Originally delivered on 9/22/2025 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: ECLC PTO of Chatham ~ September 22, 2025

Week of September 22, 2025
Welcome to Autumn!

Happy Autumnal Equinox! Starting today, the days start growing shorter as the sun goes down earlier and rises later, and the Chatham PTO gears up for fall and winter activities. The Annual Fall Family Picnic for all grades has been announced (see below), and Upper School Socials/Dances will begin in October (look for more info on those soon). Also, the colder months—which will be here sooner than we know—will bring both fundraisers and holiday-centered events for the different grades. Remember to use the Electronic Backpack to get connected to all the PTO events and links you're searching for.

As always, you can keep track of the PTO's calendar of events for everything happening during the school year. Check back regularly for updates to any listed dates and times.  

We appreciate anyone who can volunteer for our various events, so let us know if you have the time and interest (and energy!) to participate. We welcome all help and suggestions for events or fundraisers. If you have a special interest or talent, we want to create something fun for our students with you!

Upcoming Events & Programs
Fall Family Picnic ~ Oct. 5, 1:00-4:00

By now you should have received the picnic flyer that will be coming home in your students' backpacks. You can also click below to download and print a copy to send in with payment or to access the sales form to pay online.

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The deadline to register for the picnic is next Tuesday, September 30. Please send in your registration forms or pay online as soon as possible so we can plan food and supplies.

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The PTO appreciates any volunteers to help with set up and clean up, food service, helping run games or activities, and more. Please sign up if you're able to help out.

Click image to link to printable form to register and pay for the fall family picnic.
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

JOIN US! Meetings are held monthly on select Tuesdays at 7:00. Our first open PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 17. A link to the meeting for those who can't attend in person will be provided in the next newsletter.

2025-26 Meetings Schedule:

October 7 — November 11 — December 2 — January 13 — February 10 — March 3 — April 7 — May 12 — June 2

We will announce if a meeting will be online only.

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