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| FAQs | Question: I have one child in the AAP Level IV program, one child in the regular curriculum, and one who might be in Level IV next year. I am really confused about how the curriculum change will affect us. How and when can I learn more about the change mentioned last month?
Answer: Good question! Chester has had lots of these and is a bit confused himself. Mr. Fuqua has set up an informational meeting about the curriculum change after the next PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 6 at 10 am. Please plan to come and bring all your questions. Mrs. Vallath, our lead teacher for AAP, will be on hand to discuss the differences between the AAP and general education curricula as well. Mark your calendars!
Check out our new FAQs section on the website for more as the year goes on. Send any questions to Ask Chester and we'll answer them here and/or on the website.
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Chesterbrook PTA Weekly Digest
No. 21, February 21, 2012
The Auction is open and bidding is moving fast! Check out the bidding HERE! And don't forget to turn in your Box Tops this week, and Friday's Spirit Day is "International Day"!
- Girls on the Run Registration begins, 2/21
- Summer Quest registration begins, 2/23, 7 pm, online
- Spirit Day, Friday, 2/24, International Day
- Box Tops due, Monday, 2/27
- PTA Meeting, Tuesday, 3/6, 8:30 am
- Level IV curriculum roll-out informational meeting, Tuesday, 3/6, 10 am
- Fun Fair, Saturday, 3/10, 10 am - 2 pm
- Kindergarten Orientation, Tuesday, 3/13, 7 - 8 pm
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| Online Auction |  Our annual online Auction has opened--check it out at our Bidding for Good Auction site. Have you looked at the auction recently? There are still lots of new items being added! Register to bid and encourage others to register. Need an incentive? Everyone who sends an email to 10 people or more will be eligible to participate in a drawing for a $25 gift card to J Gilbert's. Click on REFER A FRIEND to get started. Many of our items are not McLean-centric, so tell friends and family members around the country.
You can still donate at item or procure a donation--all you need is a Donor Form. If you have questions, contact Julia Nelson.
This is our biggest fundraiser and allows us to fund our several big projects like technology upgrades, gym floor, and track enhancements, plus many smaller activities.
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Summer Quest Registration Begins Thursday
|  The 2012 Summer Quest camps have been released, and you can find them HERE. We have had to move a couple camps around, so please review your options before Thursday! This year camp runs from July 9 for 4 weeks through August 3. Again we have morning and afternoon sessions (children registered for both may bring a lunch) and after camp fun to make a full-day. Cost is $130 per session, plus listed supply fee. The reference chart lists camps by week, with morning (9 am-12pm) or afternoon (1-4 pm), grade levels (rising K through rising 7), camp name, and supply fee. The full program adds a description for each camp. Registration will begin on February 23 at 7 pm on the PTA website. Camp is open to all students regardless of school attending. Please note that because we opted not to password-protect our website, registration is open to ANYONE on the first day. Also, Summer Quest information is available on our Business Friend CampEasy's website this year, so we will have much more publicity and families all over the area can access our information. Chesterbrook students DO NOT get priority placement, so register early! The CampEasy site can help you sort through the Summer Quest options for your multiple kids' interests around your vacation schedule. Get ready for some summer fun! More information about registration can be found on our website. |
| Fun Fair is Around the Corner |  Save the Date! The Chesterbrook Fun Fair will take place on Saturday, March 10th. We're very excited about this year's Renaissance Theme.
Come immerse yourself in carnival games, jump on multiple moon bounces, win a gourmet cupcake at the cupcake walk, get your face painted, win a game or activity through the teacher raffle, and try your luck at the amazing class basket raffle. There will be a lot of fun on the agenda! Activities will run from 10 am to 2 pm. Finish off the day with other  Chesterbrook families enjoying delicious treats while raffle winners are announced in the cafeteria. This is an event not to be missed!
We hope you'll donate gently used books and stuffed animals in good condition that your children have outgrown for our musical chairs. This was very successful and fun last year. Any books not claimed as prizes will be donated to a local school in need. Starting just after President's Day, you can drop off books and stuffed animals in the box across from Chesterbrook library. Thank you!
Ways to participate this year:
- Volunteer for a shift (or two) via Fun Fair Parent Sign Up Genius instead of through room parents this year. We need almost 150 volunteers and hope one parent from every family will signup.We also need many Middle School Volunteers--it's the best service opportunity around!
- Order your all-day wristbands or tickets HERE or through Thursday envelopes this week
- Donate an item for the Class Basket Raffle, suggestions for your grade(s) are HERE
- Bake some wonderful goodies for the Bake Sale, suggestions for your grade(s) are HERE.
- Buy Teacher, Basket and Special Raffle Tickets
- Show up March 10th and have fun!
If you would like to get more involved in the Fun Fair, there are several lead positions that will be open next year. Please contact us if you are interested in shadowing a lead position this year so you can lead in 2013. It is a fun way to get involved and meet people in our school!
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| Chesterbrook Friends |  Our Friends of Chesterbrook fundraising program continues to grow...we have a great few weeks and a number of new Family Friends to thank: - Anonymous (Platinum level)
- The Cunniffe Family (Silver level)
- The Faino Family (Silver level)
- The Huppe Family (Bronze level)
- The Ragimov Family (Copper level)
Plus, Keri O'Sullivan, RE/MAX Allegiance, has joined us as a Business Friend and the Silver level. Thanks to these new Friends and all our Friends for helping us close in on our fundraising goal! If you have questions or would like to get involved, contact Bob Nelson. |
| Save the Date - Parent Spring Social - April 28 |
Join us for a night of music, food and fun featuring Chesterbrook's very own Veronneau "an acoustic, song-based group playing Latin Jazz, Gypsy Swing and much more." We have reserved the Penthouse at Vinson Hall for Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8-11 pm. Located right next to Chesterbrook, the Penthouse offers us a lovely space, food and drinks. Additonal details and tickets will be available in March. Book your sitters now!
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Parents of children who will turn 5 by Sept. 30, 2012 and live in the school's boundary are invited to join this orientation on March 13th from 7 - 8 pm in the school's cafeteria. This parent information meeting will provide an overview of the kindergarten curriculum and help prepare parents of kindergarteners for this new chapter in their child's life. Please let your neighbors know about the event!
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Chesterbrook PTA Newsletters Disclaimer
The Chesterbrook PTA Newsletter (Weekly Digest and Digest PLUS) may contain external links to non-Chesterbrook ES PTA websites and access to certain third-party services, which may include, without limitation, social bookmarking services. These external links and services are provided as a convenience, and the Chesterbrook ES PTA is not responsible for the content of any linked website or use of any third-service service. Any external link to a non-Chesterbrook ES PTA website or service accessed from the Chesterbrook PTA Newsletter is independent from the Chesterbrook ES PTA, and the Chesterbrook ES PTA has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policy, terms of use and practices of such website or service. Any such website or service has terms of use and a privacy policy different from the Chesterbrook ES PTA's privacy policy. In addition, an external link to any non-Chesterbrook ES PTA website or access to a third-party service does not imply that the Chesterbrook ES PTA endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of such website or service. By using any such website or service, you expressly release the Chesterbrook ES PTA from any liability arising from your use of such third-party website and service and any related content. |
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Girls on the Run will register again through their website,