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Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA Digest
2015-2016 Edition #26
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Congratulations to the Clark Family and the Barlotta Family on winning the PTA Membership drawing to dine at True Food Kitchen and Rio Grande!
Thank you to everyone who has joined/renewed their membership in the Chesterbrook PTA this school year and thank you for supporting our wonderful school!
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 Let's get CREATIVE! The Chesterbrook yearbook wants to give all students the chance to channel their inner VanGogh and get their art into the yearbook. We have been holding an art contest but want to get more submissions. Please ask your student if they want to create a color artwork on an 8 1/2 x 11" page. The only rule is that it should be about OUTER SPACE. If it somehow relates to student life at Chesterbrook, that's even better. Multiple submissions per grade level will be chosen for the book. We will be collecting artwork until March 30th. Please turn it in to Meredith Reid in the Library. If you have any questions feel free to contact PTA Yearbook Chair Tim Steeg at timsteeg@hotmail.com. |
 Spring Bike Collection April 30th Please Hang on to Unwanted Bikes for the 6th GRADE SPRING BIKE COLLECTION Who: The Chesterbrook Community on behalf of Bikes for the World What: A bike collection to support those in need When: Saturday April, 30th 2016 Where: Chesterbrook Elementary from 10am-2pm Why: To deliver old bikes, adult and child sized, to new owners overseas where they will be used to get someone to school Help change a life by holding onto your used bikes for our upcoming spring collection! Please contact Mrs. Pike (mpike@fcps.edu) or Robin Hatanpaa (hatanpaa6@gmail.com) with any questions. |
 Have You Lost Something?
The lost and found cupboard in the cafeteria is bursting with forgotten winter clothing that kids have left behind. These lost things want to get home!
If you are missing a glove, coat or other item, please stop by and see ... it just might be there. (It is currently so full that it is hard to see things and even if your child may have looked once, it could be hiding and need a second look.)
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 Spring Activities Looking for fun activities this Spring? The PTA's Cultural Diversity Group's will be hosting several classes including: - Gardening 3/31(1-3pm),
- Pasta class 4/1(1-3pm),
- Fishing 4/22(10am-2pm)
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2016 Chesterbrook International Night
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 Before/After School Class Reg Continues! Don't miss out on the spring session of your favorite before and after school classes! Click HERE for class details & registration links.
Get a jump on the school day with Fitness Warriors and PhotoMath. *New this season: Fitness Warriors for Kinders!* Stay after school for classes including Art Brains, Claymation, Electronics, Flag Football, Guitar Club, Intro. to Computer Science & Programming, Java Programming and Zumba. |
 Summer Quest - Registration Underway!
Summer Quest is sponsored by the Chesterbrook PTA and 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. Cost is $160 per session. Registration has been open for a few weeks and classes are filling. Registration is not limited to Chesterbrook students, so feel free to spread the word to friends and neighbors!
Just a few of our great Summer Quest classes this year:
* Science Fun (Weeks 1, 2 and 3 for grades K-1);
* Ready to Read (Weeks 1 and 3 for grades K-1); * STEM Summer Fun (Weeks 1 and 3 for grades 2-7); * Soccer FUNdamentals (Weeks 2 and 4 for grades K-3); * MinecraftEdu (Week 2 for grades 2-4); * Food+Fitness=Fun! (Weeks 2 and 4 for grades 3-6); * You Can Do Magic (Week 2 for grades 4-7); * Kids Theater (Week 3 for grades 1-3, Week 4 for grades 4-6);
* Mad Scientist Camp (Weeks 3 and 4 for grades 3-6); and
* Summer Strings (Week 3 for grades 5-7);
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 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. Please RSVP at: Click Here. Feel free to invite a friend or neighbor to join you. |
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 "In My Own Little Corner"
McLean High School's award-winning theatre company, "TheatreMcLean," continues the 2015-16 season with its production of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical--featuring the Prince, his fancy ball, and that lovely maiden with a midnight deadline! This family-friendly show runs April 9 at 2pm, and April 8, 14, 15, 16 at 7pm at McLean High School.
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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 21-25 - Spring Holiday
March 28 - Student Holiday
March 30 - Spring Fundraiser Order Forms Sent Home
April 1 - Family Fun Night Bingo, 6:30pm
April 11 - Spring Art Fundraising Orders Due
April 13 - PTA Meeting/Principal's Coffee & Book Club, 9am (How to Raise an Adult)
April 21 - All-School Picture, 10am
April 21 - 3rd Grading Period Ends, 2 hour early release
April 22 - Student Holiday
April 26-28 - Spring Book Fair
April 30 - Bikes for the World Bike Drive, 10am-2pm
May 2 - How to Raise an Adult Author Appearance, 6:30pm at McLean High
May 6 - Eric Energy, 6:30 pm
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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