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Question: Do I have to order a school supply kit by June 20?
Answer: If you plan to use the service for school supply kits, then yes, you must order by June 20. If you would like to go ahead and purchase supplies on your own, that's fine too. You can access the supply lists at the ordering site. But while you are there, why don't you just order it? It's so easy, and you'll be all set for next year. Please be aware that the lists are very specific; for example, in most grades all students use the same color folders for each subject. It helps everyone stay organized and allows teachers to focus on our kids!
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Chesterbrook PTA Digest
No.18, June 2, 2014
We have lots of activities in the next couple weeks. But most importantly, you MUST buy your school supply kits by June 20. About half of you have so far, so thanks! This is an earlier deadline than in the past, so take note! And don't forget to order assignment books and other items on the PTA website. More information is below. SOLs continue this week, but the week ends with the Brain Show and Field Day! Upcoming events:- PTA Meeting & Band Concert, Tuesday, June 3, 7 pm, gym
- Band Concert, Thursday, June 5, 2:20 pm
- The Brain Show, June 6
- Field Day, June 6
- Strings Concerts, June 12, 2:20 and 7 pm
- 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, June 20, 1:30 pm
- Last Day of School, Dismissal at 11 am
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Order School Supply Kits Now Through June 20!
|  The Chesterbrook PTA has decided to work with an outside vendor for school kits this year. We are following the advice of our volunteers and other area elementary PTAs, who recommend using a more streamlined system for parents and teachers. After consulting with several school kit vendors, we decided to use Innisbrook, a company based in North Carolina with local support. As in the past, we have worked with teachers to develop supply kit contents with the exact items they'd like to see in the kits. Kits will be delivered to the school prior to the start of the year. Kits will not be available on the PTA website, nor will they be sold during the summer or just prior to the start of school. We will still offer 3rd-6th grade assignment books.
Read more information and our FAQs.
Click here to order your kits, 3rd-6th grade assignment books (required), 2nd grade Quick Word Book, and 2 recorders for 3rd graders (and 4th-6th graders if you don't have 2). If you have any questions, please email Elizabeth Hale.
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| PTA Meeting to Elect 2014-15 Officer Slate |
We will hold a brief PTA Meeting in the gym just before the Band Concert on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. to elect officers for next year. We are excited to present for election: Elizabeth Hale, President; Wendy Cumberland, our new President-Elect office; Kat Kehoe, VP of Fundraising; Jennifer Ruggiero, Secretary; and Lavina Colaco, Treasurer. Click here to read more about Elizabeth, Wendy, Kat, Jennifer and Lavina. Many thanks to Kate Garcia, President; Maryam Redjaee, VP for Membership; Elizabeth Hale, VP for Fundraising; Kathleen Weil, Secretary; Delia Swigart, Treasurer; and Laurie Plishker, Immediate Past President for their work on the PTA Executive Committee this year. Maryam will continue in her office next year and Kate will transition to a new role. |
Summer Quest 2014
|  Summer Quest camps are still available. Please register your children and tell your friends to register too!
The full catalog for 2014 is available by clicking here. You can also view a quick-reference table of offerings. Please read all the Summer Quest policies on cancelations and refunds, which can be found by clicking here. If you have any problems registering please email summerquest@chesterbrookpta.org.
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| PTA Volunteers Still Needed for 2014-15 | We still need to fill some positions for the 2014-2015 school year and we have volunteer opportunities to fit every schedule -- from just a few discrete hours to more routine involvement:
- Back to School Folder Coordinator
- School Kit Delivery Chair (much easier than in the past - would be mostly organizing a sign up genius and being available on August 26th for the delivery)
- International Night Coordinator
- Grocery Card Asst. Chair
- Terracycle Chair (collecting chip and Capri Sun packets for recycling)
- Science Enrichment, Visual Arts, and Zumba after school coordinators
PLEASE consider getting involved in our PTA. It is a great way to meet other parents and help our school community. Contact nominating@chesterbrookpta.org if you are interested.
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| The Brain Show | 
Back by popular demand, it's The Brain Show, Friday, June 6th. Students will have a chance to compete against each other and their teachers during the daytime assemblies (when they are not at Field Day) and compete against other families in a fun trivia game atmosphere at the evening show at 6:30. Parents: There are questions only your kids may be able to answer. Kids: Be surprised how smart your parents really are! The Brain Show is taking the country by storm. This interactive trivia game, which is a big hit with all ages, offers authentic fun and excitement of a real live TV game show including colorful podiums featuring computerized lights and sounds. |
Field Day
| Field Day is coming up on June 6th. The day is filled with fun activities for grades 1st - 6th.
CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS are needed to help classroom management and lunch organization. If you would like to volunteer and assist teachers with class management and lunch, please notify the classroom teacher directly ASAP. Volunteers are asked to pick up lunches for class at 11:15 then stay with the students in the classroom during the lunch period from 11:30 - 12:00. This enables classroom teachers time to enjoy their lunch with fellow coworkers in the teachers' lounge.
Now that all positions are filled, the remaining volunteers will be asked to stay with their children's classroom teacher and aid with class management and organization or just to cheer on your kids. Our makeup date is slated for Friday June 13th.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK PROPER ATTIRE. Sunscreen and water bottles are recommended. Most of the Field Day activities are held outside. Water coolers will be placed at first aid stations and around activity stations. Students are encouraged to bring water bottles to help minimize the use of paper cups. Students who didn't order a sack lunch from the cafeteria must bring one.
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Attention Rising Kindergarten Parents
| We have several parent representatives (Lavina Colaco, Jessi Hart, and Kristen Loschert) who are planning playground play dates over the summer for rising kindergartners and their families to meet others. They will all be at the Chesterbrook playground. Remember that bathrooms will be locked, so plan ahead
July 9 - 3:30 - 5 pm
July 26 - 9:30 - 11 am
August 15 - 9:30 - 11 am
Send an email to kinders@chesterbrookpta.org to get on the mailing list for information and to ask any questions of these seasoned experts!
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Friends of Chesterbrook
|  Thank you to all the Family Friends who have donated this year! We are almost at our goal, but need a few more families to join. With the Online Auction on hiatus this year, our Family Friends Program 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. 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.
Businesses that donate $500 to our "Business Friends of Chesterbrook" program will be recognized on our website, on these emails (see left sidebar), 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. |
Family Directory
|  If your family enrolled at Chesterbrook since the directory was published in October - or your family's contact information has changed - please email directory@chesterbrookpta.org. Your family's information can be added or updated in the electronic directory throughout the year.directory@chesterbrookpta.org.
We will be working with AtoZ Directories again next year to help produce our directory. If you are interested in promoting a business in next year's directory, please contact AtoZ Directories at info@atozdirectories.com or click here for more information. |
| Spirit Wear |  Spirit Wear chair Carol Brunner still has a stock of t-shirts and sweatshirts to sell. She won't be making new orders at this time, but please contact her to see if she has yours sizes and styles in stock. We'd love to reduce summer storage of spirit wear! Contact Carol at brunnerabc@gmail.com.
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| Spring Book Fair | |
Thank-you to all of the students, parents, staff and volunteers who came and supported our Spring Book Fair! It was another success bringing in just over $2,500 for the library! At least part of the proceeds from both the Fall and Spring book fairs will be used to update the audio and visual collection, establish an e-book library, and update the nonfiction book collection.
Sincerely,
Book Fair Co-Chairs
Robin Birchfield and Beth Stewart
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| FCPS Meetings on Later HS Start Times | |
Fairfax County Public Schools invites you to attend one of eight community meetings to gather feedback on four scenarios that would move high school start times after 8 a.m.
If you are unable to attend a community meeting, we invite you to use an online form to submit your feedback. The online form will be available beginning May 19 on the Later High School Start Times web page.
The Fairfax County School Board adopted a resolution in April 2012 to seek solutions that will establish high school start times at 8 a.m. or later. In March 2013, the School Board voted to award a contract to Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) to develop a proposal to achieve this goal. Working with a diverse stakeholder committee, CNMC's Division of Sleep Medicine initiated a process to develop a Blueprint for Change. The committee studied many scenarios to start FCPS high schools after 8 a.m. to improve students' mental and physical health, academic performance, and safety. The School Board reviewed four scenarios at its work session on April 23, and now seeks the community feedback on these options.
Thank you for taking the time to participate either at an upcoming community meeting or through our online feedback form.
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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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