Phoenix Fun Day

Friday, September 26, 2025
4:30 PM 7:30 PM

Phoenix Fun Day is a family-fun fundraising event featuring a giant inflatable slide, a DJ-led dance party, games, crafts, food, and more! PFD is a fun-filled evening of connecting with friends, new and old, and is not to be missed! This year will feature a basketball game, button-making machine, and exciting raffle baskets!

Phoenix Fun Day also serves as our biggest fundraiser of the year, paving the way for the PTO to fund many items and programs throughout the school year.

**This event is RAIN OR SHINE! In the event of inclement weather, much of the event will be located in the gym.

Alcohol is not permitted at this event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRE-ORDERING PIZZA, MAKING A DONATION OR SPONSORING AN ACTIVITY, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW

WE NEED LOTS OF HELP ORGANIZING THE MANY PARTS OF THIS EVENT!

This event is only made possible by our wonderful parent volunteers! Our goal is to have at least one member of each family volunteer for one hour.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO EXPLORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND TO SIGN UP

Sign Up to Volunteer!

Volunteer Fair & First PTO Meeting

Wednesday September 17th, at 7:00pm

Kick off the school year by learning more about how the PTO supports Chestnutwold! The evening will begin with our PTO General Meeting, where we’ll share this year’s budget, what the PTO helps purchase for the school, and upcoming initiatives. Afterward, explore the Volunteer Fair to discover opportunities to get involved with the programs and events that enrich our students’ experience.

***DOOR PRIZE!!!*** As As a special treat, Main Line Float & Freeze has generously donated a float gift card to promote the importance of parent wellness as we begin a new school year. Attendees will also receive a special discount code to use at their Ardmore location.

All parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend—we look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome Back Picnic

Friday, September 5th, 2024

  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Chestnutwold Elementary School (map)

All School Welcome Back Picnic: Friday, September 6th from 6-8pm, on the Chestnutwold Fields.

Join us for Chestnutwold’s annual Welcome Back Picnic as we celebrate the start of a new school year. Bring your own picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs, and enjoy a relaxed evening on the Chestnutwold Fields. Children will have plenty of space to play, while families reconnect and meet new friends.

Owl’s Water Ice Truck will be on-site with treats available for purchase.

Kindergarten and New Families Popsicles on the Playground

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Chestnutwold Elementary School (map)

Kindergarten and New Families Popsicles on the Playground: Wednesday, August 27th, from 6-7:00pm, on the main Chestnutwold playground.

Kindergarteners, new students and their families are invited to a special welcome from our Principal with popsicles to follow. It’s a great time to mingle and meet other new students and families!

Election Day Bake Sale and Clothing Drive

Help our school raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages, and basements. Please place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly tied bags. Every bag counts. The more our collection weighs...the more we raise. Thank you for your support!

Acceptable Gently Used Items:
Adult & Children Clothing, Shoes, Sandals, Sneakers, Boots, Jackets, Coats, Rain Gear, Leathers, Belts, Ties, Pants, Shirts, Sweaters, Vests, Blouses, Dresses, Skirts, Robes, Undergarments, Sheets, Pillowcases, Towels, Linens, Tablecloths, Hats, Scarfs, Gloves, Handbags, Purses, Wallets, Jewelry, Watches, Uniforms, Jerseys, Backpacks, Toys and New Diapers

*Items NOT accepted: Books, Furniture, Pillows, Curtains or Bikes

*Please securely bag all items and try not to overload bags so it is easier for our volunteers to help load the truck

Bake Sale

Donate goodies to help raise funds and your time as you can, bring the kids (or don't) and monitor the bake sale table!

Volunteer to provide bake goods and other items:

SIGN UP HERE!

Volunteer to take a shift at the bake sale table, kids welcome!:

SIGN UP HERE

The Chestnutwold Chase 2025

WELCOME BACK CHESTNUTWOLD CHASE RUNNERS!

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Chestnutwold PTO will host its 17th annual 1-mile fun-run and 5K run, known as the Chestnutwold Chase. The one-mile fun run will occur first at 8:30am. Strollers, walkers, friends, and neighbors are welcome. Please spread the word!

The purpose of the Chestnutwold Chase is to encourage health and fitness amongst the children, promote community, and raise money for Chestnutwold PTO initiatives.

Early registration is open now until May 2 and will include a t-shirt if you opt for one. The early registration cost for a single runner is $30 and $90 for a family. Registration costs go up to $35 (individual) and $120 (family) after May 2. T-shirts will not be available if you register after May 3.

REGISTER HERE

We’re also looking for volunteers for the day of the Chase, as well as to hand out registration bibs and t-shirts on Friday, May 16th. Please note that volunteers for the 6:30-8:00am time slots on Sunday, May 18th can still run the race, but those in the later slots cannot.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - SIGN UP GENIUS

Sponsorships Available! Sponsor the race or the PTO, to help support our efforts! Learn more here.

***Please try to bring a full water bottle.*** Water bottles will be available but these will be limited as we want to generate less plastic waste. 

Spring Spirit Wear Sale

SPRING SPIRIT WEAR ONLINE SALE:

Our Chestnutwold Spirit Wear sale is live!  Now’s the time to shop for your students and their adults. Sale will end Sunday May 4th.. 

This will be the last online sale of the school year so keep that in mind when browsing.  We also intend for these orders to arrive just in time for field day!

THE SALE WILL CLOSE 5/4/25! SO DON’T WAIT, CHECK IT OUT NOW! 

 ONLINE ORDER

 

Here are some things to note about the sale: 

There are two options to get your items:

(1) pick up in person at C&M Sporting Goods-FREE

(2) ship directly to your home-at cost. 

 

If you have any questions please reach out to our Spirit Wear committee at jennymallick@gmail.com


 

Evening of the Arts - Chestnutwold Art Show

The Evening of the Arts, our annual showcase of art and music, is on Wednesday, April 30th from 6-8 pm. 3rd grade students will perform at 6:10pm, Chestnutwold Chorus will perform at 7pm. Art will be available to view from 6-8pm. Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. We hope to see you there!

We cannot do this event without a lot of volunteer help. Sign up to hang artwork after school, set up the ceramics displays, and/or serve refreshments. We especially need helping hands to hang and display our young artists' artwork before the show. This is a great way to contribute to our school community.

SIGN UP GENIUS LINK:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4CADAB2AABFF2-55723039-evening#/

HERSHEYPARK Fundraiser

Get ready for a sweet deal! Get your Hersheypark tickets at a discounted price of just $50 each—a huge savings off the regular price of $89.95!

Tickets are valid for any one-day visit during the 2025 public operating season (through January 4, 2026)—plenty of time to plan your adventure! But don’t wait too long—orders are due by April 24th, and tickets will be delivered electronically by May 1st.

Grab your tickets today and make sweet memories this summer!