Welcome to the CHMS PTO!
This is a great portal of information to find news about upcoming events, access to the family directory, and a listing of important district links. You will also be able to visit the forms section to register for the PTO, purchase spirit lunch, request a PTO check reimbursement or buy a family brick to place in our school entryway.
The PTO sends a weekly update email with important dates and upcoming events each Sunday, to make sure you are receiving that newsletter, be sure to verify your information here.
Be sure to download the Membership Toolkit Mobile App.
A Big Thank You to Our CHMS Families!
We’re thrilled to share the success of our 2024 Minted Holiday Fundraising Program! We raised an amazing $715 — with over 17 families participating and approximately $42 earned from each order. Way to go, team CHMS! Thank you for your incredible support and hard work promoting Clarendon Hills Middle School.
You can keep the momentum going if you’re planning to order graduation announcements, change of address cards, or any other beautiful card designs! Use the link and code below to continue supporting our school:
🌟 Website: www.minted.com
🌟 Code: FUNDRAISECHMS
Thank you again for your generosity and for making a difference! 💚
Calling all 7th Grade Parents to Stock the Lounge
Hi 7th Grade Parents,
Please help stock the three CHMS Staff Lounges with drinks and snacks.
Our wish list is HERE. We greatly appreciate your help!
The PTO coordinates this effort with donations from each grade level throughout the school year. Please make sure your donated items do NOT contain nuts.
Please drop off items on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 between 8:00am - 8:30am to the tables OUTSIDE of the school office. Please do NOT ship items to school or drop off items late. We cannot accept late donations as the team assembles the items and stocks the lounges immediately after drop off at 8:30am that morning.
If you cannot drop off during this time, please email staffappreciation@chmspto.org and we can coordinate an alternate drop off before the event.
Thank you so much 7th grade class!
Save the Date: Pizza Wars
Save the Date for Pizza Wars at CHMS on Wednesday, March 12th. Vote on your favorite pizza slice and come watch the CHMS Showcase!
Students showcase sign-up and more details coming soon!
D86 High School Transition Night
Hi 8th Grade Parents,
Please join us Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30pm at the Hinsdale South Library to learn how to best support your student during this important transition!
Please see the attached FLIER for more details.
Any questions? Please reach out to parentnetwork@hcpto.org.
Thanks!
Join us for the upcoming Community Speaker Series events!
Registration is now open for the next event of the Community Speaker Series season! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michele Borba to share her parenting expertise with our community. Her dynamic approach and deep understanding of empathy will be of interest to parents of all ages of children.
There will be an evening presentation and a morning presentation to accommodate our audience. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all.
This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners by providing hospitality at the CSS events. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!
Wednesday February 5
Evening Session
PM REGISTRATION HERE
Thursday February 6
Morning Session
AM REGISTRATION HERE
Culled from 30 years of research and experience, Dr. Borba shares why empathy is a skill that's vital for children's mental health, resilience, leadership skills, and job success and provides useful tools that parents can use to help our children become more empathetic.
Reminder, school starts Monday, January 6th
We hope all families, students, and staff had an enjoyable and restful winter break! Welcome back to class!
D86 High School Transition Night
Calling all current 8th grade parents and new families, please to join us Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30pm to learn how to best support your student during this important transition!
Please see attached flyer and image for more details.
D181 Inclement Weather Reminder
Assessment of weather conditions will begin the day before with student and staff safety as the number one priority. The following factors are taken into consideration:
- Local weather forecasts
- Road conditions
- Temperature and Wind Chill that is considered dangerous
- Availability of drivers and buses
- Essential components are functioning properly (power, furnace, heat, water, phone)
- Communication/collaboration with D86 and the feeder schools
D181 strives to notify families of a closure as soon as possible.
- If a decision can be made the day before a closure, the communication will be sent no later than 9:30 p.m.
- In the event of a day of closure, a communication will ideally be sent between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m.
- Communication will be sent via email, phone call, and text.
- Families can also check the District website, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and the Emergency School Closing Center.
D181 goal is always to keep schools open; however, there may be days when the weather is so severe that we cannot ensure the safety of our students and staff. Instead of a traditional “snow day” where school is canceled, inclement weather days may lead to remote learning days for all students. This would allow students to continue learning and eliminate the need to make up missed days at the end of the year.
- The day will consist of live virtual instruction and asynchronous/independent work.
- Staff will host office hours to answer questions.
- Information and links will be shared with families from the classroom teacher.
Additional Information:
- More details on weather closures can be found at www.d181.org/weather.
- The linked schedules outline virtual class times, breaks, and office hours for different grade levels.
Save the Date: Pizza Wars
Save the Date for Pizza Wars at CHMS on Wednesday, March 12th. Vote on your favorite pizza slice and come watch the CHMS Showcase!
Students showcase sign-up and more details coming soon!
CHMS Yearbook Purchase
The 2024-2025 CHMS yearbook is now available for pre-order!
Our annual yearbook signing event will take place on the last day of school so make sure to follow the steps below and secure your yearbook!
Here’s how to order:
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Order online: Click HERE and enter code 25635
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Cost: $30
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Deadline: Orders must be placed by Friday, March 7, 2025 to guarantee your child’s copy
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Yearbook signing: Friday, May 30, 2025 - The last day of school
This yearbook will be a wonderful keepsake, capturing all the special moments, memories, and milestones from the school year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself or our Yearbook Club rep, Lindy Phelan at mphelan@d181.org
Thank you for your support!
Heather Duffy, CHMS Building Secretary
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School Calendar
- Monday, January 20
- Tuesday, January 21
2024/25 PTO Executive Board
Co-Presidents:
Elaine Chen Gilman & Susie Thorpe
Co-Vice Presidents:
Treasurer: Julie Prieto
Asst. Treasurer: Margie Jeffords
VP Communications: Mira Coleman
Recording Secretary: Julie Kauffman
Webmaster/ToolKit: Corrine Natarelli