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Chantilly Montessori PTO

Order your EduKit today!

Make your back-to-school shopping easy by simply clicking this link!

School supplies will show up in their classrooms next year and you won't need to worry about a thing.

Missed the deadline to order your EduKit? No worries! You can find your grade level's supply list on their website.

Upcoming Events!

Visit the PTO Calendar page to see all of the events planned for the 2026-2027 school year!

This calendar also includes all school holidays and early release days, and you can import the Google Calendar feed into your own calendar of choice.

Welcome Back newsletter from Ms. Sandra

Find all of the important back-to-school information in Ms. Sandra's back-to-school newsletter, linked here. Highlights include Montessori schools are now exempt from using iReady as an instructional tool, Dibels has expanded to grades 4 and 5, and much, MUCH more!

5/14/2026 PTO Meeting Presentation

Miss the PTO Meeting? No worries! Click here to view the presentation.

Please join us for our first PTO meeting of the year at Vaulted Oak Brewing on Tuesday, 8/18 from 5-6:30 p.m.!

Now that the Normalization period is over, please make sure you are registered to be a CMS volunteer.

You MUST be registered in order to observe in the classroom, eat lunch with your student, go on field trips, etc.

Chantilly Merchandise

***Get your NEW Chantilly swag here!***

About Our School

Chantilly Montessori is a Pre-K to Grade 6 Magnet School within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools public school system.

For more information about our school, staff, schedules, Montessori philosophy, and the magnet school lottery process, please visit the CMS webpage for Chantilly Montessori.

ChantillyPTO.org is run by the Chantilly Montessori Parent-Teacher Organization and is intended to supplement information on the school website with additional resources for parents, teachers and school supporters.

2026-2027 Family Handbook

Please visit our updated handbook to learn the ABCs of Chantilly Montessori!

Welcome Note from Chantilly PTO President

Dear Chantilly Montessori Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year! Whether you're joining our school community for the very first time or returning for another wonderful year, we're so excited to have you as part of the Chantilly Montessori family,

My name is Holly Baran, and I have the privilege of serving as your PTO President this year. On behalf of our entire PTO Board, welcome! We are looking forward to an amazing year filled with opportunities to connect, support our students and staff, and create lasting memories together.

So, what is PTO?

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of parents, caregivers, teachers and staff who work together to enrich the educational experience for every child at Chantilly Montessori. Through fundraising, volunteerism, and community-building events, we help provide resources, programs, and experiences that make our school even more special.

Throughout the year, you'll see the PTO organizing events such as family nights, staff appreciation, fundraisers, school celebrations, and volunteer opportunities. Every event and initiative is possible because of families like you.

There are so many ways to get involved:

Volunteer at school events.
Join a committee that interests you.
Help with projects from home.
Attend PTO meetings and share your ideas.
Support our fundraising efforts.
Spread the word and encourage other families to get involved.

We are about to begin another chapter together with the start of a new school year. We are committed to creating opportunities for every family to feel connected, informed, and valued. We also know that our school is strongest when everyone has a seat at the table, and we'd love for you to be part of that.

We can't wait to meet new families, reconnect with familiar faces and make this school year one to remember. Here's to a fantastic year of learning, friendship and community!

With Gratitude,

Holly Baran

Chantilly PTO President 2026-2027

About Our PTO

Goals

The Chantilly Montessori Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer-led organization that seeks to:

Build upon our school’s strong sense of community and work to ensure that all parents, guardians, staff members, and students feel included.
Communicate effectively with all members of our school community.
Serve as a liaison between families and school staff.
Encourage parent involvement within the PTO, which includes attendance at school events and participation in volunteer opportunities at our school.
Encourage staff engagement, with a focus on the “T” in PTO.
Fundraise to enhance our students’ educational environment and support our teachers’ classroom needs.

How will we achieve these goals?

We will :

Work to recruit PTO Leadership that represents our school community.
Communicate consistently through our PTO e-newsletter (the Montessori Messenger) and emails to classroom communities from room parents.
Announce school events well in advance so families can plan accordingly.
Offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to accommodate various interests and schedules.
Work collaboratively with all Chantilly staff members.
Plan and implement two primary fundraisers during each school year: Invest in Your Child (IYC) and the Parking Fundraiser.
Maintain the PTO Budget and offer transparency regarding how all funds are used.

Values Statement

Individuals involved with the Chantilly Montessori PTO will treat everyone in our school community respectfully, with a particular emphasis on: peaceful interactions, collaboration, and inclusivity.