Chesterbrook has HEART
Philanthropy Club creates Care Packages for SHARE McLean with Vinson Hall Veterans. CES Families, your donations made this possible!
 CES Philanthropy Club Help Others in Need
Thank you to for your support of our recent philanthropy club drive. Our Philanthropy Club organized the project, collected products assigned to each grade and met with Vinson Hall Veterans to create 70 care packages last week. After creating care packages, our students enjoyed cookies, punch and hot apple cider wit the residents. To accompany the care packages, students wrote notes of gratitude, encouragement and well wishes to the elderly clients of Share McLean who will receive our donations. We look forward to this becoming an annual tradition of giving. Chesterbrook has HEART!
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, December 9 - Winter Concerts (4th - 6th grades)
5:30 4th Grade Strings
6PM Band
6:30 Chorus
7PM 5th and 6th Strings
Wednesday, December 10- 3 hour early release, 12:35 dismissal for students
Friday, December11- Spelling Bee - Last day to register students (1st - 6th)
Monday, December 15- All full time AAP referrals are due
December 22 to January 2- Winter break- no school
Monday, January 5- Student and staff return after winter break
FCPS 2025-26 School Year Calendar
2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
CHESTERBROOK BEE will be held soon - Sign Up Here
Sign Up is Extended through December 11th
Who: Students in Grades 1 - 6
Registration: Opens November 12th - December 12th
Written Test: Afterschool - Tuesday, Jan. 13th
Practice Session: Afterschool - Tuesday, Jan. 27th & Feb. 3rd
School Bee: Tuesday, Feb. 11th, at 4:15 pm
County Bee: March TBD at Lake Braddock Secondary
National Bee: May 24th – 29th at the National Harbor, Maryland
- Spelling bee materials will be sent home with registered students during the week of DECEMBER 15, 2025 so they may prepare for the process.
- All registered students will take a Written Spelling test after school on TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
- Chesterbrook’s school-wide oral bee after school on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Parents will be notified via email after the written test whether their student(s) are invited to participate in the school wide bee.
- Those invited to participate in the Oral Spelling Bee will have the opportunity to attend practice sessions prior to the Oral Spelling Bee. These will take place on Tuesday, January 27 and February 3, 2026 from 3:45 – 4:30 PM.
- Chesterbrook’s school-wide bee winner will advance to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on in March 2026. 6. The Fairfax County bee winner will compete against students from across the country in the National Spelling Bee from May 24 – 29, 2026 at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Amy Vallath, Chesterbrook AART, no later than December 15, 2025.
Each year, families can submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Attendance Matters
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. When students miss too many days of school, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Whatever the reason for the absence, the result for the student is the same — learning time is lost. Children will get sick at times and may need to stay at home, but we want to work with you to help minimize the number of days your student misses school. Students that miss 10% or more of the school year, for any reason, are considered chronically absent in the state of Virginia - this data point impacts not only your child's achievement, but their social connections too. The state also posts this data which impacts school ratings! Check out this link to support strong school attendance and when you may need to keep your child home to get well.
Makeup Pictures Available Online
Yearbook pictures, including retake/makeup day images are now available online. Families received a reminder email to view images from Victor O'Neill Studios.
If you do not see your email, please check spam folder. If you need help ordering/viewing contact underclass@vosphoto.com
❤️FCPS Cares
Take a moment to acknowledge and affirm a Chesterbrook staff member when they go above and beyond in demonstrating care and dedication that ensures every one of our students is seen, heard, and valued. FCPS Cares. All FCPS Cares nominees are considered for an additional monthly award.
Turkey Trot Fun Run
1st Grade Balloons Over Broadway
Our first grade students showed creativity in their writing and balloon creations in their last writing unit. As a culmination to celebrate their work, we held a parade for Kindergarten through third grades to celebrate their work.
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