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Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA Digest
2015-2016 Edition #4
Spirit Day - Friday, Sept. 25th
The SCA is excited to kick off the year with our first Spirit Day on Friday, September 25th!

Students are encouraged to wear any Chesterbrook Spirit Wear they own or anything that is blue or yellow.

Go Chimpmunks!

*Spirit wear is not mandatory, but may be purchased here


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.

The McLean 5K Run with the Warriors will take place on Saturday, October 3. 
 
All proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall). Parents, students, administration, and families can run the race, compete as a team, or sponsor a warrior.
 
Register here

We are also looking for a number of 6th graders to volunteer at the water stop.  If your child is interested, please contact Rick Barnard


It's time to sign up for the MCM Kids 1 Mile Fun Run!

Event Details:
  • Oct. 24th (Sat)
  • Pentagon Parking Lot
  • Cost is $7 
To register, please fill out this form and return via backpack mail to Amanda Abraham

Registration closes October 1st

In Case You Missed It

* Before and After School Activities Registration information is available here.

* Join the PTA and help support school activities. Join now.

* Register your Grocery Cards here.

* Spirit Wear is now available for purchase. Buy here.

* Don't Forget to Clip Box Tops! To learn how Box Tops help our school contact Melissa House.

* Use our Amazon site when making purchases to help the school. Click here to access the site.
National PTA Logo Family and Friends

Our annual CES PTA Fundraising Program, Family and Business Friends, has kicked-off for the 2015-16 school year. Your donations help support the following PTA programs:
  • Student Support including updated technology (iPads and laptops), STEM programs, grade-wide grants (GRECO/Colonial Days, Science Fair), field trips, as well as PE, art and music equipment.
  • School Support including staff development, teacher stipends, classroom materials (WordMasters, etc.), media center support, and capital expenditures (new common area furniture and whiteboards).
  • Enrichment Programs including cultural arts and science appreciation assemblies, family fun events such as The Brain Show, health and wellness programs, International Night and the Discovery Gardens.
To join or find out more about the Family Friends programs:
Or contact us at Friends@ChesterbrookPTA.org.

Important Dates

 
September 25 - Deadline for fall fundraiser orders
September 25 - Special Education Parent Coffee 9:00a.m. (Chesterbrook Starbucks)
September 25 - First School Spirit Day - Wear your Chesterbrook shirts or colors
September 30 - PTA Board Meeting, 7:00p.m.  All are welcome.
October 1 - Marine Corp Marathon Fun Run registration deadline
October 3 - McLean 5K Run with the Warriors


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