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.

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!

Have You Donated Yet?

We are excited to share that the annual Soaring Eagles Fundraiser is off to a strong start! We are almost to our halfway point.

If you have donated already, thank you! And for those who haven't, you'll love the simplicity of this fundraiser! Simply click below and donate what you prefer. The donations received enhance the teaching and learning environments for our staff and students. Some past projects made possible by your donations include:

Vertical white boards to support the math teachers with the practices of the book "Building a Thinking Classroom ($1000 for 10)
Two human body torso models for science teachers that are used in the human body unit and for CPR training ($1200)

In addition to classroom enrichments, the PTO maintains the “living classroom” grounds outside of school for outdoor classroom use and funds school-wide speakers, CHMS Cares student volunteer opportunities, supplies for Pep Rallies, Spirit wear to welcome our new staff, classroom Chromebook chargers, and even sets for our musicals.

Click, donate, and share the link with your network today. For those who do not have a Membership Toolkit account, we gladly accept checks—please reach out to the PTO to coordinate.

And if you're a small business looking to get involved, there’s no better way to connect with our students, staff, and parents. Contact the PTO for details.

Every donation counts—no amount is too big or too small. Thank you for your generosity!

DONATE HERE!

Soaring Eagles Fundraiser Raffle Alert! Vistro Prime

Vistro Prime has generously donated a $200 dining gift card to our Soaring Eagles Fundraiser! Those that have donated to the fundraiser by Friday, October 18th will be entered in a drawing to win!

Stay tuned each week in the month of October for additional raffles and chances to win great items from local businesses. Thank you for supporting the CHMS PTO!

Shop for “Soaring Eagles!” - Wednesday, Oct. 23rd

Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at RedE Mas (36 E. First Street in Hinsdale) to sip and shop for “The Soaring Eagles Fundraiser!”

A portion of proceeds will be donated back to the CHMS PTO. Fall is upon us and the holidays will be here shortly! Treat yourself or get a head start on tackling your holiday list for a phenomenal cause!