Parent Action Items
SAVE THE DATES
- Come to our Book Fair and support our school! 10/22 - 10/27
- Join us for Executive Function Parent Talk Session on 10/27
- Kickball Kickoff Tickets for Oct 28th will come out soon! Come cheer on our staff for a night of fun!
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Principal Message
I’m excited to share that Chesterbrook Elementary has been recognized as Distinguished school under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). Based on data from last school year, Chesterbrook earned an overall score of 101.60, placing us in the state's highest performance category.
Virginia's framework looks at school performance across academic, student growth and readiness(attendance) measures. As Chesterbrook's principal, I hope you will join me in celebrating this recognition and want to be clear in saying that our students are much more than the results of standardized tests and point systems. Every day in our classrooms, our amazing educators are leading moments of joy in learning. This recognition reflects the strength of our entire school community. Our strong performance stands out and is something to celebrate.
We will continue building on this success. Our team is committed to keeping high expectations for learning, supporting each student’s unique strengths, and creating a school environment where every child feels welcomed, challenged, and cared for. We are also grateful for the support we receive from families. Your involvement makes a difference, and it plays an important role in helping our students succeed.
Thank you for being such an important part of our community. Together, we will continue helping every student at [School Name] thrive.
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal
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Important Dates
October 22 - 27 - Fall Book Fair (details below)
October 27 - 9AM Tuesday Talks for Parents: What is Executive Functioning?
October 28 - Kickball Kickoff
Spirit Week Oct 26 - 30
Oct 26 Black Out
Oct 27 - Secret Staff Theme Day
Oct 28 - Kicky Wicked Wednesday with school colors and kickball game
Oct 29, PJ Day
Oct 30 - Freaky Friday Costume Day (students vote on favorite staff team theme)
October 28th - Chesterbrook Kickball Kickoff Annual Game at McLean HS
October 30 - End of Q1, 2 hour early release
November 2 - No School, School Planning Day
November 3 - No School, Election Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day Speakers in Classrooms
November 20- Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 23 - Turkey Trot
FCPS school year calendar
Call for Veteran's Day Speakers
We look forward to honoring Veteran's and those that currently serve in the military on Wednesday, November 11th. We look forward to continuing the tradition of helping our students learn more about military service by inviting speakers into our classrooms. We are looking for Veteran's and those that currently serve in the military to speak with classes on Veteran's Day morning.
PLEASE sign up here to share your information.
Thanksgiving Lunch Parent Registration
You are invited to join your student(s) for Thanksgiving Lunch. Please RSVP by Monday, October 26th if you plan to attend and purchase lunch, so we can submit our headcount to order food! RSVP HERE
Tentative Lunch Schedule is as follows (classes will have a specific time):
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Thanksgiving Lunch, Friday, November 20th
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5th Grade: 10:30 to 11:05
4th Grade: 10:45 to 11:15
6th Grade: 11:15 to 11:45
2nd Grade: 11:35 to 12:05
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1st Grade: 12:00 to 12:30
3rd Grade: 12:20 to 12:50
Kindergarten 1:00 to 1:30 |
📚 Join Us for the Chesterbrook Elementary
Fall Book Fair! 🎃
Get ready to discover your next great read! Chesterbrook Elementary School is hosting its Fall Book Fair from October 22 through October 27, 2026. Stop by to explore a fantastic selection of books and enjoy fun community events throughout the week:
- Book Fair Hours:
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Thursday, Oct. 22: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Friday, Oct. 23: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Saturday, Oct. 24: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
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Monday, Oct. 26: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM & 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Tuesday, Oct. 27: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Special Events:
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Food Truck Night (Thursday, Oct. 22 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Join us for delicious food trucks, family fun, and evening shopping.
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Breakfast & Books (Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9:00 AM – Noon): Enjoy tasty breakfast treats while browsing books to start your weekend.
Mark your calendars and come find your next perfect read!
Twice Exceptional Students
FCPS is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
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Tuesday Talks Begin 10/27 9AM
"What is Executive Functioning and How Can Parents Help?"
Chesterbrook will begin its Tuesday Talk Series on October 27th from 9am to 9:30am in the cafeteria and via Zoom. Join us to learn what executive functioning means, skills to develop and how parents can help.
Our series will include four talks throughout the school year. Stay tuned for upcoming dates and topics.
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Chipmunk Fund
Our annual fundraiser was a success! Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our goal. We raised over $40,000 in 41 days, which will support academic programs, teacher support, classroom supplies, events and more through June.
Missed the window? Donations are accepted year-round.
chesterbrookpta.org/donate-to-the-chipmunk-fund
Safe Routes to School
Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for the event:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
FCPS Seeks Community Input on
Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
FCPS offers free webinars each month. Below is a list of October webinars. For more information and to register click here.
October Webinars
The Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Introduction to Dyslexia: What is it and What Does it Mean for my Student?
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
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