Greg Pizzoli is Coming to Visit Chatsworth!

Exciting news! Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is coming to speak to our K-3 students on Thursday, November 5. Pizzoli is the four-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including the New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and PIZZA! A Slice of History. Order your books by Thursday, October 22!

The Block Party is Back On!

Get ready for the best night of the fall!  Book your babysitter and get your tickets because the Block Party is rescheduled for Friday, October 23rd.  Live music - check!  Late night DJ - check!  Food and drinks - check!  Lawn games - check!   The incomparable Annual Block Party is not a party without you!  So what are you waiting for?  Click here to get your tickets now.

Kindergarten parents, grab your cuties and get ready to do-si-do! The Kindergarten Square Dance will take place on Monday, October 19 at 5pm on the Chatsworth playground. This event is for K students and parents only — sorry no siblings. 

Kids (and even adults) typically wear "cowboy attire" if they want, and hats / bandanas will be provided.

No RSVP or sign up needed. This is a free event hosted by the PTA.

Join us for a fun adults-only evening to toast to your kids' final year at Chatsworth, as well as to the friendships, memories, carpools, birthday parties, recitals and everything else that got us to graduation. Come raise a glass with your fellow 5th grade parents as we celebrate the end of an era—and the start of the next chapter! Get your tickets here now for this unforgettable event.  

Kindergarten is just the beginning! Join us for an adults-only evening to meet and mingle with fellow Kindergarten parents, make new friends, and toast to the start of six wonderful years together at Chatsworth. Come raise a glass to new friendships, new adventures, and the Class of 2032! Get your tickets here for this special party. 

All members of the MUFSD community are invited to join us for coffee, breakfast, and informal conversation to kick off the new school year. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet educators and the Student Support Services leadership team and staff. Please RSVP here. 

This Friday, October 9 students who walk/ bike/ scoot/ bus to school receive raffle tickets upon arrival at school. Children who pick up trash that they find along the way get extra raffle tickets! Three winners will be announced in school, and the lucky winners will go home with a gift certificate to Longford's! 

School's back in session, so it's time for the annual Chatsworth Block Party! Book a sitter and grab your ticket to this fall favorite. As always there will be beer, wine, jungle juice, food trucks, tailgate-style games, and other awesome activities. 

Live music and dancing!

Friday, September 25, 2026
7:00pm
$100/person - get your ticket now!
Woodbine Ave & Circle Ave in Larchmont Manor

Hosted by: J.B. & Maggie Miller
Sponsored by: Anup & Raina Arora, Bede & Audrey Broome, Todd & Sedona Gaspard, Noelle & Paul Johnston, and Mike & Janna Stern

What’s better than watching a movie with your kids on the big screen? Watching it outdoors with all of your favorite Chatsworth families, of course! This year we'll see you at Manor Park! Grab a blanket, bring a chair, and enjoy an outdoor movie night where kids will be entertained by a movie with friends and parents can catch up along the Sound.

Friday, September 18, 2026
7:00pm
$20/Parent $10/Child - buy your tickets now!

Special thanks to The Larchmont Manor Park Society

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Beverages, popcorn, candy, and other concessions for sale; cash only.

Chatsworth Garden News: Come Grow With Us!

Our teaching gardens give every Chatsworth student a chance to dig in—literally. Parent-led, teacher-aligned lessons turn science concepts into hands-on discoveries (seed life cycles, pollinators, soil, weather…the works). It’s a fun, meaningful way to pop into your child’s school day and watch learning bloom.

The garden committee is looking for help of all kinds, from occasional helpers for seasonal clean-up days to grade-level coordinators. A green thumb is not required, though any backyard farmers should definitely step right up!

For anyone interested in getting involved, we will have an informational meeting on Friday, September 18th at 9:00am under the orange shade structure near the Addison Street ramp. Questions or RSVPs should be sent to Sarah Finch.

We hope you’ll join us for one of our favorite traditions—the Chatsworth Summer Social—on Friday, August 28th:

• 10:00–10:45 AM: Kindergarten Ice-Pop Party/ Supply Drop-off at the Dinosaur Playground

• 11:30 AM–12:30 PM: Grades 1-5 Hangout on the Blacktop

Summer Socials are a fun chance for students to reconnect, make new friends, and decorate the blacktop with welcoming chalk messages for the first day of school.

To help ease the first day, kindergarten families are invited (but not required) to drop off labeled school supplies at the Ice-Pop Party using clearly marked tables.

Parents and guardians are invited for an informal Meet & Greet with our new Principal - Dr Andrea Hamilton; RSVP if you can attend.

Please note this is for adults only, students will have an opportunity to say hi to Dr Hamilton on Friday, August 28, 2026 on the playground.

Come join your fellow Chatsworth dads for a great night of poker, beer, and fun! There will be prizes, food, and an open beer bar (Chit bar for other drinks). Don't have a great poker face? No problem! This is played tournament style with a set amount of chips for all, last man standing wins!

Friday, June 12, 2026
Larchmont Shore Club
$175/person - get your ticket now!
Kegs tapped at 6:30pm/Cards fly at 7:00pm

Hosted by: Bobby Brennan, Michael Grossman, and Jon McDonald
Sponsored by: Lee Alexander, Anup Arora, Brian Barney, Elliott Barr, Michael Barr, Andrew Bernstein, Michael Berrigan, Jarvis Brown, John Burckin, Eddie Cabral, Evan Cohen, Chris Daur, Andrew DeLoach, Matt Dupuis, Pete Essig, Jim Fanning, Adam Fitzner, Adam Greenhut, Andrew Halket, Randy Kessler, Dan Kranzley, Evan Lederman, Chris Loll, Mark Lundquist, Charles Manice, Kevin McCarthy, Todd McDonald, Dave McNulty, Matt Mitchell, Ben Naftalis, JD Parker, Vic Pasev, Justin Patnode, Frank Pedersen, Brooks Powlen, Ben Proctor, Michael Pryor, Meier Raivich, Andrew Rohrkemper, Esam Saidmuratov, Mark Sheeran, Tucker Siler, Gregor Siwinski, Ryan Smith, David Tarr, Shawn Trudeau, Adam Trigg, Justin Wagstaff, Jesse Zolna

Chatsworth Spring Fair on May 30th!

The Spring Fair is one of the school’s largest events and welcomes the entire community for a day of games, prizes, music, food, and more! In order to make this a success we need your support!

• Please Volunteer! We need over 180 volunteers to make this day a success (At least 5-6 parents per class!) Shifts are 90 minutes in duration during which you’re responsible for manning the game tables and booths. Please sign up here! We’ve made sign-ups easy and fun - shifts are short and you can volunteer with a friend! This is a great opportunity for middle and high school student volunteers as well.

• Tickets are on sale! If you pre-order online before May 22nd, we will deliver to your student’s cubby at school on Wednesday May 27th or Thursday May 28th. If ordering for the whole family, you can choose one child’s classroom. You will see the option when you are selecting your items online HERE.

• What to expect at the fair?

  • Game booths, prizes, arts and crafts, face painting, cake walk, music, food, and family fun! 

  • *NEW* raffle baskets

  • *NEW* Sensory friendly fair early opening from 10:30-11 am  for kids who need a calmer vibe! The Zen Den is also open all day with calm, quiet activities and our very own sensory friendly magic show at 11 am.

Questions? Email chatsfair@gmail.com—we’ll coordinate with you!

Susan Hood is Coming to Visit our K-5 Classes!

Exciting news! Award-winning author Susan Hood is coming to speak to our K-5 students on Thursday, May 21. The titles listed below are suggested recommendations by grade level, but families are welcome to order any book they feel would be a good fit for their child. Suggested titles by grade:

• Grades K–1: Spike the Mixed-up Monster, Leaps and Bounce and Double Take

• Grades 2–3: Ada's Violin and The Last Straw

• Grades 4–5: Lifeboat 12 and Lifeboat 5

All orders must be placed through this link by May 12.

Save the Date for the K-5 Art Show!

Mrs. Belinquete invites all of our Chatsworth families to a K-5 Art Show on Tuesday, May 19 from 4–6 PM.

This exhibit will feature drawings, paintings, and sculptures inspired by both modern and contemporary artists. From bold Pop Art influences to expressive abstract creations, each piece reflects the imagination, growth, and unique voice of our students. We hope you can join us to celebrate their hard work, creativity, and artistic journeys. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to share their art and for families to experience the vibrant creativity happening in our art classroom!

Earth Friendly Friday is May 15!

This Friday, May 15, we will celebrate May's Earth Friendly Friday! Any students who walk/ bike/ scoot/ bus to school will get raffle tickets, and students who pick up trash that they find along the way or around the school will get tickets, too. 3 winners will be announced in school, and the lucky winners will go home with a gift certificate to Longfords! 

We need parent volunteers to assist in handing out raffle tickets to the students as they arrive! If you are interested in volunteering to help hand out raffle tickets from 8:15-8:45 am, please sign up here (scroll down to find the right date)!

BAM! Get ready for a fun night of Mahjong to benefit the PTA! Whether you are looking for a night to play with friends or you're a newbie who wants to learn, tonight is the night to keep calm and mahjong! Ladies from The Parlour will teach the basics and run supervised games, while several tables will be available for those who already know the game. So quit dragon your feet! Get crack-ing and buy your tickets before they sell out! Light refreshments included.
Sponsored by Atelier Modern

(P.S. These cute mahjong tiles pictured are available at Atelier Modern!)

Come join us on Friday, May 8th from 3-4:30 PM as we turn the blacktop into a haven for bikers! Children will learn about safety, have their helmets properly fit, & test their bike handling skills on a specially-designed obstacle course.

Enjoy a morning of mimosas and bagels as a final hurrah for the moms of graduating 5th graders. Purchase your ticket here.