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Question: What can I expect at the Spring Social, and will I feel comfortable if I am new to the school this year?
Answer: Last year was our very first "annual" social and it was successful beyond our expectations. Why? People really just relaxed, had fun, and yes...met new people. It was so nice to hear feedback from parents about how they were able to meet people they hadn't met before. Our social is a chance to do just that - socialize - and not also be attending to a volunteer-related or school-focused activity. So, whether you know everyone, or just a few, you are sure to enjoy. Please join us!
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Chesterbrook PTA Digest
No.16, April 8, 2013
Welcome Back! We have lots of fun evening and afternoon events coming up this spring. Mark your calendar for following dates and other important upcoming events:
- McLean Citizens Association "Conversation on Education," April 8, 7:30-9:30 pm, McLean HS Lecture Hall
- PTA Meeting, April 9, 8:30 am
- HomeMade Pizza Co Night, April 9, 1-8 pm
- Teacher Work Day, Student Holiday, April 15
- Principal's Coffee, April 17, 2-3 pm
- Jim Weiss Storytelling Evening, April 19, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Earth Day with Chester, April 22, 1:30-3:30pm
- Last Call Studio Shopping Event, April 25, 10am-2 pm
- Spirit Day -- "Decades Day," April 26
- Parent Social--Spring Fever, April 27, 8-11 pm
- Spring Book Fair - April 29 - May 2
- Family Science Night, May 3, 5:30-8 pm
- SOLs -- Please be quiet in the halls!
- 3rd grade: May 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23
- 4th grade: May 17, 23, 24
- 5th grade: May 17, 22, 24
- 6th grade: May 13, 15, 16
Also, if you are interested in becoming more active in the PTA, please consider volunteering by emailing nominating@chesterbrookpta.org to learn about PTA opportunities for the next school year.
Sincerely,
2012-2013 Chesterbrook PTA Board
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MCA "Conversation on Education" Event, April 8
| The McLean Citizens Association is sponsoring a 2-hour "Conversation  on Education" where parents will have an opportunity to ask Supervisor John Foust, School Board member Jane Strauss and Cluster 1 Assistant Superintendent Marty Smith questions about McLean-area public schools. The official MCA invitation to this event is attached.
Topics include class size, high school start times, discipline and safety issues, budget, facilities planning, and audits. Opening remarks by Smith, Strauss and Foust will be followed by an extended question and answer period during which you will have the opportunity to ask your questions.
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 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. |
Last Chance -- Registration for Before- and After-school Activities
| Fitness Warriors (grades 5/6 only, starts this week), Electronic Magazine, and YES! Entrepreneurs have a few spots left. Drama and the joint BE-STEMs/GEMS spring sessions have lots of space as well. All other activities are underway or have finished registration! To register, click here.
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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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Autism Awareness Month - Light It Up Blue
| | Light it Up Blue: April is Autism Awareness Month
by Katia Luedtke, PTA Special Education Liaision
The Light it Up Blue campaign is an effort to help to increase and develop knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. The campaign celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism. Community events around the nation are taking place in an effort to inspire compassion, empowerment and hope for the more than 3 million Americans who currently live with an Autism spectrum disorder.
Autism is the nation's fastest-growing developmental disability. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), autism prevalence rates currently stand at 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys, but a report recently released by CDC and the Health Resources and Services Administration suggests this figure could be as high as 1 in 50 children.
At Chesterbrook, we are celebrating Autism Awareness Month by lighting up our Display Case blue and featuring materials and sharing Autism Awareness pins with our teachers. In our community, the Autism Society of Northern Virginia is holding an Autism Acceptance Walk in Fredericksburg, Virginia on April 28 from 1-4pm. Learn more or sign up at Autism Acceptance. What will you do to Light It Up Blue?
For more information on Light it Up Blue and Autism advocacy, research and fundraising, go to Autism Speaks
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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
|  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 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Sign up here for the Global Awareness Fun Run!
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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). You can purchase your ticket here. 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 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. View our invitation here and purchase tickets here. For inquiries, contact social@chesterbrookpta.org. You won't want to miss our Spring Fever event!
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| Longfellow Lancer Challenge 5 K Race on 4/28 | Longfellow Lancer Challenge 5 K Race
Sunday, April 28
Longfellow Middle School's PTA invites the Chesterbrook community to participate in the 2nd Annual Lancer Challenge 5K Race, a 5K run / 2.5K walk being held on Sunday, April 28th.
Elementary-age children are welcome to participate but should be accompanied by a registered adult. Online registration and additional information are available at Longfellow PTA. Same day registration starts at 7:30 am on race day; race starts promptly at 8:30 am.
If you know or have a business that would like to help sponsor this year's 5K, please contact Margaret Alessi at margialessi@yahoo.com. |
Spring 2013 Book Fair - Just around the corner
| Spring 2013 Book Fair
The 2013 Spring Book Fair is just around the corner - Monday, April 29th to Thursday, May 2nd. The Fair will give families a head start on summer reading and activities supplies, as well as generate funds for our school library. Plus, books make great gifts so stock up for those summer birthdays! Please note: unlike the Fall there will be no re-stocks during the Spring Book Fair so come in early for the best selection!
There are still a few volunteer slots needed to help with sales and pack-up. Each shift is at most 1 1/2 hours so please use the link below to sign up if you can. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Sign Up Genius
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Order your Yearbook - Don't be left out!
| Yearbooks: Order Soon to Avoid Disappointment in June!
Orders for Chesterbrook's yearbook are still being taken. The cost is $20. Please make checks payable to Chesterbrook Elementary. Extra order forms are available in the school office. Questions can be directed to yearbook@chesterbrookpta.org.
If you are interested in serving as Yearbook Chair next year (or finding out what's involved), please email yearbook@chesterbrookpta.org. This year's team is wrapping up their work in the next two weeks so next year's chair could get a sneak peek at how it's done. It is a fun job which oversees yearbook production, including photography, orders and publicity, and the art contest. |
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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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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