PTA Memo

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER We are thrilled to showcase our students’ musical talents at our Winter Concert!  This will take place on Monday, December 9th.  Our 5th and 6th grade students will be performing for the school at 9:30AM and for their family and friends at 7PM.  We hope you are able to join us Monday evening for some holiday cheer! There… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER CAPS Presentations – In keeping with our effort to educate the whole child and keep all students safe, CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) will be at Chatterton to share important information on a variety of topics.  This week, Grade 3 students will participate in Steer Clear of Bullies.  This workshop will focus on positive peer interactions and standing… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Photos Re-take Day – Photo retake day is Tuesday, November 26th for anyone who would like to redo their photos or missed the day.  It is also Grade 6 yearbook club photos.  Please contact Michele Leo at mschw1@aol.com if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing many parents at Parent-Teacher Conferences this week.  Conferences are scheduled for… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Our first school-wide No Place for Hate activity is centered around our belief that a person can be kind to someone (e.g., hold the door open for someone, ask a teacher if they need help) without showing them respect (e.g., not playing with someone because of their gender, making fun of someone’s lunch because it looks different). Student… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Schools are closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.  We thank all of the Veteran’s near and far with respect, honor and gratitude! There is a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:15PM at the Levy Lakeside School. On Thursday, November 14th, the Merrick School District will host a presentation for our… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER There is no school for students on Election Day, Tuesday November 8th.  Please exercise your right to vote! Our Principal-PTA Breakfast will take place on Friday, November 8th at 9:15AM.  Flyer to go home on Monday.  Please RSVP so we know to you will be in attendance.   We hope to see you there! On Thursday, November 7th, there… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Red Ribbon Week– Our school will once again be participating in Red Ribbon Week!  Red Ribbon Week will be taking place from October 28th– November 1st.  At the elementary level, it is necessary for students to learn at an early age that they have choices and that they have the ability to make good choices about a healthy… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER Chatterton School is hosting The Conservation Caper on Monday, October 21st from The National Theatre for Children sponsored by PSEG Long Island. In addition to getting to watch this fun, fast-paced live show about energy conservation, everyone at the school can request a FREE energy efficiency kit. Families can also request their kits at PSEGLIenergykit.orgusing promo code PSEGLI1920. On Tuesday, October… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER School will be closed on Monday October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. On Wednesday, October 16th, we are conducting a planned evacuation drill to Merrick Avenue Middle School.  Please be aware that on this day from approximately 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM all children and staff will be exiting Chatterton.  During that time period there will be… Read More

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER On Monday, October 7th, there will be a Board of Education meeting in the Louis Kruh Conference Room (behind Lakeside School) at 7:15 PM.  There will be an update provided on the construction for all three schools. Fire Prevention Week is from October 6-12, 2019!  Our local fire department will be here on Tuesday, October 8th to speak… Read More