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Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA Digest

2015-2016 Edition #2

School Starts September 8th

PTA Post

It was great to see everyone at the Open House and Ice Cream Social on Friday, September 4th. Looking forward to a great first day of school on Tuesday!

Wendy Cumberland - PTA President

Learn More about the Chesterbrook PTA and how you can volunteer.


New Bell Schedule Beginning in September, changes to the bell schedule will be implemented at Chesterbrook Elementary. First Bell: 8:30 a.m. School Starts: 8:50 a.m. School Ends: 3:35 p.m. Additional information on the new FCPS start times are available here.	School Supplies If you still need to purchase school supplies for your child, the supply lists are available here. If you purchased supplies on your own, there are several items only available through Chesterbrook which can be purchased in the school store the first week of school.


A to Z Directory We need your help to prepare the 2015-16 directory. Returning Families: You should receive a verification email by September 8, 2015. Please follow the instructions to verify your family's directory information by Monday, September 14th. New Families: Please send an email with parent names, email addresses, child names, and child grade levels to: directory@chesterbrookpta.org Please click here for more information.	Become a Room Parent Serving as a room parent is a great way to get to know your child's teacher, classmates, and fellow parents! Each class needs a lead room parent, who will be the primary contact with the teacher, and several assistant room parents who help out during the year. Sign up here to be a room parent. Deadline for sign up is Friday, September 18.	Fall Fundraiser Get your pumpkins, fall plants, and decorations while supporting your school! Pick up your orders at school on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00-4:00pm and join us for some fall family fun activities! Orders can also be picked up on Monday, October 5th. More information and order forms are available here. Deadline for placing orders is Friday, September 25th.


PTA Membership Did you know you can join or renew your membership to the PTA online? Click here to pay your dues online. PTA dues help fund cultural events, field trips, class materials, and many other worthwhile projects.	Before & After School Activities Registration for before and after school activities will begin Tues, Sept. 15th at 7:00 pm. A list of classes and necessary forms are available here. To register for classes please visit the PTA website Register	Clip Those Box Tops Collecting box tops is so easy! All you need to do is cut the Box Tops coupons found on General Mills products, put them in a zip-top bag, and place them in the collection container across from the media center. Any little bit helps as each coupon is worth 10 cents to Chesterbrook. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa House