Chartwell School: The Bulldog Bark
Weekly Newsletter for Chartwell Families
November 17, 2022

Enjoy the Fall Break!
Fall Break begins next week and there are no classes Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25. We wish everyone a restful break with family and friends and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, November 28.
What's In This Newsletter
If you missed previous issues of the Bulldog Bark, you can find the archives here.
ALL SCHOOL
- Chartwell Community Coffee: November 30 with the Student Support Team, 8:30 am
- Food Barrels on Campus
- Follow Us on Social Feeds!
- Count Me In: Private Showing of Elf! - Deadline to Register December 1
LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Cohort Colored Outerwear
- Dorothy's Kitchen Service Day - Friday, December 16
- Flag Football - Link to Team Snap and Game Calendar
- Rock Climbing Club - Forms Available Friday
HIGH SCHOOL
- High School Potluck - Friday, November 18
- November and December Events
- Rock Climbing Club - Forms Available Friday
- Basketball - See Team Snap
ALL SCHOOL EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chartwell Community Coffee: Wednesday, November 30, 8:30 am
Coffee and breakfast treats will be provided.
Chicken Coop Access Guidelines
Please do not enter the chicken coop area without a representative from the school. No other pets should be in the area with the chickens.
Members of the Peep Club can enter as needed to care for the chickens. Thank you for respecting our Peeps!
Follow Us on Social Feeds: NEW Athletics Instagram
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chartwellschoolmonterey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chartwellschool
NEW! Instagram ATHLETICS: https://www.instagram.com/chartwellbulldogs/
Support Chartwell and Enjoy a Private Showing of Elf! Registration Needed by Dec 1
We are excited to share the first "count-me-in" opportunity. Through the generosity of a parent donor, families can enjoy a private showing of Elf with other members of the Chartwell community and support the school's fundraising efforts!
Here's how it works:
- Families "purchase" a spot at the event for $30 per person
- The contribution goes to Chartwell's Annual Fund which supports all aspects of the school's programs.
- You and your family get to enjoy a private showing of Elf with other members of the Chartwell community
Wednesday, December 7
4:00 pm
Century Marina and XD (100 10th Street, Marina; next to Best Buy)
Elf
$30 per person - includes popcorn and a drink
This is not a school-organized event; all lower and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult.
Siblings are welcome to attend.
If your family would like to participate and is in need of financial support to attend, please email Katia Stornetta at kstornetta@chartwell.org.
Donors should consult with their tax advisers or the IRS to determine what portion of a contribution is deductible.
LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminder: Outerwear Needs be Same as Your Child's Cohort Color
You can purchase a Chartwell hoody here. Amazon and Target also offer plain hoodies in an assortment of colors for under $20.
Flag Football
- No practice during fall break
- Practice will take place when we return on Monday, November 28, 3:15-4:30 pm
- First game Tuesday, November 29
Visit Team Snap for additional information.
Games are also posted on the school website: chartwell.org
Dorothy's Kitchen Service Day - Friday, December 16
In the spirit of this being a community service project, we invite families who can to make a small financial contribution to the project which is coordinated through the CFN. If you are interested in contributing, please Venmo chartwellfamilynetwork@gmail.com or email cfn@chartwell.org.
Rock Climbing Club for Middle and High School Students
Please contact Elizabeth Darovic at edarovic@chartwell.org or Coach P at rpatterson@chartwell.org for additional details.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
High School Basketball
Contact Coach P for details at rpatterson@chartwell.org.

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Maximize Your Gift to Chartwell Through MC Gives!
If you are still considering a gift to Chartwell School's Annual Fund this year, here is a chance to maximize your gift!
A portion of your gift can be matched when you give to Chartwell through Monterey County Gives, a year-end campaign that inspires local philanthropy and benefits a wide array of Monterey County nonprofits.
The Chartwell Board of Trustees has made a $50,000 Challenge Gift to inspire others to support our important mission. Please help us fulfill this challenge opportunity.
Our goal is for 100% of Chartwell families to support the Annual Fund at any level. We are currently at 23%. Thank you to everyone who has made their gift to Chartwell - every gift makes a difference.
*** Everyone who contributed $40 or more will receive a Chartwell canvas tote bag. We will hand these out to you in carline the week after fall break. Or contact Elena Mueller at emueller@chartwell.org to pick it up on campus.***
Questions?
If you have questions for us, please contact one of the following Chartwell Team Members:
Head of School, Danielle Patterson: dpatterson@chartwell.org
Director of Teaching and Learning, Jodi Amaditz: jamaditz@chartwell.org
Assistant Director of Lower School, Katherine Kanaski: kkanaski@chartwell.org
Assistant Director of Middle School, Karla Bell: kbell@chartwell.org
Assistant Director of the High School, Amanda Zonghi: azonghi@chartwell.org
Director of STEAM and EdTech, Sandra Varajic: svarajic@chartwell.org
Director of Student Support: Billy Swift bswift@chartwell.org
Director of Campus Management and Safety, John Langrill: jlangrill@chartwell.org
Director of Advancement and Communications, Elena Mueller: emueller@chartwell.org
Director of Human Development and Wellness, Batya Fields: bfields@chartwell.org
Director of Athletics: Rory Patterson rpatterson@chartwell.org
Technical Support: techsupport@chartwell.org