BINGO FOR BOOKS is Friday, February 6. Join the MED PTO for a fun-filled night of bingo, books, and hot food — all to support our school! Doors open at 6:00 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. All bingo games are FREE with prizes for all ages. Stay and play or grab some homemade soup and hot foods to go.

MED Holiday Spirit Week is December 15-19!
15 DEC (Monday): CRAZY HOLIDAY HAIR - Style for the season with silly hair
16 DEC (Tuesday): WE ARE IN THE SPIRIT TUESDAY - Wear RED and GREEN
17 DEC (Wednesday): WINTER WONDERLAND WEDNESDAY - Wear WHITE, SILVER, or BLUE
18 DEC (Thursday): TWAS' THE NIGHT THURSDAY - Holiday-themed PJS, SLIPPERS & COMFY CLOTHES
19 DEC (Friday): DECK THE HALLS FRIDAY - Tacky or beautiful SWEATERS,Holiday HEADGEAR, ACCESSORIES, and SOCKS

Canvas & Cookies has been cancelled for Saturday, December 13 due to low sign-ups. Be on the lookout in the new year for a new way to paint to support the Class of 2027!

Session 1: 10-11AM (Geared for families with students in grades PreK - 5, but all are welcome!)
Session 2: 12 - 2PM (Geared for students in grades 6+ and adults)
Cost: $20 per painter (includes a canvas, art supplies, and treats)
All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2027. Cash or checks made out to "Class of 2027" may be sent to Elizabeth Pegarella, CHS room 103.
RSVP by December 5 using the Google Form linked below. We hope to see you there!
Link to include: https://bit.ly/CanvasCookies2025

Students can shop during the school day. Open to families 2:30-5:30PM.
Setting up an eWallet is easy, allowing your child to shop at school cash-free and worry-free. Any unused funds at the end of the sale will be converted to a gift card that can be added to an eWallet during the next sale.
Set up an eWallet or shop online for home delivery at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/maryedardesselemschool1

MED & CMS faculty take on the CHS faculty in this annual showdown on the hardwood. Suggested donation is $3 students/$5 adults. Proceeds benefit our Class of 2029.

Monday, October 20: Rainbow of Unity - Wear the colors of the rainbow
Tuesday, October 21: Put Bullying to Bed - Wear your PJs
Wednesday, October 22: Orange You Glad We Unite? - Wear orange!
Thursday, October 23: Team Up Against Bullying - Wear your favorite team swag of Chatham Panthers colors!
Friday, October 24: Be Someone’s HERO! - Dress like your favorite hero or create your own
Register here: linktr.ee/chathammedpto
Registration is for MED students, children under 3 and spectators.
It’s the most fun way to kick off the school year — you don’t want to miss it!
Grab your sneakers, wear white, and get ready to be splashed in COLOR!


Families, join our tradition of celebrating Chatham's first day of classes by emailing your first-day student photos to charbonneaua@chatham.k12.ny.us and we'll post them on our Facebook page. We love to see those smiling faces!

Attention Parents/Guardians - please remember that ALL physicals submitted for mandated grade levels, sports and working cards MUST BE RECORDED only on the NYS Health Examination Form (or provider's electronic equivalent) or it cannot be accepted. This form is posted to our website on the “Health Services” page and at https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1736338560/schoolhealthservicesnycom/nhsq89tehy2lhojtcjxp/5182023_health-exam-form_final.pdf
Sports physicals done at an Urgent Care will not be accepted until reviewed by the District Medical Provider.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
CCSD Nurses

