CHIPMUNK COURIER
Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA Digest
2015-2016 Edition #24
Mission Accomplished! Thank you! 

You came, you saw, you made Fun Fair 2016 a success! Thank you to all of the volunteers, parents and teachers who made sure All Systems were Go For Fun at yesterday's Fun Fair!  The ground control team led by event co-chairs Jennifer Von Elm and Hope Perlish was outstanding and the day was one our students won't forget!  Watch for a recap with pictures in a future Chipmunk Courier! 
Summer Quest - Registration Underway!

Summer Quest, sponsored by the Chesterbrook PTA, provides fun, educational sessions for your elementary school child over four (4) one-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 11 - August 5 with classes for rising kindergartners through rising 7th graders.  View the 2016 Summer Quest Catalog and the 2016 Quick Reference Guide.  Questions?  Please email summerquest@chesterbrookpta.org.
Renew your PTA Membership TODAY and win a chance for dinner at
RIO GRANDE or TRUE FOOD KITCHEN!
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It's not too late to join the PTA!  Anyone who is registered for the current school year from May 1, 2015 until March 11, 2016 will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card to Rio Grande in Arlington or a $50 gift card to True Food Kitchen in the Mosaic District in Fairfax. 

All registrations must be received by Friday, March 11th at noon.  The drawing will be held Monday, March 14th at 10:00 am, so check your emails that morning!

** Unsure if you joined the PTA or renewed your PTA Membership this school year? Please email Elysha King, VP Membership at elyshadking@gmail.com for confirmation.  

Register TODAY by visiting our website click here or downloading the following form click here
Please Sign Up to Exhibit at International Night
 
Are you from another country?  Do you have relatives from another country?  Or maybe you have a favorite country of which you would like to share your knowledge with others?  Please join us on Friday, March 11 from 6:00 - 7:30 to share your culture!  For more information contact Susan Mrachek at semrachek@yahoo.com or sign up at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eafa62e5-international1
REACH Volunteers Needed
 
Looking for an easy way to volunteer in the classroom?  REACH (Resource Enrichment At CHesterbrook) is a program that allows students to do a short activity or game with a small group of their peers and a parent volunteer that augments their classroom curriculum. Sessions are short and fun!  No experience is necessary.  Volunteer today!
 
The following links are classrooms who are particularly in need of help:
 
1st Grade:
 Mrs. Jenning's Class Click Here
 Mrs. Jenning's Computer Click Here
 
2nd Grade:
Mrs. Dickerson's Class Click Here  
Mrs. Stringer's Class  Click Here
PTA Volunteers Wanted

Are you looking for a way to be more involved at Chesterbrook?  The PTA is a great way to get involved and meet new families.  If you are interested in a position, big or small, we would love to have you join us.  If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to Amanda Abraham, Heather Heil, or Sarah Hartshorn via email at volunteer@chesterbrookpta.org. 
Important Dates

February 29 - Regular deadline to register for Girls on the Run
March 1 - *UPDATE* SCHOOL CLOSED (Presidential Primary Elections)
March 3 - Band performance, 2pm and 7pm
March 8 - Kindergarten Orientation, 7-8pm
March 9 - PTA Meeting and Principal's Coffee, 9am
March 9 - 5th Grade Musical Review, 2:30pm and 7pm
March 11 - International Night, 6-7:30pm
March 15 - Registration for Spring Session Before/After School Activities 7:00 pm
March 18 - Extended deadline to register for Girls on the Run
March 21-25 - Spring Holiday
March 28 - Student Holiday
April 1 - Family Fun Night Bingo, 6:30pm
April 13 - PTA Meeting and Principal's Coffee, 9am
April 21 - All School Picture, 10am
April 21 - 3rd Grading Period Ends, 2 hour early release
April 22 - Student Holiday
April 30 - Bikes for the World Bike Drive, 10am-2pm 
May 11 - PTA Meeting, 7pm
May 17 - Chipotle Restaurant Night
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!
  • Use our Amazon site when making purchases to help the school. Click here to access the site.
  • Join the PTA here.
  • Become a Family Friend of the PTA here.
  • Become a Business Friend of the PTA here.
Friends of Chesterbrook

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 Friends programs:
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