Chaplin Elementary Greenhouse

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Principal’s Corner

September 2017 Thank you for checking out our website! Welcome to the start of the 2017-2018 school year. I hope that your summer has gone well and th

School Clean Up Day

The Chaplin Elementary School community had been pulling together to beautify the grounds and building at the school this summer. On August 7th a migh

CES By Drone

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Chaplin BoE Meeting Date Changed

The Chaplin Elementary School Board of Education meeting (August 9, 2017) has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

2017-2018 Calendar

2017-2018 Chaplin Calendar

First Day of School for Students

We hope your summer is going well. The first day of school for students will be August 30, 2017. We look forward to seeing you all on the first day. D

Online Parenting Classes-Free for Chaplin

Peace at Home! FREE for Chaplin! For parents who need some tips! For Parents who could not attend Incredible Years or the May Positive Parenting Works

Emotional Intelligence- Peace at Home Parenting

Feeling overwhelmed or managing your child’s emotional meltdowns? Great strategies from Ruth Freeman in Chaplin. Free childcare with pre-registr

Incredible Years Parent Series at Chaplin Library

A FREE series for parents with current or soon to be school-age children. Multiple sessions on promoting positive behaviors, reducing inappropriate be

Parenting Series at Chaplin Library

10 WEEK SERIES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN          SESSIONS WILL FOCUS ON: Promoting Positive Behaviors  Reducing Inapprop

C.R.E.W Meeting

Join us for our March C.R.E.W meeting on Thursday, March 9th. 4:10 pm @ Chaplin Elementary School Childcare provided

Positive Parenting with Ruth Freeman

The workshops with Ruth Freeman are cancelled until further notice.  

Our website is back up and running

Please look for our event coming up in March 2017. Also our Facebook page has news on it for you as well … https://www.facebook.com/chaplinkids

Bringing Attendance Home: Parent Video

Bringing Attendance Home: Parent Video from Rachel Auerbach on Vimeo.

Missing 10% of school days, just 2 days each month, can put children at risk of academic failure.  When we reduce chronic absence we improve graduat

Summer Reading Events

Kindergarten Parent Orientation

On May 27, at 6:30 p.m., a Kindergarten Parent Orientation meeting will be held in the Chaplin Elementary School Music Room.  This is an introductory

Celebrate Screen-Free Week!

On May 4-10, children, families, and communities around the world will rediscover the joys of life beyond the screen. Unplug from digital entertainmen

5 simple ways to encourage your kids to eat healthy

  By Elizabeth Renter Reposted from http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/04/23/5-simple-ways-to-encourage-your-kids-to-eat-healthy/ Children ages

Chaplin Preschool Screening

Easter Breakfast & Activities

Saturday from 9:00-11:00. Chaplin Elementary School. Come down and visit the Easter bunny and don’t forget your baskets.

World Salt Awareness Week!

Debunking the Myths About School Attendance

http://www.attendanceworks.org/about/why-it-matters/   Myth 1: Attending Kindergarten Regularly Doesn’t Really Matter Reality: Chronic absence (m

2014 – Year in Review from Commissioner Jones-Taylor

To open this letter as a pdf click here.

Quality of Words, Not Quantity, Is Crucial to Language Skills, Study Finds

It has been nearly 20 years since a landmark education study found that by age 3, children from low-income families have heard 30 million fewer words

How You Can Keep Your Teeth Healthy

Kids can take charge of their teeth by taking these steps: Brush at least twice a day — after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help ensure they have a safe holi

Positive Discipline Workshop

Is your child spending too much time in “time out?” Are you concerned that you are too strict or too easy? Do you sometimes think there mu

Brainy Blocks at the Mansfield Public Library

Tuesday, Oct 14 is a day off from school but don’t let your brain get lazy. The “Brainy Blocks” program meets from 1:30 – 3:00

Pirate & Princess Party!

Saturday, September 27 3:30 – 7:30 pm Crafts, games & pizza for grades K-5 Wear a costume!   Sponsored by the Mansfield Parks and Recre

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Keep your kids safe with these car seat safety tips

Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for children age 13 and under. It’s National Child Passenger Safety Seat Week, and the Pima C

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Good attendance helps children do well in school and eventually in the workplace. Good attendance matters for school success, starting as early as pre

“I don’t want to go to school”

What can you say when your child says “I don’t want to go to school”? Read this advice from www.parenting.com Deal With “I Don

August CREW Meeting

Focus: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Tuesday, August 5, 2014 12:30 p.m. Chaplin Elementary School Library   Child care and lunch will be provide

The Creature Teachers

Come meet some fascinating live animals. August 1, 2014 3:00 – 4:00 Mansfield Public Library www.thecreatureteachers.com

Fairy Houses!

Come build a castle fit for a fairy.  Bring found objects to share. July 30, 2014   –   2:00-4:00 p.m.    –    at the Chaplin Lib

Crafts for Kids: Build It!

Create your own fantastic structures. Tue, July 29, 2014   –   2:00 pm – 3:00 pm   –   at the Mansfield Public Library

Sparky’s Puppets: Tricksters & Noodleheads

Silly tales, lots of laughs. Sat, July 26, 2014 10:30am – 11:30am Mansfield Public Library

Crafts for Kids: Paper Airplane Extravaganza

Fri, July 25, 2014 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mansfield Public Library Sign up in the Library or on their online website.

FREE STATE PARKS WEEKEND in CT

THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – July 26 & 27 will be “Free State Parks Weekend” AT ALL CONNECTICUT STATE PARKS All Parking and Museum

Toddler and Preschool Story Hour

Children ages 1 – 5 years old Wednesdays, July 23 & 30, 2014 10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. Chaplin Elementary School Library  

Eric Girardi : Bending Gravity Glow Show

A fascinating program of object manipulation and cool music. Tuesday July 22, 2014 6:30 PM Mansfield Public Library Ages 5 and up. FREE, no need to re

reptile rally

Experience the world of reptiles. Saturday, July 19, 2014 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Petco in Mansfield Come for an adventure celebrating reptiles and mee

Who Lives in the Forest?

Tuesday, July 15th 10:00am-12:00pm James L. Goodwin Conservation Center Naturalist Emma Lorusso will lead us on a walk down the whimsical ChildrenR

Crafts for Kids: Wacky Ways to Paint

Salad spinner art, string painting and more. Fri, July 11, 2014 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Mansfield Public Library

26th Anniversary Kidsville Kuckoo Review Concert

The Singasaurus and his crew will delight audiences with their sing-along favorites. These musicians are always lots of fun and love to engage the aud

Have a Blast at Your Library!

Summer Reading Program Begins June 23rd! Prizes!  Programs!  Fun! June 23 –  Summer Reading Begins June 27, 4:00-6:oo p.m. – Lego Club!

Join us at our June CREW Meeting!

Come see what Chaplin CREW is all about! Our June CREW meeting will be held next Tuesday, June 17th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Chaplin Element

Public Notice

The Chaplin School Readiness Council is looking for a trainer to assist staff with using the web-based School Chapters for their program and classroom

Chaplin School Readiness Council

The Chaplin School Readiness Council provides funds to programs that serve 3 and 4 year olds in Chaplin. The Council is currently preparing the grant

Welcome

The Chaplin Discovery/School Readiness Council is a group of early childhood professionals, parents, seniors and other community residents who are app