Principal's Message
Thank you to all of our Chipmunk Families that joined us for our 4th Annual Kickball Kickoff at McLean High School last week. While I had to miss the big event this year due to the rescheduling, I am thankful for all the support of staff and our PTA as we come together to support our community and have so much fun while doing so. Thank you for our PTA leads that helped make this possible.
We have a staff development day Monday, as our students are on holiday for Indigenous People's Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday.
Looking toward the end of the month, we will end October with a few spirit days scheduled by our Student Ambassador Spirit Committee. We wanted to send these out so you can prepare for our students to show their spirit with fun and festive outfits.
I can use your feedback on ways we can support you and your child(ren) this school year.There is a survey below and linked here. Please complete this as soon as you are able.
I look forward to seeing many of you at our PTA meeting this Thursday. We will begin at 9:15 in the cafeteria. We would love to see you!
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 14th - Student Holiday Indigenous People's Day; Staff development day
Wednesday, October 16th - National School Lunch Week Event, "X Marks the Tray"
Thursday, October 17th - PTA Meeting 9:15 Cafeteria
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;
Free Immunization Clinic at Frost MS 3 to 7PM (see info below)
October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release for All Students
November 1st - Holiday for Diwali - Staff and Students
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Parent Survey
We would love feedback to better support your student and family. Please complete the following survey which will help us to plan parent coffees and better support the growth and well being of your student and family.
Click here to take parent survey
National School Lunch Week Promotion 10/16
On October 16th Chesterbrook will celebrate National School Lunch Week. To promote healthy school lunch, we will have an event called "X Marks the Tray". Lucky students who find a sticker on their tray will get a free cookie.
FCPS Immunization Clinic New Date Added
An additional clinic date was added: Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times.
Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
Federal Impact Aid Survey
On October 21st the electronic version of the Federal Impact Aid Survey will open to parents in ParentVUE. Please complete the survey ASAP. Thank you!
Reminder 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)
TJ Invitational Science Fair for Grades 5-8
UPDATED date and Zoom Link
TJ Science Fair Interest Meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, October 18th, 2024 from 6-7PM. It will no longer be held in person, only virtually through Zoom.
TJ Investigative Science Outreach will host the 12th annual invitational science fair on April 5th, 2025. Students in grades 5-8 are free to participate. Participants who sign up will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on April 5th, 2025.
Join us for our first interest/brainstorming session on October 18th, 2024 at 6:00 pm via Zoom. During this session we will go over the goals and guidelines of this fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. More information can be found on the TJHSST Science Fair website.
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
SPANISH FCPS This Week,
Outside Information
Giant Food Community Bag Fundraiser
Give Thanks & Go Green! Purchase a $2.75 reusable Community Bag this November from Giant Food at the Chain Bridge Road location, and $1 will be donated to our school.
McLean Community Events
Join other Chesterbrook and McLean families for some fun outside of school. Here is a list of some McLean Community Events.
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