Week of September 29, 2025

Well, the weather this past week has been confusing and, according to the forecast, this coming week will also be...different than usual. Is it still Summer even though Autumn is officially here? Regardless, the PTO will "weather the weather" as we gear up for the fall and winter activities starting this month.

Below you'll find information on the Upper School Socials/Dances, which begin soon, and the Annual Fall Family Picnic for all grades. The picnic will run rain or shine, but we still have low enrollment... If more families don't sign up, there is a chance we will be forced (very unwillingly!) to cancel. So if you've been putting off registering, please get it done today! Hope you can join us.

Events & Programs

The picnic is next week, Sunday, October 5, from 1:00–4:00 pm, at ECLC. In the event of rain, we won't cancel—we'll just move it inside! Come with the family and enjoy food, snacks, crafts and games, music and dancing, and more! Find the registration form and volunteer opportunities/sign-up, as well as payment info here.

Upper School Socials

Look for the paper packets in your students' backpacks, or you can access and print all the info, links, and required forms here. Please note that there is a new format and registration process for the socials—the events are still on Fridays, but will now be held immediately after school, from 3:00-5:00. Please read through the packet thoroughly, and be sure to contact us with any questions.

All paperwork must be returned by Friday, October 10, even if your student is not attending all the events. Payment can be made online or via cash/check with the paper forms included in the packet.

Payment and registration for each event should be made at least one week in advance of the event your student attends. We need all students to be registered and accounted for a week before in order to have the bus lists updated. Any student not properly registered will be sent home on the bus. * Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need help with any of this process/procedure.

Did I Already Do That? A 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.

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 2025-26 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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SUBJECT: ECLC PTO of Chatham ~ September 29, 2025