Message from Mrs. Kirkpatrick
The excitement continues to build as we plan in preparation for our opening. While we are still seeking a couple of monitors for school support, we are fully staffed with teachers. Dates are set for many activities and we are looking forward to filling our building with our students and filling our classrooms, cafeteria, playground and hallways with laughter and learning.
I have to being this note with a tremendous note of gratitude to our Summer Quest and Bridge/SOAR team of teachers, support staff and our PTA for supporting our students in summer instructional and fun programs. I must also thank the Kent Gardens administration for providing us space while our building was closed to programs this summer. Kent Gardens was inundated with two additional summer programs on top of their own. If your child participated in our programs and you see Mrs. Jennings, please share your gratitude for her incredible organization, work and management of the program. It is not an easy undertaking to do this work, much less off site. She worked to ensure all supplies were delivered, classes were staffed and students had what they needed daily. Without her leadership and many hours behind the scene, this program would not have happened and I am incredibly grateful our students had this opportunity this summer. Thank you Mrs. Jennings!
NOTE DATE CHANGE- Due to scheduled facilities work, we will need to postpone the NEW Family coffee scheduled for next Tuesday morning on August 2nd. We are rescheduling for Tuesday, August 9th at 10am. Mrs. Thomas and I are excited to meet many new families and also provide a chance for you all to meet.
Our PTA board is hard at work and we are collaborating on brining our community back together again through many events while also working to bring back many opportunities for our students to engage and learn outside of the structured classroom instruction. If you have not yet thought of joining our PTA, please consider being part of this amazing group that is an incredible foundation to our school support. Join our PTA through their website.
The theme for this school year is "The Best is Yet to Come." As we are on the horizon of a new year, we are
In this summer update you will find the following information:
- Upcoming Dates
- Meet our New Librarian
- Free and Reduced Meals Application Available Now
- School Registration
- School Supply List
- 5th & 6th Grade Application Open for Student Ambassadors
Save the Date!
As you are planning for the opening of school, please set aside the following dates on your calendar.
New CES Family Events
Tuesday, August 9th (New Date!) - New Family Parent Coffee 10AM
Wednesday, August 17th - New Family Tour - 2PM
ALL CES Families Welcome to the Following Events
Wednesday, August 10th - Family Meet and Greet in the Library (All Families invited)
9:30 AM K-2 Families with Students
10:15 AM 3rd - 6th Families with Students
Join us to meet our new librarian and reconnect with administration. Students will also enjoy story time.
August 19th - CES Open House 10 - 11:30 AM
Suggested Alpha Split to spread out families. If you cannot come during alpha split, you are welcome to come anytime during open house.
10:00 A-H | 10:30 I-P | 11:00 Q-Z
Monday, August 22nd - 1st Day of School
Monday, August 29th - CES Community Cookout - We are hoping to hold a new event this year to bring our community togethers. Save the date for our Chesterbrook Community Cookout and join us for dinner and conversation. The event will be held 5 - 6:30 PM.
September 8th - Back to School Night
5:30 Admin and PTA General Session
Classroom Sessions 6:00, 6:30 & 7:00PM
FCPS 2022-23 school year calendar
Free and Reduced Price Meals Application Available Now
The Free and Reduced Price Meals Applications is available for the new school year. Click Here to Apply Now
Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced Price Meal application numbers.
Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online.
School Registration Forms
Reach out to Mr. Troskey ASAP to set up a registration plan and time to bring in paperwork. Mr. Dave Troskey can be reached at DATroskey@fcps.edu or 703-714-8200.
New Student Registration Info & Form
Use the link above for more information on registration and to complete the registration forms. You will need to scroll down to the registration paperwork. After you complete the paperwork, bring the signed paperwork and the following items to the school:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Enrolling Parent Photo ID
- Proof of Residency (deed or lease)
Reminders
Chesterbrook is Hiring!!!
Please reach out to Mrs. Kirkpatrick and apply online if you or someone you know are interested in this opportunity.
Student Monitor
Chesterbrook will be hiring a couple of monitors to assist with student supervision to increase planning and professional development time for teachers. Monitors will be used to supervise classrooms, recess, lunch and support our school building in various ways throughout the day. If you enjoy working with children and supporting our teachers, this position may be perfect for you. Hourly Band 4: $16.36
Candidates will be eligible to be hired once they apply and are screened by the HR team. Apply here: http://careers.fcps.edu/gateway.htm?tg=supp&req=18013BR.
2022-23 5th & 6th Grade Student Ambassadors
We are beginning to seek out our 5th and 6th grade student ambassadors for the new school year. Interested students will be asked to sign up in August so we can begin planning for our activities throughout the school year.
APPLY HERE! Parents, please share this form with your student so they can complete the sign up if they are interested. Students must be logged into their fcpsschools account to complete the form. We will also remind our families in August of these opportunities.
Students will be needed in early August to complete gardening, special projects and host our new family tours. We request students to sign up as soon as they are able so we can reach out with opportunities.
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