Principal's Weekly Message
Principal's Weekly Message
- Notes and Reminders 4-19-24
- Night of the Arts at Chatham Park
- Announcements-Week 4/8/24
- Notes and Reminders 4-5-24
Notes and Reminders 4-19-24
Happy Friday Chatham Park Elementary School Bulldog Families!
Please see the notes and reminders below. Have a great weekend!
With love and gratitude,
Dr. Jabari Whitehead
Night of Arts 2024
Thanks again to all the families, students and community members who were able to make the time to support our Night of the Arts! It was beautiful to see the packed house filled with excitement, joy, and connection. Thanks to both our teachers Mrs. Genstein (Music teacher) and Mrs. Cohan (Art teacher) for all of their instruction this year and prior that allow the talents of our students to shine. Also, thank you to our custodial crew (Mr. Gibson “Mr. Adam”, Mr. Rick Barone, Mr. Mark Garrity, and Ms. Karen White) for all their work in setting up and cleaning up for the event. All of their work is priceless.
No School- Inservice Day 4/23/24
Schools are closed for students next Tuesday, 4/23/24.
PSSAs Grades 3, 4, and 5
ELA PSSAs are 4/24, 4/25, and 4/26/24
Math PSSAs are 4/20/24 and 5/1/24
Science PSSAs (4th Grade ONLY) 5/7 and 5/8/24
**PSSA Makeups-4/29, 5/2/24, 5/3/24, 5/6/24, 5/9/24, 5/10/24
End Hunger Day of Service-students and staff at Chatham Park will be participating in a day of service on Friday, May 24th as we try to help End Hunger in the Havertown area. This day is such a special tradition at Chatham Park and one that we are excited to continue this year. For this day to be a success we need many volunteers. If you are available to help on Friday, May 24th please sign up here (clearances are not needed for this event). If you have any questions please reach out to Christy DiValerio (cdivalerio@haverfordsd.net) or Kim Tonelli (ktonelli@haverfordsd.net). Thank you so much and we look forward to working together to end hunger in Havertown.
An Idea for and Earth Day Project…
Below is a message about an Earth Day project that 5th Grade students Roni and Aleena, have been working on with our enrichment teacher Ms. Sara Shaiman that is being extended to the Chatham Park students and Families:
Dear Chatham Park Families:
Our names are Roni and Aleena and we are 5th grade students here at Chatham Park. We would like to recognize and support Earth Day by asking students to participate in this small at home activity. Please watch the video attached.
Over the weekend, spend some time cleaning up your neighborhood by picking up trash and turning into art. Find a fun way to make a trash sculpture with the trash you have picked up. Then take a picture of it and email it to Ms. Shaiman at sshaiman@haverfordsd.net. Pictures will be displayed on the CP Website. Please make sure that the students name and their homeroom is listed in the email.
Thank you!
Roni and Aleena
5th grade students
Night of the Arts at Chatham Park
Greetings Chatham Park Elementary School Bulldog Families,
Please find attached the following documents for our Annual Night of Arts at Chatham Park taking place 4/18/24 from 6-8pm:
- Flyer for the Night of the Arts
- Letter for Help with Setting Up the Art Show from Mrs. Ellen Cohan (Art Teacher)
We hope everyone can make it out for a night of celebrating the arts!
Thank you,
Dr. Jabari Whitehead
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Announcements-Week 4/8/24
Happy Solar Eclipse Monday Bulldogs!
Here are your announcements for the week:
https://youtu.be/aJI-youu0WU
Enjoy!
Notes and Reminders 4-5-24
Dear Chatham Park Bulldog Families,
Thank you for all the continued support, involvement and grace as we work our way through the back stretch of the 2023-2024 school year. Also, how remarkable are the times we are in!!! Today we experienced the feelings of an earthquake (Obviously, caused by our BULLDOG POWER!!!) and Monday (4/8/24), there is the understandable excitement for the anticipated solar eclipse. Only a solar eclipse can provide enough darkness that is sufficient enough to block out the shining light of our AMAZING BULLDOG COMMUNITY :-)
Shout out to our Chatham Park Elementary School HASA for providing the proper eyewear to all students and staff in preparation for the natural phenomenon. The eclipse is anticipated to occur at 3:23pm. Teachers have been provided with, researched, and identified various learning experiences for students to participate in for the day of the event. Students will receive the eclipse glasses prior to dismissal. Our dismissal is at our normally scheduled time at 3:30 pm.
In connection to the solar eclipse, I examined some meanings in relation to us as human beings. Solar eclipses in different cultures bring out deep reflection on endings and new beginnings in our lives. Question: What actions or healthy habits have you been putting off or waiting to do? Let the solar eclipse serve as a launching pad. We can connect with a feeling of motivation and initiation as the sun is uncovered returning to the ever existing light and power within all of us.
At a more practical level, a list below of resources have been made available to teachers and staff. Feel free to preview at your convenience.
K-5
Safely wear eclipse glasses video It is important that everyone put the glasses on BEFORE they look up. And to only take them off when they are looking down at the ground.
Mystery Science Video "Why are people making a big deal about the eclipse?"
Mystery Science Video 'How often do eclipses happen?"
NASA Spaceplace What is a solar eclipse
Eclipse timeline/interactive map–
eclipse virtual field trip/observatory
4-8
Safely wear eclipse glasses video or this safety video It is important that everyone put the glasses on BEFORE they look up. And to only take them off when they are looking down at the ground.
Why did eclipses use to be so terrifying - Minute Earth video that explores how ancient civilizations viewed eclipses.
Tumble podcast- a kids guide to the total eclipse – kid friendly podcast that explains how eclipses work, gives safety tips and fun facts
Eclipse timeline/interactive map–
Again, our day will remain as normal as possible in anticipation of the solar eclipse. We are excited as always for new experiences that we add to the collection of memories of Chatham Park Elementary School. If you have any questions, or feedback, you may reach out to me directly. Otherwise, have a beautiful and joyous weekend.
With love and gratitude,
Dr. Jabari Whitehead