Walk & Bike to School Day was a huge success!
Thank you Mr. Levesque, Ms. Quackenbush &
everyone that participated!
 Principal's Message
Chester Champions are all around the building! This school year we have revamped the positive behavior recognitions and classes are earning Chester Champions for exceeding expectations across their specials and cafeteria. Additionally, they can individually earn Chester Chips they can spend during the school year. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating our students. On our morning news we celebrated our first groups to earn an outdoor lunch. We took advantage of a beautiful day on Wednesday to celebrate our 3rd grade students. Also earning Champion lunch outside is Kindergarten and 1st grades. Sixth grade is in a close lead to soon earn their celebration!
With many parent information sessions, teacher conferences beginning, bike and walk to school day, upcoming book fair and science night it has been great to see many parents around the building. Thank you for your partnership and collaboration. Working together help our students thrive and we cannot do so much without your support and volunteerism!
Please check out our lost and found when you visit, as it is quickly growing beyond capacity. Labeling items with first and last name will help us get them back to your student. We will be cleaning out lost and found after 1st quarter!
Next week we hold our next 3 HR early release on Wednesday, 10/29. Later this week we will update all parents with the expected release plan. Any changes need to be in the google form by 3PM Tuesday.
Hoping everyone is enjoying a wonderful long weekend and Happy Diwali to all who celebrate.
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick and Lara Macdonald
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 17th - Parent Coffee to review assessment reports (2 sessions based on grade level). 9:30am for 3rd - 6th Grade Parents and 2:30 PM - 1st and 2nd grade parents
Monday, October 20th - Diwali - No School
Tuesday, October 21st - Impact Aid Homework for All Enrolling Parents for each student. Log Into ParentVue to complete. We are seeking 100% completion!
October 23rd - 28th - Book Fair
October 27th - 31st - Spirit Week - All spirit wear must be school appropriate and allow students to fully participate in their instructional day. No blood, gore or weapons on costumes will be allowed. Please be mindful of this on our Freaky Friday costume day if your child's costume for Halloween includes these elements.
Monday, October 27th - 9:15 AM Parent Coffee: Social Emotional Learning - Review data from beginning of year SEL screener and share supports for families.
Wednesday, October 29th - 3 Hour Early Release 12:35PM (Update your plan on our google form until 3PM 10/28 - will replace your previous plan)
Friday, October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release (end of quarter) - ALL students released 1:35
November 3 - School Planning Day - No School for Students
November 4 - Election Day and Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Monday, November 10th - Veteran's Day Speakers
Tuesday, November 11th- Veteran's Day Holiday - No School for Students
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
In This Issue:
- Math Olympiad (4th, 5th, 6th) and Continental Math League (2nd & 3rd) Registrations - PTA Website
- Veteran's Day - Call for Veterans or Current Military to Speak to Classes
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TJHSST Science Fair
- National School Bus Safety Week
- Parent Coffee Info - Understanding Math and Reading Assessments
- Spirit Week
Reminders
- Book Fair Schedule
- School Picture Ordering Instructions
Math Enrichment Morning Classes
There are two opportunities for our students to enrich their math learning.
2nd and 3rd graders are able to enroll in Continental Math League while 4th through 6th graders may enroll in Math Olympiads.CML is taught by Mrs. Hamsher-King and Mrs. Vallath while Mr. Treacy and Mr. Gaba teach our Math Olympiads groups.
We are just opening our CML registration and have a few more spots in Math Olympiads.
Click here to learn more and register on our PTA website
Call for Veteran Day Speakers on Nov 10th
As we celebrate and honor Veteran's and our military service men and women, we look forward to Veteran's Day as an opportunity to bring speakers to Chesterbrook classrooms. This day is a special opportunity to celebrate those in our community who have served and are currently serving. We partner with our neighbors at Vinson Hall and invite our military parents to sign up to speak.
Speakers will be needed on Monday, November 10th in the morning. We will work to schedule around your availability between 9AM and noon.
Please complete this google form to let us know your availability.
TJHSST Science Fair
Sign up for the 2026 TJ Invitational Science Fair for students in grades 5-8. This fair is only open to students who live within FCPS or attend an FCPS school. This form does not confirm enrollment; rather, it demonstrates interest. Please submit one form for each student interested in the fair. For more information, please visit their website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com. If you have any additional questions, please email tjhsstsciencefair@gmail.com..
National School Bus Safety Week
Join us in celebrating National School Bus Safety Week, October 20–24, 2025, a nationwide observance that recognizes the dedication of our school bus drivers, attendants, and transportation staff who safely transport students every day. This year’s theme, “Level Up for School Bus Safety,” encourages everyone to stay alert around school buses, follow traffic laws, and model safe behaviors at bus stops. Let’s take this week to thank our transportation professionals and remind students and families of the importance of bus safety.
Parent Coffee Info - Understanding Math and Reading Assessments
Thank you to those who were able to attend, we are sharing the recordings for parents to learn more about the MAP, iReady and VALLSS assessments and how to support your child's academic growth.
Grades 1 & 2 - Recording | Slides
Grades 3 - 6 - Recording | Slides
REMINDERS
Book Fair Times and Events
We need your help to make the Fall Book Fair a success. Volunteers are needed:
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Wednesday, October 22: for set-up from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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Thursday, October 23: Preview 8:45 am - 3:30 pm; Open 4 pm - 8 pm
- Come by Thursday night from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm to pick up some dinner with DC Slices and finish with dessert from Captain Cookie Truck! (CASH ONLY; No Credit Cards or Venmo accepted)
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Friday, October 24: Open 11:30 am - 3:30 pm WIN times
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Saturday, October 25: Books and Breakfast Open 9 am -12 pm
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Monday, October 27: 7:30 - 9:00 AM
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Tuesday, October 28: Open 5:30 - 7:30 pm Craft Night
Please click the links below to sign up to Volunteer!
Parent Volunteers | Middle School Volunteers | Books and Breakfast
School Picture Ordering
🛒 Order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001271123
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Upcoming Webinars Hosted by FCPS Family Resource Center
Supporting Military Families Through Deployment - October 24 10AM (Virtual) Register Here
Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home - November 5 (ABA Family Training)
Improving Routines: Morning, Evening, and In Between - November 21 Register Here
More information and registration can be found here. There are many more sessions on the FCPS Family Academy Catalog.
3rd Grade Students Enjoyed
Chester Champions Outdoors Lunch
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