MED will not have school today, Monday, December 12. Parent conferences will take place as scheduled.
The MED PTA is holding a winter mini photo shoot fundraiser November 19 & 20, 2022. The cost is $40 per session, sessions are 20 minutes long - sign up now using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f48aca628a5f85-winter
Dear Chatham families,
Chatham CSD is providing a transportation option for any walkers who will be affected by the closure of the Woodbridge Avenue railroad crossing. We will be providing a bus to transport students from the Chatham Firehouse to school and back on Thursday, November 17, Friday, November 18, and Monday, November 21.
Morning:
Students should arrive at the Chatham Firehouse parking lot on Hoffman St. no later than 7:15 a.m. to catch the bus to school. The bus will stop at CMS and then MED/CHS to let students off.
Afternoon:
The bus will pick up students from each school at dismissal and will drop them off at the Chatham Firehouse parking lot.
We are providing this temporary shuttle to ensure our walkers have a safe way to get to and from school during the railroad crossing closure. Taking this bus is optional and no registration is necessary.
If you have questions, please contact our supervisor of transportation services, Joshua Loeffler, at 518-392-1520 or loefflerj@chatham.k12.ny.us.
The railroad crossing on Woodbridge Ave. will be closed to traffic and pedestrians November 17-21, 2022 while CSX conducts work on the tracks. This will affect traffic patterns in the area as vehicles will not be able to access our schools from the Route 203 end of Woodbridge Ave. Please take this into consideration if driving or walking to our campus and allow yourself ample time to take an alternate route.
The MED PTA Trunk or Treat is this Saturday, October 29, 5-7pm in the MED parking lot!
Participants: While the event is free, the PTA is asking for a $5 per family suggested donation. Children must be supervised at all times. We want to make sure there are enough goodies for everyone. As such, please help your children to be responsible and neighborly by only “trick or treating” one time at each vehicle.
Candy Donations:
The PTA is seeking donations of candy or similar Halloween themed items (pencils etc.) for Trunk or Treat. Each child who donates will receive $5 in Scholastic bucks to use at the November book fair. Please label any donations with your child’s name and classroom teacher so that the PTA can ensure they receive their Scholastic bucks. Donations are requested by 10/27.
Vehicles:
If you are interested in decorating a vehicle, please sign up by 10/25 by contacting the PTA via email (chathammedpta@gmail.com) or through the PTA Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Chatham-MED-PTA-742497605832071 . Please plan to arrive early so that you are set up by the start time of 5pm. Thank you!
The issues with our phone service have been fixed. Thanks for your understanding!
Please note that we are experiencing issues with our phone service. If you need to reach us, please dial our main number, 518-392-2400, and follow the prompts to reach the extension you wish to speak with. Several of our direct phone lines into the District are not working and we are unable to make outgoing calls, but we are able to receive calls through our main number. We are working with our phone service provider to have the problem fixed as soon as possible.
Calendar Update: Our Grade 4/5 Musical has been rescheduled to May 19 & 20, 2023. Time and location remain the same - 7pm May 19 & 2pm May 20 in the CMS auditorium. Be sure to mark your calendars!
MED's Spirit Week Is October 17- 21, help us spread kindness! Monday, October 17 - Walk in Someone Else's Shoe Day -- Wear mismatched shoes;
Tuesday, October 18- Dream of Kindness -- Wear your pajamas to school;
Wednesday, October 19 - Unity Day -- Wear Orange to take a stand against bullying;
Thursday, October 20th - Team Up Against Bullying Day -- Wear your favorite club, sports or team clothes;
Friday, October 21st - Dress to impress Day -- Wear your best smile for picture day!
On Monday, October 31 we will be doing some fun building-wide activities at MED designed to give students the opportunity to work with others in different grade levels. Students will be wearing their HOUSE t-shirts.
The MED Halloween Parade returns Friday, October 28, 9:30a.m. at the track/football field behind the school! Parents can watch the parade from the bleachers or around the outside of the fence. Please note that parents will not be allowed inside the building. In the event of inclement weather, we will hold the parade inside and will provide a live stream from our gymnasium for parents to watch.
The MED PTA is kicking off Homecoming Weekend with a Back-to-School Picnic September 30 from 4-7pm at MED. Come for the picnic, stay for the game! There will be the Moon Dog food truck, Kona Ice, games, spirit wear & music!
MED's 4-5 Open House is September 19 from 6-7pm. Our Open House will look a little different this year. We want your children to have the opportunity to show you around their school! Teachers will have curriculum information for you and will be available to answer general classroom questions. You are free to roam around the building and meet all the staff. We want your children to be able to “show off” our great school! So yes… KIDS ARE INVITED! We cannot wait to see you!
MED's PreK-3 Open House is September 14, 2022 from 6-7pm. Our Open House will look a little different this year. We want your children to have the opportunity to show you around their school! Teachers will have curriculum information for you and will be available to answer general classroom questions. You are free to roam around the building and meet all the staff. We want your children to be able to “show off” our great school! So yes… KIDS ARE INVITED! We cannot wait to see you!
Welcome back! Our first day of classes is Wednesday, September 7th!
Chatham CSD buildings and offices will be closed Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Are you excited about the start of a new school year? We are too! Parents/guardians, join our tradition of celebrating Chatham's first day of classes by emailing your first-day student photos on September 7th to charbonneaua@chatham.k12.ny.us - we'll post them here on our Facebook page and on our District's website! Be sure to include your student’s name and what grade he or she is entering. We love to see those smiling faces!
Apply for Free & Reduced Meals! During the pandemic, the USDA ensured that all schools were able to offer free meals to all students. However, this universal reimbursement expired on June 30, 2022. Chatham CSD will return to charging for meals and offering an opportunity for families to apply for free or reduced meals for our students. The application is available on our Food Services page at https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/page/free-and-reduced-price-school-meals and we request that all families fill out and return, regardless of free/reduced status. Information from all households aids in the District’s opportunity to apply for more federal/state funding to provide your child the tools they need for their education. Here are a few things to know about filling out the free/reduced meal application: 1) They are kept completely confidential! No one but the Food Service Supervisor sees the application and they are kept in a locked cabinet in a locked office. 2) They are available all year long and can be filled out at any time. Once approved you are approved for the whole school year. 3) On the serving lines we don’t use the words free or reduced. We treat all students as if they are a paying student. No student is singled out. 4) The more free/reduced students we have in the District, the more federal and state reimbursement we receive, which helps us to keep the program running. The biggest reason to apply is that it helps you, the families. It allows you to not worry about the rising cost of food and gas, going to the store to buy lunch items, and the time it takes to make meals. Let us do that for you!
The MED PTA invites all incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents/Guardians to celebrate your child entering school with a Boo Hoo or Yahoo Breakfast.
Whether you shout a "YAHOO!!!" or dry your tears with kleenex, you are invited to gather in MED's outdoor courtyard on
Wednesday, September 7th from 7:45-8:15 or
Thursday, September 8th from 7:45-8:15 (dependant upon your child's first day).
You will be treated to pastries and beverages and given the opportunity to snap a polaroid photo for staff to give to your child during the day!!
Please have ID ready at the front door. Two parents or guardians per child will be permitted.
*Please note* If you are unable to attend, but would like your child to receive a family photo, please drop a photo at the school any day between 7:15am and 3pm.
Our Kindergarten & Pre-K Classroom Visit and Supply Drop-off is Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at MED. The Kindergarten and Pre-k teachers are pleased to invite you to visit the classrooms and drop off school supplies. See schedule at
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