Note from Administration
Celebrations of our student's work continue to happen around the school. Artwork and classwork adorn the halls and classrooms and I hope your children share with you pride in their work. Some grade levels have celebrated culminating learning events such as our 5th grade "Big Dig" and 1st grade Park design showcase and 6th grade Galactic Games.
We also just wrapped up a very successful book fair led by our PTA chair, Jill Roth, and Librarian, Ashley Schorr. It was wonderful to see so many families in on Tuesday at our Taco Night and purchasing books for our children to read. This event is a win win for our school as families. I am so thankful for your support.
I know several of our classes have been on a field trips and have enjoyed their experiences. I want to thank all of the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to chaperone these important learning opportunities.
To further our learning and celebrate our community, students will enjoy an upcoming assembly to focus on Growth Mindset, Kindness and Leadership and further develop our theme "Together We are Better." As a community, it truly is the collaboration and teamwork that will help build up our students. We look forward to celebrations in November including an end of quarter Pep Rally and Turkey Trot to cheer on our chipmunks. Be sure to mark the Turkey Trot on your calendar now to come and cheer on our Chipmunks!
As we wrap up 1st quarter, we also are welcoming parents in for conferences to ensure a path of success for each child. Your collaboration and support is crucial to our work. FCPS has set aside some time the beginning of November for planning and conference time. In order to help teachers meet the needs of meeting with all families, conferences will be 10-15 minutes opportunities to connect on your child's start to the school year.
SAVE THE DATES! We hope you will look through the upcoming events and join us at our upcoming Parent Coffee opportunities. Please note we have three parent engagement opportunities coming up with a focus on AAP Level IV screening process, Safety Conversation, and Positive Behavior Supports. We look forward to seeing you at these sessions!
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick and Farris Thomas
Upcoming Dates
10/24 5:30 PM - Parent Meeting - Understanding AAP full time service and the Screening Process (Library)
10/24 or 10/25 - Dr. Reid, Our Schools, Our Future Community Conversations (10/14 Madison HS 6:30PM; 10/25 Liberty MS 6:30 PM)
10/30 - Student Assembly - Basketball Jones
10/31 - Not your Typical Tuesday - Costume Day - Students should dress in school appropriate wear. Refrain from blood/gore, mask and face coverings. Please wear appropriate shoes and comfortable costumes for the school day.
11/3 9:15 - Safety Conversation with Tom Vaccarello, Safety & Security Director
11/3 1:35 - Early Release, End of 1st Quarter
11/6 & 7 - Teacher workdays, student holidays
11/9 - PTA meeting 5PM
11/10 - AM Veteran's Day Speakers; 1st Quarter Pep Rally for Students & Staff
11/14 Fall School Make-up Photos
11/15 - Parent Coffee - MTSS Positive Behavioral Supports
11/16 - Thanksgiving Luncheon- REGISTER ASAP to help us plan.
11/21 - 2nd Annual Turkey Trot (Parents will be welcome during race time to cheer on their chipmunks)
11/22 - 24 Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Chesterbrook Elementary Honors our Veterans
If someone in your family has served or is currently serving in the military, we want to celebrate them this Veteran’s Day! Please fill out the information below and attach a photo or hand-drawn picture of the veteran. We will be displaying them on our “Wall of Heroes” in the lobby during November. Please return to Mrs. Lomelin, School Counselor, by Friday, Nov. 3rd.
Parent Coffee Materials: Digital Citizenship and Portrait of a Graduate
Monday morning we held a parent coffee focusing on supporting our students digital consumption and creation. You may find the presentation below. If you have questions or would like to share any comments, you may reach out to our SBTS, Aleia Lee. Parent Coffee Slides | Handout Parent Coffee
Thanksgiving Lunch - Register Below
November 16th we are bringing back the annual tradition of inviting parents in for Thanksgiving lunch with your child. We will need to have a head count of adults and siblings (not CES students) ordering lunch on that day. You are also welcome to attend and not eat school lunch.
It is highly suggested that parents use their child's PIN code in the lunch room to purchase the lunch.
REGISTRATION for Lunch Attendance Required
Lunch Times
10:35 - 11:05 5th Grade
10:50 - 11:20 6th Grade
11:10 - 11:40 2nd Grade
12:10 - 12:40 1st Grade
12:20 - 12:50 Kindergarten
12:55 - 1:25 3rd Grade
1:00 - 1:30 4th Grade
Public Review of Recommended Materials for Language Arts Purchase
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online from November 15, 2023, until noon on December 15, 2023. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available on the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resource Review website. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet that will be available on the website during the review period.
Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at:
Pimmit Hills Center, Room 207 7510 Lisle Avenue Falls Church, VA 22043
Materials may be reviewed at Pimmit Hills Center Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors should enter through door #4 and check in at the main office or with the building coordinator on duty.
All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
Reminders
Impact Aid: Required Parent Action
Please note that Impact Aid will be completed electronically this year. It officially opens on October 16th. All parents will need access to ParentVue in order to activate and document. It must be completed for each child.
Parent Survey
We would love your feedback! As we work best to support our students, we also want to provide opportunities for connections on topics of importance to you. If there is a way we can further help support your child's experience here at school, we would love to have your feedback. We look forward to working together to help support our Chesterbrook community.
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