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Important Dates
Mark your calendars with these upcoming Chesterbrook events:
February 23-27: Custodian Appreciation Week
February 26: Summer Quest Registration Opens, 7:00 pm
March 2: Read Across America Day
March 6: Family Fun Night: Eric Energy Science Spectacular
March 10: Kindergarten Orientation, 7:00 pm
March 11: PTA Meeting and Principal's Coffee, 8:45 am
MCA Meeting - FCPS Budget, MCC, 7:30 pm
March 14: Fun Fair, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 FUN FAIR 2015 - The FORMULA FOR FUN Is Only 18 Days Away!!!One More Week To Purchase Wristbands!!!Over 120 Volunteers Still Needed!!!Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 am-2:00 pm!!! Get ready for the most fun event of the year at Chesterbrook! This year's Fun Fair is all about THE FORMULA FOR FUN which begins with the Chesterbrook community. All the favorites will be back like the sweet (formerly cupcake) walk, moon bounces, guesstimates, lollipop tree, lots of fun games, teacher raffles, basket raffles, and a few new surprises too. So, come join us for this wonderful community FUNraiser as well as a FUNDraiser for Chesterbrook. All funds raised support a variety of programs sponsored by the PTA. Things To Do Before Fun Fair: 1. Click here to purchase your wristbands and tickets now. Wristbands will only be available for pre-sale through Monday, March 2nd. They will not be available at the door. 2. Volunteers Needed for Fun Fair (Adults and Middle/High Schoolers) This event is the most fun day of the year for the kids and is a wonderful community event for all. It does take many volunteers to make this happen. We never want to cancel part of it due to lack of volunteers. Please consider volunteering for a shift or two. It is also a wonderful opportunity for those with other commitments during the week, to volunteer on a Saturday. There is an opportunity for everyone--including middle and high school students. Please sign up early to be able to work with a friend or get your first choice. Listed below is the link for adult volunteers and a separate one for middle and high school students who would like to volunteer to earn community service hours. Link to Adult Volunteer Sign Up Genius Link to Middle/High School Student Volunteer Sign Up Genius3. Bake something delicious for the bake sale. Click Here for more information.
4. Buy tickets for the teacher raffles. Click here for more information. Also, new this year, there will be a pre-sale day for the basket raffle and two special raffles too. Click here for teacher raffles and click here for teacher raffle form.
Come on Saturday, March 14th and be part of THE FORMULA FOR FUN!Lots more information on the web, www.chesterbrookpta.org. |
 Summer Quest Registration Opens Thursday Summer Quest registration opens this Thursday, February 26th at 7:00 pm on the PTA website. Summer Quest, sponsored by the Chesterbrook PTA, provides fun, educuational sessions for your elementary school child over four (4) 1-week sessions each summer, with morning and afternoon sessions and an after-camp program. The sessions are primarily taught by Chesterbrook Elementary teachers. Camps will run in week-long sessions July 6 - July 31 with classes for rising kindergartners through rising 7th graders. Details about the sessions being offered and Summer Quest policies can be found at the links below. Please email questions to summerquest@chesterbrookpta.org. Summer Quest 2015Summer Quest Catalog |
2014-15 Chesterbrook Yearbook on Sale Now! 
Take advantage of our online, early-bird discounted price of $15. This discounted price is only available online until March 9. After March 9, the price per yearbook will increase to $20. New this year, you will now have the option to add special enhancements (current events insert, re-positionable stickers, personalized cover) that will only be available online. Order your yearbook today and check it off your list! Follow this link to order now https://ybpay.lifetouch.com(enter yearbook id: 11568815) Email Julie Schwan with any questions. |
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Family Fun Night: Science Night with Eric Energy
Please join us for a Family Fun SCIENCE Night featuring ERIC ENERGY on Friday, March 6th at 6:30 pm in the Chesterbrook Cafeteria. The evening will have not one but two Eric Energy Shows. The SPARK ATTACK SHOW - An amazing display of electricity and light with static electricity, indoor lightning and a laser light show AND The SLIME SHOW - See and participate in experiments with Polymers. Get to mix and take home your very own cup of slime! This promises to be a fun and educational event!
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 Nominating Committee for the PTA
Thank you to our newly elected nominating committee of Amanda Abraham, Lavina Colaco and Jennifer Ruggiero. We will determine open positions in the next few weeks and will make announcements in upcoming issues of the Digest. If you want to get involved with our active Chesterbrook PTA, contact Jennifer Ruggiero at secretary@chesterbrookpta.org.
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Mental Health Networking Breakfast - Rescheduled
A Conversation with Dr. Brad Sachs - Building Resiliency Come enjoy a light breakfast, network with colleagues and listen to Dr. Brad Sachs, a psychologist, educator, consultant and best-selling author, present on building resiliency in ourselves and our clients. An opportunity for question and answer will follow the program. Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at 8:30 - 10:00 amTemple Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, Virginia Please RSVP to SCC's Mental Health Liaison, here.
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Kindergarten Orientation Night
On March 10th, at 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Chesterbrook, there will be an orientation for rising Kindergarteners. Please plan to attend if you have an eligible child, and spread the word to your neighbors with young children.
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What's Proposed for the FY 2016 Fairfax County Budget? How will it affect your child?
There are two ways to find out.
Come to the PTA meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:30 am. Our school board representative, Janie Strauss, will speak to us about this year's budget.
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Join the McLean Citizens Association (MCA) for a meeting with Joe Mondoro, Deputy Director of Management and Budget, and Kristen Michael, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the McLean Community Center, Community Hall, 1234 Ingleside Drive, McLean, Virginia.
Wondering what the County's Advertised Budget for FY 2016 holds for tax rates, County services, and school programs? MCA, in collaboration with Dranesville Supervisor John Foust and School Board Member Jane Strauss, cordially invite you to this informational meeting to learn what has been proposed.
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 Thank You to Our Volunteers!Thank you to the volunteers who donate their time and talents by organizing the many successful programs and events at Chesterbrook Elementary School. The PTA officers would like to take a moment to thank those who help make Chesterbrook such a fabulous school! - Delia Swigart and Kate Garcia - Parent Chairs of Summer Quest
- Julie Schwan - Yearbook
- Fenny Hurwitz - Chinese support
- Katia Luedtke-Special Education Advocacy
Check out our PTA calendar for more exciting events! |
Webdesigners & Website Services Needed
The Chesterbrook PTA is investigating a new website provider, both for content and ecommerce. If you have experience with website design and would like to offer advice, please contact Elizabeth Hale at halefamilyva@gmail.com.
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LMS Curriculum Night is Tonight
Please be advised the Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night was rescheduled for this evening, Tuesday February 24, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. There will be an ESOL and Special Education Parent Meeting beginning at 5:30 pm.
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International Night a SUCCESS!
International Night was a huge success at Chesterbrook, with more than 100 people enjoying the food, costumes and music of more than 20 countries. Thanks to organizers Susan Mrachek and Rebecca Lemmo for such a fun night of fellowship! If you missed this night celebrating our heritage, make plans to attend next February. Thank you to Nancy Nghiem for the pictures.
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 Spring Art Fundraiser Coming Soon
Your children have been busy in art class the past few weeks helping us prepare for the spring fundraiser. Thank you Ms. Lopez! This year we are working with Square One Art to turn your children's' masterpieces into magnets, t-shirts, ornaments, and other wonderful keepsakes. Catalogues filled with great ideas and products for you to purchase will come home soon. These make great gifts for family and friends. This is an opportunity for you to celebrate your child's achievement and support your school at the same time! We will be sending home additional information once the artwork is ready to order in March. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Natasha Haubold at nreporting@mac.com. |
Chipmunks in the CommunityThanks to all who donated to the food drive for SHARE. The note below says it all: "Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to you and all the students at Chesterbrook Elementary School for organizing, and carrying out, such an AMAZING food drive for SHARE. I finally had a chance to sort through all the donations and was just overjoyed at the amounts, as well as the specific items you all collected- items that SHARE so desperately needs. On behalf of SHARE and myself, a heartfelt thank you to you and the entire school community for your incredibly generosity." On a frigid February morning, a group of Chesterbrook sixth graders and members of the Community Service Committee volunteered their time at Bikes for the World, where they spent four hours taking apart and preparing donated bikes so that they could be shipped to Costa Rica for those in need. The students were so enthusiastic about their work and the organization was very appreciative of their time and effort spent in the community. Way to go, Chipmunks!
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 Get Your Chesterbook Spirit Wear
Questions about sizing? Email Carol.
Order online with a credit card, or download an order form and send through backpack mail to Spirit Wear. If you are ordering any items as are gifts, simply write that on the order form or email brunnerabc@gmail.com. |
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Power Plates Recipe Contest for Kids
Does your child love to cook? The Virginia PTA is sponsoring a recipe contest for kids by kids. There are five categories: breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner entree or side dish and dessert. The deadline for submission is March 2, 2015. Click here for more details. |
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Shop Amazon.com and Support Our School
Amazon.com will contribute 4-10% 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
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Become a Chesterbrook Friend
Combining FAMILY Friends donations with our BUSINESS Friends donations, we've raised $43,710 to date, putting us at 87% of our annual $50,000 CES Friends goal.
We need your donation to reach our goal! ANY size donation is GREATLY 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 made payable to "Chesterbrook PTA."
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 friends@chesterbrookpta.org.
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Don't Forget to Sign Up or Renew Your
PTA Membership
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! Join today!
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Support the PTA when shopping at Amazon online.
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Business Friends of the Chesterbrook PTA:
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 friends@chesterbrookpta.org. |
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Chesterbrook PTA Newsletters Disclaimer:
The Chesterbrook PTA Newsletter (Weekly Digest) 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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