President's Remarks
What a fine community we live in, South McLean! We "Southies"* take care of each other. Heck, we take care of people we don't even know.
God forbid, anyone goes through a family crisis, but count on your Southie neighbors to help out best we can.
The Southie spirit goes to supporting the History Timeline Mural and Ceiling-Mounted Projectors. And, supporting the fundraising projects that help pay for these things.
The PTA Board and Principal Fuqua, an honorary Southie, know how generous we Southie families are and take seriously our responsibility to sponsor Programs, Acquisitions and Grants that benefit the most children at the best price.
Walking into Clare's classroom this past month, I've had a strange sensation, aside from a little sadness. Its the feeling one gets when one senses something is missing. Indeed, something was missing: the media cart was no longer in the middle of the room. I could walk from the door to Ms. Dickerson's desk in a straight line. Same thing with the ceiling-mounted projector in the cafeteria.
We did the reveal of the History Timeline Mural today during the Awards Ceremony. It is truly a piece of art and instructional aide mashed together. This is going to be a wonderful addition to the Library. I have to recognize Melinda Mullet and Kim Johnson for making this possible. Thank You!
It has been an honor serving our Southie families and Chesterbrook ES Staff and Faculty. See you around campus!
Greg Brandon
Immediate Past President
*An unofficial and newly minted term of endearment. |
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Thanks to our Generous PTA Supporters!!!
These Fundraising Efforts . . .
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PTA Membership Dues, Online Auction, Sally Foster, Fun Fair, Box Tops 4 Education, Grocery Store Cards, School Supply Kits, Two Book Fairs . . .
Helped the PTA Pay For These Programs and Projects . . .
Art Appreciation, Ceiling Mounted Projectors in the Classrooms, Computers, Core Instructional Materials, Cultural Events, Discovery Gardens, Donations, Family Directory, Family Fun Events, Field Trips, History Timeline Mural, Media Center Materials, Renzulli Website, Science Appreciation, Staff Development, Teacher Support and More! |
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Thanks Outgoing PTA President Greg Brandon For All You've Done For Chesterbrook!!
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Good Luck to Outgoing Chesterbrook Staff!!
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Betty Bott- (Art) Betty Bott has been a very dedicated art teacher at our school for many years. She has been with Fairfax County Schools for 36 years and at our school for over 28 years. She has the most wonderful way of bringing out all of the artistic talent in our children. Thank you to Betty for your time and commitment to our children and school community for so many years.
Karen Pearson- (TSPEC) We were very lucky to have Mrs. Pearson as a member of our Chesterbrook family for many years. Her talent and expertise in the area of technology has helped build our school to be the great technology school that we are- thanks to her support.
Susan Scholla- (3rd grade)Susan has been a very dedicated member of our Chesterbrook staff for over 12 years. Her talent and creativity touched the lives of many students over the years. We wish her the very best as she continues her great teaching career at a school closer to home in Fairfax County schools.
Erin Robinson- (6th grade) Erin has been with our Chesterbrook family for three years. She quickly emerged as a wonderful, caring teacher and resource for her students in the sixth grade, as well as a great teaching partner to the members of the sixth grade team. Thank you Erin, for making a great difference in the lives of our sixth graders.
Michelle Chang- (3rd grade) Michelle has been with our Chesterbrook family for five years. She began her career with us as a dedicated special education teacher and then moved into the general education classroom with ease. She has been a dedicated member of the third grade team, bringing a lot of energy and positive approach to her classes. We extend her best wishes and are very excited for her as she prepares to welcome a new addition to her family this summer.
Kim Mason- (PE) Kim Mason joined the Chesterbrook school community this year as a part time PE teacher. She quickly became loved and honored by all of our children; for all that she brings to the physical education classroom and her love of sports, health, and fitness. We wish her the very best as she continues her great career.
Carole Hellar- ( kindergarten) Carole Hellar joined us two years ago as an instructional assistant in the kindergarten classes. Carole has always been dedicated to helping her students feel successful in school. We wish her the best as she moves on to pursue another opportunity in working with curriculum at another school.
Renee Gustafson- (sixth grade) Renee has been a great member of our Chesterbrook community for over seven years. She joined us as an instructional assistant and has been a dedicated teaching assistant for many teachers over the years. We will always remember her for the way that she guides students to be successful in the classroom in a kind, gentle way. We wish her well as she goes on to new opportunities in education and her career.
Kirby Hansen- (kindergarten) Kirby joined us this year as an instructional assistant in the kindergarten classes. Her warm smile and friendly nature helped her build a wonderful rapport with her students who were just learning about school. We wish you well Kirby! |
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Condolonces to Mr. Le's Family
As many of you may have heard, our dear custodian Mr. Le, passed away a few weeks ago after a long illness. He was a wonderful member of our Chesterbrook custodial team for over 18 years. Anytime anyone in our Chesterbrook community needed a hand, we could depend on Mr. Le to assist us with kindness, compassion, and a wonderful sense of humor. No one could ever match his quick ability to put together any type of furniture necessary for teachers or students, without directions!! He performed his duties faithfully and made our building a beautiful place to be always.Recently, Mr. Fuqua presented Mr. Le's wife with his service certificate from Fairfax County schools for his 20 years of dedicated service in the county. He will be deeply missed. In the coming weeks, the school will be planting a tree dedicated in his honor. |
School Supply Kits For Sale in August
The Chesterbrook PTA will once again offer families the ability to purchase School Supply Kits in August. Thanks to Lisa Richter and Eleanor Gollob who have taken on this project for the 2010-2011 school year kits. If you are interested in helping to buy supplies, sell or put these School Supply Kits together please contact Lisa Richter or Eleanor Gollob at schoolkits@chesterbrook.org. The supplies will be put together into kits during the week before school starts. Please come and help!
How and when can school supply kits be purchased?
You'll be able to purchase school supply kits and join the PTA online in August. You'll also be able to purchase kits at the School Open House on September 3rd. The PTA will send out an email with more details later this summer so please remember to update your contact information (particularly your email address) in the online Family Directory http://www.chesterbrook.org/FamilyDirectory so the PTA can keep in touch with you on this and other important news over the summer!
How are the items chosen for the school supply kits?
Everyone has their favorite products they use at home or at the office--items that are tried and true when used everyday. Classrooms work the same way--there is a difference between Ticonderoga pencil and a generic pencil!
Why buy a school supply kit from Chesterbrook?
· Uniform Supplies - Teachers ask for specific supplies for their classroom-- items that they have found year after year to help the classroom run efficiently and keep students organized. The best way to ensure the teachers and students get exactly what they need is to buy your school kits through the PTA.
· Time Savings - You can avoid shopping at several different stores to get your supplies--PTA provides them in one handy stop and delivers them right to the classroom!
· Help Fund PTA Activities - School Supply Kits are a big fundraiser for the PTA. On behalf of the PTA, we work with vendors to get a school discount, buy in bulk and sort them ourselves! We pass on the money saved to the PTA. Kits cost about the same as if you bought the supplies yourself.
We hope you'll consider the PTA as your personal shopper for School Supplies! |
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Spring Book Fair
a Big Success!!
Chesterbrook's First Annual Spring Book Fair was a great success! "Awesome!!," says Mrs. Moseley. We grossed over $11,000 between the April Pre-Sale and June onsite Book Fair and raised nearly $3,000 for the library. Mrs. Moseley will use some of the money raised from the two book fairs this year to buy laptops for the library to improve access to online resources for students. She will also be purchasing additional curriculum materials for teachers and more books for students.
This spring we tried out a new software application that Bookworm, our vendor, has developed. We were finally able to scan barcodes for ringing up purchases. It streamlined the administration end of the Fair, plus made check-out much quicker. We expect to see a significant improvement in waiting lines for checkout during the evening events at the Fall Fair. We are sorry we weren't able to do reorders of sold out items, but we'll have them back in the fall.
Enjoy your summer of reading and thanks for supporting Chesterbrook's Media Center! |
PTA Opportunities for 2010-2011 School Year
By: Laurie Plishker
Are you interested in getting more involved in school and PTA Activities? The PTA needs your help with for the coming year! Running a committee is a terrific way to learn more about what's going on at school and meet other parents. If you have interests in other areas, please contact Laurie Plishker lplishker@gmail.com so you can get connected to the right opportunity.
Website Editor: Maintains and updates PTA website. Together with relevant PTA chairs, prepares and posts articles, calendar of events, webforms, etc. For more information please email president@chesterbrook.org
Computers & Technology Chair: Serves as webmaster for PTA website, adds functionality, troubleshoots problems. Chair should be familiar with or willing to learn Drupal, SQL, and PHP. For more information please contact Greg Brandon at gbrandon55@yahoo.com
Yearbook Co-chairs/Committee: Coordinate the preparation and publication of the yearbook. For more information, please email Candace Stromberg or Eileen Moorhead at yearbook@chesterbrook.org
Gift Catalog Fundraiser Co-Chair: Works with current co-chair to oversee fundraising campaign. For more information please contact Judy Williams at sallyfoster@chesterbrook.org
FLEX Program Chair: Coordinates after-school program of foreign language instruction offered by Fairfax County Public School's Office of Adult and Community Education. For more information please contact Sara Franko or Mary Jean Fell Casler at flex@chesterbrook.org
Family Fun Movie Night Chair: Coordinates the annual movie night family fun event (typically held at Chesterbrook on a Friday night in February). For more information please contact Janine Gates at j94312@yahoo.com
International Night Chair: Will coordinate proposed, new addition to Chesterbrook's family fun event schedule. International Night will provide an opportunity for students and their families to share something about their heritage with the rest of the Chesterbrook family, including culture, history, customs, food, and/or art. For more information please email president@chesterbrook.org
Chess Club Program Assistant Managers: Work with Manager to coordinate chess club activities, including overseeing registration, coordinating parent volunteers, maintaining equipment, acting as liaison with school, overseeing club meetings and tournaments, and otherwise assisting Chess Master. For more information please email chessclub@chesterbrook.org
Cultural Diversity Liaison: Supports Chesterbrook's ESOL program. For more information, please contact president@chesterbrook.org
Friday Digest Editor: Prepares and sends weekly email to PTA members about upcoming Chesterbrook events and noteworthy news. For more information please contact president@chesterbrook.org
Chipmunk Avenue Manager: Works with relevant PTA chairs to create, update, and manage sales and registrations processed through PTA's website. For more information please contact president@chesterbrook.org
Online Auction Solicitations Chair: Manage soliciations for donated auction items, form a team to follow-up with previous donors and explore new donors. Existing systems uses Excel and mail merges. For more information please contact Julia Nelson at julia@nelsonco.com |
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In Search of...Scientists!
Are you a scientist? Do you know one? Our fourth grade teachers need your help!
We are looking for parents, grandparents, neighbors or friends working in science and engineering who can give a presentation to the students about their area of knowledge and career field. Our goal is to demonstrate the application and relevancy of science in professions that utilize physics, plants, weather, space, electricity, and ecosystems. We appreciate your help finding active or retired volunteers in our community.
Please contact Science Appreciation Chair Tiffany Albrecht at tiffanyalbrecht@hotmail.com. |
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Save the Date
Chesterbrook Open House
& PTA Ice Cream Social
Chesterbrook will hold its Annual Open House on Friday, September 3rd so that students and their families can meet with their teachers, meet their classmates, catch up with friends, buy school supply kits, join the PTA, update or (for new families) sign up for the PTA Family Directory. The Open House will be followed by the PTA's traditional Ice Cream Social at 3 pm on the playground. Its a great way to catch up with old friends and make new friends. (Note: Kindergarten Open House is in the morning, but please come back for the Ice Cream Social!) |
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Summer Quest FUN FUN FUN!
Now that school's out for the summer, if you find you're still on the hunt for something for the kids to do that is educational, safe, affordable, flexible, close to home and - most importantly - fun! - Chesterbrook's own Summer Quest program has all that and much more!
For three weeks, from July 12 to 30th, Chesterbrook teachers will devote their time and talent to teaching kids in a variety of subjects. A non-consecutive fourth week is offered from Aug. 16-20 for "Stepping Up to First Grade" and "Stepping Up to 2nd Grade." This is a fantastic introduction to the grade level for new students or those who could use a "leg up" before the September.
Morning sessions go from 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions are from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Most are half-day, single week classes, allowing you the flexibility to build a full day with multiple classes, or just take a half day if that suits your child's schedule better.
"Summer Quest is an excellent learning opportunity for both students and teachers to explore their personal areas of interest without the usual academic pressures of school," says Amy Vallath, 4th grade teacher and Summer Quest Photojournalism teacher. "The relaxed, investigative setting encourages questions, sparks imaginations and cultivates ideas in everyone. During the Photography course last summer, I was so pleased to watch the students' surprising talents emerge and to see the world through their eyes."
Summer Quest is not limited to just Chesterbrook students, so spread the word to your friends and neighbors. For complete class descriptions and to register, please check out the PTA website, www.chesterbrook.org. |
PTA Reflections Program
By: Kristin Cabral
The PTA is presenting the "Reflections" program this fall. It is a national competition that any Chesterbrook child may compete in any one of six categories: photography, musical composition, dance choreography, visual arts, film production, and/or literature. The "Reflections" theme for next year will be "Together we can . . . ." The PTA encourages all students to use this summer to prepare their "Reflections" projects. More information about the competition will be sent home in the Thursday Folders in September.
For questions about this program, or if you wish to volunteer, or if you or someone you know is an expert in any one of these areas and can judge the children's submissions, please contact Kristin Cabral at 703-448-0944 or kriscabral@aol.com. |
Clean Out Your Desk AND Help Needy Kids In Nicaragua
Ann-Marie Turnage is collecting gently used school supplies for needy Nicaraguan school children. The collection point is outside Chestserbrook's library. The collection ends on Thursday, July 8. |
Mr. Fuqua Supports Community Fun!
On Saturday, June 5th, Vinson Hall Retirement Community hosted Fun Fest 2010 for the local community. The event featured a variety of entertainment, games and food, an afternoon of music performed by the Fairfax Youth Symphonic Orchestra and Bach 2 Rock, and even a dunk tank featuring Chesterbrook Elementary's own principal, Robert Fuqua. Other activities included face painting, moon bounce, classic games like ring toss, clown-knock down, and speed pitch. A good time was had by all! |
Dolley Madison Library Reopening
The temporary Dolley Madison Library ("Little Dolley") will open Monday, June 28th in storefront space in the Balducci's Shopping Center, located at 6649-A Old Dominion Drive in McLean. There will be an opening ceremony on Thursday, July 8th at 1 p.m. with Supervisor John Foust, Dranesville Library Trustee Kristin Cabral, Library Executive Director Sam Clay, and Dolley Madison Branch Manager Starr Smith. Please join in the celebration and please enter the Summer Reading Program for schoolchildren! Remember: reading is fundamental. |
Advertising Guidelines
If you would like to include an ad in the Chronicle, please email editor@chesterbrook.org. In keeping with our goal to support the Chesterbrook community, classified ads must be relevant and fit within these guidelines.
· Ads will be placed on a space available, first come first served basis. We reserve the right to edit or refuse any classified ad.
· Ads are offered free of charge to Chesterbrook students, staff, parents, or alumni.
· For businesses not associated with Chesterbrook students, staff, parents, or alumni, we only consider ads that have an educational value or would be of benefit to our member community. A $10 donation to the PTA is requested with each ad.
Disclaimer The posting of advertising on this site does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the Chesterbrook PTA of the advertiser. The content of all advertisements is that of the advertiser alone and the Chesterbrook PTA does not assume responsibility for such content nor does it verify the accuracy of or exert editorial control over such content. The decision to view and/or act upon any advertising is that of the viewer and the Chesterbrook PTA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or associated in any way with such advertising or any action taken in connection therewith. |
Artworks Studio B
Offering art sessions in Drawing, Painting,
Mixed Media, Bookbinding and General Art.
In thse sessions, students are taught to be keen observers as they develop art skills.
Now Enrolling for Summer Art Campsand Fall Art Classes with Sue Bikoff
Master of Fine Arts Degree, 27 years of teaching
experience in magnet art schools. Two week summer camps,
Small groups, reasonably priced Call or email now for schedules
703-790-0671
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Take the HOME out of
HOMEWORK
Are homework battles turning your kitchen into a war zone?
Learning coach with ADHD experience will shepherd your child through homework assignments during daily group study sessions in McLean.
Sessions include:
· Writing skills
· Math facts, vocabulary and spelling drills
· Reading fluidity
· Taking notes
· Project and report management
Private sessions also available.
Reasonable rates. Limited space.
Call Lisa Gordon at 703-241-7807 |
Need to run errands? Go to the gym? Treat yourself to an evening out?
Responsible college sophomore and Chesterbrook alumna seeks babysitting jobs for the summer.
- Available days, evenings and weekends
- Can provide own transportation
Please call Holly for more information at (703) 790-5968 or email at hob181@gmail.com |
Summer Babysitting!
· Experienced, responsible 21-year-old female
· College Senior - Nursing major
· 10+ years of babysitting experience
· Local McLean resident
· CPR and First Aid Certified
· Will provide own transportation
· Excellent references!
- Seeking full-time or part-time summer employment
- Available June - August
Please call or e-mail Becky Owen at
(703) 862-6807 or rowen@mix.wvu.edu
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School & PTA Partners
The Chesterbrook PTA Executive Committee Offers Our Sincere Thanks To Our School and PTA Partners. | |
A Chesterbrook Grandmother
The Chesterbrook PTA Executive Committee Offers Our Sincere Thanks To Our Sponsors. |
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