CHIPMUNK COURIER
Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA Digest
2015-2016 Edition #26
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 Spring Before/After School Class Registration opens this Tuesday! Spring has sprung and so have our spring before/after school classes! Click here to read more about the offerings. Register for most classes on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 pm.
Get a jump on the school day with Fitness Warriors and PhotoMath. Stay after school for classes including Art Brains, Claymation, Electronics, Flag Football, Guitar Club, Intro. to Computer Science & Programming, Java Programming, and Zumba. Please note: registration for Fitness Warriors and Art Brains will be on the PTA website here; all other class registrations will take place on the specific vendor's website. |
 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. |
 How to Raise an Adult - Author Appearance and Book Club
The Chesterbrook PTA is pleased to work in conjunction with the Safe Community Coalition (SCC) and other local elementary, middle, and high schools by forming a book club to discuss Julie Lythcott-Haims' book How to Raise an Adult. Ms Lythcott-Haims is a noted author and former Dean of Freshman at Stanford University, and in her book she presents a convincing vision of the problems inherent in overprotected, overparented, and over-scheduled kids. Her book offers a smart, compassionate alternative approach for parents who want to foster hearty self-reliance.
The SCC is sponsoring Ms. Lythcott-Haims at the McLean High School Auditorium on Monday, May 2, at 6:30pm and tickets (for $20) can be purchased online at http://raiseanadult.bpt.me. In advance of Ms Lythcott-Haim's presentation, the Chesterbrook PTA will hold a Book Club Discussion on Wednesday, April 13, at 9:00 am, following the monthly PTA business. We encourage you to start reading the book and come to our meeting prepared to take part or just listen to the discussion. A mental health professional from the SCC will be moderating the discussion. |
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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.
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Important Dates
March 15 - Registration for Spring Session Before/After School Activities, 7:00 pm
March 21-25 - Spring Holiday
March 28 - Student Holiday
April 1 - Family Fun Night Bingo, 6:30pm
April 11 - Spring Art Fundraising Orders Due
April 13 - PTA Meeting and Principal's Coffee, 9am (Book Club discussion to follow)
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 2 - How to Raise an Adult Author Appearance, 6:30pm
May 11 - PTA Meeting, 7pm
May 17 - Chipotle Restaurant Night
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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!
- 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.
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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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