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PTA Meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 8:30 AM Important PTA Business: Nominating the Nominating Committee (Not a typo; see Article VIII, Officers and Their Election, Section 4 of the PTA Bylaws.)
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Fun Fair Committee Kick-Off Meeting
The Fun Fair Kick-Off Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 15th at 9:00 AM in the Cafeteria. The Fun Fair is a major fundraiser, along with the Online Auction, for the PTA. It is also the only fundraiser that requires a large team of co-chairs and general volunteers to produce. The general volunteer requirements are such that each class -- K through 6 -- provides four to six adult volunteers to help with set-up, run arcade games, police the moonbounces, sell tickets and food, and clean-up. We also rely on our Chesterbrook alumni network who have moved up to Longfellow MS and McLean HS to return to help run the arcade games.
Candace Stromberg and Melinda Settles are our Fun Fair Co-Chairs. If you are interested in helping lead and manage the Fun Fair, drop them an email at funfair@chesterbrook.org, or show up on January 15th. Above inflatable is representative only. This thing is massive! |
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2009/2010 Yearbook Cover Art Contest This year, we would like to involve all interested students in the cover art for the Chesterbrook yearbook. The 6th grade will own the front cover, and Kindergarten through 5th grade will own the back cover. Put your creative minds to work over the holiday break and come up with an awesome cover for this year's yearbook.
Here is how it will work:
- Design your idea for a cover on a regular 8 ½ " x 11" sheet of paper. You must leave ½" border of white margin around all sides [simply measure, draw a box, and then keep all art inside the box]. Any medium is o.k. - paint, pencil, crayon, markers, etc.
- The name "Chesterbrook Elementary" needs to be on the cover, as do the years 2009/2010.
- Theme? Your choice -- Chip and Dale, the school building, what school means to you, students, backpacks, events over the years, a cool design...
Please enclose your flat un-folded design in an envelope or folder and mark it "YEARBOOK COVER" along with your name/teacher.
Due Date: January 13 to your teacher. Teachers will make the first round of judging, and then Mr. Fuqua and Mrs. Paper will make the final call. All entries will be displayed in the school after the judging. The winner will be announced in the Friday Digest and the Morning News. |
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We are gearing up for our Chesterbrook PTA Online Auction.
The Online Auction opens at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 14 and ends at 10:00 PM, Sunday, March 7.
Winning Bidders may pick-up their items during the PTA's Saturday, March 13 Fun Fair.
Our cMarket.com online auction provider is in the process of changing its name to BiddingForGood.
Did you know that the National PTA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Habitat for America, and March of Dimes are a few of the many not-for-profit organizations that use BiddingForGood? |
Have you read The Bottom Line yet? Its a new publication that will be sent to all FCPS parents and employees every two weeks while the budget for next school year (FY 2011) is proposed, discussed, and approved (in May 2010). It contains the latest budget news, facts, dates, and rumor busters to help the FCPS community better understand the budget and the budget process. |
 Ten Cents Makes Sense
This will be a topic for discussion at our Tuesday PTA Meeting
Here is the resolution:
Whereas the Fairfax County school system faces a $175 million deficit in Fiscal Year 2011;
Whereas Superintendent Jack Dale has proposed a series of cuts to the school budget to make up that deficit;
Whereas those cuts would seriously undermine the Fairfax county educational system;
Whereas the county projects the average value of a home to fall from the current $459,228 to $413,305 in FY 2011;
Whereas because of the lower assessments, the typical homeowner would pay $4,298.37 in FY 2011 at the current tax rate of $1.04 per $100 of assessed value, down from the current tax of $4,775.97;
Whereas if the tax rate were raised 10 cents to $1.14 per $100 assessed value, the average tax bill would be $4,711.68, which would be $64.29 lower than the typical tax bill in FY 2010;
Whereas increasing the tax rate by 10 cents would raise approximately $180 million;
Whereas the Fairfax County school system could avoid those cuts if the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors increased the real estate tax rate by ten cents and earmarked those additional funds for the school system;
Now, therefore be it resolved that the (name of organization) urges the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to increase the real estate tax rate by ten cents for Fiscal Year 2011 and to earmark those additional tax revenues towards eliminating the school system's projected $175 million deficit.
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Town Hall Meeting with Senator Janet Howell  Virginia State Senator Janet Howell is holding a series of town hall meetings to hear your views on the issues facing Virginia. One of the upcoming meetings will be held on Saturday, January 23, from 10:00 AM - Noon, at Longfellow Middle School in the Little Theatre. Senator Howell will be joined by Delegate Jim Scott and Delegate Barbara Comstock. This would be a great opportunity to voice your concerns about important education and budget issues.ow your target audience.
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Summer Academic Programs and Enrichment Camp Fair
Oakton High School - 2900 Sutton Rd - Vienna, VA Tuesday, January 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Admission is Free
· Meet representatives from summer enrichment programs.
· Visit the exhibits, ask questions, and network with others.
· See what your children (K-12) can explore next summer.
Camps to be represented include: JHU's Center for Talented Youth, Nysmith, TIC (Tech is Cool), Fairfax Collegiate, Exploring Engineering, Joy of Motion, Camp Flintlock, Math Enrichment by Vern Williams, Shenandoah Performs, Mathtree, Camp Shavuon, Science Camp Watonka, Best Academy, Camp Horizons, GWU Summer Scholars, Camp Rim Rock, GMU's Summer Enrichment Programs, and many more! |
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H1N1 Vaccine
 The Fairfax County Health Department has announced that the H1N1 vaccine is now available to anyone who wants it through the Fairfax County Health Department's five district offices. Additionally, the Virginia Department of Health announced Dec. 21 that vaccine supplies are increasing and will be available through many traditional providers of flu vaccine such as physician offices, pharmacies and big box stores. Residents may find vaccination sites through the online flu vaccine locator. There may be an administration fee charged at some vaccination sites . Vaccine is free of charge at Health Department sites and available on a walk-in basis. |
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2010 McLean HS Winter Band Gala
The pleasure of your company is requested at the
2010 Winter Band Gala featuring Master of Ceremonies
Larry Michael the voice of the Washington Redskins and
music by The McLean High School Jazz Band
Saturday evening, January 23, 2010
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM pm
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1645 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia
Festive Attire!
Dinner and Dancing
Silent Auction*
Cash Bar Click HERE For Tickets: $50 each; 2 for $80 Deadline for ticket purchases is January 14th! *Includes tickets to Taylor Swift concert!
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- Saturday, January 9th 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Thursday, January 14th 5:00 to 8:00 PM
- Saturday, January 23rd 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Register at McLean Little League Fields.
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