Chandler PTA

Welcome to the Chandler PTA website!  We are very excited to be able to provide information to you in this manner and hope that you find the site useful. 

The goal of the Chandler PTA is to support the efforts of our teachers and staff as they foster the academic and social development of our children.   We aim to provide funding, people power and general support wherever we can.  Through fun, family oriented programs and events we are able to involve our Chandler community and raise funds at the same time.     

The Chandler PTA is also the voice of parents.  We represent and communicate your ideas, comments and concerns to our administrators and enable the open lines of communication so vital to the success of all.

We hope you will consider joining our membership and giving whatever time you may have.  It is a wonderful opportunity to see first hand how your involvement can directly benefit our school.  Please click here for a membership form.  Thanks!

As the end of the school year nears...so does the two-year term of our outgoing Chandler PTA President, Heather Fiedler.  Please click here to read her personal message to all Chandler parents, teachers, and staff.  On behalf of everyone who benefited from Heather's dedication.... "THANK YOU, Heather!"

 Paving the Way to Chandler..BUY A BRICK!In an effort to spruce up the front of Chandler, the CPTA will embark on a “Buy a Brick” campaign this week.  For $100 per brick, families will be able to purchase a brick and have it custom engraved before it is laid in a pattern surrounding the flag pole.  This is a wonderful way to mark the “graduation” of your Chandler student, honor a favorite teacher or staff member or even help get your incoming kindergartener excited about beginning their career at Chandler.  A limited number of bricks will be sold.  Click here for an order form.  Order forms will be going home in backpacks this week as well.  Questions may be directed to Gretchen Weisslinger at rgweisslinger@netzero.com.

Looking for stuff to do this summer? 

Reflections, the PTA’s annual creative arts contest will be held in the fall next year.  Have your student give some thought to how he/she can best exemplify the theme, “Together We Can” through writing, photography, drawing or music.

Incoming 3^rd graders may want to check out the work of Author in Residence Barbara O’Connor who will be at Alden next February.  Having read her books in advance will certainly make her visit more meaningful.

Check these out:
Free bowling at Alley Kat Lanes or Kingston 10 Pin: http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ 
Summer Activities at SS Conservatory: http://www.sscmusic.org/

  Grant a Wish!

The Grant a Wish website is LIVE!  The Grant a Wish program, a collaborative fundraising effort between the Alden and Chandler Schools PTAs, is quickly approaching the end of its first academic year and the results thus far have been encouraging.  The Grant a Wish program is a collaborative fundraising initiative among the Alden and Chandler PTAs, each school’s administration and the two School Councils. It is a unique opportunity for families and the entire community to assist our teachers and staff in providing the tools they need to make our children’s classroom experience exceptional. The Grant a Wish program enables donors to know exactly how their funds are being spent and allows each donor to select a project or projects to support.   The donations have been steadily coming in and we are happy to announce that one wish has been completely funded already, while many of the others have received partial funding.  The Grant a Wish website  lists all the items and programs that require funding before they can be purchased or instituted in the classroom.  Wishes range from special levers and handles for the Special Education team to projectors to author workshops to develop writing skills.  Descriptions and benefits of each wish are listed on the site for everyone’s review.

Please visit the Grant a Wish website to see what innovative programs need our funding in order to be implemented in our classrooms.  Donations are also being accepted by check through the mail for those without internet access.  Questions may be directed to Chandler PTA President Heather Fiedler at heatherfiedler@aol.com or Alden PTA President Patty Roberts at proberts@ix.netcom.com.   As with all PTA fundraising efforts, participation in the Grant a Wish program is strictly voluntary.  For more information, click here to see attached document.

 
Do you have an incoming Kindergartener?  Or just wondering what the Chandler PTA is all about?  You might have questions about the Chandler PTA, such as:  What is the Chandler PTA? What does the Chandler PTA do? How do I join? How much time is involved with being a member? What if I just want to check it out before I commit? Click here for Everything You Want to Know About the Chandler PTA! 

 "Hip Hip Hooray!" to everyone to supported Chandler Staff Apprecation Week!  Jennifer Quinlan and Paula Meyer, co-chairs for the effort, along with the Chandler Elementary School PTA, would like to thank the Duxbury community for the many generous contributions and volunteer assistance they provided this year's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, which was held May 3-6.   Click here for details....

Chandler PTA Teams with Tiny Prints! Earn 10% for Chandler!

Chandler PTA continues to partner with Tiny Prints, earning 10% back on any order placed by our families and friends all year long!  We are able to offer you the best deals and discounts through our affiliate status as well.  Whether you need cards, stylish invitations or custom stationery, please check out Tiny Prints!  They offer a huge selection of photo cards, premium cards, photo journals, party favors and more!   IMPORTANT!  In order for Chandler to receive credit, please use only this link  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=145305&u=385170&m=12808&urllink=&afftrack=/ to access the Tiny Prints website.   Any questions, please contact Mollie O’Hara at
mschellohara@comcast.net .

Clip, Shop, and Charge!

With only a couple of extra clicks when you shop online & Chandler will receive up to 8% of each purchase-NO Additional cost to you!  It is so easy....here’s how it works:

--Sign up at http://www.btfe.com/
--Each time you shop, start at www.btfe.com/marketplace, click the online link to the store of your choice, then shop as you normally would. That is it!!  And Chandler School will automatically get the credit.

Please give it a try.  This easily-earned money helps bring books and needed resources into the classrooms.  You can make a difference for Chandler School every time you shop online with just a few extra clicks!!  Be sure to add it to your Favorites!!!  Afterall, it is "gift season!"  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jan Bruno 781-585-7851 or via email at sweetpeakidz@aol.com.  Thank you for your continued support!!