Chesterbrook PTA
Friday Digest
No.14

 

 

In This Issue
Thanksgiving Lunch
Thanks for the Beanie Babies
H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Saturday
Stay Informed about Fairfax County
FLEX Registration
Passport Days
Sally Foster
FY2011 Budget Community Dialogue Sessions Added
McLean Community Center
Is Your Tween Scheduled or Over-Scheduled
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Thanks For A Great Thanksgiving Lunch
Happy Thanksgiving
 
The Chesterbrook PTA Executive Committee extends its gratitude to Kim Johnson, Hospitality Chair, and all of the volunteers who helped set-up, serve-up, and clean-up for the delicious Thanksgiving Lunch.
We also thank Isabel Mancilla, Cafeteria Manager, and her staff, Principal Fuqua, Assitant Principal Paper, Mrs. Barnard and Mrs. Pereira for all that they do to open the school house to our families. 

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Thanks To All Who Helped With the Beanie Baby Drive
As the parent of a kindergartner, organizing the Beanie Baby drive was my first opportunity to work with the PTA and with Chesterbrook Elementary and I can say, without pause, that it was incredibly heartwarming and proved that Chesterbrook School is truly a family.  The huge outpouring of donations is a testament to the caliber of our children and parents and I want to express my most sincere gratitude to all of the families who contributed Beanie Babies.  

This week we celebrated both the 234th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps and Veteran's Day - an appropriate week to conclude the Beanie Baby drive and send them off to Marines stationed in Afghanistan. 

Your donations are truly appreciated. Thank you!
Peter and Molly Blake

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The Fairfax County Health Department will hold H1N1 Clinics on:
  • Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 AM: 1st 400 People
  • Thursday, November 19 at 8:00 AM: 1st 400 People 
  • Thursday, November 19 at 5:00 PM: 1st 250 People   Herndon-Reston Clinic Only
Clinics will be at the five Clinic Service Sites, except as noted above and on a walk-in basis.  The closest clinic to McLean is in the Seven Corners area of Falls Church at 6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 500, Falls Church. 
The vaccine is voluntary and will be offered on a walk-in basis, FREE of charge.  Seasonal flu vaccine will not be available at these clinics.
Vaccine will be offered to only: 
  • Children 6 months through 18 years of age
  • Pregnant women
  • Parents of children less than 6 months of age


Fairfax County Public Communications Channels:  CEAN, Twitter and Facebook

Stay Informed With These Useful Communications Tools:

Fairfax County does an excellent job of
keeping subscribers informed.

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We have added two NEW FLEX classes to our catalog: 

  • Spanish for Grades 1 -3 to meet on Monday mornings from 7:35 to 8:35 AM starting Monday, November 23 and running for 20 weeks. 
  • Chinese for Grades 1-4 to meet Tuesday afternroons from 3:25 to 4:25 PM starting Tuesday, December 1 and running for 15 weeks. 
  • The Tuesday Spanish FLEX class for Grades 3 - 6 is cancelled.
 
Finally, for students Enrolled in the Thursday French Class: Please send the Chesterbrook Information Form (see link on the PTA Webpage) today if at all possible, to Sara Franko at [email protected].
Any questions, please feel free to contact Sara Franko or Mary Jean Fell, FLEX Co-Chairs, at [email protected]
 

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Passport Days Next Tuesday & Thursday
We need country/culture presenters for the February 9 & 11 Passport Days.

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Sally Foster Online Ordering
The Sally Foster Prize Campaign Might Have Come & Gone, But You Can Still Order Sally Foster Gift Wrap & Gifts online.  Here's How:
  1. Just Click HERE And Start Shopping. 
  2. After You Have Filled Your Shopping Cart With Everything You Desire, Click On "Check Out."  (FREE Shipping For Orders Over $70.00)
  3. Select "Give credit to a School or Group." 
  4. Enter Our Chesterbrook PTA account number, 503995, In The Box ""School/Group Account Number."
  5. Complete The Standard Online Ordering Pages.

Orders Will Be Delivered Straight To The Shipping Address. 

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December 2 FY 2011 Budget Community Dialogue Sessions Added
Click HERE To Register For The Wednesday, December 2 FY 2011 Budget Community Dialogue.
 
Sessions will be held at Herndon High School and Hayfield Secondary School from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
FY 2011 Important Dates
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Did you know that . . .
  • the FCPS Superintendent releases the FY 2011 Proposed Budget on January 7, 2010?
  • the School Board holds public hearings on the budget on January 25 and 26?
  • the County Board of Supervisors holds public hearings on the budget between April 6 and April 8?
  • the School Board holds more hearings on May 11 and 12?
 

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McLean Community Center
The premiere showcase for great chamber music in Northern Virginia.
Young Soloists Recital
Sunday, November 22, 3:00 PM
Admission is FREE; No Tickets Are Required. 
The Concerts at the Alden series is sponsored by the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library and the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center.
 

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This is a pretty good article from the staff of TweenParent.com. that was cited recently by the National PTA.

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We have fans from Anchorage, Alaska to Omaha, Nebraska to Atlanta, Georgia! Click on over to see what the hubbub is all about!
 

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