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Aug 26 - 30, 2024

Chute School Year Kick-off Wednesday, September 4th 5-7 PM

The Chute PTA will host an outdoor pizza party for all Chute students and caregivers to celebrate the start of the 2024-2025 school year!

Join us Wednesday, September 4th, from 5 – 7 PM. Bring a water bottle.

Cold water will be provided. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Chute Spiritwear will be available for purchase (credit cards, Zelle, or cash accepted).

We are looking for volunteers to help us set up, serve pizza and clean up. To volunteer, please visit (Pizza Party Signup).

Chute Curriculum Night

Chute will be hosting our annual Curriculum Night on September 19th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Families are invited to meet your child's/children's grade level teachers and hear about what they will be learning this year!

Evanston School Children's Clothing Association (ESCCA)

ESCCA provides cold-weather clothing, shoes, and boots at no cost to D65 students in need. ESCCA relies on hundreds of volunteers each year to help families “shop” at the ESCCA store at JEH. Check out this video to get a sense of the experience of being a volunteer, and click ESCCA Volunteer Opportunities to sign up.

If you or someone you know would benefit from accessing ESCCA’s services, please contact your principal, health clerk or school social worker [Jim McHolland, Principal, mchollandj@district65.net, Naomi Love, Social Worker, loven@district65.net, Allie Harned, Social Worker, harneda@district65.net ].

Physical Education & Athletics

Chute physical education uniform sales are ongoing. Please have your Chute student turn in their uniform order form to their PE teacher.

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The Chute Cross Country team will begin practice next week on Monday. Practice will be held immediately after school and run until about 3:45-4pm. Students should bring a water bottle and comfortable clothes for running. More info about races this season will be given to runners at practice next week. Parents can contact Mr. Connolly connollys@district65.net with any questions.