Principal's Message
We have a short, but action packed, week coming up for our Chipmunks. Along with their instructional day, we look forward to sharing all our school spirit.
Monday Blackout Day
Tuesday Disney Day; 1st Grade International Celebration
Wacky Wednesday Swap Day - Students Dress like the teachers, Teachers Dress like the students
Thrilling Thursday with Costumes Galore! Costumes must be school appropriate and allow students to participate in all learning activities. Be creative, but no masks or weapons.
This Monday is our 3 hour early release. No changes to student afterschool plans will be accepted during the day. If you need to pick up your child after dismissal, you will need to wait until all students are accounted for and buses have been dismissed. Parents that need to pick up students remaining afterschool are asked to wait until after 1PM for pickup. SACC students will be in SACC after our 12:35 dismissal.
Thursday will be a regular 1:35 dismissal for all students and we will be closed on Friday for Diwali and All Saints Day.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Wednesday, November 6th.
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick
Important Upcoming Dates
October 28th - 3 HR Early Dismissal at 12:35PM
October 29th - Last day of PTA Sponsored Book Fair; Taco Night 5-7:30PM
October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release for All Students 1:35PM
November 1st - Student Holiday/Diwali/Dia de los Muertos/All Saints Day
November 4th & 5th- Student Holiday/Election Day
November 8th - CES Veterans' Day Celebration
November 11th - Student Holiday/Veteran's Day
November 12th - Make up picture day; Order Fall Pictures Here
November 19th - Lexia Parent Night Register Here
November 21st - Family Thanksgiving Lunch in CES Cafeteria
November 27 - 29 - Student Holiday/Thanksgiving Break
More Info: Family Academy Site (including translations)
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
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Time Change November 3rd
Don't forget to move your clocks back one hour!
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Veteran's Day Speakers Needed
Chesterbrook will celebrate Veteran's Day on Friday, November 8th. We need speakers for the morning of 11/8 for all classes. If you have served or are currently serving in the military, our students would love to hear about your experience. Complete this form to sign up to speak.
We will be creating our "Hero Wall" so please have your student fill out the "My Hero" sheet and bring into school before our celebration on 11/8.
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No Smart Watch Use at School Reminder
As a reminder, Smart Watches (on cellular) are not to be used by students during the school day. Students choosing to wear a smart watch, must put them in airplane mode/school mode during the school day. Any cellular phone must be off and stored in the student's backpack during the school day.
If students need to communicate with parents or guardians during the school day, they should come to the front office. Further, if students are not feeling well, they should come to the clinic and not contact home via a Smart Watch (or cell phone). The full policy regarding cellular devices can be found in the SR&R.
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Lost & Found
Please check when you are in for book fair. Upon return from Winter Break, any items still in lost & found will be donated to a local charity.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
All families must complete the Impact Aid form in ParentVUE!
Directions here: https://www.fcps.edu/impact
Reminders
Tutoring Resources
Chesterbrook staff are available for private tutoring. See pdf for list of teachers.
The Family Resource Center maintains a current list of all FCPS staff available for private tutoring. Contact frc@fcps.edu to request that listing.
Varsity Tutors -Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors here.
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FCPS In Case You Missed It
FCPS This Week- updates on the following topics and others:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
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Community News
TJHSST Girls Who Math Tutoring Program
Girls Who Math is a nonprofit based in TJHSST that offers free online courses to help teach or tutor girls in STEM. Classes include various levels of Math, Science, and CS, open to all students (boys too despite our name). This is the link to our programs offered: https://girlswhomath.net/programs
The 2024-2025 school year tutoring program is currently open. It will start on 11/3 and continue through the first semester or until the end of the year, depending on the course. Tutors are highly qualified, including college students, TJHSST students, and certified teachers nationwide.
More information about Girls Who Math can be found on our website (https://girlswhomath.net/) or our Instagram (@_girlswhomath)
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