Our Events
August 29: Back to School Block Party
Join in the fun to welcome families back to Chappell with a casual bring-your-own picnic! There will also be food available for purchase from delicious Sweet Virginia's Kitchen and Baobab BBQ. Plus, paletas, games and more! From 6 to 8 p.m. at Winnemac Park by the Chappell playground.
October: Fall Carnival
This annual event at the school is very well attended. Students can purchase a wrist band for unlimited games and fun! This year we will feature an upper grade lounge with pop a shot and other games. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ChappellFallCarnival
November: Winter Greenery Sale
Decorate your home and support Chappell at the same time! More info this year's fundraiser coming soon. The fundraiser benefits the school's garden program.
January, 2020: Family Movie Day
Local business, the Davis Theater, hosts a fun movie day for Chappell families. Date and time will be announced closer to the event!
February, 2020: Family Pizza Night
Roots Pizza (2200 W. Lawrence) will donate 20 percent of your bill to Chappell Elementary! If you can't dine in, place an order to go and Roots will donate 15 percent. Date and time to be announced closer to the event!
March, 2020: Dance-a-thon
This is a great event for students and families! Students solicit donations and participate in fun dance lessons and contests in the Old Gym. This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year!
May Spring Fundraiser
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year - it's an adult-only event to celebrate Chappell!
May: Teacher Appreciation Week
Show our teachers how much they are appreciated! Help the committee by baking treats and brunch items, coordinating student thank you notes, soliciting donations, and helping with set up.
June: Potbelly's
Chappell’s gardening program partners with Gardeneers, a nonprofit that provides curriculum support and garden maintenance, and complements and strengthens the existing school curriculum through garden education. They provide hands-on gardening lessons, discussions, arts and crafts and games centered around nutrition, community and environmental stewardship.