Order Your Holiday Cards Through Minted.com!

Use minted.com to order your Holiday Cards (or anything else they sell!)!

Use code FUNDRAISECHMS - you'll get a discount and the PTO will get a donation!

 

Thank You D181 Board Members

On School Board Members Day, Friday, November 15, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our elected D181 Board of Education members. This day is an opportunity to recognize their commitment and thank them for their unwavering advocacy in pursuit of quality education for all our students. Let’s show our appreciation for their outstanding service to our community!

 

 

District 181 Prioritizes Student and Staff Safety

District 181 is committed to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for all. To achieve this goal, we have implemented a comprehensive safety plan that includes:

• Enhanced security: Upgrades to facilities, including state-of-the-art security measures, reinforced doors, and clear room numbering.
• Increased surveillance: Installation of security cameras throughout the district to monitor activity and deter potential threats.
• Comprehensive training: Regular training sessions for staff on safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and threat assessment.
• Emergency preparedness: Piloting the CrisisGo system and implementing the Safety Officer program to improve our ability to respond to crises effectively.

These initiatives demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We believe that a secure learning environment is essential for academic success and personal growth.

Questions can be directed to the building principals. If further assistance is needed, parents can contact the Director of Communications - Jeffrey Alstadt.

CHMS Food Drive

The Peer Leadership Club is sponsoring a CHMS Food Drive this week, November 11-15, 2024. All collected items will be donated to the People's Resource Center in Westmont. 

Please have your student(s) drop off the donated items in the CHMS Lobby. Thank you so much for participating in this service project for our community. 

Here are the following needed items:

• Tuna fish (packed in water)

• Canned Fruit

• Low sodium canned soup

• Ketchup/Mustard

• Peanut butter

Thank you for participating!

CHMS Book Fair Returns and We Need Your Help!

Mark your Calendars! Students will have the opportunity to browse and shop the CHMS Book Fair. 

• Students will visit The Book Fair during their school day on Tuesday, 11/19 - Friday, 11/22 (the week before Thanksgiving)
• Students can make purchases with cash, credit card, or Apple Pay

The Book Fair will be open to parent during the in-person Parent / Teacher conferences.

• Parents can visit on Monday, 11/25 and Tuesday, 11/26
• We need your help! If you are available to volunteer for a partial shift on Monday, 11/25 or Tuesday, 11/26, please sign up below or contact Margie Jeffords (margiejeffords@yahoo.com).

Thank you!

Fortnightly Sign-up for 8th Graders Coming Soon!

The Community House is proud to continue the Fortnightly tradition for 8th Grade Students at CHMS and HMS. Fortnightly is a wonderful tradition that began in 1958, and teaches students the basics of dancing and decorum. The program brings professional dance instructors, and parent chaperones together on Fridays, beginning in February and running through March. The event culminates in a fun dance for the students on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.

Eighth grade families should keep an eye out for invitations to come in the mail after Thanksgiving, and registration will take place online beginning Saturday, December 21st at 9am.

The Friday classes will be offered in hourly sessions, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis:

• 5:00pm - 6:00pm
• 6:10pm - 7:10pm
• 7:20pm - 8:20pm
• 8:30pm - 9:30pm

Please send any questions to fortnightly@chmspto.org

Order Your Holiday Cards Through Minted.com!

Use minted.com to order your Holiday Cards (or anything else they sell!)!

Use code FUNDRAISECHMS - you'll get a discount and the PTO will get a donation!

 

Spooky Teacher Breakfast

On Halloween, the PTO Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee sponsored a Spooky Breakfast for the CHMS team. The teachers and staff enjoyed the breakfast burritos, fruit, and hashbrowns from Page's - and a special thank you to Page's for treating our teachers to some fun Halloween and apple cider donuts. Thank you to the CHMS team for all they do for our children!

Middle School Chess Club Starts this Wednesday 4:45pm-6pm at CHMS

Middle School CHESS CLUB for both CHMS & HMS students starts this week. Join us Wed. Nov. 6th 4:45-6pm at CHMS in rm. 114.

• Learn Fun New Chess Tactics, Strategies, and Openings
• Sharpen your skills and raise your game to the next level!
• Try a week free: email Paul@IlliniosChessTeachers.com 
• Meetings and instruction supervised by ICT Founder, Paul Raso, USCF blitz rated 2203, chess.com, 2570, LiChess.org rating 2650
• Beginners and experienced players welcome

The details:

• Wednesdays: 4:45pm - 6pm , 
• 8 weeks: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15
• Register online $199 activity fee

REGISTER HERE

Did You Miss Ordering Spirit Lunch? LAST CHANCE!

Don't worry - you can order for the remaining three lunches! Please note, ordering is available for a limited time only and won't be available again.

Prices are pro-rated for the remaining three lunches that will be delivered 12/18 (Wed.), 2/12 (Wed.) and 5/22 (Wed.).

 

CLICK HERE TO ORDER