The Chapman Chatter
Weekly Newsletter | Issue 24 | February 13, 2023
A Message from the Principal
Chapman families,
Happy Sunday! I hope that you've enjoyed the sunshine today as much as we have! It's a glimpse that spring is on the horizon!
We want to thank all of our families who attended parent teacher conferences! It's always such an awesome opportunity to collaborate to best support our students. A BIG THANK YOU to our PTA for providing our staff with meals for both conference nights!
Please take a few minutes to read through this week's newsletter. Student Council's candy gram sale is happening this week, class valentines parties are on Tuesday and we have a PTA Meeting on Thursday. Be sure to read through talent show tryout information and RSVP for the Plaid Party! There are also many community events and program fliers in this newsletter. Be sure to check them out!
Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20.
Here's to a great week!
Mrs. Harrell
Staff PRIDE Shoutout
This week's staff PRIDE shoutouts go to Mrs. Blech and Nurse Mel!
Mrs. Blech
Nurse Mel
Weekly PRIDE Winners: February 10
Kindergarten: Benji Bulejski, Natalia Incorvaia
1st grade:
2nd grade: Sam Hankinson
3rd grade: Hunter Hudimac, Jase Johns
4th grade: Arian Hill
5th grade:
3rd Grade Students Taekwondo Ceremony in PE Class! (Miss Tabar's Class)
All three of our third grade classes participate in a week long Taekwondo class learning focus, teamwork and skill! Enjoy the pictures and watching their graduation ceremony below!
Student Council Fundraiser: Candy Grams!
Valentine's Day Guidelines
Homeroom teachers will share specific guidelines with families in regards to passing out valentines cards (names/no names/valentine collection boxes/bags).
As a building we ask that if valentines cards are being sent in that there is a card for every student in the classroom. As a building we are also requiring all valentines cards to exclude candy/food attached to them.
Our PTA volunteers planning our classroom parties will have approved foods/snacks for our students to enjoy. Nurse Penny doesn't have the capacity to check valentines cards to ensure that they follow the approved food/snack guidelines. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Snow Play at Recess
Students are permitted to play in the snow during recess if they are dressed appropriately: Water resistant snow boots (no cloth boots), snow pants, water resistant gloves (no cloth gloves) and a hat/headband/earmuffs.
Students will be going outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees and/or the wind chill is below 10 degrees.
Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year
PaySchools Online Breakfast/Lunch Payment
PaySchools Central is an online payment platform to help make managing breakfast and lunch and fee payments easier for families. Click below to set up your portal to be used both online and via the mobile app.
Shared Food Guidelines
The District adheres to guidelines for shared food and snacks so that we can promote safety, consistency, and equal access for the growing number of children who have life-threatening food allergies.
Before and After School Child Care
Strongsville City Schools partners with Right at School to provide families with before and after school childcare opportunities. The program is located right here at Chapman! For more information and for program registration, please visit their website.
Program hours: Before school: 7:00 am-8:50 am and After school: 3:25 pm-6:00 pm
Red, White, Blue Encore Calendar
Students attend Encore Classes (Art, Music, PE) during a specific "color" week. Your child's teacher will share their specific class Encore Schedule with you. (Example: If I have PE on red weeks, I would want to dress appropriately (wear tennis shoes) on the days that are shaded red on the calendar).
Community Events
Kiwanis Read Around the World
The Kiwanis Club of Strongsville is hosting their annual “Read Around The World” event on Saturday, February 25th at Strongsville Library. This FREE event runs from 10:00am - 12:30pm. The program is intended for preschool through 2nd graders. Activities include short skits, puppet shows, face painting, and refreshments. Each child attending will have the opportunity to select and take home a children’s book.
LLS Campaign
SHS JUNIOR CAL KLINZING’S CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY FOR LLS
SHS Junior Cal Klinzing has been selected as this year’s Strongsville High School Student Visionary of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) annual campaign. Cal’s goal is to raise $75,000 for LLS by Saturday, March 18. LLS has a longstanding mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. You can help Cal reach his goal by donating at his LLS fundraising page. Be on the lookout for other community activities in the next month to contribute to his campaign and raise money for this very worthwhile cause.
Junior Cavs Spring Basketball
Youth Baseball, Softball, T-Ball
Mad Science
Strongsville Youth Lacrosse
Registration for Spring Season NOW OPEN!
Come be a part of America’s fastest growing sport. Strongsville Youth Lacrosse has been growing since 2008 and registration for the 2023 spring season is now open for boys and girls in 2nd-8th grades! Indoor practices begin mid-February and the outdoor season runs from late March through May. All experience levels welcome. Specific registration information can be found at https://www.strongsvillelacrosse.com/.
Junior Browns Flag Football
Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp
Join Strongsville High School Golf Team coaches and varsity golf players at the Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp! The camp is open to girls in 4th - 8th grades and focuses on developing the proper techniques in the golf swing, as well as improving skills for the short game and putting. The camp fee is $100 and will be held once a week in April and May from 6pm - 7pm at Valleaire Golf Club (6969 Boston Rd. / Hinckley). The Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp is open to golfers at any skill level. Click HERE for additional information and click HERE to register.
PTA
Chapman's Got Talent
PTA Plaid Party
We're a Box Tops School
Download the Box Tops app & earn free money for Chapman while shopping for school supplies. Just scan receipts and done! Learn more by clicking the above image.
Join Chapman PTA 2022-2023 School Year
By simply joining PTA, you are enriching the school experience for all Chapman students. No additional commitment is required beyond your support, but any additional time you can give during the year to attend a meeting, help out at an event or send in a donation item is valuable! The class with the highest parent enrollment will win a Pizza Party so join today! Memberships are $5.
Chapman PTA Meeting
Thu, Feb 16, 2023, 07:00 PM
Chapman Elementary School, Drake Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Important School Phone Numbers
Main Line: (440) 572-7140
Attendance Line: (440) 572-7140 *choose #2*
Bus Transportation: (440) 572-7060
Clinic: (440) 268-5677
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- February 10-16 - Student Council Candy Gram Fundraiser
- February 14 - Classroom Valentine's Day Parties
- February 16 - PTA Meeting
- February 17 & 20 - No School!
- February 22 - Talent Show Auditions
- February 24 - PTA Plaid Party