Official Chesterbrook PTA Logo
 
In this issue
Shopping Event
Parent Social
Family Science Night
Spring Bookfair
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Autism Awareness Month
Lost & Found
Pink Palm Event
Order Yearbook Now!
Summer Quest
Longfellow 5K Race
W&OD Safety and Bike Rodeo
Quick Links
Join Our Mailing List
Like us on Facebook
Gold and Platinum Business Friends
Jake Sullivan Realtor
Jake Sullivan Real Estate




FAQs

Question: I know that teacher and staff appreciation week is coming up the week of May 5th.  How does the Chesterbrook community show its appreciation for its teachers and staff? 

Answer:  Great question because we love our teachers and staff and love showing our appreciation!!  There will be many ways to show your appreciation so look for e-mails from your child's class parents but also sign up to help out at the PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon on May 6th.  See the link in this edition of the Digest 

Quick Links
Chesterbrook PTA Digest

No.17, April 22, 2013    

   

Wow, seems unbelievable that the 4th Quarter is already upon us and your PTA still has lots going on!! It was great to see so many of you at the Earth Day with Chester Fun Run--congratulations to all the runners, young and less young! Thanks to everyone who participated in HomeMade Pizza night. We didn't do as well in the past, but there are several small but great fundraisers coming up, so we hope you can participate there too! PLEASE come this Saturday to the PTA Parent Social to enjoy a relaxing evening with friends. You should make note of the following upcoming events:
  • Spring picture day, tomorrow, April 23
  • 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  
  • Books from the Heart Collection -- April 29 - May 2 
  • Family Science Night, May 3, 5:30-8 pm   
  • Staff Appreciation Luncheon, May 6    
  • AAP meeting for parents of newly identified students, May 7, 7pm
  • PTA meeting, May 7, 7:30 pm 
  • Shop and Share at Pink Palm, May 21, 5-7:30 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
Remember the PTA is seeking volunteers for next year.  Please e-mail , [email protected] if you are interested. 

Sincerely,

2012-2013 Chesterbrook PTA Board 

shopShare & 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. We will stop selling tickets at 10 pm on Wednesday. If you don't have your ticket that you ordered, you can pick them up at the "will call" table at the event. 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. For more information, contact Maryam Redjaee.
partyYou'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 [email protected]. You won't want to miss our Spring Fever event!
scienceFamily Fun Science Night, 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.
Spring 2013 Book Fair & Books for the Heart
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 Sign Up Genius link to sign up if you can.  Your help is greatly appreciated!books

Chesterbrook will be hosting a book drive for Books From The Heart� in conjunction with the book fair.   Books from the Heart� is a program of a national non-profit organization called The Heart of America Foundation�.  All of the books collected for Books from the Heart� will be given to disadvantaged children in our area. We will be collecting books that are in good condition and suitable for children from babies through teenagers.  The drive will take place from April 29 through May 3. 
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
       By Kim Johnson, Hospitality Committee Chairperson
 
Bonjour!  This year, the PTA will treat our wonderful staff to a Parisian themed Luncheon on Monday, May 6th.  We need the help of about 30 parents to send in their favorite Parisian inspired (or just their favorite) salad, entree or dessert. We also need help with setup and clean up.  Please SIGN UP to help our wonderful Chesterbrook staff enjoy this special day and to thank them for all they do for our children at Chesterbook.  Merci Beaucoup!!
Autism Awareness Month - Light It Up Blue

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 (see below) 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.
autism awareness day
Help the Cafeteria Lose Weight--Reclaim Lost Clothes!!
lostandfound Chesterbrook's Lost and Found Cubby in the cafeteria is overflowing!  Next time you are at Chesterbrook, please stop by the cafeteria and check the rolling closet to see if there is something in there with your child's name on it. Please try to go through in a tidy manner as Chesterbrook's wonderful Instructional Aide, Anne Oudemans, went through the onerous task of organizing and folding all the items.  Soon unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.  There is also a Lost & Found area for smaller items, located at the front office.  There are even a pair of boots (see lower left hand corner of photo). 

 

Shop and Share Event at Pink Palm
Come out and support Chesterbrook once again at the  McLean for an evening full of fun, shopping, and refreshments on Tuesday, May 21st from 5 to 7:30 pm.
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 [email protected].

If you are interested in serving as Yearbook Chair next year (or finding out what's involved), please email [email protected]. 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

SummerQuest 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 [email protected]
Longfellow Lancer Challenge 5 K Race  on 4/28
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.
2nd Annual W&OD Safety and Bike Rodeo
The Town of Vienna 's Bicycle Advisory Committee is hosting its 2nd Annual W&OD Safety and Bike Rodeo (Safety Awareness/Team Scavenger Hunt ) event on the Town Green on Sat, May 4 from 10 - 1 p.m. The first 200 children who attend the Bike Rodeo taught by Vienna Police Department will get free bike helmets donated by Safe Kids USA. Additionally, Vienna Police Department will be providing a Trail Safety Mini Workshop for WOMEN (of all ages) only. Sessions are at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30 p.m. For more info: http://www.viennabac.com/.
 

 

Like us on FacebookCheck out the Chesterbrook PTA Facebook page! We'll keep you up to date and in the know! 

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.