CHIPMUNK COURIER
Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA Digest
2015-2016 Edition #8
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Dear Parents:
What a great start to the school year! With October well underway, we'd like to pause and thank you for your support of the PTA this year. Thank you to all the families who have already renewed their memberships/joined the PTA. Thank you to all who supported Fall at Chesterbrook, proving that fall fun can be had no matter what Mother Nature has in store. And thank you to those families who have already supported our armchair fundraiser by becoming Friends of Chesterbrook. There are many ways and opportunities to support our school community and the Chipmunk Courier will keep you current all year long. We hope to see many of you this Wednesday at the October PTA meeting and Principal's Coffee. Not only will you have Q&A time with Principal Fuqua, you'll also hear from school-based technology specialist Russ Brown about our school's use of technology and how it impacts your child's day. Finally, round out your day by enjoying lunch or dinner at Pie-Tanza and supporting our school. It's a great Chesterbrook Two-Fer! With gratitude, Wendy Cumberland
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 PTA Meeting - October 21st at 9:00 a.m.
Parents, please join us on Wednesday, October 21st at 9:00 a.m. for a general membership PTA meeting and the first Principal's Coffee of the year. This is a great opportunity for you to learn what's new at school and enjoy a Q&A format with Principal Fuqua. Technology and the role it plays in your child's day will also be a focus of the meeting. School-based technology specialist Russ Brown will share all the ways your child is using technology and more. This is a meeting you won't want to miss!
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Cold Weather Clothes Donations
Throughout October, the SCA will be collecting new or gently used winter clothing for both adults and children to benefit the Salvation Army.
Coats, hats, scarves, gloves and other cold weather items can be dropped off in Mrs. Pike's or Mrs. Reid's classrooms (Rm 206 or 208).
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Restaurant Night is Back at Pie-Tanza!
Take the day off from cooking and support Chesterbrook! On Oct. 21st and Oct. 22nd (all day) Pie-Tanza will donate a portion of your check back to our school. It's easy to participate; Show this flyer or mention to your server that you are there to support Chesterbrook.
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Roald Dahl Double Feature
George C Marshall's drama department will be performing "The Twits" and "Danny, Champion of the World" Oct. 17th-24th.
Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for teachers, students and seniors.
Additional information is available here.
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 Equipment Donations
Chesterbrook is seeking donations of old iPhones, iTouches, camcorders, tripods and 2MI compatible TVs.
If you have items that you are no longer using, please consider donating them to Chesterbrook!
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 Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The FALL 2015 Chesterbrook Elementary School Book Fair is scheduled for Friday, November 6 - Friday, November 13, 2015! This very important PTA fundraiser supports Chesterbook ES technology enhancements and our school library. We need your help! See below for a link to the Book Fair Sign Up Genius. Volunteer shifts are usually 60 or 90 minutes in length - please sign up for consecutive shifts if you can! We will have two evening events-- one on Monday, Nov. 9 (Pajama Night) and another on Thursday, Nov. 12 (Raffle and Pizza Night). Have an older child looking for service hours? We welcome middle school volunteers to help out with the evening events (11/9 or 11/12) and pack-up (11/13). Thank you!
Questions? Email Suzanne Tsitsibelis. |
 Fostering Independence in Children
Dr. Heather Tedesco is speaking at Longfellow Middle School on Monday, October 19 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Longfellow Lecture Hall. Her discussion is geared toward parents of middle schoolers and is called "Fostering Independence at Home and at School." It would be appropriate for parents of students in grades 5 and up.
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In Case You Missed It
* 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.
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Important Dates
October 19 - Dr. Heather Tedesco at Longfellow Middle School, 7:00p.m.
October 21 - PTA Meeting and Principal's Coffee, 9:00 a.m.
October 21-22 - Restaurant Night at Pie-Tanza
October 23 - Family Fun Night Bingo
October 30 - School Spirit Day - Wacky Day
November 6-13 - Chesterbrook Book Fair
November 12 - School Picture Make Up Day
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 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. |
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