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Welcome
 

Welcome to Chatham Park Elementary School

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Dear Chatham Park Families,

Pennies For Patients is a fundraiser for children with Leukemia and Lymphoma.  It is the one fundraiser that Chatham has chosen to adopt.  We have been involved with this program since 2007.  All of the money collected goes to help with research and care of children who are afflicted with these diseases.  Last year we collected over $3,000.00 for this worthwhile cause.   This year we have raised our total to over $4,000.00.  We want to extend a special thank you to all the Chatham Park families that have been so generous in supporting this endeavor.
 
Sincerely,
Dan Marsella, Principal
 
 
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3rd Grade Service Club

The Third Grade Service Club will be meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd. This month we will be collecting gently used children’s books for Carson Long Military Academy in New Bloomfield, PA. Carson Long is a school full of spirit and dedication, but they have little in the way of supplies. The school population is 40% international students, most of whom arrive with little English, so children’s books would be especially welcome for their ESL work.

We would like each child to bring in several new or gently used books to donate. The children will sort the books by theme and box them to ship to Carson Long Military Academy. Chapter and picture books would be greatly appreciated.

We will also begin discussion on our end of the year project. Our final project will be a multi-month endeavour. We are awaiting approval on a few ideas.
 
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2012 Science Fair

11th Annual Chatham Park Science Fair on
Fourth and fifth grade students are invited to take part in the Friday, March 9, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm.  The fair is a great way to explore science in a fun and interesting way and learn how to think like a real scientist!  Project proposals are due by Wednesday January 18 to your homeroom teacher.


Click here for complete information on the Science Fair.
 
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golden apple

The Golden Apple Program



The Golden Apple, Chatham Park’s annual reading incentive program,
has started.  Children who choose to participate in the program read books
to earn their pink, red, yellow, green and golden apples.  At the end of the school year,
the children who have read enough books to earn their golden apple are invited to
choose a book from Chatham’s library to recommend to future readers. 
A name plate in the student’s honor is placed in the book they choose
acknowledging their Golden Apple achievement.
 


 
 

Announcements

  • School Calendar Change Reminder

    Last spring, the Haverford School District calendar was changed because the tentative primary election In-Service Day was moved from May 15 to April 24. All updated district calendars reflect the change to April 24.

    Please remember that May 15 is a regular work/school day.
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  •  Lost and Found

    Please check the ever growing lost and found section in the school. If your son or daughter has come home missing some clothing items they may be located in the Lost and Found bin.
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  • New Absence Excuse Form/Family Vacation Time Request

    We have developed a New Absence Excuse Form to use when you child is sick, arriving late or leaving early.  The Pennsylvania Department of Education collects mandated data through an electronic reporting system called the Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS).  School attendance data will be reported electronically to the Department of Education. It is important that we report attendance accurately according to these new requirements. 

    A reminder that all family vacation time, where children will be taken out of school, must be approved by Mr. Marsella at least 10 days in advance.  When filling out the request form please make sure to indicate that there will be an educational component to the travel.  Mr. Marsella is only permitted to give approval for 5 consecutive days of absence.  Any time beyond that will be recorded as unexcused. Pre-arranged Absence/Vacation Form


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