Chatham Day School

07/27/2026

✨ Once upon a time…our favorite fairy tale got a hilarious twist! 🎈📚

Last week, Mr. Patti Balloon Twisting brought the magic (and the balloons!) to camp as we retold classic a fairy tale in the silliest way imaginable. From creative storytelling to incredible balloon creations, there were smiles, laughs, and lots of imagination all around. 💚

Thanks for making our camp adventure one to remember, Mr. Patti! 🎉

06/26/2026

Nature Explorers Week at CDS Summer got even more exciting with a special visit from Swift Farms! 🐐🌿☀️

Our campers loved meeting the animals, learning about farm life, and getting an up-close look at some furry friends. Experiences like these help bring our weekly themes to life and create unforgettable summer memories!

There’s still plenty of summer fun ahead — we have a few spots remaining in the final four weeks of camp! For more information and to register, click the link below. ⬇️
https://chathamdayschool.org/cds-summer/

06/15/2026

Mr. C's Olympics Day was one for the books! 🏅
Students put their skills, teamwork, and determination on display while making memories with friends and classmates. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special tradition such a success. We loved seeing our community shine both on and off the field! 🌟

06/03/2026

A day on the force! 🚔👮

Our Officer Muta For the Day students had an unforgettable experience visiting the Chatham Township Police Department! From a special behind-the-scenes tour to learning about the many responsibilities of police officers, our students gained a firsthand look at what it takes to serve and protect our community.

A huge thank you to Officer Muta and the entire CTPD for welcoming our students, answering their questions, and sharing your time and expertise. We are grateful for this incredible opportunity and for all that you do every day!

06/02/2026

A big thank you to the Chatham Township Police Department for hosting our "Officer Muta's for the Day" today! 🚓 Our students had an incredible experience learning from the officers, exploring police work, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at how they serve our community. We are grateful for your partnership and for making this such a memorable day for our Hawks!

Retired CTPD Officer Muta Blanford was at HQ today giving a tour for some Chatham Day School students with the help of Officer Colette Murphy.

05/28/2026

Third Grade Animal Safari Tour! 🐾🌿

Our students embarked on an exciting journey into the world of endangered species, transforming into true wildlife experts along the way. After researching their chosen animals, they created and shared presentations filled with fascinating facts about habitat, behavior, and conservation efforts.

From the African savanna to the rainforest canopy, each presentation helped bring awareness to the importance of protecting these incredible species. We are so proud of the curiosity, effort, and expertise our third graders showed throughout this project!

05/15/2026

Buzzing with excitement during Insect Week in Pre-K! 🐞🐜

As students explored the fascinating world of insects, they also practiced their letters by using letter LEGOs to build different insect names. Hands-on learning at its finest! 🦋✨

05/08/2026

Little hands, big learning! ✍️☁️

Our preschoolers had so much fun practicing their letters in shaving cream! This hands-on activity gave students a fun and tactile way to strengthen letter recognition, fine motor skills, and early writing confidence — all while making a wonderfully messy memory. 💚

Who knew learning the alphabet could be this much fun?

05/04/2026

We loved welcoming our Grandparents and Special Friends to campus for a joyful morning together. 💚

The day began in the gym with wonderful performances that showcased the talent, creativity, and spirit of our students. From there, our guests visited classrooms to spend meaningful one-on-one time with their loved ones — sharing stories, participating in activities, and getting a glimpse into daily school life.

Thank you to all who joined us and made the day so memorable. The smiles said it all! 💫

04/24/2026

This week in Preschool Playhouse, our youngest learners followed their noses! As part of their five senses study, students explored a variety of scents and put their skills to the test with a fun guessing game. Some were sweet, some were surprising — and all sparked curiosity and excitement. Learning has never smelled so fun!
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