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PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Dear Chatterton Families, Red Ribbon Week is considered to be the nation’s longest-running and largest drug abuse prevention campaign.  Most every elementary school in the country celebrates the tenets of RRW.  Students and staff are wearing red today AND classes will speak about the idea of making “healthy choices.”  I highlight the concept of good decision making.  Making… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Dear Chatterton Families, I share an old high school story with you in this week’s Monday Memo.  I recall vividly a meeting that I had with a student one Monday morning back in my Calhoun days about a “fight” she had with another student over the weekend.  During the meeting, after a good amount of confusion on my… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER As you know, last week we celebrated World Day for Bullying Prevention.  In fact, the month of October has been identified as Anti-Bullying month.  The first few weeks of school have been different on one hand, but very special on the other.  I think we all, especially the children, have embraced thistemporary new normal in large part because… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER We have a pretty busy week coming up this week.  Today, we will participate in “World Day for Bullying Prevention.”  Actually, throughout the week…not just today… we will read quotes of kindness, respect, friendship, etc. to the students during our morning announcements.  We plan to accentuate the positive character traits to prevent the negative behaviors that hurt others’… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER As we continue to advance the children’s school experience, I want to thank everyone for their continued support of our “return-to-school” plan.  I am very happy to report that our first week of “all-in” for our in-school learners was a tremendous success.  This has been and continues to be a full community effort. In an email I sent… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER I knew from my first assignment at Chatterton, but I need to say…the Chatterton community is special.  I have spoken with scores of parents and staff during the past few weeks, and each and every conversation has been thoughtful, kind, and community-centered…all with the children at the forefront of the discussion. It’s hard to put into words what… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 12th from 6:15-9:15 PM and on Friday, March 13th during the morning hours. There is no school for students on Friday, March 13th. There is a Board of Education meeting taking place on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:15PM in the Cubs Cave in Lakeside School.  Dana Bermas Principal Chatterton School… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER ART SHOW!  We are thrilled to host our annual Art Show this Thursday, March 5th from 6pm-8pm.  Mrs. Dujardin has worked exceptionally hard this school year to plan a prepare a most wonderful way for us to celebrate the artistic talents of our children.  We hope you will join us in the APR for this remarkable evening!  We… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER In order to ensure the safety of all of students, it is imperative that we know exactly how students will be getting home each day.  We understand that at times, it is necessary to make changes to a child’s regular dismissal plan.  In order to facilitate a safe and smooth dismissal for all students, we respectfully request the… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER  As part of our character education program, Chatterton School will be celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Week from February 10th – February 14th.   Our goal this year is to beyond kindness and to show respect for people, living things and our Earth every day!  Below see the daily calendar and encourage your children to participate during this… Read More