Originally delivered on 4/13/2026 3:00 pm

SUBJECT: ECLC PTO of Chatham ~ April 13, 2026

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Week of April 13, 2026
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Endings and Beginnings

It looks as though Winter is losing its grip on us and glorious Spring is starting to blossom everywhere you look, thank goodness!  

What's OLD: The Dance-a-Thon has ended, but the chance to donate has been extended until May 1.

What's NEW: The PTO is gearing up for Staff Appreciation Week in early May and requests volunteers. Also, the ECLC Foundation Gala is looking for volunteers for various tasks. See all the links below to sign up.

What else...what else...? Oh, there's a bunch of stuff to tell you all! Just see below for everything—and when you're done, go outside for some fresh, slowly warming up air. Earth Day is the 22nd, so make plans to enjoy the beauty of nature all around you during Spring Break next week!

Events & Programs
Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser

The Dance-A-Thon fundraiser was Friday. Our students had a great time and came out at the end of the day with huge grins on their faces! AND...we are at 60% of our goal!! The deadline to donate has been extended to May 1, so please share those links with everyone in your circle and help us hit that final total!!!

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For anyone on social media, you can share this link with your friends and family to enable them to donate:
https://eclcofnj.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/365809

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

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NEW DEADLINE TO CONTRIBUTE IS MAY 1

Upper School Social #5, May 1

The next Upper School Social, "Cinco de Mayo," will be on Friday, May 1. It's coming fast and we have a week of Spring Break, so please get your registrations and payments in as soon as possible!

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

If you're available, volunteeras a chaperone.

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IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: Because the Friday before falls on spring break, the deadline to register your student will be Monday, April 27. This date is necessary for us to coordinate bus schedules with the drivers.

Staff Appreciation Week

May 4–8 is Staff Appreciation Week! We love the chance to tell our amazing and wonderful staff how thankful we are for all they do for our students!!

One of our annual events is the Staff Appreciation Luncheon, where we get to fill the bellies of the people who fill our children's lives with education and training, therapies, and other supports each and every day.

We are asking anyone who is available on Tuesday, May 5 to volunteer to either help set up, serve, and clean up or send in some desserts or beverages to help make this event the best one yet.

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To help on the day, please sign uphere.

Let us know if you cansend in a dessert or beverage.

Volunteer for the Gala

The ECLC Foundation's "Faces of Joy" Gala needs you!

Please share your talents with us for this fun event.

Click the image for more information.

Click for more info on how to get involved with the gala.
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:

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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