Upcoming Dates
2/15 - Discovery Theater at 1:30 PM
2/15 - International Night at 6 PM
2/18 - Student Holiday
2/20 & 21 - 6th Grade Field to American Art Museum
3/1 - 4th Grade Colonial Day
Kindergarten Orientation for rising students is scheduled!!!
Please spread the word that we will welcome our new kindergarten students and their parents at a Rising Kindergarten orientation on Friday, April 5th from 10AM - 12PM. Be prepared to get excited for the 2019-2020 school year!!!
Principal's Message
This week's principal message comes from a place of concern and care for your children. Student safety is always our first priority. We need to quickly address issues of students walking and cars in our parking lot during dismissal. I'm asking the community for support in helping keep our students safe as we arrive and dismiss each day.
Can my student walk home today? Chesterbrook is no walking school. There are no crossing guard and this is not a possibility for our school. I addressed this with Safety and Security in August. The trails around the school are not monitored and are not intended as a safe way home for our students walking alone. As your child's principal, I take their safety traveling to and from school very seriously and need your help.
Students may NOT walk to Starbucks or any other location after school. We no longer will honor green slips for students to walk unless accompanied by an adult. Students walking alone will be sent to the office to contact a parent for pickup.
There are some homes in very close proximity and you may wish to discuss an exception to our no walker policy. If you have a situation where your child should walk and you would like principal consideration, please contact me so we can discuss. I will ask that you write a letter with this request that I will keep on file and identify the route in which your child will safely travel. Our wonderful office staff will keep note of any students with a special situation.
Kiss N Ride and our Parking Lot has been an issue of talk in the community lately. I need to ask that you ONLY park in true parking spaces. Striped lines indicate that this is not a parking space, but an area to allow safe space for cars to drive through the lot. Handicapped spaces may ONLY be used for those with a handicap license plate or hang tag. Please be respectful of this law and the need of some parents needing to use this accommodation.
We want to work with you to support students and appreciate your help in keeping each one of them safe.
With Appreciation,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal
FCPS School Environment Survey
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is studying how school environments relate to discipline practices in the Division. As part of the study, you will receive a survey from FCPS’ Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI). The surveys are designed to help FCPS understand you and your child’s thoughts about the school environment and how discipline is approached in their school.
Surveys to parents will be translated into multiple languages and come via eNotify. Participation is voluntary for you and your child, and all responses will be anonymous.
I encourage you to participate in this important survey to help FCPS understand what is working well and where we can improve.
Thank you,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal
Put on your Dancing Shoes!
In celebration of our Physical Education Dance Unit, we invite you to participate with your child during this exciting event!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Bring Your Parents to PE Week is an event designed to give each and every parent the opportunity to sample the Physical Education Program at Chesterbrook with their child.
When to Come: During one of your child’s PE class next week from Tuesday Feb. 19th to Thursday Feb 21st. (Ms. Mabile’s class event will be held on Friday).
Where to Go: Please check in at the front office, then walk straight down to the Gym!
What to Bring: Appropriate attire, including sneakers and comfortable, clothing. You may also want to bring a water bottle.
What to Expect: This is a hands-on experience! Come ready to engage in various dances that your children have been working on over the past two weeks. We understand that adults do not move in the same ways as children, so you can participate at your own comfort level.
Sign up: Just show up when it is your child’s PE time! Please see schedule on the back of flyer.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email jvlevesque@fcps.edu
Sincerely,
Jay Levesque & Bethany Sink
Chesterbrook Elementary HPE
Tuesday
9:15-10:00 Kuduk and Frank
10:05-10:50 Wei
10:55-11:40 Goldberg and Butler
11:45-12:30 Skousen and Swift
1:00-1:45 Waterworth
1:50-2:35 Nalewanski
2:40-3:25 Sivik and Storcks
Wednesday
9:15-10:00 Frank
10:05-10:50 Hudler and Kohout
10:55-11:40 Verdi and Schulter
11:45-12:30 Heugel
1:00-1:45 Treacy and Navarro
1:50-2:35 Harmon
2:40-3:25 King
Thursday
9:15-10:00 Struhbar and Soulos
10:05-10:50 Haft
10:55-11:40 Goldberg and Butler
11:45-12:30 Keefer and Swift
1:00-1:45 Longano
2:40-3:25 Sivik and Krieber
Friday
1:50-2:35 Mabile
Join the Driving Force in Education
Fairfax County Public Schools invites qualified individuals to join our transportation team.
This is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents to earn income with benefits (and bring your preschooler to work with you!). Retirees, college students and career-switchers are also encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- Good driving record
- Pass a physical exam, drug screen and background check
- Complete a five-week training program, take the CDL road test and obtain a CDL
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid training program
- 6 paid non-working days
- Excellent retirement, health and dental plans
- Life and disability insurance
- Infant and preschool age children and grandchildren may ride with you
- Advancement opportunities
- Summer hours available
- Savings for Staff Program
Learn More and Apply
www.fcps.edu
703-423-3000
driveforfcps@fcps.edu
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