Originally delivered on 3/2/2026 5:24 pm

SUBJECT: ECLC PTO of Chatham ~ March 2, 2026

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Week of March 2, 2026
Is Spring on the Way?

A March riddle:

Q: How do New Jerseyans know Winter is on its way out?

A: The men and boys are wearing shorts even though there's still snow on the ground!

But seriously, do you think Spring is peeking around the corner, despite still colder temps? It's been one month since the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, and things look to be going in a warming direction, so we should be on the better side of things now. OR mabye it's just wishful thinking with an icy mix predicted for tomorrow...we'll see!

What else about March is special? Well, it's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, so let's give a shout out to our loved ones here at ECLC and elsewhere for being their best and most beautiful selves. We adore you all! For more information about what is happening this month for DD advocates, check out the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)'s website.

Events & Programs
Book Fair ~ March 16–20

The Spring Book Fair seeks volunteers for the upcoming Spring 2026 Book Fair. We always rely on our families helping get the fair set up, managing the register for sales, and closing/cleaning up.

If you're available, please sign up here.

Upper School Social #4, March 20

Don't forget to sign your students up for the Upper School Spring Fling Social on Friday, March 20!

Send in the paper form with cash or check payment, or pay online.

If you're available, volunteeras a chaperone.

Remember: The deadline to register your student is Friday, March 15. This date is necessary for us to coordinate bus schedules with the drivers.

Attention: TWO Date Changes

Please note that the June Upper School Beach Party Social date has been rescheduled to June 5. Please keep this in mind when sending in registrations for this end of the year event.

Also, Muffins with Moms and Donuts with Dads will now both be on May 20. The main calendar has been updated to reflect all these changes.

Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser is in Full Swing!

The Dance-A-Thon fundraiser is getting off to a good start. Be sure to share the Friends, Family, and More link to help us reach our goal. All the information and links can be found on the Electronic Backpack.

Suggested donation is $25.00, but any amount achieved is greatly appreciated—you can edit the amount when you checkout. Please donate only what you can afford

** Be sure to share the link with friends, family, and coworkers, or anyone else who would like to contribute! **

For anyone on social media, you can share this link with your friends and family to enable them to donate: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D9SN8k7ay

You can also print out the flyer and share for anyone wishing to contribute with cash or check.

DEADLINE TO CONTRIBUTE IS APRIL 10, 2026.

PTO Meetings

JOIN US! PTO meetings are held monthly on select Tuesdays at 7:00. Anyone can attend meetings—either in person at the school (room 101) or hybrid/online (see below).

2026 Meetings Schedule:

March 3 — April 7 — May 12 — June 2

We will announce if a meeting will be online only.

The link to join online is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83590217126?pwd=KzM3bVE5bUg5YjhNaUhPZ2t5bzB4Zz0  

Meeting ID: 835 9021 7126   |   Passcode: 929623
One tap mobile: +16469313860,,83590217126# US
+19292056099,,83590217126# US (New York)

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Questions, comments, or suggestions?
Contact us at PTOChatham@eclcofnj.org

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