Administrator's Note
The events that have unfolded this week in the Middle East are horrific and the impact felt deeply. Please know our student support team is here to support and happy to check in on any students that may need a little extra TLC. If your child is in need of additional support, please reach out to Mrs. Lomelin or Mr. Buchanan so we can check in with them at school. It is very helpful to always reach out to your child's classroom teacher to also let them know if your child may be struggling with any issue. Our team is here to collaborate and support alongside you.
We wanted to re-share the resources sent by Dr. Reid to support families when talking with your children may be difficult.
There are things families can do at home to support their students. The National Association of School Psychologists has a resource to help families talk to children about violence. The National Child Trauma Stress Network has a resource for talking to children about war. Also, UNICEF has a resource for talking to children about conflict and war.
This past week we were able to introduce 2 sets of new soccer goals and continue to look for great options to support our students during recess. The small sided games keep students safe, spread out the fun and keep them moving during these much needed times. We hope our students will enjoy this new opportunity! Please know that your support of our PTA and donations allow us to add items like this to our school. We are very appreciative!
We are excited to take the field Friday evening at our Kickball kickoff. Please check below for the last chance to order tickets to the events. It will be an amazing evening for our community and the staff can use all the support to cheer us on!
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick and Farris Thomas
Kickball Kickoff - Come Cheer on our Staff
Last Day to Purchase Tickets!
When: Friday, October 13th; Doors Open at 5:30pm
Where: McLean High School Baseball Field
Click here for info and to purchase tickets
Today is the last day for ticket sales, and tickets will not be sold at the door. Please order your tickets before 5pm today. Tickets are $15 per person. Ticket sales are limited and are available for online pre-purchase only before Oct. 11th at 5pm; wristbands will be distributed to your family before the big event! Adult supervision required; this is not a drop-off event.
Chesterbrook Book Fair - Starts this week!
Get ready for our best book fair yet! October 12th-17th Join us on Saturday morning for Breakfast and Books and Tuesday evening for Taco Tuesday. Preorders for Tacos will be available Thursday 10/5- Thursday 10/12. Preorders are done online via the PTA website - look for the link via email on Thursday and a QR code in Thursday folders this week. Lots of volunteers (both middle school and adult) are needed. Please sign up by clicking the link.
Fall Book Fair Schedule:
- Thursday 4pm-6pm
- Friday 8am-9am
- Breakfast & Books Saturday 9am-noon
- Monday 8am-9am; 10:30am-4pm
- Taco Tuesday 5pm-7:30pm
Chesterbrook is Hiring a Daily Tutor
Are you skilled in planning instruction and working with teachers to support students in need of remediation? Chesterbrook will be looking for tutors to support our goal across FCPS to create a high impact tutoring program. The tutoring would occur within the school day supporting students in our curricular blocks and WIN (What I Need) Time.
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to SKirkpatrick@fcps.edu and FSThomas@fcps.edu. We will follow up with further details about the application process. We look forward to growing our supports to help students.
Upcoming Parent Coffees
Tuesday 10/17 9:15 AM - Understanding Beginning of the Year Assessment Data - Parent data reports will be sent home in Thursday folders on 10/7. This coffee will help provide further detail to support parents in understanding Reading and Math assessments, the domains that are assessed and how we work to support the needs of students.
Monday 10/23 - 9:15 AM Digital Citizenship - October is Cybersecurity Month and Digital Citizenship Week is 10/16-20. Join us for this coffee where we will share the work we do to support students in the school setting, how you can support at home and together we can create a positive culture around how they use media and technology as a learning tool.
November - We are currently scheduling our November parent coffee to share information on student supports for Social Emotional Learning and Behavior Supports. Stay tuned for more information
Non-profit Distribution of Fliers
Review Regulation 1367 on Distribution of Fliers
FCPS offers the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to make their materials available, through local schools, to students and parents. Fliers will be sent home in student’s backpacks. Fliers, sorted into 15 groups of 25, need to be at the school by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before the below date.
- January 26, 2024
- May 17, 2024
Upcoming Dates in October
10/12 - 17 Book Fair
10/13 Kickball Kickoff McLean High School -
10/14 Breakfast and Books at the Bookfair
10/17 9:15 AM Parent Coffee Beg of Year Data; Taco Tuesday at the Bookfair
10/18 An Evening with Dr. Reid, 7PM McLean Community Center (details below)
10/23 9:15 AM Parent Coffee Digital Citizenship
10/24 5:30 PM Parent Meeting - Understanding AAP full time service and the Screening Process
10/24 or 10/25 -Our Schools, Our Future Community Conversations w/ Dr. Reid (details below)
10/30 Student Assembly - Basketball Jones
10/31 Not your Typical Tuesday - Costume Day
Dr. Reid - Community Events
McLean Citizens Association Invites you to an Evening with Dr. Michelle Reid and Our Students
October 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean Virginia
We encourage all students from kindergarten through 12th grade to bring their questions or simply come to meet and listen to our new FCPS Superintendent.
Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Kick Off
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future: A Community Conversation. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to:
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability.
Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. Your voice matters!
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