Chatfield News
November 2, 2026
🪖Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast and Tribute🌟
We are honored to invite our students and a guest veteran to our Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:30–8:20 AM. This special morning offers students the opportunity to share a meal with a veteran in their lives and express our heartfelt gratitude for their service. Please RSVP by Friday, November 6, for your child(ren) and their guest veteran using this link: VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST.
Please consider donating a dish! Select THIS LINK to sign up to bring a dish to share.
In addition, we are creating the Chatfield 2026 Veteran’s Tribute Digital Display. We invite families to submit a photo of a veteran they would like to honor—even if they are unable to attend the breakfast—along with the following information:
- Photo (preferably in uniform, but civilian photos are welcome)
- Full Name (or first name and last initial, if preferred)
- Branch of Service
- Years of Service
- Relationship to Student (e.g., grandfather of “students first name”)
- Optional: Rank or Role (e.g., Sergeant, Medic—if comfortable sharing)
Submit to: rkurtz@chatfieldschool.org
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
Display Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (during breakfast)
This tribute is a meaningful way for our students to learn about and appreciate the service of those who have protected our freedoms.
Thank you for helping us honor these heroes!
Report Card Update
Quarter 1 report cards will be sent home Tuesday, November 3. Please review, sign, and return your child's envelope to their homeroom teacher. Thank you for your continued support!
🎃A Special THANK YOU!🧡
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the incredible families and individuals who contributed to making this year's Trunk-or-Treat a success. Special thanks to Krystal Kiester, Shawna Ludlow, Danielle Irish, the Russell Family, Katie Marburger, Preston and Alicia McElhanon, Karen Jacobs, Jessica Chatfield, Sue McIntosh, Carrie Weeden, Christina, Justin and Barbara Smith, Ashley L Schaller-Powers, Nicole Smith, Jennifer Dalton, Jessica Wilcox, Rachel Norman, Kelly Neumeyer, Kelly Robinson, Megan Mae VanSickle, Leanna Pender/Opticare Vision Center, Angela Quinlan, Stacey Sedlock, Erin Sawgle, the Sanderson-Smith family, Melanie R Fenslau, Jessy Lackowski, Barb Goodwin, Tricia Regentin, Allison Muir/Ariel Wilson, Kay Roper, Donna Greer, Katie Katchuba/McKayla Sedlock, and Tonya Jenkins.
A special shout-out to Miss Jodi for her exceptional effort in organizing the event and preparing the candy. Your contributions made the event magical and memorable for everyone involved. Thank you so much!!
🐬Show Your School Spirit! Shop At Our Chatfield Dolphin Shop! 🐬
Get ready to show your school spirit! The Chatfield Dolphin Shop is officially open for business! You can find a variety of spirit wear items to help support our school. Select this link to shop!
We want to highlight that the platform we're using, Zeffy, doesn't charge any fees, which means 100% of the profits go directly back to our school. When you check out, you may notice an option to leave a tip. This is completely optional and can be adjusted to $0.
🎄Middle School Greenery Fundraiser🎄
The Greenery Fundraiser greens will be delivered to Chatfield for students to pick up on November 19. Please be prepared to pick up your orders at the end of the school day. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Tami Link, the 7th-grade assistant, who is happy to assist with any inquiries.
Mrs. Link's email: tlink@chatfieldschool.org
Chatfield Breakfast & Hot Lunch
We are excited to announce that breakfast and lunch will continue to be FREE this school year!
Please take a moment to complete the School Meals and Summer EBT Application sent home with your child the evening of your child’s grade level open house and return one form per family to school. This form collects information needed to ensure Chatfield School receives state and federal funding for several educational programs.
Select this link to access the form.
If your child arrives at school late, please ensure they bring a cold lunch with them. Hot lunch orders are submitted by 9 am, and we want to make sure every child has a meal they enjoy. Please make sure to call their lunch order into the office ahead of time. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Milk Money:
Attention parents and guardians, there is a $0.50 charge for milk only. You have the option to add money to your child's account to cover the cost of milk. You can do so by sending in a check or cash with your child, or by making a payment online through the Chatfield website.
Please consider participating in your child’s education by attending the September P.I.E. meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 12 at 4:00 pm in the middle school commons. Childcare is available. There will be no meeting during the month of December.
President: Audrey Brady
Vice President: Crystal Pekarek
Secretary: Melinda VanWagoner
Trustee: Ginger Blainey
Treasurer: Vacant
P.I.E. Board Opportunity
P.I.E. BOARD OPPORTUNITY: P.I.E. is looking for a Treasurer! Must be a Chatfield parent. Tasks include keeping record of expenses and collections, bringing updates to the meetings, providing reports at the end of the year. Fill out this form if you are interested.
P.I.E. Sales
Popcorn Sale
$1.00
Friday, November 20
Ice Cream Sales will resume in the Spring!
🎅Santa Shop Update🤶
🎅Santa Shop will run from December 1st-4th!🎁
BOX TOPS for Education!
Box Tops for Education is a program where families can earn cash for their schools by purchasing participating products and scanning their receipts with the Box Tops app. Select THIS LINK to participate! By following these simple steps, you can contribute to your school’s educational resources without any extra cost.
School Security and Volunteer Form
To ensure the safety and security of all our students, we use a guest lanyard system for anyone visiting the building during the school day from 8:20-3:35. Any guest who will have direct contact with students must undergo a background check. Additionally, all visitors will be required to sign in at the office to receive a "guest" lanyard. This measure is designed to help us easily identify authorized visitors and maintain a safe environment for our students. Please see the Parent-Student Handbook for more details regarding policies.
Select this link for the Volunteer/Visitor Form.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to student safety.
Field Trips & Parent Drivers
If you are interested in driving on your child's field trips, it's important to complete the volunteer form provided by the school. This ensures that all necessary information is gathered and that you are officially recognized as a volunteer.
Select this link for a copy of the Volunteer Form. This form only needs to be filled out once and every three years.
Additionally, to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, all drivers are required to undergo a background check. This process helps the school maintain a secure environment and ensures that only qualified individuals are entrusted with the responsibility of transporting children. Your cooperation and understanding in completing these steps are greatly appreciated and contribute to a positive and safe experience for everyone involved.
Chatfield School Board Meeting Dates
Below is a link to a document containing the dates for our upcoming board meetings.
Latchkey
We want to remind all parents that it is essential to complete the necessary paperwork for the Latchkey program. This ensures that your child is registered and can benefit from the program without any interruptions. We kindly ask that you fill out the forms before your child attends the Latchkey sessions.
Forms and paperwork can be picked up from the main office or from Miss Jodi. If you have any questions or need assistance with the paperwork, please do not hesitate to reach out via email to Jodi Smith at: jsmith@chatfieldschool.org.
🏈Lapeer Lightning Football and Cheer Update!🎉
Congratulations to the following Chatfield students from Lapeer Lightning Football and Cheer for their impressive achievement in for the first round of playoffs!
🏈 In the Freshman Football division, Brayden Schrader, Dawson Fansler, Charles Bain, Colton Robinson, Colton Michling, Trenton Smith, Henry Nadrowski, and Landon Murray have shown remarkable talent and dedication to their sport.
🎉 Meanwhile, on the Freshman Cheer team, Addilyn Schrader and Eve Smith have demonstrated their spirit and support.
🏈 Additionally, Caleb Robinson and Jaxon Ankley have made a significant impact in the JV Football division.
Their hard work and teamwork have certainly paid off. We wish all the students continued success and an exciting journey in the playoffs!
Girls Basketball Season
We're excited to kick off another thrilling athletic season with our 5th through 8th Grade Girls Basketball team! The upcoming season, running from November through January, promises to be filled with skill-building, teamwork, and fun. If your daughter is eager to join, please take note of the following important dates and requirements.
Key Dates & Schedule
Open Gym / Tryouts:
- Tuesday, November 3, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, November 4, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Practices Begin: Saturday, November 7
Weekly practices or games will be held from Monday through Thursday, with sessions lasting 1.5 hours within the 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM time frame. Specific practice schedules will be provided once finalized.
Registration Steps:
- Complete the Registration Form: Please fill out the online form available here: Girls Basketball Sign-Up Form
- Participation Fee: A fee of $45 is required. Kindly drop off or send in your payment, with checks made payable to The Chatfield School.
- Sports Physical: Ensure your daughter has a current sports physical on file with the school for the 2026–2027 school year before she takes the court.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact our athletic department. We're looking forward to a fantastic season ahead.
Go Dolphins!
🪖Help NJHS Share a "Michigan Christmas" with Deployed Troops! 💝
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) invites you to join us in spreading holiday cheer to our deployed troops with a "Michigan Christmas" care package! This initiative aims to support our military service members, including those who are dear to our students. We are collecting donations from November 3 to November 13, and we hope you'll consider contributing to this meaningful cause. You can drop off your donations in the collection bins located near the main office, at the middle school entrance, or across from Mrs. Kress’ office.
We are seeking specific items to bring comfort and joy, such as non-perishable holiday treats, fuzzy Christmas socks, and festive air fresheners. Additionally, cheerful decorations like battery-operated Christmas lights, small ornaments, and homemade cards would be appreciated. Fun items like Mad Libs, bubbles, or any creative additions that could bring a smile are also encouraged.
Thank you for helping us send warmth and joy from Michigan to our heroes overseas. Your generosity will make a significant difference in brightening their holiday season!
🧸Snuggles and Snacks Drive💖
For Giving Tuesday this year, the Youth Advisory Committee of Lapeer will be partnering with The Child Advocacy Center to do a drive called Snuggles and Snacks! Starting on October 19, they will be collecting pre-packaged snacks and stuffed animals for the kids that visit the Child Advocacy Center. Possible snacks could be individually wrapped bags of chips, beef jerky, fruit snacks, and any other snacks you think they would love! New stuffed animals will also be greatly appreciated by the kids! Bins will be placed throughout the school to collect these donations and the collections will run until November 20.
👻Ghost Sighting at Chatfield School
On the crisp morning of Friday, October 30, Chatfield School was the site of a peculiar and spine-tingling event—a ghostly sighting that captured the imagination of students and teachers alike. As the sun began to break the horizon, whispers of the supernatural floated through the air, mingling with the autumn leaves. Witnesses reported seeing translucent figures gliding silently along the empty corridors and playground, engaging in playful antics that seemed to defy the laws of the natural world. The ghosts, described as mischievous yet harmless, left a trail of eerie laughter and flickering lights in their wake. While some skeptics dismissed the occurrence as mere Halloween pranks, those present are convinced of the spectral presence that graced Chatfield School, adding a touch of mystery and excitement to the otherwise ordinary school day.
- Talent Show Rehearsal at the PIX, November 18, 5 pm
- Talent Show at the PIX, November 19, 6 pm
- No School, November 23-November 27, Thanksgiving Holiday Break
- P.I.E. Santa Shop, December 1-3
- Dolphin Bands Winter Concert, December 15, 7 pm
- Treat Street, Friday, December 18
- No School, December 21-January 1
- End of 2nd Marking Period, January 15, 1/2 Day, Dismissal at 11:30 am
- No School, January 18
- 1/2 Day, January 29, Dismissal at 11:30 am
- Chatfield Spelling Bee, February 10, 6 pm
- No School, February 15
School Office Hours
Chatfield office hours are from
7:30 am-4:00 pm
Attendance messages may be left at anytime by calling:
(810)-667-8970
231 Lake Drive
Lapeer, MI 48446
810.667.8970
