Meteorologist, John Marshall, visited MAS today to teach students about the weather. Marshall taught students about different types of clouds and the science of the weather events. He also showed them the tools a meteorologist uses to make their weather forecast. Students had the opportunity to deliver the five day forecast and report on significant weather events such as hurricanes and tornados. MAS students are fortunate to have a weather station at our school to follow weather patterns courtesy of a CEF grant. This assembly was mad possible by donations to the MAS PTO.
MAS is fortunate to border Kelley's Pond! We love being able to teach students about the natural resources in their community. Students were partnered with 8th graders from CMS to assess the overall health of the pond's ecosystem, as part of our Earth Week science lessons. Students performed water quality tests on samples from the pond and observed organisms living at the pond to evaluate the overall health of a pond ecosystem. We are grateful that the weather has allowed for so many great outdoor learning opportunities during Earth Week.
When your principal was the former science supervisor there was certain to be an all day solar eclipse celebration! Students danced into the eclipse assembly to a special eclipse playlist before they hit the blacktop to witness the celestial event immediately before dismissal.
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.
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 Chatham High School club Students Against Cancer will host the Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23 from 3pm to 5 pm in the High School cafeteria. Entry is $25 per child and includes basket making, toys, crafts, coloring, bake sale and of course the egg hunt. Please RSVP to Amanda Sproviero at asproviero@chatham-nj.org by March 18th with number and ages of children attending.
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).
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.
Work Family Connection will be holding full day camp during Spring Break from April 1-April 5. Register at https://www.theworkfamilyconnection.org/.
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.
School District of the Chathams welcomes Holocaust Survivor Maud Dahme back to present to parent and community members on the evening of Thursday, March 7 at 7 PM in the Chatham High School Auditorium. Maude Dahme has a remarkable and inspiring story that we are excited to share with the community at large. This program is made possible by the Chatham Education Foundation and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education.
Registration is now open for Work Family Connection Preschool and Kindergarten Wrap Programs. Before and aftercare registration is also now open. Registration for all programs is at https://www.theworkfamilyconnection.org/.
Early Dismissal Friday, February 16. Enjoy Winter Break!
Snow Day! School Closed February 13. Be safe!
Board of Education Meeting 7:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium. Meeting is also being live streamed on YouTube at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.
Subscription Busing Application is now open. Applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. The deadline is June 30, 2024. Additional details regarding subscription busing are outlined in the Subscription Busing Memo posted under News at https://www.chatham-nj.org/article/1445671.
Today is the deadline to submit an application for the Chatham Inclusion Preschool Program. Drawing will be held tomorrow, February 2. Application information can be found at https://5il.co/28ygz. The program is open to toilet trained 3 or 4 year old residents of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township.
CMS presents Matilda Jr. February 8-10. Tickets are on sale now at https://chathamsd.booktix.net/ Adults $10, Students/Children $5, Seniors free. Get your ticket ASAP or risk being sent to the chokey by Mrs. Trunchbull!!
