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Question: I planned to take a trip during spring break, but our plans have changed. Are there any camps or other programs for kids to do next week?
Answer: Staying in DC can be lots of fun, as the city comes alive with the Cherry Blossoms and many related events. Check out the Smithsonian museums Smithsonian Events for kid-oriented programs during the day. In addition, many organizations both private and county, run camps over the week. See FCPS spring break camps Try searching on the internet for spring break activities. You are sure to find something fun and active for the kids to do. There are also a variety of programs connected with the Cherry Blossom Festival that began Wed. March 20th. Festival Events
Check out our FAQs section on the website and send any questions to Ask Chester and we'll answer them here and/or on the website.
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Chesterbrook PTA Digest
No.14, March 21, 2013
Happy Spring! We have lots of fun evening and afternoon events coming up this spring. Mark your calendar for following dates and other important upcoming events:
- Spirit Day -- Book Character Day, March 22
- Spring Break, March 25 to 29
- PTA Meeting, April 9, 8:30 am
- HomeMade Pizza Co Night, April 9, 1-8 pm
- Principal's Coffee, April 9, 2-3pm
- Jim Weiss Storytelling Evening, April 19, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Earth Day with Chester, April 22, 1-3:30
- Last Call Studio Shopping Event, April 25, 10am-2 pm
- Parent Social--Spring Fever, April 27, 8-11 pm
- Family Science Night, May 3, 5:30-8 pm
Also, if you are interested in becoming more active in the PTA, please consider volunteering by contacting us at nominating@chesterbrookpta.org to learn about PTA opportunities for the next school year.
Sincerely,
2012-2013 Chesterbrook PTA Board
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| Thank you to Fun Fair and Online Auction Volunteers | | We thank all those who organized and volunteered to help make our Online Auction and the Fun Fair successful events for our school. More details will follow as to the specific outcomes of these events. However, we want to thank the many people who put such effort and enthusiasm into making both events great for the school community. A particular thank you to leads: Julia Nelson, Amanda Abraham, Delia Swigart, Trisha Downey and Kim Johnson. |
| Volunteers Needed for Family Fun Science Night on May 3rd |  On the evening of Friday, May 3rd, your family will have the chance to attend a FREE science learning and family bonding event! Sponsored by the Chesterbrook PTA, the program comes via "Museum Without Walls Mobile Labs," which was created by The Children's Science Center to engage children ages 5-12 in hands-on activities that demonstrate scientific principles. Your child will learn more about renewable wind energy, chemical reactions, engineering and flight, and many more topics.
The Family Fun Event Team is looking for volunteers to man each of the demonstration stations. The Children's Science Center provides all of the supplies and very simple instructions to follow for each station - it is easy and fun. Volunteer shifts are available from 5:30 to 7:00 and from 7 to 8:30. It is not a drop-off event, so by and large parents experience each exhibit with their child, which makes it easier for volunteers too.
Please use the Sign Up Genius Link to sign up now and to help share your love for science and math with Chesterbrook kids. If you have middle schoolers or high schoolers who need volunteer hours they are welcome and encouraged to participate. |
Registration for Before- and After-school Activities Still Open
| Registration for Fitness Warriors (grades 3/4 waitlist only) and Electronic Magazine, YES! Entrepreneurs, and Drama began March 18th. Flyers were sent home in the Thursday folder last week. Spots remain in the joint BE-STEMs/GEMS spring sessions as well. All other activities are underway or have finished registration! To register, click here.
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FCPS Food Survey
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Food Survey, Please take just 10 minutes!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is asking parents to complete a survey about school meals. This survey is part of a comprehensive assessment of FCPS' food services program, is confidential and will take less than 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be online until March 29. Please click on the link below to take the survey.
Take the survey
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HomeMade Pizza Co Night, April 9
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You're Invited to a Four-Cheese Fundraiser for Chesterbrook PTA. For one day only - Tuesday, April 9 - we will receive a donation for every purchase made at the HomeMade Pizza Co. store at 4514 Lee Hwy. in Arlington.They will donate:
- $4 for every deep-dish pizza sold
- $3 for every large and gluten free pizza sold (available 10" only)
- 10% from every gift card purchase
- and give 20% OFF every catered event sold, contact store for details
It's that easy. Just visit www.homemadepizza.com, place your order online; online orders can be placed up to three (3) weeks in advance. YOU CAN ORDER NOW! The day of the event pick-up your order from 1-8 pm to support our cause. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors too.
Let's turn pizza dough into Chesterbrook dough. Hope to see you on Tuesday, April 9! Questions? Contact Julia Nelson.
P.S. If you have never had a HomeMade Pizza, it is made of all-natural ingredients and you bake it at home. They also offer a variety of fresh salads, bake-at-home cookies, and ice cream.
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Summer Quest 2013
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 Registration for our 2013 Summer Quest camp program has begun!! Summer Quest will be held over 4 1-week sessions beginning July 8, 15, 22, and 29, with morning and afternoon sessions and an after-care program. The Program Guide includes descriptions of all camps. We also have Matrix that shows classes by week and age group.
Because of construction work at Chesterbrook this summer, Summer Quest will be held at Haycock Elementary School at 6616 Haycock Rd, Falls Church, Virginia. It is the same Summer Quest program you've enjoyed the past few summers taught primarily by Chesterbrook Elementary teachers....only the location has changed and by less than 2 miles!
For all the details, see the PTA Website. Questions? Contact summerquest@chesterbrookpta.org.
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Jim Weiss Story Evening Returns April 19
|  Mark Your Calendar for this Fun Family Event: A Storytelling Evening with Jim Weiss! Back by popular demand, Chesterbrook families and friends are invited to this special event, brought to you by our PTA. The event will be held April 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the cafeteria.
Jim Weiss is a renowned, award-winning story-teller whose "ear for dramatic tension, versatility in creating characters and flawless storyteller's rhythms work magic...even adults will find it difficult not to be caught up in the spell." Hearing well-told stories can
ultimately help with reading comprehension as a child learns the
structure of stories and develops the listening skills associated with
hearing a story told or read aloud. You can get a taste of the evening on Jim's website where there is a video of him telling a story about Abe Lincoln.
At our storytelling event, Jim will tell several stories designed to entertain and appeal to kids of all ages. We hope you and your family can attend us for an evening of engaging stories and community fun. |
Celebrate Earth Day with Chester April 22
|  Save the Date - April 22. Come check out Chesterbrook's newly refurbished track, recently renovated outdoor stairs, fabulously fun fitness trail, compassionate composter and more on Monday, April 22nd from 1- 3:30 pm! Watch your email for details.
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Share & Be Chic Shopping on April 25
|  We have been invited to be a part of Last Call Studio by Neiman Marcus's Share & Be Chic, a shopping event on Thursday, April 25 from 10 am to 2 pm. Tickets are $10 each (tax deductible) and entitle the bearer to $20 off a single item at the store (one ticket per guest). Perhaps you'll find that fabulous resort attire you'll need for the Parent Social that weekend!
The store is located in the new Mosaic shopping district in Merrifield at 2905 District Avenue, Fairfax. Tickets will be on sale on the PTA website after Spring Break. For more information, contact Maryam Redjaee.
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You're Invited...Parent Social Coming in April 27
|  Kick off your shoes at the Second Annual Chesterbrook Elementary Parent "Spring Break" Social, Saturday, April 27, 8-11 pm! We're returning to the Penthouse at Vinson Hall for hors d'oeuvres, adult beverages, music and fun! RSVP by online. $40 per person by April 22, $50 at the door. Resort attire welcome. For inquiries, contact social@chesterbrookpta.org. You won't want to miss our Spring Fever event!
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School Security
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The PTA is considering forming a subcommittee to look for input and ideas on improvements to Chesterbrook's security and is looking for interested parents, especially those with a background in security, to help review current safety procedures and look for ways to improve security at our elementary school. State leadership in Richmond recently recommended creating a fund to help localities make security upgrades to older facilities. There is also a proposal for putting $30 million into a revolving grant program - $6 million a year for five years - to help schools make capital security investments such as intercoms and automatically locking doors. Chesterbrook's PTA would like to be well-positioned to take advantage should some of these funds become available to our area.
We began this discussion at our March 12 PTA meeting, where we discussed the security measures already in place and what additional measures may be warranted. We would like to hear from as many voices as possible to get a sense of the community's concern. Please contact editor@chesterbrookpta.org if you are interested in participating in this group and have ideas or suggestions about improving school security. |
| Amazon |  Our Amazon program has done really well through the holiday season (almost $1,300 in November and December!) AND it's ongoing. So please remember to click through this link or use the Amazon link on our website to get a portion of your purchased returned to the PTA. Thanks! |
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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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