Originally delivered on 3/16/2026 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: ECLC PTO of Chatham ~ March 16, 2026

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Week of March 13, 2026
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A Week of Days!

Saturday is World Down Syndrome Day. 

We love all our kids, period!

And the happiest of St. Patrick's Day as well.

An Irish blessing for you all...

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“May green be the grass you walk on,

May blue be the skies above you,

May pure be the joys that surround you,

May true be the hearts that love you.”

Events & Programs
Book Fair ~ March 16–20

There are still open slots for Book Fair volunteers this week. 

If you're available, please sign up here.

Upper School Social #4, March 20

The deadline to register your student for the Friday, March 20 Upper School Spring Fling Social has passed.

But if you're available, we welcome you as a volunteer chaperone.

Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser is Chugging Along, but We Still Need Your Help!

The Dance-A-Thon fundraiser is less than a month away and we are still far from our goal. Please 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. 

Remember: TWO Date Changes

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.

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.

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:

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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