Message from the Nurse

Dear CHMS Families,

It is the time of year for cold and flu symptoms. Of course, some of these are unavoidable. Here are some tips to remember to help prevent illness and keep everyone feeling healthy:

• REST: Get plenty of sleep. School age children should get 9-12 hours of sleep each night.
• WASH HANDS: Washing your hands is the best defense against illness. Wash hands frequently using soap and warm water. If soap and water are unavailable use hand sanitizer.
• EAT HEALTHY: Eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.
• COVER YOUR COUGH: Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Keep hands away from eyes, nose and mouth. Wash hands after blowing your nose. Do not share food or drinks.
• DRESS APPROPRIATELY: Exercise and fresh air during recess/ lunch is very important. Please dress your child appropriately for cold weather.
• STAY HOME: Stay home when sick.

Please call your child's school nurse with any concerns or questions you may have. Have a safe and healthy winter!

Mary Youngman, RN

CHMS Spiritwear and Gym T-shirts for Sale

Get ready to show off your CHMS pride with our awesome spiritwear collection! 

This year’s lineup has something for everyone: cozy sweatshirts, fun socks, classic cotton t-shirts, and comfy pajama pants—all available in a variety of sizes. And for gym class, we’re excited to introduce a new dri-fit option to keep you cool and comfortable!

Stock up on spiritwear and let’s make this year the best one yet! Contact Elaine at President@chmspto.org to place your order or for more info.

Order your Holiday Cards through Minted

Order your Holiday Cards through minted.com!

You get a discount AND the CHMS PTO gets 15% of your order! Use Code FUNDRAISECHMS

 

We’re Almost There, But We Need Your Help!

The Soaring Eagles Fundraiser is gaining momentum, and we’re getting closer to reaching our goal! We have received so many generous donations from parents, community members, and local businesses alike. We’re thrilled with the progress so far, but we're not quite there yet.

If you’ve already contributed, thank you for your generosity! And if you haven’t had a chance, now’s the perfect time to jump in. This fundraiser is as simple as it gets—just click the link below and choose the amount that works best for you. Every single dollar directly supports the teachers and students at our school.

Stay tuned for the remainder of the month for raffles and chances to win great items from local businesses.

One last note, if you’d like to contribute but don’t have a Membership Toolkit account, we gladly accept checks. Just contact the PTO to arrange the details. And if you’re a small business, we’d love to collaborate with you! Partner with us to make an even bigger impact on our school community.

We’re so close, but we still need your help to cross the finish line. Every donation—no matter the size—helps us get there.

 

DONATE HERE!

 

 

Clarendon Hills Police Department: eBike and eScooter Safety Presentation

 

We were fortunate to have Sgt. Zach Finfrock from the Clarendon Hills Police Department speak at our recent PTO General Meeting about eBike and eScooter safety. 

For those that were not able to attend, please click the button below to access the presentation. There have been many new laws and guidelines put in place that are critical for both parents and students to understand and follow.

Sgt. Finfrock is also available and welcomes any direct parent questions.

 

CLICK HERE for the eBike and eScooter Safety Presentation

 

Soaring Eagles Fundraiser Raffle Alert! Levato Salon

 Levato Salon in Hinsdale has generously donated a $150 gift certificate for salon services to the "Soaring Eagles Fundraiser." Those that have donated by Friday, October 25th will be entered into a drawing to win!

Stay tuned for our last drawing to conclude the fundraiser next week! Thank you for supporting the CHMS PTO!

Join Us! CHMS "Sip & Shop" for the Soaring Eagles Fundraiser - 10/23

Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm to "Sip & Shop" for the Soaring Eagles Fundraiser at Rede Mas boutique in Hinsdale. 

A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the CHMS PTO. This is a great way to get your Fall wardrobe together or to get a head start on holiday shopping for a good cause!

 

Chess Club Starts Wednesday, Nov. 6th 4:45pm - 6pm

Middle School Chess Club for both CHMS & HMS Students starts Wednesday, Nov. 6th 4:45pm - 6pm at CHMS in room 114!

Learn Fun New Chess Tactics, Strategies, and Openings. Sharpen your skills and raise your game to the next level! 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!

Try a week free! Email Paul@IlliniosChessTeachers.com 

• 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. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CHMS PTO Partners with Minted!

Getting a head start on your holiday cards or other printing needs?

Use minted.com with code: FUNDRAISECHMS! You'll get a discount AND the CHMS PTO will get a portion of your sale!

 

Join Us! CHMS PTO General Meeting - Friday, Oct. 18th

Please join us for our first PTO General Meeting of the school year on Friday, October 18th at the Clarendon Hills Park District Building. Lunch will be provided at 11:45 am followed by the meeting at 12:00 pm.

Dr. Brown will provide school updates followed by an informative presentation by Sgt. Finfrock from the Clarendon Hills Police Department. He will discuss eBike and eScooter safety including what parents should know regarding new laws and critical safety tips. Hope to see you there!