 Principal's Message
We enjoyed seeing our students in their spirit wear this week! Working in education it is imperative we keep play in our day and being able to celebrate these special events with our students is so fun. Congratulations to our winning teams with their costumes today - 3rd Grade with Chick-fil-A, 6th grade with Wicked and 2nd grade with 6-7. All in all a fun and festive day to close out the week. Wishing our trick or treaters a fabulous evening. Stay warm and safe out in the community!
As we look ahead to November, please mark your calendars for upcoming events including early release, thanksgiving lunch and turkey trot. We also are introducing a new school culture positive collaboration between grade levels - Chesterbrook Thoughtful Thursdays. Along with Kinder buddies, who pair up with 6th grade throughout the year, all grade levels are now paired up with buddies to create special projects to give back to the school community in a positive way. We look forward to seeing the collaborative work of our students.
Reminder to change your clocks back this weekend and students are off Monday and Tuesday as we wrap up first quarter. When you come by to vote, please check our lost and found - so many items need to find their owners! See you all next Wednesday.
We are working to post more on social media as we share all the great things we are doing here at school. Follow us on Facebook (Chesterbrook Elementary School and Principal Kirkpatrick) and Instagram (Chesterbrookchipmunks)!
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick and Lara Macdonald
Important Upcoming Dates
November 2, at 2 a.m., Daylight saving time will end. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
November 3 - School Planning Day - No School for Students
November 4 - Election Day and Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Thursday, Nov 6 - Chesterbrook Thoughtful Thursday - Grade levels will buddy up to work on a school philanthropy, spirit or eco project to benefit the school. A new quarterly part of our school culture work!
Monday, November 10th - Veteran's Day Speakers
Tuesday, November 11th- Veteran's Day Holiday - No School for Students
Wednesday, November 12th- 3 Hour Early Release
Tuesday, November 18th - Make Up Picture Day
Wednesday, November 19th - Thanksgiving Lunch (Lunch Schedule Coming)
Thursday, November 20th - FLE Parent Preview Night 5-6 PM (Library)
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
In This Issue:
- Parent Coffee Slides - Enhancing Student Supports
- My Hero - Celebrating our Veteran's and Military Service Personnel
- Family Support Request
- Lost and Found
- Thanksgiving Lunch - RSVP needed by 11/5
Reminders
- Veteran's Day - Call for Veterans or Current Military to Speak to Classes
- FCPS / Chesterbrook Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Open
- Impact Aid Forms Due for Every Child
- Math Olympiad (4th, 5th, 6th) and Continental Math League (2nd & 3rd) Registrations - PTA Website
Parent Coffee Session Slides - Enhancing Student Supports
Monday morning we held our 3rd coffee in our parent engagement and support series this school year. You may access our slides from the session here.
My Hero:Celebrating our Military Veteran's and Current Service Men and Women
During November, we look forward to celebrating our Heroes that are Veterans and also current military men and women. Students are invited to share their hero with our school community by filling out this attached sheet. Sheets should be turned into Mrs. Lomelin by Friday, November 5th.
Family Supports
As SNAP benefits payments are not being paid out in November and some families are going without pay right now, we want to ensure we are best supporting our students. If your family is in need, we would like to support to the best of our ability. Our counselors and social worker would love to reach out to anyone who may be in need during this time. You are welcome to reach out to your child's counselor, Mrs. Lomelin or Ms. O'Prandy, or complete this google form to request a support call.
Additional Information for Families
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Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
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Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is overflowing! Please come by the school on Monday, November 3rd or 4th between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or to check for lost items. The lost and found is located across from the library.
Any unlabeled items left after Tuesday at 3PM will be donated.
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Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP
Parents are invited to lunch to enjoy Thanksgiving Lunch with their child on Wednesday, November 19th.
We need to pre-order food soon and need lunch count numbers for all added family members. Please respond to this RSVP ASAP or by Tuesday, November 4th.
Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule
Each class will have a specific time, as listed on the RSVP.
Grade levels will eat between these times:
| 4th 10:35 - 11:10 |
| 2nd 10:50 - 11:26 |
| 6th 11:15 - 11:50 |
| Kinder 11:35 - 12:10 |
| 5th 12:15 - 12:50 |
| 1st 12:30 - 1:05 |
| 3rd 1:10 - 1:45 |
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School Photos are now online!
Families should have received an E-proof via email. Please remember to check your spam. For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
REMINDERS
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.
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards
To submit a nomination for Chesterbrook Elementary Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through the google links below for each category. The deadline to submit a nomination is November 7, 2025 - If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Remer in our front office at 703-714-8200. You may nominate up to one employee per category for the following:
Impact Aid Forms
All enrolling parents need to complete the Impact Aid form for each child. As a reminder, the form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. For questions, please contact the Impact Aid office at lmpactAid@fcps.edu. Thanks in advance for your support!
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.
Click here to learn more and register on our PTA website
Chesterbrook PTA
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FCPS Family Resource Center: Upcoming Webinars
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.
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