CES Summer Edition 7.17: Kinder Playdates | School Supply Order

Kinder Playdate Weather Update

The kinder playdate is being rescheduled to next Wednesday, 7/22 at 5:30 PM due to the air quality and expected rain on Saturday. We look forward to seeing many of you next week on the Chesterbrook playground. 

School Supply Order DEADLINE is Approaching: ONLY 2 weeks left!

Order School Supply Kits:  LINK to ORDER 

Our PTA works to support families with supply ordering for the upcoming year. Please make sure you do this sooner than later so we can ensure arrival for our opening week. Please look for more info below and don't miss this opportunity!


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Kindergarten Playdates

Join the fun as we get ready for the year!

Incoming kinder families, this is a great opportunity for students and families to meet.
Please plan to meet on the Chesterbrook playground on the upcoming dates. 

Wed, 7/22 5:30 PM

Wed, 8/5/26, 6:30 pm 

Sun, 8/16/26, 2 pm 


⭐Important Dates for Beginning of 2026-27 

Tuesday, August 11, 9AM - Principal Round Table for New Families / Meet and Greet (children invited)  RSVP
*Parent and Child event

Wednesday, August 18, 10AM - New Family Welcome Tours and Q&A Session (children invited) RSVP
*Parent and Child event

Friday, August 21, 10AM - 11:30 - Open House/Meet the Teacher 
*Parent and Child event

Monday, August 24- First day of school for the 2026-27 school year 

Wednesday, September 9  - Back to School Night 5:30 - 7:15 PM

5:30 PM PTA Mtg    |   6::10 Session 1    |   6:45 Session 2 
*Sessions will be held for grade levels and specialists.  
*Back to school night is a parent event. 

More details coming in August!


Reminders

  • Summer Office Hours: 9AM - 1PM
    *CES is closed for summer programs and will have limited office staff, so it highly encouraged to call ahead if you need support, 703-714-8200.
  • Wait Until 8th Pledge: Sign Up Here. Email Liz McDonald, Chesterbrook parent, at lizmcdonald@gmail.com if you are interested in growing this pledge.
  • FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four. McLean Pyramid dates are as follows:   September 30 | November 18 | January 13 | April 7