The Chatham Chat

The official site of the Chatham Park Home & School Association

Help Needed

It is not too late to volunteer your time to the great events happening at Chatham this weekend.

 

Click here if you would like to help out with the May Fair! We still need a lot of help.

 

Click here if you would like to help out with Maniac Magee!

 

It is support from the great parents at Chatham that allows us to have all of these great events, so please consider volunteering a little of your time.

Posted May 16, 2013

Saturday’s Events

Here is the schedule of events for our great weekend at Chatham!

  • 8:00am Maniac Magee Registration Begins
  • 9:00am Run Start Time
  • 9:05am Walk Start Time
  • 10:00am May Fair Begins
  • 2:00pm The End of a Great Day!

 

We still are in need of lots of help! 

Click here if you would like to help out with the May Fair!

Click here if you would like to help out with Maniac Magee!

Posted May 16, 2013

HASA Updates

May Fair Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help with the May Fair.  The May Fair will be on May 18th and always ends up being a great event because of all the volunteers we get.  We will also be happy to use your middle school children if they are responsible and timely.  Click here  to volunteer.  Thank you in advance!

 

Maniac Magee Run for the Homeless

Registration
Registration is open for the 15th Annual Maniac Magee Run for the Homeless that will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 9 a.m.  There will be a two-mile run and one-mile walk followed by Chatham Park’s May Fair.  All proceeds from the race benefit the Norristown Salvation Army. We have raised more than $75,000 over the past 14 years.   Help us make this year the best ever!  Click here for the registration form.
Volunteers
We are still looking for volunteers to help with this event.  Please click here to volunteer your time for this event.

Fifth Grade Parents

It is hard to believe that not only is this school year almost at an end, but your child’s time at Chatham is almost over, and he or she will be moving onto middle school next year.
To remember this important time in your child’s development, a yearbook will be available for each child. The cost for the yearbook is $15.
Click here  to download the order form and please return to school with payment by May 17th.

Still Looking for a Few Good Parents…

We are still in need of volunteers for a few key spots next year.  HASA depends on Chatham parents to get involved and help make each year a great one for our school.  Please consider volunteering for a HASA leadership position for the 2013 – 2014 school year.  At this point we are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

  • Cultural Assemblies Co-Chair - work with an experienced committee member over the summer to line up the assemblies for next year.
  • Secretary – help keep an accurate record of HASA activity by attending the monthly HASA meetings and recording the details of any discussions, votes and action items.  See past meeting minutes in the About Us section of the HASA website for examples.

If you have any questions about these positions or would like to take a leadership role in another area of HASA, please contact Peggy Hermann or Gina Szathmary, HASA Co-Presidents for 2013-2014.

 

Upcoming Events

  • May 14th Chatham Park Art Show
  • May 18th Maniac Magee & May Fair
  • May 24th Field Day
  • May 29th 6th grade parent orientation for current 5th grade parents 7 pm at the middle school
Posted May 14, 2013

REMINDER

If you already received this sorry we are having some technical issues.

 

Today is Chatham Park’s Staff Appreciation Luncheon.  If you signed up to bring in food or drink items, please drop them off between 8:15 and 9:15 am outside of the cafeteria.  If that time does not work, then please drop them in the cafeteria after 11:30 am on Friday morning.  Thank you!

Posted May 10, 2013

Reminder

Tomorrow is Chatham Park’s Staff Appreciation Luncheon.  If you signed up to bring in food or drink items, please drop them off between 8:15 and 9:15 am outside of the cafeteria.  If that time does not work, then please drop them in the cafeteria after 11:30 am on Friday morning.  Thank you!

Posted May 9, 2013

HASA Updates

May Fair

We are looking for volunteers to help with the May Fair.  The May Fair will be on May 18th and always ends up being a great event ,because of all the volunteers we get.  We will also be happy to use your middle school children if they are responsible and timely.  Click here  to volunteer.  Thank you in advance!

 

Maniac Magee Run for the Homeless

Registration
Registration is open for the 15th Annual Maniac Magee Run for the Homeless that will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 9 a.m.  There will be a two-mile run and one-mile walk followed by Chatham Park’s May Fair.  All proceeds from the race benefit the Norristown Salvation Army. We have raised more than $75,000 over the past 14 years.   Help us make this year the best ever!  Click here for the registration form.
Family Sponsors
We have extended the due date for family sponsors to Wednesday, May 8.  Families interested in sponsoring the event for $50 (registration fee is additional) will have their name printed on the race-day t-shirts.  Sponsor forms can be found if you click here.
Volunteers
We are still looking for volunteers to help with this event.  Please click here to volunteer your time for this event.

Fifth Grade Parents

It is hard to believe that not only is this school year almost at an end, but your child’s time at Chatham is almost over, and he or she will be moving onto middle school next year.
To remember this important time in your child’s development, a yearbook will be available for each child. The cost for the yearbook is $15.
Click here  to download the order form and please return to school with payment by May 17th.

Reminder

This Friday, May 10th, the students will have an early dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 11:50. AM kindergarden will not have school and PM kindergarden will come in the AM.

Looking for a few good parents…

Do you want to have a bigger say in the activities that go on at our school?  Do you want to help make those events a success?  Do you want Chatham Park to be a place that your kids love?  If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, please consider volunteering for a HASA leadership position for the 2013 – 2014 school year.  At this point we are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

  • Vice President(s) – one or two people to shadow the Presidents next year and then serve as President for the 2014-2015 school year
  • Treasurer – someone who is organized and financially savvy to fill the Treasurer position next year.  Ideally we would like someone to commit to two year for this position.  Our current Treasurer will be available to provide any training and support that would be needed.  This is a very important and rewarding position.
  • Cultural Assemblies Co-Chair - work with an experienced committee member over the summer to line up the assemblies for next year.
  • Artist in Residence Committee Chair – work with the fifth grade classes to design and implement a lasting art project for the fifth graders to leave as their legacy at the school.  You can use your artistic talent to lead the art project directly or organize the participation of a local artist.  Past projects include the mural in the cafeteria and the mosaic benches by the front and side doors.  This is a great tradition at our school.

If you have any questions about these positions or would like to take a leadership role in another area of HASA, please contact Peggy Hermann or Gina Szathmary, HASA Co-Presidents for 2013-2014.

 

Upcoming Events

  • May 10thTeacher Appreciation Luncheon
  • May 14th Chatham Park Art Show
  • May 18th Maniac Magee & May Fair
  • May 24th Field Day
Posted May 6, 2013

Reminder

Don’t forget to buy your May Fair bracelets by this Friday, May 3rd.  They are $10 each for children ages 3 and over.  If not, they will be $15 at the door.  If you have questions, please contact Megan Salvesen at megansalvesen@hotmail.com, Erica Baylis at ebaylis@hotmail.com, or Yoonie Hong at yoonie5399@yahoo.com.

Posted May 2, 2013

HASA Updates

2013/14 School Calendar

Click here to see the proposed school calendar for the upcoming school year.

Field Day Shirts Orders Due This Week!

The forms for the field day shirts should be coming home this week,if you have not already received them. If your child received a red form, they will be on the red team; if they got a white form, they will be on the white team. Forms are due back no later then the May 1st.  Please fill out one form for each child. The field day shirts will be the normal $5 each.

 

We are also offering shorts again if anyone is interested and gray shirts for parents. The shorts will be red with a white bull dog. Girls shorts will be the cotton and boys will be mesh. Click here for the shorts size chart.

 

If you have any questions please contact Victoria Paul at vpaul@comcast.net.

 

Maniac Magee

T-shirt design contest–entries due Friday, May 3
The winning entry will be printed on race day t-shirts!  All entries must be on white, unlined 8.5 x 11 paper using blue or black ink.  Pictures should include Chatham Park, 2013 and focus on the themes of community service, school pride, running and helping others.  Artist’s name and homeroom must be printed neatly on the back of the paper.  Any questions??  Email randiconway@email.com.
Sponsor and Volunteers
We are looking for sponsors for this race.  All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army of Norristown.  If you have a business and would like to sponsor this race, please click here.  There are family sponsorships as well.
Volunteers are needed to help with event on Saturday May 18th at 9 a.m.  Please click here to volunteer to help out with this event.
Registration
Registration is open for the Maniac Magee.  Click here for the registration form.  Maniac Magee is a great first race for children.  Come out and help us celebrate our 15th year!

 

Understanding Children’s Friendships and Conflicts:

What Every Parent Needs to Know

Presented by Catherine Mallam, Chatham Park School Counselor

Tuesday, April 30th at 7:30 P.M.  Chatham Park Auditorium

 

Your daughter comes home distraught because her best friend left her out at recess.  Your son is in a fight with a boy in his class whom he refers to as his “enemy.”  And nearly every day there is a new media account about bullying in schools.

 

Parents are left wondering:  What is normal conflict between children?  What is bullying?  When should I intervene; when should I step back?  How can I support my child’s social development?

 

Join us on April 30th to find out.

 

Upcoming Events

  • May 2nd HASA Meeting (9 AM cafeteria)
  • May 2nd Spring Concert
  • May 10thTeacher Appreciation Luncheon
  • May 14th Chatham Park Art Show
  • May 18th Maniac Magee & May Fair
  • May 24th Field Day
Posted April 29, 2013

HASA Updates

Maniac Magee T-shirt design contest

Entries due Friday, May 3

The winning entry will be printed on race day t-shirts!  All entries must be on white, unlined 8.5 x 11 paper using blue or black ink.  Pictures should include Chatham Park, 2013 and focus on the themes of community service, school pride, running and helping others.  Artist’s name and homeroom must be printed neatly on the back of the paper. Any questions??  Email randiconway@email.com.

 

Maniac Magee Sponsor and Volunteers

We are looking for sponsors for this race.  All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army of Norristown.  If you have a business and would like to sponsor this race, please click here.  There are family sponsorships as well.

 

Volunteers are needed to help with event on Saturday May 18th at 9 a.m.  Please click here to volunteer to help out with this event.

If you are interested in running or walking, click here for the registration form.

 

Field Day Shirts

The forms for the field day shirts should be coming home this week,if you have not already received them. If your child received a red form, they will be on the red team; if they got a white form, they will be on the white team. Forms are due back no later then the May 1st.  Please fill out one form for each child. The field day shirts will be the normal $5 each.

 

We are also offering shorts again if anyone is interested and gray shirts for parents. The shorts will be red with a white bull dog. Girls shorts will be the cotton and boys will be mesh. Click here for the shorts size chart.

 

If you have any questions please contact Victoria Paul at vpaul@comcast.net.

 

Assembly Thursday May 2nd

Chatham Park is scheduled to have the next cultural assembly on Thursday, May 2nd at 9:15am (K,1 & 2) and 10:15am(3,4 & 5). We’ll be presenting Lasermania by Prismatic Magic LLC.

 

All afternoon kindergarten students are welcome to attend the 9:15am assembly with a parent or caregiver. This assembly is sponsored by Chatham Park Home and School Association.

 

Understanding Children’s Friendships and Conflicts:

What Every Parent Needs to Know

Presented by Catherine Mallam, Chatham Park School Counselor

Tuesday, April 30th at 7:30 P.M.  Chatham Park Auditorium

 

Your daughter comes home distraught because her best friend left her out at recess.  Your son is in a fight with a boy in his class whom he refers to as his “enemy.”  And nearly every day there is a new media account about bullying in schools.

 

Parents are left wondering:  What is normal conflict between children?  What is bullying?  When should I intervene; when should I step back?  How can I support my child’s social development?

 

Join us on April 30th to find out.

 

Looking for a few good parents…

Do you want to have a bigger say in the activities that go on at our school?  Do you want to help make those events a success?  Do you want Chatham Park to be a place that your kids love?  If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, please consider volunteering for a HASA leadership position for the 2013 – 2014 school year.  At this point we are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

  • Vice President(s) – one or two people to shadow the Presidents next year and then serve as President for the 2014-2015 school year
  • Treasurer – someone who is organized and financially savvy to fill the Treasurer position next year.  Ideally we would like someone to commit to two year for this position.  Our current Treasurer will be available to provide any training and support that would be needed.  This is a very important and rewarding position.
  • Cultural Assemblies Co-Chair – work with an experienced committee member over the summer to line up the assemblies for next year.
  • Artist in Residence Committee Chair – work with the fifth grade classes to design and implement a lasting art project for the fifth graders to leave as their legacy at the school.  You can use your artistic talent to lead the art project directly or organize the participation of a local artist.  Past projects include the mural in the cafeteria and the mosaic benches by the front and side doors.  This is a great tradition at our school.

If you have any questions about these positions or would like to take a leadership role in another area of HASA, please contact Peggy Hermann or Gina Szathmary, HASA Co-Presidents for 2013-2014.

 

Upcoming Events

  • April 24th Recorder Concert
  • May 2nd HASA Meeting (9 AM cafeteria)
  • May 2nd Spring Concert
  • May 10thTeacher Appreciation Luncheon
  • May 14th Chatham Park Art Show
  • May 18th Maniac Magee & May Fair
  • May 24th Field Day

 

 

Reminder

Be sure to check the community links page for summer programs.

Posted April 22, 2013

HASA Updates for the Week of April 8th

Communication Envelopes

Volunteers needed to help fill our Family Communication Envelopes.  Please click here to sign up to help with these folders.  They are filled every Wednesday morning from 9 to 9:45 in the cafeteria.  Thank you.

Last Day of School Changed

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S CALENDAR.  The last day for students will be Friday, June 14th. June 14th will be a half day for all students, EXCEPT KINDERGARTEN.  The last day for all kindergarten students will be Thursday, June 13th.

 

Maniac Magee

Volunteers are needed to help out with the Maniac Magee running race on Saturday, May 18th at 9 am.  Please click here to
volunteer to help out with this event.
We are also looking for sponsors to sponsor this race, with proceeds benefitting the Salvation Army of Norristown (the setting of the book, Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli.  If you have a business and would like to sponsor this race, please go to chathamparkfamilies.org and click the “Forms” button.  Families can sponsor this race as well.

Understanding Children’s Friendships and Conflicts:

What Every Parent Needs to Know
Presented by Catherine Mallam, Chatham Park School Counselor
Tuesday, April 30th at 7:30 P.M.  Chatham Park Auditorium
Your daughter comes home distraught because her best friend left her out at recess.  Your son is in a fight with a boy in his class whom he refers to as his “enemy.”  And nearly every day there is a new media account about bullying in schools.
Parents are left wondering:  What is normal conflict between children?  What is bullying?  When should I intervene; when should I step back?  How can I support my child’s social development?
Join us on April 30th to find out.

Upcoming Events

  • April 24th 3rd Grade Recorder Concert
  • May 2nd HASA Meeting (9 AM cafeteria)
  • May 2nd Spring Concert
  • May 10th Teacher Appreciation
  • May 14th Chatham Park Art Show
  • May 18th Maniac Magee & May Fair
  • May 24th Field Day

 

Posted April 8, 2013