The SHARK Alert

Dear CES families and friends,

The week before any vacation is always busy and this week is no exception! Please make sure to read through the entire SHARK Alert so you don't miss out on any of the incredible events coming to our building.

Registration for Kindergarten and the new Pups Pre-Kindergarten program is currently ongoing. Please note Pre-Kindergarten registration is due by April 28th. Details on how to register for both programs is below.

After-School Clubs: This is the final week of Session III Clubs. Please remember there will be NO CLUBS on Friday, April 18th. The catalog and registration for Session IV Clubs will be released later this week.

Ammaya Dance & Drum Company: Thanks to the generosity of Subaru of New England, our SHARKS will be treated to a multi-cultural day on Monday celebrating African dance and music. Students will attend an all-school event in the morning and then each grade level will have their own drumming and dancing lessons with the performers in the afternoon.

Tuesday: Our 1st Grade animal researchers will be welcoming presenters from Wildcare to their classrooms and our 4th Grade students will have a special presentation on digital safety from Mr. Richard Guerry. Please note, Mr. Guerry will be hosting a Parent University on Tuesday evening at Monomoy Regional High School for all community members. See details below in "Community Events".

Wednesday: SHARK Assembly for students and staff. Please wear your SHARK gear!

Friday: Grade 3 travels to the Chatham Orpheum Theater in the morning. There will be NO CLUBS on Friday afternoon.

April 21st - 25th: April Vacation Week - No School!

Have an amazing week and a super April Vacation Week!

Warm regards,

Dr. Kelly

Mark your calendars and prepare for the 4th Annual CES Fun Run on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 sponsored by the fin-tastic CES Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)!

This school-wide event will celebrate fitness and community with our students, staff, families, and community members. The event begins with opening ceremonies at 11:30 am followed by two races for our students. There will be music, food, and a carnival-like atmosphere. The event proceeds will help fund our PTO-sponsored activities and extracurricular activities for the 2025-2026 school year.

• 11:30 Opening Ceremonies
• 11:45 Grades K & 1 Race (1 mile)
• 12:15 Grades 2 - 4 Race (1.5 miles)
• 12:45 Student and Staff Picnic Lunch

Volunteers help make every event GREAT! We are in need of adults to set up the race course, monitor the race course as students are running, assist with the picnic lunch, and help break everything down at the end of the day. Volunteers not only get to be a part of all the festivities, they also get to wear a cool neon vest and take part in our picnic!

Click Here to Volunteer at the Fun Run.

The CES Fun Run is a wonderful community event and a fundraiser for our school's PTO. Did you know that the CES PTO funds a number of events throughout the year including, but not limited to: a family skate night, the Halloween Parade, a free book for every child at the Scholastic Book Fair, supplies for after-school clubs, author visits (like Melissa Stewart), the Fourth Grade Promotion festivities, and Teacher Appreciation Week?

The PTO is currently accepting donations and sponsorships for the Fun Run. There are several different levels of sponsorship below. NEW this year, all Tiger Shark and Great White Shark sponsors will have their company/personal logo advertised on the back of all student race shirts!! That's 146 walking (or should I say running) bill boards for your company!!

• The Great White Shark Sponsorship $300 and up - Your logo on the back of student race shirts; a large solo banner with logo on the race course; week-long social media shout out; and a Monomoy Thank You Swag Bag
• The Tiger Shark Sponsorship $200-$299 - our logo on the back of student race shirts; a medium sized solo banner with logo on the race course; social media shout out; and Monomoy Thank You Gift
• The Hammerhead Shark Sponsorship $100-$199 - A small solo banner with your logo on the race course; social media shout out; and Monomoy Thank You Gift
• The Mako Shark Sponsorship $50-$99 - Your name on a group banner on the race course and social media shout out

You can fill out your sponsorship form electronically and upload your company/personal logo by clicking HERE. Checks can be sent via backpack mail or to:

c/o CES PTO

Chatham Elementary School

147 Depot Road

Chatham, MA 02633

The CES PTO will also provide a donation receipt letter with the PTO's tax-exempt ID number for your records. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact our PTO President Jennifer Coffey at ptochathamelementary@gmail.com

After weeks of debate, our selection of 16 children's books representing the diverse people and places of the United States of America has been narrowed down to two titles. Students will vote and crown this year's winner of the coveted Chatham Elementary School Book of the Year during Media Classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

• COUGAR CROSSING vs. OUR POOL

Which title will take home the prize? This year's winner will be announced at the SHARK Assembly on April 16th.

The PTO meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Media Center. Parents that would like to attend from home can connect via the Zoom Meeting Link provided below. There are lots of activities coming soon and all sorts of help is needed.

Upcoming Events:

Fun Run - May 21st

Field Day - June 3rd

Next Meeting is Tuesday, April 8th: Google Meets Link

Learn more about past meetings at: PTO Meeting Notes

• Monday, April 14th - African Drumming Day at CES!!
• Tuesday, April 15th - Parent University - Digital Mindfulness
• Wednesday, April 16th - SHARK Assembly
• Friday, April18th - Session III Clubs End
• Monday, April 21st - Friday, April 25th - NO SCHOOL - April Vacation

Thank you to our super smart 3rd and 4th Grade SHARKS for putting their best effort into last week's MCAS testing. We are so proud of you all!

Thank you CES PTO for sponsoring our author visit with Melissa Stewart and purchasing copies of her books for our library!

Thank you to Melissa Stewart for sharing her latest book, MEET THE MINI-MAMMALS, and teaching us all about the work that goes behind writing and publishing a non-fiction children's book. We especially loved learning about bats!!

Thank you to Superintendent Dr. Scott Carpenter for joining the PTO meeting on Tuesday and sharing information on the proposed building project at MRMS.

Thank you to Mr. Greg, Mr. Roberto, and Mr. Gessner for helping to install the new lighthouse in our courtyard!

Dr. Jennifer Kelly, Principal

Email: jakelly@monomoy.edu
Website: http://ces.monomoy.edu/
Location: 147 Depot Road, Chatham, MA, USA
Phone: 508-945-5135
Facebook: facebook.com/ChathamElementarySchoolPto

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaO-WElYPYfj1kU9LfhSzw
Instagram: ChathamElemMRSD