Social Events

• COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND NIGHTS. Hosted over the summer at CHES and local playgrounds. Community Playground Nights are a fun way to welcome new students to the school and reconnect with classmates before the school year begins. August

• ICE CREAM SOCIAL. A fun evening event during the first week of school for all students and families. September

• PUMPKIN POTLUCK. October

School-Sponsored Events

• ROCK PAINTING

• CHARTER DAY

• CELEBRATIONS OF LEARNING

• KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

Fundraisers

• ANNUAL FUND. All year

• FALL MUM SALE. September

• GIMME! COFFEE SALE. Fall

• CHES 5K / FUN RUN. Put on your running shoes, and join this fun family event, which is our single biggest fundraiser of the year! Runners and spectators of all ages are encouraged to participate in the fun. Funds raised will support the CHES PTA. May

• GREAT ESCAPE. Watch your children climb, swing, and jump their way through an obstacle course. Dinner is for sale in the cafeteria. All donations go directly to CHES PE teachers to assist with purchasing new equipment for the gym. Varies

• BOX TOPS. Scan your receipt to get money for Box Tops and link them to CHES. Box Tops are worth ten cents a piece and go towards funding PTA events and scholarships. All year

Educational Programs

• BIRTHDAY BOOKS. All students get a free book during the month of their birthday or in June for summer birthdays. All year

• BOOK FAIR.

• CHESNUTS. In this CHES literary magazine, every student has a chance to showcase their artwork and writing. Spring

• COMMUNITY GARDEN. The Community Garden, which was built with CHES PTA special project funding, is located near the playground. All year

• ENRICHMENT. Students have a chance to sign up for after school enrichment classes offered in the fall and spring. For class subjects and details click here for more information. Fall/Spring

Teacher Appreciation

• CURRICULUM BREAKFAST. Thank you teachers! This is a parent made breakfast for all CHES teachers following Curriculum Night. Fall

• TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK.

• STAFF LUNCHEON. Parents provide a delicious end of the year luncheon to teachers and staff to thank them for all of their hard work. June

Recreational Sports

• BASKETBALL. Dribble your way down to the gym and join the CHES basketball team. It is open to third, fourth and fifth grade students. Winter

• ICE SKATING CLUB. Students can tie up their skates and enjoy time after school with friends at Cass Park Rink. Winter

• SKI CLUB. Kindergarten through fifth grades are welcome to join ski club which travels weekly to Greek Peak during the winter months. Chaperones are required for grades K through 2nd. For more information, check out their website. Winter