Third graders in Mrs. Scavelli & Ms. Pikowsky's class at Chatterton have been sharpening their main idea skills by reading about the water cycle. The students took what they learned to create a replica of the water cycle. 

Date Added: 12/17/2024

Students’ musical talents were showcased at the Chatterton WinterConcert on Dec. 9. Fifth and sixth grade students performed daytime and evening concerts for peers, family and school staff. Thank you to Jennifer DiGangi, Thomas Velsor and Dr. Richard Nasto for their preparation, organization and support.

Click here to view the Chatterton Students Hit High Notes at Winter Concert slideshow.
Date Added: 12/10/2024

Fifth and sixth grade Student Council members at Chatterton School learn about community service throughout the school year, but perhaps the most impactful lesson is when it hits closest to home. 

This Thanksgiving season, students organized and publicized a food drive to benefit 16 Merrick families. On Nov. 22 they gathered during their lunch period to fill boxes that were later personally delivered to homes by school staff. The identities of the families were kept confidential for privacy reasons. 

“I like being able to help people,” noted Elise, a sixth grader and the Student Council president. 

Sixth grade teacher Laura Bonet serves as a faculty adviser, along with co-teacher Lindsay Zender and school social worker, Marisa Taddeo.  

“We have had an overwhelming response of students who want to join the group, so we have opened up more meeting sessions in order to accommodate all of those interested in helping,” Bonet explained. 

Principal Dana Bermas said this is an annual effort, make possible in part by the donations of Lakeside students and their families. 

Bonet said the Student Council group spoke about the importance of serving others while organizing the drive. 

“We talked about helping the school community and connected that to helping the local community and then the global community in effort to address the impact community service can have,” Bonet explained. 

 

Click here to view the Chatterton Fills Thanksgiving Baskets for Merrick Families slideshow.

Date Added: 11/26/2024

Students in Mrs. Kelleher's first grade class at Chatterton voted for president.First, they read about the president's job and then they discussed the candidates (the literary characters Piggie and Elephant) to make the best choice. Next, they signed in to vote at the ballot booth and then marked their secret ballot.

Students in Mrs. Scavelli and Ms. Pikowsky's class learned about the presidential election and the voting process. The students got to participate in their own class election.

Click here to view the Chatterton Students Learn to Cast Ballots for President slideshow.

Date Added: 11/6/2024

Click here to view the Chatterton Halloween Parade slideshow.

Date Added: 10/31/2024

Click here to view the Chatterton’s October Assembly slideshow.

Date Added: 10/29/2024

Students and staff from Chatterton School participated in a fitness challenge called the Glow Party Fun Run on Oct. 22. 
With the school gym transformed into a glow-in-the-dark track donned in blacklights and neon décor, students ran, walked and danced while waving glow wands and other fun swag.

Students had previously sought sponsorships for this PTA-organized fundraiser, some of which included local businesses. 

The Chatterton Eagle was even in on the fun, cheering participants as they lapped the school gym.

The student body exceeded their goal of $25,000, and funds raised from the event will be used to support field trips, Peace & Friendship Day, Chess Nuts, the cultural arts program, playground updates, and more.
  

Click here to view the Chatterton Fun Run slideshow.

Date Added: 10/22/2024