Dear Pioneer Families,

Welcome to the CFFA updates! We look forward to collaborating with you to make this year a memorable and fulfilling one for all Chadbourne students.

First CFFA Board Meeting Updates (September 1st 2026)
It was great to see everyone during the board meeting! For those who couldn't make it, here's a quick recap:
•⁠  ⁠We welcomed all our new board members and reviewed our mission for the year, along with a great update from our principal.
•⁠  ⁠Thank you for helping us stay on track with our 2026–2027 fundraising goal, which supports classroom supplies, enrichment programs, playground upgrades, and more.
•⁠  ⁠We walked through the full-year event calendar, including Trunk or Treat, Movie Night, and Science Olympiad prep, to name a few.
•⁠  ⁠Volunteer sign-ups are now open for several committees — see the opportunities below and sign up today.
•⁠  ⁠Communication this year will happen through our Newsletter, Konstella, and WhatsApp groups.

The full meeting minutes are attached/linked below for anyone who wants the details.
Our next meeting is on October 6th, 2026 at 7 PM — we'd love to see you there!
Meeting minutes: https://www.cffaonline.org/meeting-minutes

Chadbourne Family and Faculty Association (CFFA) Pioneer Pledge
To sustain the enriching experience Chadbourne has traditionally offered, we ask every family to invest both financially and with volunteer time. Find out more about the Pioneer Pledge. Donations can be made online (via Konstella or PayPal), by check, or through employer payroll deduction.
Suggested donation is $225 per student:
•⁠  ⁠$100 goes to your child's classroom/grade-level activities.
•⁠  ⁠$125 funds school-wide CFFA-sponsored activities like assemblies, subscriptions, math contests, art and music programs, and technology upgrades.
More info about our Pioneer Pledge: cffaonline.org/pioneer-pledge

Volunteering for Activities
Volunteering in your child's school activities is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you haven't yet had the chance, we'd love for you to join a committee.

Several exciting Konstella committees are open to join:
Board / Leadership committees
•⁠  ⁠SSC (2026–2027): School Site Council. This team helps guide our school's goals, programs, and budget. First meeting: September 16th, 2026 at 2:45 PM — please join.
•⁠  ⁠English Language Advisory Committee: This team advises on programs and services for English learners and helps build stronger family-school connections.
•⁠  ⁠For more details, please see the Principal's newsletter, Chadbourne Chat.

Community committees
•⁠  ⁠Picture Day (2026–27): Fall Picture Day is happening on September 22, 2026. We have two Picture Days each year — one in fall and one in spring. A professional vendor comes on-site to take pictures of the kids, and we need volunteers to help organize each event. These take place on a school day and require you to be onsite.
•⁠  ⁠*Hospitality (2026–27): *CFFA sponsors different events throughout the school year to show our appreciation to teachers and staff. We need volunteers to help organize these events.
•⁠  ⁠*Noon Duty Supervisor Team (2026–27): *This is a one-hour-a-day position, with the possibility of additional hours for talented individuals. Please reach out to the school office or email Mr. Wood if you're interested.
•⁠  ⁠*Yearbook (2026–27): *Every year, we publish and sell a school yearbook. We need volunteers to collect and compile content and pictures. No prior experience required.

Fundraising committees
•⁠  ⁠Spirit Wear (2026–27): Facilitate the sale of Chadbourne Spirit Wear (shirts, hoodies, jackets, etc.).

Thank you for your support!
Warm regards,
CFFA Board 2026–27