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Question:
What is this Book Fair Wish List my child brought home? Do I have to buy all these books? Can I send in money with my kindergartner?
Answer:
Each class has an opportunity to wander through the book fair, and students makes lists of books (and prices) to bring home. Younger students have adult volunteers to help them. Whether you have to buy all of them depends on who you ask--certainly, your child will say "Yes!" You may send in cash or a check to Chesterbrook PTA (no taxes added), or you may come into the Fair yourself, either during the day, during the evening events (hours and details at right). Credit cards are accepted onsite.
What can I expect at my Parent-Teacher conference?
Conferences are an excellent opportunity to get to know your child's teachers and find out how he/she is adjusting to the school year. But at only 15 minutes, they go by fast! Plan to arrive a few minutes early and be prepared with any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss. You may schedule separate meetings with a particular teacher to cover a particular topic in more depth if necessary. Did you know sixth graders actually lead their conferences?
Does the PTA have a position on the School Board or state and Federal elections? Who should I vote for?
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It is a requirement of both National and Virginia PTA bylaws (and the IRS) that PTAs "not participate in or intervene in, directly or indirectly, any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office." While individual members may, as a whole we do not endorse, financially support, or share our contacts with any campaign. We do however encourage all families to learn about the candidates and vote on November 5, because the School Board does have an impact on our all children.
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Chesterbrook PTA Digest
No.6, October 28, 2013
We hope everyone is enjoying the start of fall. Between our Pulcinella night and Lavender's fundraisers (details coming soon, but suffice it to say we did quite well!), we've been busy raising our funds for the year, but there's more coming. Without the Auction this year, our fall fundraising is more important than ever, so please considering becoming a Friend of Chesterbrook and helping and purchasing at the Book Fair. Details are below for both. Upcoming events:
- Student holidays, Lavender's Pick Up, Nov. 4-5
- Book Fair, Nov. 8-15
- PJ and story night at book fair, Monday, Nov. 11, 6 pm
- 3rd grade to Science Center, Nov. 12
- Pizza night at book fair, Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 pm
- Picture Makeup Day, Nov. 14
- Club and Candid Pictures, Nov. 15
- 1st grade Naglieri testing, Nov. 18
- PTA meeting and Internet Safety speaker, Nov. 19, 7 pm
- Thanksgiving Lunch, Nov. 21
- Annual Turkey Trot, Nov. 27
- 2-hour early release, Nov. 27, 1:20 pm
- Thanksgiving holidays, Nov. 28-29
Have a safe and healthy-ish Halloween! |
| Yearbook Artwork Submissions | Artwork submissions from all interested students are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 yearbook! This year's theme is SUPERHEROES. Here is more information on how to submit. Deadline is this Friday, November 1!
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| Lavender's Fall Fundraiser |  Don't forget to pick up your Lavender's orders during the November 4-5 conference days. Orders will be in the open pod in boxes with your children's names on them.
Please contact Judy Williams with any questions at 703-442-3984 or at jandjwilliams@yahoo.com. Thanks for supporting the Chesterbrook PTA!
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| Candy Collection |  Got sweet treats you're not going to eat? Don't let that leftover Halloween candy go to waste (or your waist)! Put those treats to good use by donating them to the Chesterbrook Fun Fair. The Fun Fair committee will gladly take your leftover candy and use them to fill the always-popular "guesstimates" jars. Please drop off an wrapped goodies to our specially designated drop box in the main office now through November 16th. Thank for your help! Questions or for more information on helping with Fun Fair? Contact Jennifer Von Elm and Hope Perlish, Co-Chairs. |
Book Fair Coming Soon!
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Our Fall Book Fair is Friday, November 8 - Friday, November 15. As always, there will be hundreds of books for all ages covering all genres and will include classics, favorite series, award winners and new releases. There will also be a wide assortment of games and other items. It's the perfect place to do some holiday shopping! Students can complete wish lists during their class preview times on November 7th and 8th. The lists will include each book's cost (there's no tax) so parents can send their child in with a check payable to Chesterbrook PTA. The children can also come any time during the  school hours to shop for books on their own or they can come by with a parent. Book Fair Hours Friday (Nov. 8th) 8:15 am until 4:15 pm Monday (Nov. 11th) 8:15 am until 2:00 pm Tuesday - Friday (Nov 12th-15th) 8:15 am until 4:15 pm Pajama Night (note not Tuesday as in prior years) Monday (Nov. 11th) 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm All students may wear PJs and drink milk and cookies while Mrs. Buckley reads bedtime stories in the center pod. Pizza and Raffle Night Thursday (Nov 14th) 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Pizza, drinks and dessert will be offered for sale in the cafeteria along with some healthy food options. You must pre-order your pizza to ensure we have enough and don't waste any. All dinner sales are final with no refunds or exchanges. Complete this form to order. Also, we'll raffle two baskets (geared to K-3rd and 4th-6th) of books, games and other goodies. Raffle tickets are $1 each and can be purchased anytime during the book fair up until the drawing. You will not need to be present to win. VolunteersWe need many volunteers to make this event run smoothly, so join in the fun with us! Our greatest needs and most difficult-to-fill spots are generally for our two evening events, which take place from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, Nov. 11th (Pajama and Story Telling Night) and Thursday, Nov. 14th (Raffle and Pizza Night). Details are on the Sign Up Genius; please click on the link and sign up for multiple shifts if you can! Have a child looking for service hours? We welcome middle school volunteers to help out with pack up and the evening events. Please note the middle schooler's name in the "comments" section of the signup. Questions? Contact Beth Stewart or Robin Birchfield. Thank you for volunteering! |
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| Thanksgiving Lunch |  Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 21st is a special event at Chesterbrook Elementary where most parents take the opportunity to have lunch at school with their child during their class time slot. Many hands are needed to make this possible! Our lunch staff cannot serve this many Thank-Full people on their own. This year we need about 40 volunteers. Please sign up to help with one or more shifts on our Sign Up Genius. All classes are listed in a time range window to make it easier for you to plan your volunteer time. Please check the schedule for the exact time of your child's lunch, and plan to help for the entire shift. It is difficult if volunteers need to leave early or if they come late to their shift! Questions? Contact Jeannine Bottorff. |
Friends of Chesterbrook
|  With the Online Auction on hiatus this year, this is one of Chesterbrook PTA's primary means to support important academic and school support needs. We ask for everyone's support of $100 per family to reach our goal, but your gift of any size is appreciated. Check out all our donors so far! We can also help determine whether your company participates in a program to match employee donations.
Businesses that donate $500 to our "Business Friends of Chesterbrook" program will be recognized on our website and in other ways at school. For more information visit our website and click on the "Become a Business Friend" tab.
There are two easy ways to give:
- You can donate online on our website: Family Friends or Business Friends.
- You can donate by check. Please make checks payable to "Chesterbrook PTA" and forward to school via backpack mail or mail it directly to Chesterbrook PTA, 1753 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101.
Contact Trisha Downey or Amanda Abraham with any questions. |
| Online Safety Presentation | | "How to Keep Your Kids Safe in Today's Digital World"
Please join us at the November 19, 7 pm PTA meeting for a presentation by Richard Stegman of the FCPS Office of Instructional Technology Integration on internet safety for our children. Mr. Stegman's presentation will cover the top five dangers to children on the internet: data theft, malicious software, inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and predators. For more information about the presentation, please click here for a copy of his handout.
This presentation is open to all, so please pass along to neighbors and friends. Be advised, however, that the presentation is intended for adults and some content may not be appropriate for children. We hope to see you there.
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PTA Memberships and Family Directory
| Don't forget to join the PTA! You will receive a FREE copy of the Chesterbrook family directory when they are distributed SOONs. This is an essential tool for every household! Go online to the PTA website and purchase your membership there. Families are encouraged to join for $20; however, individual memberships are  available for $10.
Remember, the more you support the PTA, the more the PTA can support our kids. Thank you for your support!
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| Virginia PTA Proposed Legislation Program |  Each year the Virginia PTA develops a legislative program and presents it to the membership for adoption as the "official" position of the Virginia PTA on a variety of issues affecting children and youth. As members of the PTA, you are invited to vote on this year's proposed program, which includes two action items and two position statements.
Attached is more detailed information about the proposed legislative program, as well as a ballot to vote on each item. Please take a look and return your ballot via backpack mail no later than Thursday, October 31st. All members are eligible to vote (if you have a family membership, both parents may vote), but you may only vote once.
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| SCC Race to Nowhere Followup Speaker, Nov 19 |  New York Times bestselling author and noted educator Dr. Madeline Levine comes to our community next month. She will offer practical advice for parents based on her books, Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well. Dr. Levine's focus is on parenting that leads to healthier, happier teenagers who attain authentic success. Join the SCC and help start a conversation about solutions on November 19, 7-9 pm at the Alden theater, McLean Community Center. $10 per person. Books available at discount at Books-A-Million (1451 Chain Bridge Road) beginning October 10 and at event. Fundraiser at BAM to benefit the Safe Community Coalition held November 16-17. 
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Shop Amazon and Earn Money for Chesterbrook
| Earn 4% - 10% of your purchase for Chesterbrook when you shop at Amazon.com!
- Visit www.chesterbrookpta.org and click on the Amazon icon on the right to help our school. Always use it to access Amazon before you add items to your cart.
- The more items our community buys, the higher the percentage we earn each month. Every purchase counts...movie downloads, electronics, sports equipment, grocery items, Kindle books, even 99 cent music downloads! Use the link whenever you visit Amazon.
- This is an easy fundraiser for Chesterbrook and it requires nothing more than using our link whenever you shop at Amazon.
- Your support is greatly appreciated. Please participate! Please share this link your family, friends and co-workers.
Email amazon@chesterbrookpta.org if you have questions. Tell everyone in your household who orders through Amazon!
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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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