CMS opened the Week of Respect with an assembly "Remembering T.J. A story of Teen Depression Lessons of Hope". Wendy and Steve Sefcik encouraged students to access all supports if they are feeling depressed and talked about how to recognize suicide risk factors in their peers.
Recognize the ceramic monsters from the District Art show? These monsters are created by students in CMS Cycle 8: Understanding the World Trough Art. The details required to shape the clay monsters require students to apply more advanced level sculpting skills. Glazing and painting the monsters also requires students to apply more complex painting techniques to achieve the desired color and saturation level on the clay surface. #SDOCarts
CHS Biology students exploring and drawing models to describe different properties of water. Students generated questions to help understand and explain what the atoms are doing at the molecular level. #SDOCscience
French 6 students began the year learning French names and the French alphabet. Students are also taking advantage of the new classroom furniture from a recent Chatham Education Foundation world language collaborative learning grant. Students at CMS take their selected language for 3 years. We look forward to following these students as they continue their language learning path. Next up...learning numbers.
Today is CMS Election Day! We are proud of all the candidates who ran and gave speeches today! Election results will be announced tomorrow.
Reminder BOE meeting tonight at 7:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium. Dr. LaSusa will give a presentation on November 2023 ballot proposals. Meeting will be live streamed on YouTube @https://www.youtube.com/live/mC0JGWi73Iw?si=qZDHZIF7fogPhU82.
Chatham High Robotics Teams bring STEM to the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market this past Saturday. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/chatham/sections/education/articles/chatham-high-robotics-teams-bring-stem-to-the-chatham-borough-farmers-market-give-kids-a-chance-to-drive-their-robot
As we close out the 3rd week of school our new educators have settled into School District of the Chathams. We are looking forward to continuing to support them throughout the New Educator Experience.#SDOCeducators #TeamSDOC
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Beautiful day for the activities fair at CHS. It is inspiring to see students passionate about their interests and encouraging others to get involved!
This year's first Parent Speaker Series Event will be on October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Summit High School. Stephen Hill will present on "How to build resilient kids to make healthy choices & overcome adversity." See flyer for additional details.
Bob Penn retired Chatham firefighter and 9/11 first responder visited CMS and CHS. He shared his experience, answered questions and commended SDOC teachers on teaching students "how" not "what" to think. He considers this one of the most valuable skils for safety and security.
Read the Suicide Prevention Newsletter for resources and information on warning signs and risk factors. The newsletter also includes conversation starters that are a great way to open conversations with your teen. https://5il.co/24dox
Week one is a wrap! Enjoy the long weekend!! No school Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Reminder tomorrow is an early dismissal! Enjoy the long weekend! Dismissal times below:
Chatham High School:12:22
Chatham Middle School:12:00
Lafayette Avenue School: 1:00
SBS, WAS, and MAS (Grades 1-3, Full Day & PM K): 12:55
AM K: 10:55
AM Preschool:10:50
Full Day Preschool: 12:00
PM Preschool:12:50
Work Family Connection is providing Childcare on September 25 when school is closed. Please see flyer for information on registration.
Teachers were excited to welcome students back today! Thanks to all the parents and staff members for helping the morning run smoothly. We hope your students have a great first day!!
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This morning, Dr. LaSusa welcomed teachers back for the 2023-2024 school year with messages on the value of human connection. Holocaust survivor Maude Dahme shared her inspiring story of hope and perserverence with the District. We are ready to welcome students back Monday!
Yesterday the leadership team kicked off the New Educators Retreat with a breakfast hosted by our new food service provider Pomptonian. Welcome to all our new staff members!
Reminder there is a BOE meeting tonight at 7:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium. You may also access the meeting via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/UlKbAR0CfJ0?feature=share
