Chapman Elementary School

📘✨ Nonfiction Summer Spotlight! Looking for fun, educational summer activities? ReadWorks offers free, self‑printed nonfiction reading packets for grades 1–8. Research shows that high‑interest nonfiction and short daily reading (10–15 minutes!) help kids build knowledge, expand vocabulary, and maintain reading skills over break. Parents, here’s how to make it work: 1. Pick a packet or workbook based on your child’s grade level. 2. Read together or let them explore independently - either way, just a few pages a day go a long way. 3. Talk about it! Ask, “What new fact did you learn today?” to boost comprehension and connection. https://about.readworks.org/summer-reading.html

Did you know that reading just 20 minutes a day over the summer can help students maintain—and even boost—their literacy skills? 📖✨ Summer reading helps kids grow their vocabulary, expand their imaginations, and return to school ready to soar! Here are a few fun ways to encourage summer reading: ✅ Let kids choose their own books ✅ Visit the public library together (view the photo below!) ✅ Start a family reading challenge ✅ Read outside under a shady tree or at the beach! Let’s keep those young minds active all summer long! 📚💡 Happy reading, Chargers! 💙💛

📱☀️ Research shows that too much screen time can negatively impact focus, sleep, and social development. Let’s help our kids stay active, curious, and connected (to more than just Wi-Fi) this summer! 🌳📚 #ScreenSmartSummer #ChapmanChargers

📚✏️ Here are the suggested supply lists for the 2025–2026 school year at Chapman! 🏫✨ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sN7JbJgWFAEg1TLPdS6r8hDxgBGAubKnR5NK2KEiN2k/edit?usp=sharing

School’s out and summer is ON! ☀️ Wishing all our Chapman families a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled summer break. Thank you for making the 24-25 school year one to remember! 💙💛

Ms. Hunter and Ms. Elbaor's classes met up with Mrs. Schroeder's class (Weiss) at 10 pins for a bowling field trip last week! So much fun!

Smiles, sunshine, nonstop fun - Field Day 2025! ☀️🎉 From relay races to tug-of-war, our Chargers gave it their all! Huge shoutout to Mrs. Kozicki for such an incredible day planned that our entire school enjoyed. Your energy, organization, and heart made it unforgettable, as always! 💙💛 Thank you to the PTO and our parent volunteers, too! #chapmanchargers

Throwback to May 2nd's Watch D.O.G.S. We inadvertently missed posting our wonderful Watch D.O.G.S. that day. Thank you to Mr. Huyck and Mr. Shaffer for spending time with our students! We appreciate you!

Fourth Grade Wax Museum Success! Today, our amazing fourth graders brought history to life at their annual Wax Museum! Each student portrayed a notable figure from American history, complete with costumes, posters, and speeches that shared fun facts and important contributions. Thank you to all the families and visitors who attended and supported our young historians—it was a memorable day of learning and creativity!

Today, our third and fourth graders came together for a special meet-up! The fourth graders shared their experiences and gave the third graders a sneak peek into what to expect next year—from exciting projects to new responsibilities. It was a great moment of connection, encouragement, and curiosity as the younger students got a glimpse of what lies ahead in fourth grade!

Our amazing Charge Up Crew planned an appreciation breakfast for staff!! Their creativity, leadership, and initiative truly shined through here (and all year)! Thank you to our PTO for funding this event for the Crew to host.

Thank you so much to our Watch D.O.G.S today. Mr. Sarkozi we appreciate you spending the day with us.

Field Day is Monday!!

Please view the 25/26 and 26/27 district calendars here: https://www.gibdist.net/documents/our-district/calendar/395026

🎉Book your stay at Kalahari for this great deal! The stay is for the nights of Sunday Oct 19th and/or Monday Oct 20th for $139 per night. We have NO SCHOOL on 10/20 and 10/21. Booking closes on September 19th! This is open to everyone, not just Chapman! Here is the direct link to book online or you can call the number on the flier below. https://book.passkey.com/e/51051535

Thank you so much to our two Watch D.O.G.S. today. Mr. Shoemaker and Mr. Ritchie we are so glad you were able to spend your day with us at Chapman.

LAST CALL for movie day orders - DUE TOMORROW!

Thank you to Mr. Paterno for being our Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer on Friday. We are so happy you were able to spend the morning with our students.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Chapman PTO for going above and beyond all year long! 🎉 From organizing events to supporting our staff and students in countless ways, your dedication has made the 24-25 school year truly unforgettable. We are beyond grateful for everything you do! 💙💛 *Please drop your appreciation for them below and do not forget to tell them "THANK YOU" when you see them at Field Day on Monday, June 9th.

Don't forget to return those library books to Ms. Kayla this week!