Chace Street News

Congratulations to Coach Plante on achieving his 200th career win! A dedicated leader of 3 Varsity basketball programs (Westport, Case, Bristol Plymouth) for the past 18 years, Coach Plante reached this incredible milestone on February 8, 2025, with a hard-fought victory over Muniz Academy. His commitment to the team and passion for the game continue to inspire players and the entire school community. Here's to many more wins ahead!

Chace Street recently welcomed Ruth Koha James for a special visit to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through her engaging presentation, she shared powerful insights about Dr. King’s message of equality, justice, and perseverance. Students and staff in grades 4 & 5 were inspired by her words and the meaningful discussion that followed. It was a memorable opportunity to reflect on the impact of Dr. King’s work and how his dream continues to shape our world today.

The next PTO meeting will be on March 12th at 6:00 PM. Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the next event—Bingo Night on Friday.

If anyone is interested in being on the school council, please email me at timothy.plante@somersetschools.org. We are looking for 2 members. The meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm. We meet about 5-6 times throughout the school year.

March

The Mason Sterne Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Mason J. Sterne, a former Chace Street School student. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors at Somerset Berkley High School in Mason’s honor.

If you would like to contribute, donations can be made by check, payable to "Mason Sterne Scholarship Fund." Your support helps keep Mason’s legacy alive by providing meaningful opportunities for local students. Thank you for your generosity!

The "Good News Call" recognizes students who go out of their way to do something kind for others or show exceptional actions without being prompted. It's a way to celebrate those who go above and beyond. As J.C. Watts Jr. said, "Character is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching."

The Dolphin Diner has reopened!! We renamed it to the VIP Lounge. The students are chosen by their teacher and classmates. Sept./Oct. Perseverance, Nov/Dec.-Respectful, Jan./Feb.-Independent, March/Apr.-Inclusion, Diverse, May/June-Empathy

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to share that the VIP Lounge is returning for our students, starting Monday! This special opportunity recognizes students who demonstrate important character traits throughout the school year.

Each student selected will get to enjoy the VIP Lounge and invite a friend to join them for the entire week. The first week, teachers will choose a student who best represents the character trait, and for the next two weeks, students will vote for a peer who has demonstrated that quality.

Character Traits & Dates

⭐ Perseverance – Weeks of 2/3, 2/10, 2/24
⭐ Respect – Weeks of 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
⭐ Independence – Weeks of 3/24, 3/31, 4/7
⭐ Diversity, Inclusion, Equity – Weeks of 4/14, 4/28, 5/5
⭐ Empathy – Weeks of 5/12, 5/19, 5/27

For Kindergarten and 1st Grade, due to lunch schedules, students will have VIP Lounge privileges on the following days:
🟠 Grade 1: Monday & Tuesday
🟠 Kindergarten: Wednesday & Thursday

We encourage you to talk with your child about these important character traits and celebrate their efforts to embody them. We can’t wait to see our students shine!

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