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Greetings Chaffee Families,

I would like to congratulate Ms. Riley O’Connor on being selected as the Chaffee Teacher of the Year. I would also like to congratulate Ms. Kyllie Carter on being selected as the Chaffee Support Person of the Year. We are so grateful for all Ms. O’Connor and Ms. Carter do to help make Chaffee a wonderful place!

As you may be aware, on Friday the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its A-F Report Cards for the 2024-2025 school year. I am so excited to share that for the first time ever, Chaffee scored an A!!! This grade is based on ACAP test proficiency, ACAP test growth, English Learner progress, and chronic absenteeism. Our State Report Card Grade is a 90, and our Federal Report Card Grade is a 93! With your support I know we can keep our school growing in a positive way. We need students at school daily, prepared for learning and making Chaffee Choices! 😊

This Thursday is our Thanksgiving Lunch, open to those who pre-ordered lunch. Please check in at the office with your identification 10-15 minutes before your child’s lunch time listed below. We are expecting a large crowd, so your patience is appreciated as we check in our guests.

Adjusted Thanksgiving Lunch Times:

  • PreK: 10:20-10:50am

  • Kindergarten: 11:20-11:55am

  • 1st Grade: 12:00-12:35pm

  • 2nd Grade: 10:30-11:05am

  • 3rd Grade: 10:55-11:30am

  • 4th Grade: 11:35am-12:10pm

  • 5th Grade: 12:15-12:45pm

Our Penguin Patch Holiday Shop will be open December 1-5, and we need volunteers (parent, guardians, grandparents, etc.) to help students shop. Please volunteer. You will love shopping with our students!

Lost & Found is full!! Please remind your child(ren) to go by and collect their missing items before everything is donated on November 25!

Soar Eagles,

April Clark

Principal