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Weekly Digest No. 6

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Important Dates

Mark your calendars with these upcoming Chesterbrook events:

November 3 & 4: Teacher Work Days, No School
November 7-14: Fall Book Fair
November 11:
Thanksgiving Lunch
November 18:
PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm; Workshop with Ann Dolin, 7 pm
November 26:
2-Hour Early Release
November 27 & 28: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
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Fall Book Fair Is Coming

Mark you calendars for the fall Book Fair November 7 - November 14. As always, there will be a wide selection of new and classic books for all ages as well as games and other gift items. It's a great time to shop for holiday gifts and books to read during winter break.

 

The Book Fair is not possible without all of the awesome volunteers and we need your help. If you are interested in helping, please sign up today!   

 

Reminder flyers and details about the Pizza Night food prices will come home in the Thursday folders beginning October 30. If you have any questions about the Book Fair please contact the co-chairs  Julie Schwan at [email protected] and Robin Birchfield at [email protected].

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Got Too Much Halloween Candy?

Don't let that extra Halloween candy go to waste or your hips!!! 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 very popular "guesstimates" jars. Please drop off any wrapped candy to our designated drop box in the main office now through November 12th.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Preorders

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid pre-ordered books will be delivered to the child's classroom on November 5th.
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Dress for Success Clothing Drive

The PTA is partnering with xScion Solutions, a company run by Chesterbrook mom, Alison Banziger, to collect men's and women's clothing to benefit the DC Chapter of Dress for Success and Career Gear. Both organizations help disadvantaged women and men find employment, while also providing them with professional attire. We're asking people to donate new or gently used men's and women's professional clothing. For a full list of acceptable items, check out the flyer. A collection bin will be located at the school across from the media center until November 14. Please be sure to clean all items and leave them folded neatly and on hangers.
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Help Those in Need

The PTA School Outreach Committee works with neighboring schools in Fairfax County to provide items for students and families in need. We are collecting the following items:
  • New or gently used winter clothing (pants, sweaters, coats, sweatshirts, scarves, gloves, hats, shoes, and boots) infant to size 12;
  • There is a specific need for new or gently used size 5-6 and size 7-8 boys and girls winter coats; and
  • Grocery store gift cards (Safeway, Giant, or Shoppers Food Warehouse) in $10 denominations.
Please leave your donations in the plastic bin outside the library marked "PTA School Outreach Collection" or send your gift cards via backpack mail to "PTA School Outreach." If you have any questions, please email Emily Ludwikowski at [email protected].

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Thanksgiving Lunch

Save the date for Chesterbrook's Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 11 in the cafeteria. This is a great tradition where parents, grandparents, and family friends join their child for a traditional turkey lunch at school. The cafeteria will be decorated with student artwork making for a fun and memorable experience for everyone.

Thank you to all who have already volunteered for the Thanksgiving Lunch!  We are still in need of many more hands to make November 11th a successful day.  Our greatest need is for later in the lunch.   

 

Please see the Sign Up Genius today! 

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Calling All Artists

Artwork submissions are now being accepted for the 2014-15 Yearbook! This year's theme is #life@Chesterbrook. All artwork is due by November 14th. All details are here. Please contact Julie Schwan at [email protected] with questions.
Free Homework Workshop for Parents

Please join us on Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm for a free workshop titled "Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework," presented by award-winning author Ann Dolin, M.Ed. Ms. Dolin is a former Fairfax County public school teacher, founder of Educational Connections, and a frequent speaker on educational and parenting issues. 

This presentation is sponsored by the Chesterbrook PTA and will begin immediately following the PTA's 6:30 pm meeting. The presentation is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot today!
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Save the Date - A Little Princess

Save the date! Longfellow MS Theatre Department presents "A Little Princess" on November 20, 21, and 22 at 7:00 pm in the Longfellow MS cafeteria. Tickets will be available at the door. The show follows plucky Sara Crewe's change of fortunes and friendships in Miss Minchin's Victorian-era boarding school for young ladies.
Become a Chesterbrook Friend

THANK YOU to all the Chesterbrook families that have already donated and become a Family Friend of Chesterbrook in 2014-15. See the list of all our generous donors to date.

We invite all Chesterbrook families to participate in our "Family Friends of Chesterbrook" armchair fundraiser. The Friends program is one of Chesterbrook PTA's primary means to support critical student, school, and enrichment needs. We ask for everyone's support of $100 per family to reach our annual goal of $40,000, but your gift of any size is appreciated.

There are two quick and easy ways to give:
1. You can donate online through the PTA website.
2. You can donate by check. Please make checks payable to "Chesterbrook PTA" and forward to school via backpack mail or mail directly to Chesterbrook PTA, 1753 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101.
We also accept Corporate Matching Gifts if your company has a program (just send us the form from your company and the PTA will fill it out). Additionally, businesses that donate $500 to our "Business Friends of Chesterbrook" program are recognized on our website and in other ways at school.
Questions? Contact Lori Boerner or Amanda Abraham at [email protected].
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Get Your Chesterbrook Spirit Wear

Vintage small size T-shirts are on sale, while supplies last! We have tie-dyed tees and navy hoodies in a perfect size for your future Chesterbrook students. Tie-dyed tees for preschoolers are just $8 and navy hoodies are just $15. We also have two tie-dyed adult tees in size large available for $15. Stay warm this season with our new Champion brand warm and cozy gray hoodies available for just $30. Sport tees in blue or hot pink are $15. Questions about sizing? Email Carol!
Order online with a credit card, or download an order form and send through backpack mail to Spirit Wear. 
Do You Shop at Amazon.com? 
 
Amazon.com will contribute 4-10 percent of EVERY item sold (including downloads) to the Chesterbrook PTA. In addition, the more items ordered and shipped, the higher the percentage we earn each month! It's easy money made for the PTA on money you are already spending. Just visit the PTA website and click on the Amazon link.

Remember to use this link BEFORE adding items to your cart, including items in your wish list. Bookmark or add the link to your favorites!  

http://www.chesterbrookpta.org/amazonchesterbrook.aspx
Don't Forget to Sign Up or Renew Your
PTA Membership

Did you know you can join or renew your membership to the PTA online? Click the button below to pay your dues. Why? By joining our PTA you are investing in our children and making a difference at Chesterbrook. PTA dues provide or subsidize a host of education enrichment activities including cultural events, computer lab, science appreciation, field trips, family fun events, staff appreciation, staff development, discovery gardens, classroom materials, equipment, and so much more!

Please remember, membership must be renewed annually.

Members get a free family directory (non-member price is $8) and exclusive access to our online directory app. This is an essential tool for every household! To date, we have 73 percent membership participation. In order to reach our goal of 100 percent we need your help! Join today!
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To become a Business Friend of Chesterbrook PTA for the 2014-15 school year, or for more information about the program, please contact Amanda Abraham at [email protected].

  
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