Principal's Pen
Greetings Chaffee Families,
On Wednesday we honored our Veterans with a program and parade. I am so grateful for the sacrifices these individuals have made for our country, and I am thankful that we were able to recognize them at school. Thank you, Ms. Northcutt, Ms. Fudge, our entire Veterans Day Committee, and our PTA for planning and executing this event. We look forward to doing it again next year!
At this time we are taking nominations for the Chaffee Teacher of the Year and Chaffee Support Person of the Year. Please email me by Tuesday, November 14, with any nominations you would like to put forward (April Clark).
Thursday is our Thanksgiving Lunch, open to those who pre-ordered lunch. Please check in at the office with your identification 10-15 minutes before your child’s lunch time listed below. We are expecting a large crowd, so your patience is appreciated as we check in our guests.
Adjusted Thanksgiving Times
- PreK: 10:30-11:00am
- Kindergarten: 10:35-11:05am
- 1st Grade: 10:45-11:15am
- 2nd Grade: 11:50am-12:20pm
- 3rd Grade: 11:15am-11:45pm
- 4th Grade: 11:40-12:10pm
- 5th Grade: 11:05-11:35am
Our November Attendance Challenge is underway! The grade level with the best attendance will win a pajama and popcorn party. The class with the best attendance will win a bonus recess with ring pops! We need students at school every day unless they have symptoms of sickness (fever, vomiting, or other contagious symptoms). You are welcome to reach out to Nurse Julie if you are ever in doubt about your child’s symptoms. Every school day is full of learning that cannot be replicated outside of school, and we don’t want our students to fall behind. Thank you for showing your child that excellent school attendance is a priority.
Soar Eagles,
April Clark
Principal
Upcoming Events
- November 15: Progress Reports
- November 16: Thanksgiving Lunch
- November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break (no school)
- November 27: i-Ready MOY Testing Window Begins
- November 28: PTA Meeting & Holiday Musical
- November 30: School Spelling Bee
- December 1: PBIS Celebration (Cake and Crafts)
- December 4-8: Holiday Shop
- December 5: PTA Executive Board Meeting
- December 12: Staff Holiday Lunch from PTA
- December 14: Holiday Class Parties
- December 15: ½ Day for Students
- December 15: End of Quarter 2
- January 3: Students Return to School
- January 5: Report Cards
- January 5: Class Photos
- January 9: PTA Executive Board Meeting
- January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no school)
- January 26: PBIS Celebration
2023-2024 Chaffee School Picture Dates
- January 5: Class Pictures
- March 5: Spring Pictures
- April 5: Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures
Join Our PTA
We need you to get involved to help our school be the best school in Huntsville! Our goal is to have 100% PTA Membership this year. PTA Membership.
North Pole Musical
All Chaffee 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are invited to perform in the North Pole Musical on November 28. 2023, at 6:00pm at Trinity UMC on Airport Road. Students should be in the sanctuary ready to perform at 5:45pm. This will be a special evening for the students. Everyone is invited to come see what the kids have been busy preparing!
Students may wear their best winter colors or dress as elves, snowmen, reindeer, or toys. Students who have special speaking/acting parts have their own instructions regarding arrival time and what to wear.
"Everyone is in a panic getting ready for the 400th Anniversary of the North Pole Musical! The dancing reindeer are "hoofin" it but don't know what to do with Rudolph and his four left hooves. The elves are tired of always getting the short end of the stick, and are singin' the blues. The snowmen are "chillin", but worried about the funky hot lights, and the the toys are falling over themselves to get it right. The annual Christmas show keeps getting bigger and bigger, but wait a minute! Is the bigger really better? See how Santa finds a way to remind everyone of the true meaning of the season."
We hope to see you there!
What's Up in P.E?
Hello Golden Eagles! It's Coach B. Last month we had lots of fun working on movement concepts with games like capture the flag and tag. This month, we will be completing the Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment. The Fitness Assessment involves running a mile, push-ups, sit-ups, and the sit-and-reach. Make sure students come to school prepared to do their best !