Gift of the Season Gift Drop-Off

The PTO would like to remind you and your student to bring your gift donation to school this week to support the 18 families we are sponsoring through HCS Family Services.

Prior to break, students had the opportunity to select a yellow gift tag for a specific individual in need this holiday season. The card contained details for a specific wishlist item. We are collecting these gift items this week, Tuesday - Friday. Students can drop off the gift, with the yellow card attached, in the boxes at grade level entrances, or in the office.

Please include your yellow gift tag with your gift so they can be matched with the correct family. Remember, gifts must be new and unwrapped. Please include a gift receipt when possible. The suggested gift amount is up to $50. All gifts are due this Friday, December 6th so they can be distributed in time for the holidays.

If your student did not select a gift card, but your family would like to participate in the gift drive, please contact margiejeffords@yahoo.com.

Thank you for supporting families in need this holiday season!

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!

Book Fair THIS WEEK!

The CHMS Book Fair returns THIS WEEK! 

Students will have the opportunity to shop the book fair this Tuesday - Friday during their ELA class period. Students can make purchases using cash, credit card, or Apple Pay.

The book fair will remain open the following Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25 & 26, for parents to shop during Parent - Teacher Conferences.

VOLUNTEERS are still needed to help run the book fair. CLICK HERE to sign up and help!

Gift of the Season

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CHMS PTO is excited to once again support HCS Family Services through their Holiday Gift Drive. This holiday season, CHMS is sponsoring 14 families in need.

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, students will have the opportunity, during their lunch period, to select a yellow gift tag with details for a specific individual or family and their wishlist item.

Please talk with your student about your family's participation in our holiday gift drive. It is an optional opportunity for families to give to those in need and brighten a family's holiday season.

We will be collecting the wish list items the week after Thanksgiving, December 2nd - 6th.

Please KEEP and include the yellow gift tag with the returned gift when it is dropped off at school. This allows us to match the gifts with the intended recipient.

Suggested gift amount is $30-50. Gifts must be new, unwrapped and with a gift receipt, when possible.

If you have any questions, please contact our PTO Holiday Drive Committee Chairs at margiejeffords@yahoo.com

Thank you for your support!

CHMS Yearbook Ordering 2024-2025

Hello CHMS Families!

We are excited to announce that the 2024-2025 CHMS yearbook is now available for pre-order! This yearbook will be a wonderful keepsake, capturing all the special moments, memories, and milestones from the school year. 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:

• Order Online: Click below and enter code 25635
• Cost: $30
• Deadline: Orders must be placed by Friday, March 7, 2025 to guarantee your child’s copy.
• Yearbook signing: Friday, May 30, 2025 - The last day of school

Don't miss out on this opportunity to preserve the memories of this school year! Yearbooks are a cherished memento that students can enjoy for years to come.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Yearbook Club rep, Lindy Phelan at mphelan@d181.org, or Heather Duffy, CHMS Building Secretary.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER. Thank you for your support!

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!