Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, September 16, 2024 in the CHS Auditorium at 7:30 PM. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.
Mark your calendars for an important parent presentation on internet safety delivered by the NJ State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and the Chatham Borough Police Department. Event will be held at Chatham Middle School, Thursday, October 10 at 7 PM.
LAF students had a great 1st day yesterday! We were especially excited to welcome our 3rd grade classes and teachers to the LAF community. 3rd grade students and teachers loved the new furniture in their classrooms and were introduced to LAF traditions such as calm cougars. Mr. Keller, Ms. Gaul and Ms. Goodstein also visited classrooms to introduce students to chorus, band, and orchestra applied music offerings.
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.
5th grade choral students closed out the spring concert series today with an amazing performance. We hope that you appreciate how much all of the students have grown their musical talents this year!
Congratulations to 5th grade band on a great performance today! It makes a proud to fill the stage and the room with such beutiful music!
Congratulations to 5th grade orchestra students on a fantastic performance today! Keep practicing. We can't wait to see you on stage at CMS!
Fourth graders performed a fabulous concert yesterday! Students are encouraged to continuing practicing over the summer.
School closed tomorrow, May 23, Friday, May 24, and Monday May 27. Delayed opening on Tuesday, May 28th. Enjoy the long weekend!!
Thank you to government service professionals for joining career day to share how you help to keep us all safe!
As part of Career Day students learned about careers in the arts. Students learned about how to finance, produce, market and advertise films and theatre productions. They also learned what skills are involved in being an art designer.
Thank you to all of the parents who joined us for Career Day at LAF this month! Students enjoyed learning about the variety of career options available to them and how to apply the skills they are learning in school outside of the classroom. Many were surprised how many creative jobs use Math in a variety of ways.
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.
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.
