and TFA corps member.
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Posted on November 3, 2011 - Category: News Archive
CHS sends Lady Devils Shuly Sejour, Cristal Rodriguez, and Karolyn Moni to the All-Star Commonwealth Game. The team qualified for the Central East Division Volleyball Tournament.
Posted on November 3, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Most sports fiction in our collection focuses on football, baseball, and basketball. Additionally, we have great nonfiction highlighting lots of other sports, including soccer, skateboarding, car racing, and martial arts.
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Posted on November 1, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Six Chelsea High School Sophomores chosen for BNY Mellon CityACCESS teen job program.
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Posted on November 1, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Chelsea High Performing Arts presents Noises Off!. Shows are at 7:00PM on Thursday (11/3), Friday (11/4), and Saturday (11/5).
Posted on October 31, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Teachers and students get into the Halloween spirit at Chelsea's Schools.
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Posted on October 27, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Several members of the Kiwanis were guest readers for Hooks Elementary School. See them in action.
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Posted on October 27, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Two of our own were honored this year. CHS teacher and Chelsea resident, Ilana Ascher, was honored as the 2011 Resident of the Year; CHS senior, Elsa Nunez, took home the 2011 Youth of the Year award.
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Posted on October 24, 2011 - Category: News Archive
At the WSTA, parents are invited to support their children with their homework every Thursday afternoon from 4–5pm in the Williams Library. Wright School staff is available to support parents and students as we build a community of critical thinkers.
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Posted on October 23, 2011 - Category: News Archive
We invite all members of the community to attend our Open House on Thur., Nov. 10 from 3:30 to 5:30p.m. at Chelsea High School to experience the Chelsea REACH Program, an innovative, high-impact program available to Chelsea youth.
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Posted on October 22, 2011 - Category: News Archive
On Sat., 10/22 the CHS Interact Club had a Fall clean up at Chelsea High School. 14 students participated in this clean up from 8:30-11:00am.
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Posted on October 20, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Destiny was chosen as the winner for the Chelsea Public Schools for the National Geographic Explorer writing contest in Eastern Massachusetts for 5th graders.
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Posted on October 19, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Chelsea Public Schools held a Professional Development Day on 10/17. See a gallery of what took place.
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Posted on October 16, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Chelsea High students recently visited with State Senator Sal Didomenico and the staff of
State Rep. Kathi Reinstein at the MA State House.
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Posted on October 14, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Hooks School Students of the Month for September 2011.
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Posted on October 11, 2011 - Category: News Archive
At the Hooks School all students are ready to learn. We are responsible, respectful, and cooperative. During our September mentor group activity, students wrote and illustrate ideas on how to be responsible, respectful, and cooperative.
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Posted on October 7, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The attendance appeal process for the first quarter will begin on 10/24/2011 and end on 11/4/2011. Please schedule an appointment with Mr. Carangelo in room 1036 by calling 617-466-5043. This is in compliance with our student handbook and all guidelines will apply. Please utilize MyTrack to check your attendance.
Posted on October 7, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The four elementary schools at the Mary C. Burke Elementary Complex held an Honors Breakfast and Ceremony on 10/6 to honor students who scored Proficient and Advanced on the Spring 2011 MCAS ELA and Math tests.
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Posted on October 6, 2011 - Category: News Archive
CHS students attended a recent Let's Get Ready event where Helen Ngo was the keynote speaker.
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Posted on September 28, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Clark Avenue Middle School held their Fall Open House for parents and families on Tuesday, September 27th.
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Posted on September 27, 2011 - Category: News Archive
French students at Chelsea High School are planning a three-day trip to Québec City, Canada, during the first weekend of their April school vacation.
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Posted on September 12, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Clark Avenue Middle School recently held their first Family event of the school year - the
7th Annual Pot Luck Family Dinner.
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Posted on September 12, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Sokolowski School Garden is lovingly tended by Ms. Santagate's Grade 2 students in Room 201. Find out how it started and see pictures!
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Posted on September 12, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Chelsea High School Class of 2024 started school at the John Silber Early Learning Center on Wednesday, September 7. Not even a pouring rain could keep away the smiles and excitement. Check out the gallery.
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Posted on September 9, 2011 - Category: News Archive
We can help! Come to Room B3205 Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:30PM to 4PM for help in any subject or on other school-related topics! All CHS students are welcome!
Posted on September 6, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The Fall CHS Sports Schedule is available. Come out and support the CHS Red Devils!
Posted on September 2, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Chelsea High students representing Metro Credit Union earned awards for marketing and product development at the recent MA School Bank Association Spring Conference (see article).
Posted on August 30, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Please read Chelsea High Graduate Berlinda Mojica's inspirational essay on dreams, challenges, and possibilities.
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Posted on August 30, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Here is the text of Dr. Bourque's speech: "Possibilities: The What Ifs of the Next Five Years."
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Posted on August 28, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Chelsea Public Schools held the eighth annual Back-To-School Celebration on August 25th!
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Posted on August 28, 2011 - Category: News Archive
The time right before school opens is also a time for professional development
and training for educators. This year, Superintendent Mary Bourque and Chelsea
Teachers' Union President Mary Ferriter worked together to bring the National American
Federation of Teachers Center for School Improvement training to Chelsea.
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Posted on August 22, 2011 - Category: News Archive
AFT National through their Center for School Improvement (CSI) will work with approximately 135 teachers and administrators on public school reform.
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Posted on August 18, 2011 - Category: News Archive
All Chelsea Public Schools staff and students who park in school parking lots must display a Chelsea Public Schools parking permit (permit request form).
Posted on August 4, 2011 - Category: News Archive
Check out CHS 2011 graduate, Jen LaSala, in the Boston Herald this Sunday. "Teens Turn into Entrepreneurs" is about Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, the group that CPS collaborated with in creating Ms. Treanor's Entrepreneurship Course at Chelsea High. Jen's business, Sugar Coated Heaven, is highlighted.
Posted on August 4, 2011 - Category: News Archive
See video excerpts of Wright's Math's Cool!
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Posted on August 4, 2011 - Category: News Archive
See our video on Hooks Elementary School's values and goals!
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Posted on July 28, 2011 - Category: all
Registering a student? Please see the Parent Information Center for registration and other important information.
Posted on July 27, 2011 - Category: Kelly News
See our video on Kelly Elementary School's values and goals (English and Spanish versions available!):
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