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Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA Digest
2015-2016 Edition #9
Wacky Day Oct 30th!
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 Wacky  Day

Wacky... Wild... Fun! It's that time again! Show your school spirit and your wackiest style on Oct. 30th!

This is an opportunity to show your creativity, be wild and have fun with your style! (As long as it's ok with mom/dad & doesn't get in the way of school of course)


We Want Candy!

Too much Halloween candy? You're in luck! The Fun Fair Committee is accepting left over Halloween candy Nov 2nd - Nov 13th!

The candy will be used for prizes at the Fun Fair.

Any leftover/unwanted candy can be dropped off in the bins at the main office.

For additional information please contact Jennifer or Hope here



Clear the Book Shelves

Do you have any books your children are no longer using? The PTA is looking for book donations for our K-3rd grade classes!

All genres (as long as they are age appropriate) are welcome and appreciated!

A donation bin will be placed at the end of the First Grade hallway, beginning Oct. 26th 

book fair2 spring 2012 Book Fair Volunteers Needed

The FALL 2015 Chesterbrook Elementary School Book Fair is scheduled for FridayNovember 6 - Friday, November 13, 2015!  This very important PTA fundraiser supports Chesterbook ES technology enhancements and our school library.  
 
 We need your help!   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!

Sign up here.

Questions? Email Suzanne Tsitsibelis.


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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).


Equipment Donations Still Needed

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!

For more information, please contact our School Based Technology Specialist, Russell Brown or our new Librarian,  Meredith Reid.
 

Roald Dahl Double Feature

George C Marshall's drama department will be performing "The Twits" and "Danny, Champion of the World"  through Oct 25th

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for teachers, students and seniors.

Additional information is available here.

Purchase tickets here.

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.
Important Dates

October 30 - School Spirit Day - Wacky Day
November 6-13 - Chesterbrook Book Fair
November 11 - Thanksgiving Lunch at Chesterbrook
November 12 - School Picture Make Up Day

Business and Family Friends

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:

 

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