Originally delivered on 10/7/2024 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: ECLC PTO of Chatham ~ October 7, 2024

Week of October 7, 2024
Happy Down Syndrome Celebration Month!

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, but we say "Celebration"!! For our Ds families—and all the families of all our amazing students—we love that you're a part of ECLC and the PTO of Chatham! Our kids are just astounding people, and you are part of what make them so special. Everyone at ECLC shares the common thread of supporting our students with disabilities. The PTO and all our volunteers continue to celebrate our kids with the fun activities we run, and more to come as the months pass. So this October, let's celebrate our children, Ds and more, for the amazing people they are and are becoming. Thank you all for joining us on the journey with our beloved students—we are always grateful.

Events & Programs
Fall Family Picnic

October 27, 1:00–4:00 pm, rain or shine. The whole family is invited to come and enjoy food, snacks, crafts and games, music and dancing, and more!More info.

Upper School Socials

Remember, the deadline to register is Wednesday, October 16. Pay at the door for each event students attend, or in advance online. All links and info here

School Photos this Friday!

Information went home last week,
so check those backpacks!

Coming Up: Parent Workshop

Workshop: What happens after ECLC?

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7:00- 8:30 p.m.
Presenter: Mrs. Mary Griggs, Director of CPS
In person
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CPS (Community Personnel Services) Director, Mary Griggs, will provide information for parents on what happens to your child after ECLC. This is open to parents of all ages, as it is an important process to start navigating at any age.

Helpful Hint...

We're all super busy, so if you're confused about what you've already registered and/or paid for, just go to "My Account" in the Membership Toolkit navigation menu and select "Previous Orders" for a list of all your past payments.

Register with Membership

For all things PTO, create or update your account to get access to all the information and activities you need to know.  Be sure to update or add your family's contact information for the school Directory.

Note: If you already have a Membership Toolkit* account with another organization, you can use the same login here. 

* Download the "Membership Toolkit" mobile app from your preferred app store.

Join the PTO!!

JOIN US and help promote and provide activities that help our children lead fuller, happier lives. The 2024-25 Membership Toolkit has all the information you need on the benefits of joining the PTO and how to sign up. All PTO members receive discounts on events held for students.

Donate Today!

Donations are always accepted. All monies go directly to support the programs and events our organization offers — no amount is too small! Please consider making a contribution today via our online donation page.

Donate with Box Tops

You can easily donate to ECLC using the Box Tops App to scan your receipts. Just register and search for "ECLC ELEMENTARY" when you sign up. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly earn the school cash with every Box Tops product you buy.

PTO Meetings

PTO meetings are held monthly on select Tuesdays at 7:00, either in person at school or hybrid/online. The link to web meetings will be provided in the newsletters.

2024-25 Meetings Schedule:

September 17 — October 8 — November 12 — December 3 — January 14 — February 4 — March 11 — April 8 — May 6 — June 3

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