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PRINCIPAL’S CORNER PARP 2021 continues this week!! We have wonderful ways to celebrate books this week!! Our school wide BINGO for books will take place Tuesday with great books awarded as prizes. Wednesday we welcome author, George O’Conner, to Chatterton to share his books and all about his writing process. We look forward to a Reading Pep Rally on Thursday… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER This week begins our PARP celebration “Reading is our Superpower”.  A HUGE THANK YOU to our PARP Committee for planning the wonderful activities for the week!!   All events will be held virtually this year.  We have some exciting things planned and are thrilled to unite the school in common events and celebrations!  The PARP packet came home last… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER John Groshans, a retired police officer, school resource officer and field training officer, will be zooming in to Chatterton to speak to our fifth grade students on December 15th and our sixth grade students on December 16th.  In his Internet awareness presentation, he will discuss the importance of knowing who we are talking to online and who is… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER At this time of year, our Chatterton community makes a strong, collective effort toward GIVING.  We greatly appreciate the food, clothing, toys, time, and so much more you have and will donate to help those in need. ~~~~~~ Toy Drive Senator John E. Brooks and Merrick Kiwanis are proud to sponsor the annual HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE A donation… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Thank you for your participation in Parent/Teacher Conferences last week. The conversations were positive and productive. We look forward to continuing to see our students soar over the course of this school year. As the weather grows colder, parents should be aware that our students will continue to go outside for recess and mask breaks as long as… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER As you know parent teacher conferences are being held through Zoom meetings this year.  Many of our teachers utilized Sign Up Genius to schedule conferences.  Zoom links will be sent to you directly from the teachers. If you have any questions about your scheduled time, please contact your child’s teacher.  If you would like to schedule a conference… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER It is wonderful to be back at Chatterton and be with all the students and staff. I am looking forward to another great week ahead! As the weather grows colder, parents should be aware that our students will continue to go outside for recess as long as possible. PLEASE be sure to send your children to school dressed with coats,… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER This year’s election experience will surely go down in history.  I would be remiss if I didn’t share a few of my observations and hopes for our country, as it directly connects with our students and our community.  More votes were cast in this election than ever before.  Both presidential candidates earned a number of votes that exceeds… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Dear Chatterton Families, We have finished week eight, and we want to thank our students, staff, administrators, parents, and community, all of whose hard work and vigilance has gotten us safely to this point. I hope that you and your children mindfully enjoyed Halloween 2020.  Almost everything in 2020 seems different, but with enough creative thought, not everything… Read More

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