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 Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
This school year, I am under a summative evaluation process and welcome your feedback on aspects of my leadership as the principal of Chesterbrook.
On Monday, March 24, you should have received an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:
• Instructional leadership
• School climate
• Management (human resources and organizational)
• Communication and community relations
• Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
• Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. When you receive an email from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it.
Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. I appreciate your feedback and time to complete this survey.
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, March 31st - No School; Eid Al Fitr
April is Month of the Military Child
Tuesday, April 1 - Rising Kindergarten Orientation 10AM - 12PM
*Spread the word for our new kinder families!
Wednesday, April 2nd - Rising 7th Grade Student and Parent Panel at Chesterbrook (more info below)
Thursday, April 3rd - PTA Meeting 9:15am in Cafeteria
Week of April 7th - Assistant Principal's Week
Tuesday, April 8th - Spirit Day Wear Red, White and Blue to celebrate our Military Families
Wednesday, April 9th - Purple Up to Celebrate our Military Children
Friday, April 10th - Wear your Favorite Jersey to Celebrate Teamwork across our Military Branches
April 14th - 18th - No School; Spring Break
Tuesday, April 22nd - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Wednesday, April 23rd - Administrative Professionals Day
Tuesday, April 29th - Spring Concerts, Cafeteria; Choir 6 PM, Band 6:30 PM, and Strings at 7 PM
SAVE THE DATE: 6th Grade Promotion - Monday, June 9th at 5PM
FCPS 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Walking & Biking Safety Survey Due 4/4
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the safety of walking and biking routes, as well as Kiss & Ride areas, we have been conducting an annual traffic and pedestrian safety assessment.
FCPS values community and parent involvement in initiatives like this, and your input is essential in shaping improvements that directly impact our students’ safety. We kindly ask you to complete a short survey to share your concerns and feedback on this important initiative.
Please access the survey using the following link: Survey Link
We appreciate your time and insights and kindly request all responses be submitted by April 4th. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to working together to improve safety for all students.
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April is Month of the
Military Child
April celebrates the children of our military service men and women. Military Child Spirit Week will be celebrated from April 7th - 11th. Some of the schoolwide activities we scheduled include:
- April 8th is wear Red White & Blue
- 9th is Purple Up Day
- 10th is Jersey Day
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Family Resource Center's April Workshops
Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Adolescents in High School - Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.
April 4, 10- 11:30 A.M.
Register here
The Role of Boundaries in Teen Development - Join Dr. Jain, as she supporting families to understand the importance of Boundaries, model healthy boundaries, and navigate social and digital boundaries.
April 25, 10 - 11:30 A.M.
Register here
REMINDERS
Rising 7th Grade Longfellow Lancer Families!
Please join our Chesterbrook families for an informative and engaging Parent & Student Panel on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Chesterbrook cafeteria. You will hear from current Longfellow students and that came from Chesterbrook Elementary along with Longfellow administration. They will share what to expect as you transition to 7th grade such as classes, homework, clubs and activities, making new friends, and managing lockers. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about resources available to support their child's transition to middle school. This is a fantastic chance to get a head start and ease any anxieties about the exciting journey ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Kindergarten Orientation will be held April 1st at 10AM! Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage.
Check out the Pre-K/Kindergarten Toolkit for more messages on preparing for school.
Additional Chesterbrook specific information can be found on our webpage.
CES Preschool Peer Model Enrollment Interest
Our Preschool hours for this year are Monday - Friday as follows:
AM Preschool 9:20 am - 12:40 pm; PM Preschool 12:45 pm – 4:05 pm
If you are interested in expressing interest in Chesterbrook’s Community Peers Program, please complete this google form.
2025 - 2026 School Year Planning
Intent to Not Return for the 25-26 School Year
If you are NOT planning to return to Chesterbrook or Longfellow MS next school year, please complete this intent form letting us know of your plans.
Parent Input for 25-26 Class Placement
Parents that wish to contribute information towards class placements for the new school year, may submit this information on this form.
PLEASE NOTE 2nd grade input forms due 4/4!
No requests for a specific teacher may be made. These requests will be deleted. Our teachers know your students well and a lot goes into building great classes for the new year.
Completion of the form is optional, however, the deadline for submission is April 25th (exception is current 2nd grade due 4/4). Thank you for your partnership.
We will resend this form to parents of rising kindergarteners over the summer. Kindergarten class placement takes place in August when we have completed our pre-assessments of all students.
Chesterbrook PTA Information
Summer Quest Camp Registration is Open
3 Weeks of Camps Running from July 7 - 25th
Click here to check camps and register
'Denim and Diamonds' Parent Social April 5th 7 - 10PM
Northside Social Falls Church
Event will offer opportunities to fundraise and support our classrooms
Click here to purchase tickets or find more information
FCPS News In Case You Missed It
FCPS This Week
Student Achievements | Art in our Schools Month | Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples
Quick Links
Educate Fairfax | Family Academy | FCPS CARES | FCPS News | Job Openings | Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information | School Year Calendar | SIS ParentVUE
Community Conversations
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Thursday, March 20, Cunningham Park Elementary School
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Monday, March 24, Kings Park Elementary School
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Tuesday, April 1, Lorton Station Elementary School
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Monday, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School
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Monday, April 21, Mount Eagle Elementary School
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Wednesday, April 23, Mason Crest Elementary School
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