CES Weekly Update 11.30.22

Turkey Trot 2022

Our students put in tremendous effort in our very first Turkey Trot last week. We have many photos that were taken during the event and wanted to share with you. Click here to look at a few of the great photos captured. PW chester.

Congatulations to our top runners below - Andres, Luke, Justin, Leilani, Mati, Wes, Rachel(not pictured), Emmett, Olivia, Ivy, Micah, Miaela, Own, Connor, Liam, Andrew, Alex, Will and Alexander. We are proud of all our students who put in their best efforts.

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Chesterbrook Spelling Bee Registration Open  

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Chesterbrook Celebrates Inclusive Schools Week

Next week, we will celebrate our inclusive practices through various activities between staff and students We will celebrate what makes each of us special and the value each individual bring to our community. Tuesday we will have a spirit day to celebrate Unity across our houses of Chesterbrook. Five Houses, One School Family! Tuesday we will have a House Unity Color Day - wear your house colors!!!


Virtual Office Hours for AAP Level IV Referrals

Chesterbrook’s AART, Amy Vallath, is offering virtual office hours to provide support for parents finalizing their AAP Level IV Referrals. Come with questions and leave with answers. The AAP Level IV Referral deadline is Thursday, December 15. https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95286406261

  • Monday, December 5 9:00-10:00 AM
  • Wednesday, December 7 9:00-10:00 AM
  • Monday, December 12 9:00-10:00 AM
  • Wednesday, December 14 9:00-10:00 AM

FLE Instructional Materials Preview

Fourth through sixth grade FLE instruction is scheduled to take place the week of December 12th. Monday evening Mr. Levesque held a virtual parent coffee to review the program information and guide parents to the instructional resources in Schoology.  If you missed that meeting, you may click this link to view the presentation which includes directions to access materials on Schoology.

Additional information on the curricula, as well as Opt-Out forms are available on the Family Life Education (FLE) page

The public may review recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and share feedback through Thursday, December 1.   Please review the recommended changes on the FCPS website and complete the brief feedback form. Public feedback will be shared with the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee and the School Board. 


Important Upcoming Dates

*Note upcoming fun spirit days

Thurs, Dec 1st, 9:15AM - Parent Coffee, SEL Screener Information
3rd - 6th grade students completed the SEL Screener. Our counseling team will share information on SEL screener data: How to read the parent report and overview of social/emotional supports. Join in person or online (virtual link)

12/5 - 12/9 - Inclusive Schools Week

Tues, 12/6 - *House Unity Day - Show your spirit and wear your house color

Tues, Dec. 6- 5th and 6th Grade Winter Concerts: 6PM Strings, 6:45 Chorus and 7:15 Band

Wed, Dec 7- *Wellness Wednesday (celebrating each Wed.) - promoting wellness we encourage students and staff to wear workout clothes, pause for mindful breaks and get in a run, jog or walk during recess.

Tues, Dec 13 - Comfy, Cozy Day - Wear your PJs!

Wed Dec 14- *Wellness Wednesday

Dec. 15- Advanced Academics Level IV Referrals due - Please note this is a firm FCPS county deadline

Fri, Dec 16 - *Wacky, Tacky Sweater Day

Dec. 17- Jan. 2- Winter Holiday- no school

22-23 School Year Calendar 


Reminders

Help our Chesterbrook Community Give Back during the Holiday Season

Our Giving Tree is now set up in the office for your donations!  Thank you for those that have dropped off donations already. Your support is greatly appreciated.

In this season of giving, CES has partnered with Woodburn Elementary School to become buddy schools. Chesterbrook will be collecting the items listed below to donate to families in need at Woodburn Elementary. Families will be able to attend an evening event and shop for gifts for their kids and family to help them in making the holiday season a little more special in a time of great need.

Donations may be dropped off at the front office from November 28 – December 9, 2022. Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Questions? Contact Ms. Mahoney, Chesterbrook School Social Worker, at mtmahoney@fcps.edu.

Gift cards

  • Target, Walmart or Dollar Tree in any amount

New unwrapped toys:

  • Cars and racing cars
  • Legos
  • Dinosaurs
  • Dolls
  • Plush toys
  • Craft sets
  • Doodle Jamz Jelly Boards
  • Doodle Jamz jelly Pics
  • Board games that are easy to learn- like connect 4

For younger kids in the family, new unwrapped:

  • Preschool toys
  • baby toys

Other items needed, new and unwrapped:

  • Winter hats
  • Winter gloves

Lost and Found

The Lost and Found will be outside for the two weeks (12/5 - 12/16) before winter break from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.  Please come by if you are missing a coat/jacket/gloves/hats/water bottle/etc.  We do try to look to see if the article of clothing is labeled and can be returned.