Upcoming+Events


 * Chester Elementary School PTO Upcoming Events & Volunteer Requests! **

Home Cultural Arts Programs    ** On May 12, 2018 ** ** the CES PTO held an adult only funddraiser ** ** at the **  **Middlesex Yacht Club in Chester**     **Why:** Our PTO is celebrating its 20th Anniversary! Our fundraising goal was $10,000 through auction donations and event sponsors. With the money raised, our aim is upgrading and renovating our current playground. This exciting renovation will benefit all children attending Chester Elementary School now and in future years to come.   **Thanks to the support of those in attendance we exceeded our goal!!!**   ** Silent and Live Auction: ** We had an amazing list of great auction items thanks to the generous support of our local businesses.  Women’s Cape from Lark in Chester Oil Change Gift Certificates at West Main Auto in Chester Face Painting by Ana Ughetti Face Painting Gift Certificate to the Perfect Pair in Chester, compliments of Jim Zanardi Product Basket with Gift Certificate from The Spa of Essex in Essex Gift Certificate (and T-shirt) to Bushy Hill Camp in Ivoryton Gift Certificate to Bed, Bath & Beyond Birthday Party Gift Certificate at Flip Flop Gymnastics in Deep River Handmade Necklace by Jewelry Designer Melissa Punzalan Gift Certificate to The Cheese Shop in Centerbrook Handmade Necklace by A String of Beads Gift Certificates to Anchor & Compass in Deep River Gift Certificates to Compass Rose in Deep River Mini Photography Session with Kim Tyler Photography in Chester <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Gift Certificate to Bar Americain for Two at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville “The Rock” at Spring & Straits, compliments of the O’Neil Family in Chester Gift Certificate to Pequot Sherwood Day Camp in Deep River Gift Certificate to The Oyster Club in Mystic Lunch with CES Principal Tyson Stoddard (for your child!) Gift Certificate to Le Petit Salon in Chester 10 Tickets to a Hartford Yard Goats game, Plus Watch Fireworks from Home Dugout Sweet Relief Therapy Session with Carol Piro of Transformational Health in Chester Gift Certificate to the Brushmill in Chester Two Tickets to “Once” at the Ivoryton Playhouse in Ivoryton Couples Sound Meditation from The Sound Retreat in Chester Gift Certificate to Boom Restaurant in Westbrook Original Painting by CES’s own Debbie Siraco Overnight Stay & Breakfast at Talcott House B&B in Westbrook Five Yards of Mulch (with delivery!) from Giroux Landscaping in Chester Leather Bag from BlackKat Leather in Chester 2018 Season Boat Launch Pass at Hays Haven Marina in Chester Tuxedo Rental from Colin’s Tuxedo in Old Saybrook 2hrs of House Cleaning by Olympia Cleaning Services in Chester Gift Certificates to Nomad’s Entertainment in South Windsor One-Year Family Membership at Valley Shore YMCA in Westbrook Original Painting by Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery in Chester 4 Nights, 3 Days Stay in Mt Snow VT, compliments of Dan & Tina Saunders Two Tickets to “Hamilton” in NYC, compliments of Rebecca Greenberg-Ellis’ family Reserved Parking Spot at CES for One Year <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">** A HUGE THANK-YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS! ** <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">** CablePrep ** <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> [|Thermomedics, LLC] <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> John Zanardi Oil Company <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Jeffrey N. Mehler, CFP, LLC  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Cartier Optical  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Killingworth True Value  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">** AND A HUGE THANK-YOU TO OUR PARTNERS! ** <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Tina's Kitchen Sink <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Middlesex Yacht Club  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">River Tavern  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Stacy Cakes  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Fromage Fine Foods and Coffees **Stay up-to-date!** Join the discussion on our Facebook page. Not a member of our closed Facebook group? CES parents and guardians are welcome to join at any time! Visit the PTO's public Facebook page and click the blue "Sign Up" button. **Thank you so much for your support!** <span style="color: #1d2129; display: block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">
 * <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">Our Auction Items: ** <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Firetruck Ride to Chester Elementary School by the Chester Hose Company in Chester <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Private Wine Tasting Event for 20 People at Shore Discount Liquors in Deep River  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Bottles of Wine from Chester Package Store in Chester  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Two Tickets to Connecticut Science Center in Hartford  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Gift Certificate to River Tavern of Chester  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> Gift Certificate to Rayna's School of Dance in Chester  <span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; text-align: center;">  Keurig Coffee Brewer from WB Mason Old Lyme

//**With Gratitude,**// PTO Spring Fling Committee <span style="color: #1d2129; display: block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">and <span style="color: #1d2129; display: block; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;">The CES PTO