Chaires Elementary PTO

We're proud to announce that we've earned an "A" school grade for the second year in a row—and improved our score from last year! 🎉.

This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our students, the passion of our teachers and staff, the support of our families, and the partnership of our community. Thank you for helping make our school a place where everyone can succeed! 💜💛💜💛💜💛

Mark your calendars!!!

Don't forget to familiarize yourself with Parent Pick-Up Procedures!!! Car tags should be available at Orientation on August 10th and will be sent home on the first day with your child if you are unable to attend. 💜💛💜💛

No Cellphones or other Wireless Communication Devices (WCD) from arrival to dismissal.

🐾💛 CALLING ALL PANTHER VOLUNTEERS — WE NEED YOU! 💛🐾

We are SO lucky to have some of the BEST volunteers in all of Tallahassee, and we cannot wait to see you back on campus this year! 🎉

⚠️ ACTION NEEDED: ALL volunteer forms expired at the end of June!
That means if you want to be on campus with your Panther this year — for Grandpanthers Day, Muffins with Ma'ams, Donuts with Dudes, or ANY on-campus event — you need to RESUBMIT your Volunteer Application NOW! 🙌

👉 https://volunteers.leonschools.net/

✨ It only takes a couple of minutes!
✨ Add up to 5 schools and ALL your kiddos in ONE application!
✨ Must be completed in advance, so don't wait!

🚌 Field Trip Chaperones
Want to ride along on the fun this year? Fingerprinting requirement is ONLY for field trip chaperones.

New Chaperones

· A Level 2 clearance with fingerprinting is now required (good for 5 years!)

· Cost is $61, paid by the volunteer

· The school will provide your fingerprinting paperwork once application (the front office has it)

· Must be completed 6 WEEKS before the field trip — so plan ahead!

Returning Chaperones

· When you fill out the application, just answer “Yes” to “Would you like to serve as a field trip chaperone?” then “Yes” again to “Are you returning?”

🐾💙 We could NOT do it without you! Let's make this the best volunteer year yet!

🎉 Thank You to Our 2025–2026 Community! 🎉

We are so grateful for our incredible Business Partners, Boosters, Volunteers, and PTO Supporters. Your generosity and commitment make our school an amazing place to learn and grow!

🐾 2025–2026 Business Partners:

🐾 Ability Towing

🐾 Big Bend Petroleum

🐾 BluePrint Shop

🐾 Fielder Tree Service

🐾 Firehouse Subs

🐾 Heather Burch Ortho

🐾 It's Personal. Distinct Custom Designs

🐾 John Wesley United Methodist Church

🐾 Killearn Lakes Taekwondo & Fitness

🐾 Laurie Insurance Group

🐾 Mission BBQ

🐾 North Florida Security Academy / Risk Mitigation EP & Security Agency

🐾 NRG

🐾 Platinum Dance Center

🐾 Studio A Interiors LLC

🐾 The Bridge

🐾 The Red Shed

A huge thank you also goes out to our Boosters, Volunteers, and PTO Supporters — none of this would be possible without YOU! 💛

Reminder:
This week is a "No Backpack Week"

We'd love your input! 📋 Take just 2 minutes to complete our PTO Annual Survey and help shape next year's events, fundraisers, and activities. https://forms.gle/4zQnrkKgsmS5m3kY9 All responses are anonymous, however if you want to receive a First Watch certificate — just include your child's name and 2025–26 teacher at the end.