Community Speaker Series Presents Dr. Aliza Pressman

Registration is now open for the first event of the Community Speaker Series season! 

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman to share her parenting expertise with our community. Whether you are in the trenches with a toddler or a teen, this event is for you.

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans. See the attached flyer for more details.

There is an evening presentation and a morning presentation. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all.

• Tuesday, October 29, 7:00pm-8:30pm, REGISTER HERE.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 30, 9:00am-10:30am, REGISTER HERE.
  
  

This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners by providing hospitality at the CSS events. Our first community partners are Cafe La Fortuna and Gone Grazy. Both have generously offered to provide refreshments at our October events. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Walk or Bike to School this Wednesday - 10/9

This week celebrate National Walk & Bike to School Day!

It is a fun and healthy tradition in our schools. Join your neighbors and friends this Wednesday, October 9, and make a plan to walk or bike to school!

The Soaring Eagles Fundraiser Has Officially Started

We're excited to kick off CHMS' annual PTO Soaring Eagles Fundraiser (formerly the Fall Fundraiser). Running through October, this is our *only* yearly fundraiser. We rely on your generous donations to fully fund the PTO budget and enhance the school experience for our children and staff.

What makes this fundraiser special? It's simplicity—just click the link and donate. That's it! No products to sell, no events to attend, no asking on our behalf. It’s as easy as it gets.

Click, donate, and share the link with your network today. Are you 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. Know someone else in the community who’d like to support? Pass the link along!

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

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Thank you 8th Grade Parents!

Thank you to the 8th grade parents for stocking the three lounges at CMHS!

Our teachers and staff were so excited to see all the snacks, treats and drinks. They were very appreciative - just as we appreciate all they do for our kids!

Did you know about the HCHS Parent List?

Might your child benefit from Mental Health, Learning or Behavioral Support?

Young children experiencing mental health issues may present with more subtle symptoms. For example, anxiety can present as recurring stomach aches, headaches, sleep disturbances or other physical complaints. Children experiencing depression may become easily irritated on a routine basis or have more frequent bouts of crying/sadness.

The Parent List contains first-hand referrals from local parents about area providers that have helped positively address their child’s: anxiety, depression, school avoidance, eating disorders, insomnia, peer relations, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, autism and more.

The Parent List (much like “Angie’s List”) is a list of resources in our community that have already been used successfully by local parents whose child has experienced mental health, learning or behavioral issues. Insightful reviews on local doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be found on The Parent List.

 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PARENT LIST

 

Check out the Parent List provider reviews too! The Parent List always needs fresh reviews to keep current. Please help another parent by taking 2 minutes to submit a review about a local provider you had a positive experience with. Your input is completely anonymous!! Questions can be directed to: parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central High School or Clarendon Hills Middle School (CHMS) PTOs, Hinsdale Central High or CHMS staff, school districts 86, 63 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 63, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central High School and CHMS PTOs disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.

 

ANNOUNCING: Soaring Eagles Fundraiser is here!

Dear CHMS Families, 

We are excited to announce the kickoff to CHMS' annual PTO fundraiser starting October 1st, the Soaring Eagles Fundraiser (formerly known as the Fall Fundraiser)! 

The CHMS PTO relies entirely on the generous donations from our Eagle families and sponsors to fund its annual budget. The PTO dues you’ve already paid cover about 25% of our yearly expenses. Each October, we launch a month-long campaign to bridge the gap, allowing us to continue supporting and enhancing your student’s learning experience throughout the 2024-2025 school year.

Did you know that about half of our annual budget goes directly to supporting teachers and enriching their classrooms? Here are just a few examples:

• CHMS Cares - hands on student volunteer annual initiative
• The creation of our Living Classroom, purchased over two years, which earned CHMS a prestigious Green Ribbon Award
• Flexible classroom furniture that has been a huge hit with students
• New bike racks, requested by both students and staff
• School-wide speakers
• Supplies for Pep Rallies
• Chromebook chargers for classrooms
• Lumber for set construction for school musicals

CHMS is a wonderful place, thanks to the dedication of our staff who provide a supportive and enriching learning environment for our students. With your help, we can continue the tradition of excellence and enhancement that the CHMS PTO is proud to provide.

We deeply appreciate your continued support and look forward to making this year’s fundraiser a success!

 

What makes this fundraiser unique (and a favorite among parents) is that we don’t ask you to do anything besides click a link and donate. Yes! It’s that easy. No selling products, no attending events, no soliciting on our behalf. We love simple asks!

 

Please click HERE to donate. Thank you in advance for your support!

Register Now for CHMS Spirit Lunch - Deadline 10/1

CHMS Spirit Lunch at here! Order now for ALL FOUR lunches for the 2024-2025 school year. All orders must be placed by Tuesday, Oct. 1.

We will once again be offering Sarpino's Pizza and a Smiley Cookie for sale.

• One slice of pizza and one cookie are $7.
• Two slices of pizza and one cookie are $9.
• Gluten free pizza and a district approved gluten free dessert are $14. (Note: Students who order gluten free pizza can choose Italian Ice cups, Banjo Bar or Orange Blossom Bar.)
  
  

Read ingredient list here.

Lunch Dates: Thursday, Oct. 31, Wednesday, Dec. 18, Wednesday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, May 22.

**PLEASE NOTE 5/22 IS AN UPDATED DATE DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT.**

If you'd like to help with Spirit Lunches, please see sign up HERE at the Sign Up Genius. 

 

Order HERE!

Dinner Bell at Chipotle this Wednesday!

Join the CHMS PTO at the Chipotle in Willowbrook for a Dinner Bell!

Visit Wednesday, 10/2 4:00pm - 8:00pm and 25% of your order will be donated when you mention the CHMS PTO! Use online ordering code G6H3H8T.

CHMS Spirit Lunch is Back!

We are excited to bring back the CHMS Spirit Lunch! Order now for ALL FOUR lunches for the 2024-2025 school year. All orders must be placed by Tuesday, Oct. 1.

We will once again be offering Sarpino's Pizza and a Smiley Cookie for sale.

• One slice of pizza and one cookie are $7.
• Two slices of pizza and one cookie are $9.
• Gluten free pizza and a district approved gluten free dessert are $14. (Note: Students who order gluten free pizza can choose Italian Ice cups, Banjo Bar or Orange Blossom Bar.)

Read ingredient list here.

Lunch Dates: Oct. 31, Dec. 18, Feb. 12 and May 21.

 

ORDER HERE

 

Calling all 8th Grade Parents - Stock the Lounge

8th Grade Parents, please help stock the three CHMS Staff Lounges with drinks and snacks. The PTO coordinates this effort with donations from each grade level throughout the school year. 

Drop off items on Friday, September 27 between 8:00am-8:30am.

Item drop off details: Please drop off at the tables OUTSIDE of the school office. Please do NOT ship items to school or drop off late items. We cannot accept late donations. The team assembles the items and stocks the lounges immediately after drop off 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. 

Please make sure your donated items do NOT contain nuts.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! We greatly appreciate your help!

 

Sign Up HERE