Orange you glad we all belong at North Chatham? Join us in celebrating Unity Day on October 22nd by wearing anything orange. Let’s show our true colors: kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 🍊 #onechatham
Reading connects us all, and we’re excited to celebrate our love of reading during our Book Character Parade! 📚 Please review the following guidelines to ensure a fun, safe, and inclusive event for all students.
👕 Costume Guidelines
-Each costume must represent a character from a book; students should bring the book (or a printed picture of the cover) to carry in the parade.
-Costumes should be school-appropriate.
-No masks, no face paint covering the entire face, and no scary costumes (some of our students are very young and may be sensitive to frightening images).
-No weapons (including toy swords, knives, or guns).
-Make sure any accessories or props are small and easy to carry (no oversized or delicate items).
-No inflatable costumes.
-Costumes should be sensory-friendly (no flashing lights or loud sounds).
-Students should be able to put on, wear, and manage their costume independently throughout the day if they choose to wear it after the parade, and students should still be able to move easily and sit comfortably in their costume during class.
-Please check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
-If your child has PE or recess on parade day, consider packing a change of clothes and shoes for easier movement and play.
❤️ Inclusivity & Fun
-Encourage your child to choose a book and character they love!
-Be creative with simple materials you already have at home—book character costumes don’t have to be fancy or store-bought.
-Our goal is for every student to feel included, safe, and proud of their character choice.
These guidelines help ensure that all students can fully participate and enjoy the Book Character Parade experience. Mark your calendars to join us for the parade on Friday, October 31st from 8:00-8:30 AM in the bus loop out front of the school. A rain location will be announced, and more details about the logistics of this event will follow.
#onechatham
👕 Costume Guidelines
-Each costume must represent a character from a book; students should bring the book (or a printed picture of the cover) to carry in the parade.
-Costumes should be school-appropriate.
-No masks, no face paint covering the entire face, and no scary costumes (some of our students are very young and may be sensitive to frightening images).
-No weapons (including toy swords, knives, or guns).
-Make sure any accessories or props are small and easy to carry (no oversized or delicate items).
-No inflatable costumes.
-Costumes should be sensory-friendly (no flashing lights or loud sounds).
-Students should be able to put on, wear, and manage their costume independently throughout the day if they choose to wear it after the parade, and students should still be able to move easily and sit comfortably in their costume during class.
-Please check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.
-If your child has PE or recess on parade day, consider packing a change of clothes and shoes for easier movement and play.
❤️ Inclusivity & Fun
-Encourage your child to choose a book and character they love!
-Be creative with simple materials you already have at home—book character costumes don’t have to be fancy or store-bought.
-Our goal is for every student to feel included, safe, and proud of their character choice.
These guidelines help ensure that all students can fully participate and enjoy the Book Character Parade experience. Mark your calendars to join us for the parade on Friday, October 31st from 8:00-8:30 AM in the bus loop out front of the school. A rain location will be announced, and more details about the logistics of this event will follow.
#onechatham
We are on the prowl for extra clothes for our students! As you clean out your closets, consider donating new or gently used shirts, shorts, pants, shoes, socks, or underwear in kids’ sizes. All donations go to our Student Services office to help students stay comfortable and confident throughout the day. 👕 #onechatham
Let's keep our Jaguar smiles shining bright! The Piedmont Health Mobile Dental Unit is rolling up to our school to help our jaguars keep their teeth healthy and bright—all without leaving campus! Dental Services provided on the Mobile Health Unit include exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, restorative care (fillings, simple extractions), and oral health education. Use the following link to register your child: https://tinyurl.com/t4xnt5pk. 🦷 #onechatham
Remember to access the family newsletter for important news & events. Here is the link: https://secure.smore.com/n/p2vdn
During this #FlashbackFriday, we are going back in time to Custodian Appreciation Day (October 2nd). Our Custodians unlock safety, smiles, and sparkle, and they are the key to making NCE clean! Many thanks to our Custodians - Ms. Bailey, Mr. Bland, Ms. Nereida, and Mr. Luis. Students gave each of them a new key ring filled with messages of appreciation and our PTA provided them with lunch from Jersey Mike's to celebrate. 🔐 #onechatham
Kindness is our costume every day. Let’s wear it with some spirit during the week of October 27th-31st. From jerseys to jaguar spots, hats to heroes from books— we will be showing kindness in all the looks!
❤️ Mon, 10/27 – Be You, Always → Celebrate the unique person you are -- wear your favorite outfit or color.
🏈 Tue, 10/28 – Team Up Against Bullying → We're stronger when we work together -- wear a favorite team shirt, jersey, or school colors.
🐆 Wed, 10/29 – Wild About Kindness → Kindness is spotted all around our building -- wear animal print or jaguar spirit wear.
🧢 Thu, 10/30 – Cap It with Kindness → No cap, we've got kindness -- wear your favorite hat or hair accessory.
📚 Fri, 10/31 – Book Characters Connect Us → Reading and imagination connect us all -- wear the outfit of your favorite book character.
📅 Mark your calendars to join us first thing in the morning on Friday, October 31st for the Book Character Parade. More info to come in the upcoming Paw Prints newsletter and on social media!
Let’s make this Spirit Week paws-itively kind and unforgettable! #onechatham
❤️ Mon, 10/27 – Be You, Always → Celebrate the unique person you are -- wear your favorite outfit or color.
🏈 Tue, 10/28 – Team Up Against Bullying → We're stronger when we work together -- wear a favorite team shirt, jersey, or school colors.
🐆 Wed, 10/29 – Wild About Kindness → Kindness is spotted all around our building -- wear animal print or jaguar spirit wear.
🧢 Thu, 10/30 – Cap It with Kindness → No cap, we've got kindness -- wear your favorite hat or hair accessory.
📚 Fri, 10/31 – Book Characters Connect Us → Reading and imagination connect us all -- wear the outfit of your favorite book character.
📅 Mark your calendars to join us first thing in the morning on Friday, October 31st for the Book Character Parade. More info to come in the upcoming Paw Prints newsletter and on social media!
Let’s make this Spirit Week paws-itively kind and unforgettable! #onechatham
Honk, honk, hooray for Mrs. Murchison on October's 1st day -- Join us in starting our celebration of National Principals Month by decorating your car, holding a sign, sharing a card, clapping your hands, or shouting a cheer for Mrs. Murchison as you come through the carline on Wednesday, October 1st. 🚘 #onechatham
Greetings Jaguars! Remember to take a look at the weekly newsletter. Here is the link: https://secure.smore.com/n/7541dj
Check your student's spots of success—grades and state test reports are ready to review in Infinite Campus! ✅ #onechatham
Today we celebrate the purr-fect partners in learning—our North Chatham PTA. From classroom supplies to community events, their generosity and dedication make leaps for our Jaguars. Help us send a big ROAR of thanks to our PTA for supporting staff, students, and our community during National School Parent Group Day! 🫶🏼 #onechatham
Our Jaguars have been ROARing with paw-sitive choices that embrace our guidelines for success of Respect, Ownership, Acceptance, and Responsibility so we celebrated them with a shout-out during morning announcements and a certificate of appreciation this week. 🐾 #onechatham
Snap, crackle & pop to it -- without our staff, we couldn't do it! Many thanks to our PTA for providing our staff with homemade rice krispy treats as we celebrate Rice Krispy Treat Day! 🧇 #onechatham
Mr. Jeff Taylor is our ESC-ape from all of our tech troubles, and we enjoyed celebrating him during IT Professionals Day this week! 💻 Drop a comment below to give him your own shout-out. #onechatham
Take note! ✏️ Our Curriculum Night is TONIGHT. Families are invited to meet with their child's teacher to learn about curriculum expectations, classroom routines, assessments, school security, volunteer opportunities, and more. We will offer two sessions with the same information.
Session 1 - 6:00-6:45pm
Session 2 - 6:45-7:30pm
#onechatham
Session 1 - 6:00-6:45pm
Session 2 - 6:45-7:30pm
#onechatham
Remember to access this week's Paw Prints using the following link: https://secure.smore.com/n/50mqt
Greetings Jaguar Families! Use the following link to access this week's family newsletter.
https://secure.smore.com/n/kan1s
Tear some paper, add some glue - learning names is what Kindergarteners do! 🖍️ #OneChatham
