Join Us! CHMS PTO General Meeting - Friday, Oct. 18th

Please join us for our first PTO General Meeting of the school year on Friday, October 18th at the Clarendon Hills Park District Building. Lunch will be provided at 11:45 am followed by the meeting at 12:00 pm.

Dr. Brown will provide school updates followed by an informative presentation by Sgt. Finfrock from the Clarendon Hills Police Department. He will discuss eBike and eScooter safety including what parents should know regarding new laws and critical safety tips. Hope to see you there!

Have You Donated Yet?

We are excited to share that the annual Soaring Eagles Fundraiser is off to a strong start! We are almost to our halfway point. 

If you have donated already, thank you! And for those who haven't, you'll love the simplicity of this fundraiser! Simply click below and donate what you prefer. The donations received enhance the teaching and learning environments for our staff and students. Some past projects made possible by your donations include:

• Vertical white boards to support the math teachers with the practices of the book "Building a Thinking Classroom ($1000 for 10)
• Two human body torso models for science teachers that are used in the human body unit and for CPR training ($1200)
  
  

In addition to classroom enrichments, the PTO maintains the “living classroom” grounds outside of school for outdoor classroom use and funds school-wide speakers, CHMS Cares student volunteer opportunities, supplies for Pep Rallies, Spirit wear to welcome our new staff, classroom Chromebook chargers, and even sets for our musicals.

Click, donate, and share the link with your network today. For those who do not have a Membership Toolkit account, we gladly accept checks—please reach out to the PTO to coordinate.

And if you're a small business looking to get involved, there’s no better way to connect with our students, staff, and parents. Contact the PTO for details.

Every donation counts—no amount is too big or too small. Thank you for your generosity!

 

DONATE HERE!

Soaring Eagles Fundraiser Raffle Alert! Vistro Prime

Vistro Prime has generously donated a $200 dining gift card to our Soaring Eagles Fundraiser! Those that have donated to the fundraiser by Friday, October 18th will be entered in a drawing to win!

Stay tuned each week in the month of October for additional raffles and chances to win great items from local businesses. Thank you for supporting the CHMS PTO!

Shop for “Soaring Eagles!” - Wednesday, Oct. 23rd

Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at RedE Mas (36 E. First Street in Hinsdale) to sip and shop for “The Soaring Eagles Fundraiser!” 

A portion of proceeds will be donated back to the CHMS PTO. Fall is upon us and the holidays will be here shortly! Treat yourself or get a head start on tackling your holiday list for a phenomenal cause!

Free English Classes for Parents

Classes are open to parents/guardians of all District 181 students. Please see below for more details.

 

See FLYER here!

Community Speaker Series Presents Dr. Aliza Pressman

Registration is now open for the first event of the Community Speaker Series season! 

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman to share her parenting expertise with our community. Whether you are in the trenches with a toddler or a teen, this event is for you.

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, and the host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans. See the attached flyer for more details.

There is an evening presentation and a morning presentation. Both events will be held in person at The Community House. The events are free and open to all.

• Tuesday, October 29, 7:00pm-8:30pm, REGISTER HERE.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 30, 9:00am-10:30am, REGISTER HERE.
  
  

This year, local businesses are being invited to support the CSS as community partners by providing hospitality at the CSS events. Our first community partners are Cafe La Fortuna and Gone Grazy. Both have generously offered to provide refreshments at our October events. Come out to connect, learn and enjoy!

Walk or Bike to School this Wednesday - 10/9

This week celebrate National Walk & Bike to School Day!

It is a fun and healthy tradition in our schools. Join your neighbors and friends this Wednesday, October 9, and make a plan to walk or bike to school!

The Soaring Eagles Fundraiser Has Officially Started

We're excited to kick off CHMS' annual PTO Soaring Eagles Fundraiser (formerly the Fall Fundraiser). Running through October, this is our *only* yearly fundraiser. We rely on your generous donations to fully fund the PTO budget and enhance the school experience for our children and staff.

What makes this fundraiser special? It's simplicity—just click the link and donate. That's it! No products to sell, no events to attend, no asking on our behalf. It’s as easy as it gets.

Click, donate, and share the link with your network today. Are you a small business looking to get involved? There’s no better way to connect with our students, staff, and parents. Contact the PTO for details. Know someone else in the community who’d like to support? Pass the link along!

Every donation counts—no amount is too big or too small. Thank you for your generosity!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Thank you 8th Grade Parents!

Thank you to the 8th grade parents for stocking the three lounges at CMHS!

Our teachers and staff were so excited to see all the snacks, treats and drinks. They were very appreciative - just as we appreciate all they do for our kids!

Did you know about the HCHS Parent List?

Might your child benefit from Mental Health, Learning or Behavioral Support?

Young children experiencing mental health issues may present with more subtle symptoms. For example, anxiety can present as recurring stomach aches, headaches, sleep disturbances or other physical complaints. Children experiencing depression may become easily irritated on a routine basis or have more frequent bouts of crying/sadness.

The Parent List contains first-hand referrals from local parents about area providers that have helped positively address their child’s: anxiety, depression, school avoidance, eating disorders, insomnia, peer relations, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, autism and more.

The Parent List (much like “Angie’s List”) is a list of resources in our community that have already been used successfully by local parents whose child has experienced mental health, learning or behavioral issues. Insightful reviews on local doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and outpatient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books and holistic medical approaches may all be found on The Parent List.

 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PARENT LIST

 

Check out the Parent List provider reviews too! The Parent List always needs fresh reviews to keep current. Please help another parent by taking 2 minutes to submit a review about a local provider you had a positive experience with. Your input is completely anonymous!! Questions can be directed to: parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central High School or Clarendon Hills Middle School (CHMS) PTOs, Hinsdale Central High or CHMS staff, school districts 86, 63 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 63, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central High School and CHMS PTOs disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.