 Principal's Message
We are thankful for those that serve our country and welcomed our military families for a Blue Star breakfast this week. It was a wonderful morning connecting and hearing about experiences our families bring to the Chesterbrook community. Enjoy some pictures from our event this week.
SPEED, TRAFFIC and PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK STUDY
I need to ask for help from our community over the next week. We have a traffic study being completed by the McLean District station happening over the next week, most likely early next week. This study will evaluate the traffic flow and need for a crossing guard to support students safely walking to school. We need to show that this is a need for our community by being present and walking/ biking to school next week. We will have a culminating event for National Walk to School Day on Friday, 10/11.
Please, spread the word of this crosswalk/traffic study - I know not everyone takes the time to ready the messages in this newsletter, so please spread the word to those living in closer proximity to our school. I have been working with Delegate Rip Sullivan's office, Vinson Hall Administration and School Board Member, Robyn Lady, as we seek safe pedestrian routes for our community. We appreciate your support and your voice.
We are looking forward to a beautiful week ahead. Let us look forward to sunshine and outdoor play for our students in the coming week.
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal
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National Walk to School Day
We are excited to announce that Chesterbrook Elementary will be celebrating National Walk to School Day on Friday, October 11th! Parents, friends and neighbors are encouraged to join their children in this walk to school day.
Get Excited! Click on the promo link to watch our fun video.
We Will, We Will, Walk to School!
We encourage parents, guardians, and family members to join your student for this special event.
See you on Friday 10/11!
Jay Levesque, Physical Education Teacher
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Support your Child with Reading: Lexia Parent Nights
Lexia will be offering Parent Nights throughout the school year.
Register Here for one event: Oct 15th, Nov 19th or Dec 5th
More Info: Family Academy Site (including translations)
Pick Up Patrol
Default Plan Needed in PUP - still missing some students!
Afterschool Activities: Add plan change for the date(s) they have an activity but do not change their default plan.
Attendance Updates in PUP - Add plan changes for the day if absent, coming to school late or leaving early.
PUP is vital for office staff and teachers to know where students are and how they are going home for the day.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 4 - Teacher Workday- no school for students
Thursday, October 10 - PTA Meeting 9:15 Cafeteria
Thursday, October 10 - Kickball Kickoff @McLean HS Football Field 6pm; Interims sent home in Thursday folder for all students
Friday, October 11 - Walk to School Day
Monday, October 14th - Student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Tuesday, October 22nd - PTA Family Fun Night - Science Night with the Children's Science Center (Sign up to Volunteer)
October 24 - 29th - PTA Sponsored Book Fair
October 28th - 3 Hour Early Release for Teacher Professional Dev
October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release for All Students
November 1st - Holiday for Diwali - Staff and Students
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Reminders
Chipmunk Fund drive ends on October 5th
We rely on the support of our families and 100% of the money raised through supports our teachers, students, and facilities.
Click here for more information
Outside Opportunities
McLean Community Events
Join other Chesterbrook and McLean families for some fun outside of school.
McLean Community Events
Space Exploration Summer Camp
Is your 4th, 5th or 6th Grade student interested in Space Exploration?
Solar Saturdays @GMU - a 2 hour workshop designed to ignite your child’s passion for space and science. Sessions include: exploring one of the largest on-campus observatories on the East Coast, using a state of the art telescope to observe the Sun, and creating a scale model of the Solar System. More information and how to register can be found here. GMU also hosts a Mason Space Exploration Center (MSEC) Summer Camp- more information is found here with dates soon to be announced.
Free COVID-19 Tests Available
Households can once again order four free COVID-19 tests to be delivered to you.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- All FCPS Schools Accredited
- How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
- Become a Special Education Teacher
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
SPANISH
En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s).
The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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