Award-winning author and illustrator Brian Floca visited Chatterton School for a special assembly during PARP (Pick a Reading Partner) Week! 

Known for his captivating books like Locomotive and Moonshot, Brian shared the fascinating process behind writing and illustrating his stories. 

Students got an insider’s look at how ideas come to life on the page, from research and sketches to final illustrations. 

This inspiring event celebrates the magic of books and encourages young readers to explore their own creativity!

Date Added: 1/21/2025

Want to learn about non-fiction text features? Well check out these flipbooks students in Mrs. Scavelli and Ms. Pikowsky's class made to learn about the different non-fiction text features. The third-grade teachers at Chatterton integrated science and reading to make an exciting and engaging unit. 

Click here to view the Chatterton Third Graders Create Flipbooks slideshow.

Date Added: 1/9/2025  

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 Winter Concert 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