School District of the Chathams

Tomorrow night New WRLD Quartet will take the stage at TEDxYouth@Chatham.. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/tedxyouthchatham.

On Friday, LAF students and faculty celebrated Mrs. Kraemer's 57 years of teaching! Teachers, many who were Mrs. Kraemer's former students produced a head show in her honor. Mrs. Kraemer is famous for her signature paper mache head show that combined the fine and performing arts skills of students. The cast of the Little Mermaid performed a rendition of "Under the Brush" to honor her contributions to the musical. Students also presented her with a trophy and a Kraemer Jersey. Local and national government officials paid tribute to her with proclamations and awards while the flag club presented her with a ceremonial flag. The PTO closed out the ceremony announcing the creation of a scholarship in her name. Three generations of students have benefited from Mrs. Kramer's talent and dedication to teaching. Her students are proof that everyone is an artist!

Yesterday students and staff members joined together with law enforcement to support Special Olympics in the annual Torch Run. Starting at Southern Boulevard School, runners followed a route that passed all Chatham schools. We were excited to welcome students back to the sidelines this year to cheer the runners on as they passed each school.

Welcome Patrick Ryan back to the red dot as the host of TEDxYouth@Chatham REFRAME. Join Patrick next Tuesday, June 11 at 7 PM. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/tedxyouthchatham.

On June 11 at 7 PM Annemarie Lord will REFRAME the nuisance of a sock seam into a strength that empowered her to become a firefighter. CHS teacher Carolyn Woods will REFRAME how we meet people through sign. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/tedxyouthchatham.

Meet Christina Stuart who will REFRAME how we approach grief and Aidan Manning who will REFRAME our perspective on regret. Tickets for TEDxYouth@Chatham are available at https://tinyurl.com/tedxyouthchatham. Join us on June 11 at 7 PM.

TEDxYouth@Chatham is only two weeks away, Meet Lilly Arps who will REFRAME the lessons of the "Little Engine that Could" and Sophie Maher who will REFRAME how we think about corn in our diets. Tickets for TEDxYouth@Chatham are available at https://tinyurl.com/tedxyouthchatham. Join us on June 11 at 7 PM.

We are pleased to announce the speakers for TEDxYouth@Chatham. Register now to spend an evening listening to ideas that shift your perspective and encourage you to REFRAME what is possible. Register at https://tinyurl.com/tedxyouthchatham. #tedxyouthchatham #REFRAME

Seniors enjoyed dedicated viewing hours at the District art show this year! More than 4,000 people had the opportunity view 3,000 pieces of artwork from all grade levels. and a variety of mediums. We continue to be astounded by the artistic talent of our students and teachers. Congratulations to Mrs. Kraemer on 62 years of teaching!

School closed tomorrow, May 23, Friday, May 24, and Monday May 27. Delayed opening on Tuesday, May 28th. Enjoy the long weekend!!

Reminder District Art Show Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21. in the Chatham Middle School Auditorium. Dedicated Senior Citizen viewing hours from 10:30 am -12:30 p.m. General public viewing hours from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Jazz bands in grades 5-12 performed at SDOC District Jazz Night. Students and audience members alike celebrated how jazz brings together talent of all levels to create unique music each and every time a piece is played. Last night was the first time the opportunity these groups had a chance to perform Mumbo Jumbo as a combined group. Listen to this piece at https://youtu.be/AD_doZBkfwc?si=_SNGAkqr8o0kfTKF.

The Board of Education is planning to adopt the 2025/2026 district calendar by the end of this school year. There are three calendars currently under consideration. If you would like to provide feedback on the calendars, please view the calendars and share your preferences at https://forms.gle/o3KtvEjRf8cSWvh68.

Reminder tonight is the SDOC District Jazz concert featuring performances by our 5th-12th grade jazz bands and the CHS dance club. Performances begin at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium.

Board or Education Meeting tonight at 7:30 P. M. in the CHS Auditorium. CMS will provide an update on the fall 2025 5th grade transition. The meeting will also be live streamed at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.

Chatham High School's Theatre Studio class performs Museum tonight, May 9th and Friday, May 10th at 7:30 P.M. Free Admission and open to the public.

Mark your calendars for the next Parent Wellness Program. Dr. Joel Ingersoll will present "College Mental Health: The Ins, Outs & Optimizing for Success" on May 22, 6 P.M. at New Providence High School. Join this interactive program to understand trends in college mental health and ways parents can help facilitate adjustment and success.

We are excited for our second annual SDOC districtwide Jazz Night! Please join us on Wednesday, May 15th, Chatham High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Performances by the LAF, CMS and CHS Jazz Bands. Free and open to the public.

Mark your calendars the District Art Show is May 20 and 21st from 6:30-8:30 P.M. We are excited to announce special hours for Senior Citizens. Seniors are invited on May 21 from 10 AM - 12 PM. Student artists will act as docents during the Senior viewing hours.

School calendar has been updated to reflect unused snow days. School will be closed Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24. MAS, SBS & WAS will have an early dismissal on May for kindergarten screenings.