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June 2011 |
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PRESIDENT'S REMARKS | |
For our final PTA Chronicle of the year, I want to say thank you again to all the PTA members who've worked so hard this year. We have about 15 parents who've worked year-long on multiple projects putting in many, many hours over the year, another 40 or so who lead committees and worked on and off all year, another large group who have worked in various capacities from Fun Fair subcommittees, library shelvers, and others who volunteer on a regular basis, and hundreds of members who volunteered for Fun Fair, Book Fair, and other individual events. Our PTA cannot run without all of you and I appreciate all your efforts throughout the year. We are grateful for all help and input!
As you may know, I am signing off as President at the end of the month. It's been a terrific year and I'm very proud of everything we've been able to accomplish. Our slate of new officers, to be voted on at the short PTA meeting just before the Band Concert next Tuesday, June 14 at 7 pm, includes:
Beth Mahood, President,
Julia Nelson, VP for Fundraising, and
Maryam Redjaee, VP for Membership
You can read about them here. The PTA is in great hands. Many thanks also to those who have been by my side all year with advice, encouragement, and laughter--I couldn't have done it without you.
Laurie Plishker, PTA President |
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| UPCOMING VOTE ON PTA FUNDING - GYM FLOOR AND OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL COURT | |
McLean Youth Basketball has agreed to share in the costs of replacing our gym floor. Next Tuesday, June 14th at our final PTA General Membership Meeting of the year, we will vote on a budget amendment to fund our portion. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve the quality and safety of the floor for our children! We hope to get the renovation completed by early fall. We will also be voting on a budget amendment to allocate funds to install an outdoor volleyball court adjacent to the soccer fields, and will be electing our new slate of officers. Please review the attached Budget Amendment Proposal and let Laurie Plishker know if you have any questions or concerns.
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GOT GAPS IN SUMMER PLANS FOR YOUR KIDS? CHECK OUT SUMMER QUEST! | |
Summer Quest registration is still going on! If you are still looking for fun summer programs, check out our classes such as Writing Computer Programs, Penguins Measure Up, Documentary Photography, Math Mania, Summer Strings, Natural Disasters, Soccer FUNdamentals, Intro to Cheerleading, Lego Robotics for Beginners and much more are all still available for registration! Don't forget - after care is also available for your child! Check out the sessions on the PTA website at: http://chesterbrookpta.org/summerquest.aspx Questions? email us at summerquest@chesterbrookpta.org |
| DON'T MISS CHESTERBROOK PTA'S LAST FAMILY FUN EVENT OF THE YEAR!! THE BRAIN SHOW | |
On June 16th at 6 pm, Families "Compete" Against Families In A Fun Trivia Game Atmosphere.
Parents: There are questions only your kids may be able to answer.
Kids: Be surprised how smart your parents really are!
The Brain Show is taking the country by storm. This interactive trivia game, which is a big hit with all ages, offers authentic fun and excitement of a real live TV game show including colorful podiums featuring computerized lights and sounds. Hope to see you there! |
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SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS AVAILABLE IN AUGUST |
School Supply Lists will be posted on the website in August--but there's no need to think about that now.
Just remember that the Chesterbrook PTA offers complete school supply kits for each grade, including Kindergarten. Buy your School Supply Kits online in August and avoid trips to multiple stores to gather all the needed supplies. This is a major fundraiser for our school!
Everybody wins when you buy PTA School Supply Kits!
- Teachers win when kids buy PTA School Supply kits because it gives them exactly what they need in the classroom.
- Chesterbrook wins because the PTA can raise money to purchase new equipment for our school and students.
- You win more time at the beach and less time at Target (with the rest of crowds)!
Support your school and support your teachers. The supply lists are created by the teachers and include specific items that are used in the classroom all year long. PTA does all the shopping for you and distributes School Supply Kits to your child's classroom.
Watch for emails in August announcing when Supply Kits are available. Kits can be purchased by credit card or PayPal account. You can pay for multiple students at the same time and in a matter of minutes you can do all your back to school supply shopping-from the comfort of your beach chair!
Questions? Contact Lisa Richter or Eleanor Gollob at schoolkits@chesterbrookpta.org |
| COMMUNITY OUTREACH | |
Donate Used School Supplies
Again this year we are collecting gently and slightly used school supplies to send to needy children in Nicaragua. Items can be placed in the box marked "Nicaragua" outside the Media Center through the first 2 weeks of summer. Please tear out used pages of notebooks. Contact Ann-Marie Turnage for more information.
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A Thank You From Timber Lane ES for Supplies Already Donated
Dear Chesterbrook PTA Families,
Thank you for the additional school supplies. The folders, wipes and pencils will be very useful at the beginning of our school year. We really appreciate your thinking of us. It is hard to believe the school year is almost over, but we look forward to seeing all the smiling faces return in September. There will be extra smiles on their faces due to your thoughtfulness.
Lana McNulty
Timber Lane Elementary School
Professional School Counselor |
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SAVE THE DATE - FALL OPEN HOUSE/ICE CREAM SOCIAL |
Chesterbrook Open House
& PTA Ice Cream Social September 2011
Chesterbrook will hold its Annual Open House on Friday, September 2nd 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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THANKS PTA OFFICERS!!! |
Thanks to outgoing PTA Officers: President, Laurie Plishker; Vice President of Membership, Gina Manning and Vice President of Fundraising, Candace Stromberg Soberman and continuing Officers: Treasurer, Laura Przypyszny and Secretary, Kate Garcia for a great year! |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
June 10, 2:20 pm Band Concert
June 11 Stop Hunger Now Event - Redeemer Lutheran
June 12 LongFEST (Upcoming 7th Graders) - Longfellow
June 13 Registration Deadline for August Start to Success at Longfellow (Upcoming 7th Graders)
June 14, 7 pm Short PTA Meeting and Band Concert (Vote on Amendments to Replace Gym Floor and Outdoor Volleyball Court)
June 15 Kindergarten Olympics
June 16 Field Day 9-11 am (4-6 grade)
12:30 - 2:30 pm (1-3 grade)
(DON'T FORGET TO SEND A CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND A WATER BOTTLE FOR YOUR CHILD FOR FIELD DAY)
June 16, 6 pm The Brain Show family version (volunteer event)
June 17 Spirit Day - Dress Hawaiian
June 17 SCA Roundup and Ice Cream Social
June 18 Outdoor Classroom Workday 9-12
June 21, 8:50 am 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
June 21, 11 am Early dismissal for last day of school
Sep 2 School Open House and PTA Ice Cream Social |
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RISING 7TH GRADERS - TWO UPCOMING EVENTS |
LongFEST JUNE 12th
Rising 7th grade students and families are invited to Longfellow MS this Sunday, June 12 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm for LongFEST!
GYM ONE: Music & Comedy 'FEST. Featuring comedy, music, talent and much more in Gym One. Longfellow's own alumnus and mixmaster, Robb Spewak (of "The Mike O'Meara Show" and the late, great "Don & Mike" show) will host the 'FEST, taking a lighthearted look back at LMS life through the years and showcasing our students' many special talents. Match your wits against Quiz Bowl students or faculty in a (completely unrigged) challenge. See the Time Capsule opened, and a new one dedicated. Watch Rubik's cubes spin faster than ever before. Listen to some of the greatest hits of yesterday and today, as the Drama Club visits great moments and historic struggles in the life of a middle school student.
LECTURE HALL. No lectures here! It's transformed into a Concert Hall from 2-2:45, as student chamber ensembles present a variety of musical performances for you to enjoy. There will be something for everyone as student ensembles from the Symphonic Band, Orchestra, and Chorus take you on a musical journey. Highlights will include some the best melodies of yesterday and tunes from the modern composers our students most enjoy. Don't miss it!
ALUMNI LOUNGE: The New Library is "Alumni Central," offering hospitality, tables where alumni can gather and socialize, refreshments, old yearbooks, a slideshow, and more. Stop by to visit and catch a student-led tour of the school at 2:30 or 3 pm. LMS is more than half way through its full renovation, so this may be your last chance to see favorite old haunts.
GARDEN DEDICATION: The ribbon cutting for the new Rain Garden & Outdoor Learning Classroom will be at 3:30 pm. See this unique native rainwater-fed garden-the only one of its kind in Fairfax County Public Schools-and watch the 5300 gallon cistern at work. Learn about passive rain water gardening and its benefits for the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy the public premiere of "The Happy Garden," composed by Mr. Jamie Lynch and performed by the LMS Chorus. Take a stroll through the garden to view the native trees, shrubs and flowers given in honor of faculty, students and friends of Longfellow.
August Start to Success Program - Registration by June 13th
The Start to Success Program is a 2-day workshop at Longfellow to get to know the school, meet other students, and gain some skills to help in their classes. Students will learn from Longfellow teachers as well as current Longfellow students. Dates: August 22/23 for Session 1 or August 24/25 for Session 2. The application is available online, at http://www.fcps.edu/LongfellowMS/pages/STSAPP_2011.pdf. The deadline to register is June 13th and a registration fee of $35 is required.
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MalSTOP HUNGER NOW EVENT ON JUNE 11 | |
June 11th Stop Hunger Now 10,000 Meals Event
Stop Hunger Now is an immensely fun, hands-on and rewarding experience for anyone of any age. A group of 40- 50 volunteers can package 10,000 meals in just two hours. Join us for a community wide event on June 11 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in McLean (corner of Westmoreland and Chain Bridge Road). Volunteers of all ages are needed on June 11 to help package over 150,000 meals in a single day. Students, Scouts and Seniors can all lend a hand. Malnutrition contributes to more than one-half of the 9.7 million deaths of children under five each year in developing countries. This means that one child dies every six seconds from malnutrition and related causes. (Source: World Food Programme, 2009)
The Stop Hunger Now assembly process combines rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a flavoring mix including 21 essential vitamins and minerals into small meal packages. These meal packages are shipped around the world to support school feeding programs and crisis relief. The food stores easily, transports quickly and has a shelf-life of five years. These are the kinds of meals that were distributed in Haiti one year ago and in Japan as we speak.
Questions or to sign up to help package meals on June 11th, please contact Lucinda Romberg at Lucinda.romberg@verizon.net. Visit www.stophungernow.org to learn more about the program. Groups are welcome, but please note that this is a not a drop off event, adult supervision is needed. |
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JACK AND THE MAGIC BEANS AT ENCORE STAGE |
Don't miss "Jack and the Magic Beans," presented by Encore Stage & Studio. The story is written by Vera Morris. Jack sells the family cow for magic beans and grows a beanstalk. Jack goes up the beanstalk and into the castle where he finds magical creatures such as a giant, a troll, a singing harp, and a very special chicken. Performance dates: Fridays, June 3 and 10 at 7:30 pm; Saturdays, June 4 and 11 at 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm; and Sundays, June 5 and 12 at 3:00 pm. Ticket prices -- Children, Students, Seniors: $8; Adults: $10. For details about ordering tickets, please visit http://encorestage.org/tickets/tickets.html.
Performance location: The Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204. Encore Stage & Studio has provided Arlington youth theatre opportunities since 1967 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
| ADVERTISING GUIDELINES | If you would like to include an ad in the Chronicle, please email editor@chesterbrookpta.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. |
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GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP | |
Girls ages 7-15 are invited to attend the McLean High School Girls Basketball Camp. This summer camp will emphasize fundamental instruction in small group sessions. The goal of the camp is to improve the knowledge and skill of each player while providing an enjoyable, learning experience. Stations for skill instruction will include: Shooting, defense, foul shooting, dribbling, hand/eye coordination, passing, one-on-one moves, and team defense. Staff include: McLean High School Coaches and current & former varsity players.
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Camp Location: McLean High School
Campers will be grouped according to age and/or ability.
Cost: $170 per week
Week 1 (Jun 27 - Jul 1 )
Week 2 (Jul 11 - Jul 15)
Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and an individual evaluation card. Click here to view camp brochure. Questions? Please contact MPOBrien@fcps.edu or Robert.Bouchard@fcps.edu |
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VIENNA BAND CAMP NOW REGISTERING | |
Largest band camp in Northern Virginia with over 400 students!
Our 31st Annual Summer Band Camp!
M-F 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
June 27 to July 21, 2011
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McLean High School
1633 Davidson Road
- Special program for beginning students
- Free band camp t-shirt for each student
- Class lessons with instrumental specialists
- Four different band levels grouped by ability
- Free final evening concert - all bands (July 21)
Camp Fee: $205 for all four weeks! You can view and print the Band Camp Application from the Announcements Section of your child's Blackboard Account http://fcps.blackboard.com Questions? Email Chesterbrook Instrumental Music Specialists, Allison Parrell and Deidra Denson, at AKOdmark@fcps.edu or DMDenson@fcps.edu. Please note that this camp does not fill up and there are still spaces available! |
Now Enrolling for our unique Science and Activities Camp with the Curiosity Zone! Ages 4-11. Limited Space available.
Half Day Camps for ages 4-5 and Full Day Camps for ages 6 - 11.
Seven 1 week camps starting on June 27th.
SMARTplay is a unique, after school youth enrichment program
based on the discipline of Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do adapted into
a fun learning environment for children.
Our program combines fitness and wellness for children,
incorporating physical activity with interactive learning designed to empower children to excel academically, athletically, and in life.
For more information, please call
Chun Rhee at 703-532-7529 (Mon -Fri 3 to 7 pm)
or visit the website by clicking the following link
www.SMARTplayFC.com |
Offering art sessions in Drawing, Painting, and Mixed Media
In these camps, students are taught to be
keen observers as they develop art skills.
Now Enrolling for
Summer Art Camps and Fall Art Classes
with Sue Bikoff
Master of Fine Arts Degree, Exhibiting
Artist in U.S. and Overseas, 26 years of
teaching experience in universities and
magnet art schools.
Call or email now to enroll
703-790-0671
sue@artworksstudiob.com
www.artworksstudiob.com |
Any time of day - Any day of the week
Professional - Reliable - Newborn Caregivers
We help with siblings too!
Let us help you get your life in order!
Visit:
www.mommy-relief.com
703-532-MOMS (6667) |
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Former Chesterbrook student, Maya Kavaler, who is a senior at the Maret School in the District, is available to babysit Monday-Fridays from the last week in June until the 10thof August from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. She is also willing to work the occasional evening and weekend. Maya is a lovely girl! She has volunteered since the eighth grade helping to care for 2-4 year olds at the daycare facility run by Martha's Table, a soup kitchen in the District. She is asking for $12 an hour, and $15 if she needs to drive. Maya's contact points are maya.kavaler@gmail.com orhkavaler@msn.com; 703-237-5340 (home) and 703-850-1402 (cell). |
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The Chesterbrook Chronicle is published monthly by the Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA. Please submit news or questions to:
Elizabeth Ende, Editor
editor@chesterbrookpta.org
Thank you for your contributions to this and future issues! |
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