CHS students in the Engineering Happiness course at CHS research and participate in interactive projects that teach positive psychology techniques that promote reframing negative perspectives and promote resiliency. Students recently presented on mindful meditation; how reading improves well-being and the benefits of interacting with nature. Students then engaged in the related activity and discussed the resulting impact. #SDOC2023
The French 4 Contemporary Topics class visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the art unit. Manet's famous painting Déjeuner sur l'herbe was featured in a special exhibit, which made the timing of this trip extraordinary. Seeing these works of art up close allowed students to appreciate the details of the painting and encouraged them to engage with each of the pieces in a way they may not with a reproduction.
CHS Honors Choir, Orchestra and Band students performed their recital last week. Each student selected a solo piece to perform in front of their peers and received feedback from their teacher. The Honors recital displays the extraordinary talent of our performing arts students and marks the beginning of the winter concert season. CHS Choir Concert is December 7. All winter concert dates are listed on the events calendar. #SDOCarts
Tickets are now available for the CHS production Macbeth at https://chathamsd.booktix.net/. Performances will be held on Thursday, November 16 at 4 PM and on November 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM. Senior Dinner will be held after Thursday's performance. Reservations for the dinner must be made by 11/9 at seniorfallplay@gmail.com. Seniors attend all performances free of charge (comp code: FREESC)
It's Election Day! Don't forget to vote. Information on Ballot Question #1 and #2 can be found at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/november-2023-ballot-proposals.
Please note the location change for the Board of Education Meeting tomorrow night. It will be held in the Chatham Middle School Auditorium tomorrow night at 7:30 PM. The meeting will also be livestreamed at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.
Chatham High student and girl scout Manaal Qureshi organized a series of workshops at the Chatham library aimed at spreading awareness about the impact of litter on local bodies of water. These workshops welcomed attendees of all ages, educating them about the pollutants that find their way from nearby schools and houses into streams by the Great Swamp through storm drainage pipes, wind, and heavy rainfall.
Beautiful day today for the CHS Wellness Fair! Student groups and community organizations were available to educate students about wellness resources and volunteer opportunities available to them. #sdocwellness
Chatham High School National Art Honor Society’s (NAHS) third annual “Painted Pumpkin Walk” in downtown Chatham! Decorated pumpkin artworks are showcased in downtown Chatham businesses along Main Street and South Passaic Avenue. All are welcome to participate in a scavenger hunt to locate the letters in each pumpkin display and unscramble the hidden message. All correct guesses are entered into a raffle to win one of two T.M. Ward gift baskets. Contest entries will be accepted until Friday, November 3rd at 11:59pm.
Parent Wellness Series welcomes guest speaker Dr. Michael Bradley on November 1 at 6:30 PM at Chatham Middle School. Dr. Bradley will present on "Crazy-Stressed: Serving Today's Overwhelmed Kids with Love Laughter, and the Science of Resilience".
Honor a veteran in your family! Chatham Historical Society, Chatham Township Historical Society, and Library of the Chathams are delighted to announce a joint project to celebrate Veterans Day. A special exhibit highlighting the service of our towns' residents to their country will be at the library. Chatham veterans and their family members are invited to be part of this project. Please bring a memento or a photograph with a brief explanation to the Chatham Library. It may be about yourself, your family member, or someone with a connection to Chatham Borough or Chatham Township. Items should be brought in before November 6, 2023. They will be on display in the library during the month of November. The library display cabinet has secure locks so the memorabilia will be safe.
This year CHS introduced a new stagecraft class where students explore the production side of the theatre arts. This month students completed a food prop project and will shift to focusing on costume and light design in the upcoming weeks.
Finance FAQs for November 7 Ballot Proposals are now posted at https://5il.co/27gyb. FAQs specific to Question 1 and 2 are also posted on the District website.
Chatham Marching Band Day proceeded last Saturday amidst rainy conditions. Prospective Marching Cougars learned marching techniques, football cheers and played along the sidelines with the high school band at the football game. Chatham Marching Band is currently ranked #1 in our region and division and will perform their award-winning show on Saturday at the Tournament of Bands. Band day seeks to engage middle school students who might be interested in joining the marching band as early as eighth grade. #SDOC2023 #SDOCarts
Board of Education Meeting tonight at 7:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium. The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.
Senior celebrations have begun! The annual Senior breakfast was today and students enjoyed spending time with friends and taking a trip down memory lane looking at class and baby photos. Thanks to the PTO for decorating and planning the breakfast.
Questions about the November 7, 2023 ballot proposals? Information and FAQs are posted at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/november-2023-ballot-proposals.
Principal Doug Walker recognized 20 Chatham High School seniors who have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented to these scholastically talented seniors.
Congratulations to HPE teacher and volleyball coach Anna Amster who was inducted into the Montclair State University Hall of Fame for her achievements as a collegiate volleyball player.
This coming Election Day, November 7, our Board of Education is seeking approval of two ballot measures. Here is the letter that was mailed to residents of Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Green Village. https://5il.co/26cq2
