Reminder the deadline for selecting cycles and electives for 6th and 7th graders is tomorrow, March 28th. Selections should be made in the parent portal before the end of the day. Cycle & elective information can be found at https://www.chatham-nj.org/o/cms/article/1508949.
In honor of Music in our Schools Month, we are recognizing the accomplishments of students across the district who represented Chatham in honors music ensembles outside of school this year. These ensembles are extremely competitive and we are proud of their talent, dedication and hard work .
Dr. Hrdina and Ms. Wittenberg presented at The AMTNJ Conference at Rutgers University last week. They led other educators through a math workshop on "Making Connections to the Real World".
One of the coveted 8th grade traditions at CMS is being selected to be a part of the MAS connection. Selected members visit MAS each month to act as role models and engage is different activities with third graders. When the weather is nice outside, students have the opportunity to engage in outdoor games, creative problem solving and science activities.
Seventh graders took advantage of the warm weather and reviewed punnet squares outside last week.
Tomorrow is opening night for Les Misérables! Tickets are available at https://chathamsd.booktix.net/. Shows on March 20 at 4 p.m. and March 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. Senior citizens free with code FREESC.
Reminder the there is a venue change for the Board of Education meeting tonight. The meeting will be held at Chatham MIDDLE School at 7:30. The meeting can be accessed virtually at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.
The parent portal will open on Monday, March 18 at 9 a.m. for cycles and electives. More information on classes and the selection process can be found at https://www.chatham-nj.org/o/cms/article/1508949.
8th Grade Parents: Next year’s schedule requests will be closed for viewing in the parent portal beginning on Friday; no course change requests will be accepted until after the schedule is built. Our next window for viewing schedules will take place in May, at which time course change requests may be accepted. Counselors will reach out to any students whose schedules are indicating conflicts during the schedule build. A second waiver window will take place from May 10th-May 17th.
Reminder to 8th Grade parents to submit all Washington DC Forms! See your email for the checklist of forms needed.
Last week, Dr. LaSusa proudly dedicated the Maud Peper Dahme Libraries of the Holocaust at Chatham High School and Chatham Middle School. These libraries enshrine our commitment to teaching Holocaust studies and to ensuring that all students in Chatham learn, and never forget, the facts and lessons from this tragic part of history. The libraries house stories of forgotten or overlooked survivors; published works; manuscripts and collections of digital archives and interviews; as well as works from Maud Dahme's personal collection. A grant from the Chatham Education Foundation helped make these libraries possible.
The Seeing Eye of Morristown visited The W.A.A.G Club (We Are Animal Guardians) and Girl Scout Troop #96754, to teach them about the importance and role of seeing eye dogs. Students loved interacting with the dogs and learning about how they help others.
We hope every seat is filled tonight for the Maud Dahme presentation. Her story is transformative and will resonate with you long after you leave tonight. Join us in the CHS auditorium at 7 P.M. for this community event.
This week Scott Chesney inspired student with his assembly "Dream, Believe, and Work to Achieve". Chesney shared how being paralyzed at the age of 15 changed is life perspective and motivated him to share messages of acceptance and respect.
Chatham High School Presents Les Misérables March 20-24. Tickets are now on sale at https://chathamsd.booktix.net. Senior Citizens are free and should use the comp code: FREESC at checkout. Following the Wednesday performance is a complimentary dinner for senior citizens. An RSVP for the dinner and show is required and reservations can be placed by emailing seniorspringmusical@gmail.com.
Yesterday was the annual District Choral Festival. Backtrack worked with students in each grade level individually then as a combined group to record a song. Students also learned beat boxing techniques and how to incorporate them nto musical pieces. District Choral day is made possible by a grant from the Cahtham Education Foundation Ryan T. Ganley Memorial Fund (Metviner Family).
Reminder Holocaust Survivor Maud Dahme will be presenting this Thursday, March 7 at 7 PM. All community members are encouraged to hear her story of determination and perseverance!
Board of Education Meeting tonight at 7:30 P.M. in the CHS Auditorium. Meeting will also be live streamed at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.
Chatham Performing Arts Boosters is hosting Morning with the Musicians tomorrow from 8:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. at Chatham Middle School. Scan the QR code for full program details. This is a ticketed event. Visit https://cpab.booktix.com/ to purchase your ticket.
90 Minute delayed opening due to widespread power outages.
