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Principal's Message

This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation week.  The Starbucks this morning was a welcome treat to get us boosted up and ready for the week! Tomorrow staff will enjoy a Hot Dog cookout by Lara and I to thank them for all they do. Additionally, our PTA Hospitality Committee has planned a staff luncheon for Friday and organizing the snacks shared today for our staff this week.  Thank you for partnering with our PTA to help celebrate our staff.

Our Chesterbrook staff is a unique group of dedicated staff willing to go over and beyond for our students each and every day. Our teachers and staff are what makes our school a very special place to be.  I hope you will take some time out of your week to ensure your teachers and the staff that work with your children know how much they are appreciated. A simple card or email go such a long way, especially those written from our students.

Our Fun Fair this past Friday was a huge success. Thank you for our PTA Chairs that planned a spectacular day for our community and to our parent and student volunteers that made the day possible. We truly could not do this event without the support of many, from basket donations, time and participation. Below students will find the staff raffle winners. We will also post them in the lobby for our students to see.  Staff will begin scheduling the special time to celebrate our winners. Congratulations!

This week our Chesterbrook Theatre, directed by Ms. Cody Boehm, takes the stage in Shrek Jr., The Musical.  I am looking forward to seeing our students shine. The hard work and dedication of our staff, students and parent supports go so far to support this program in our second year. 

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal

Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day Wednesday, May 8th

Parents are encouraged to help organize walking, biking groups to help our students arrive safely to school. Let's have a wonderful morning and promote healthier habits while building on our strong sense of community through this event. 

Shrek Jr, The Musical

Order your tickets here!

There are 3 opportunities to see the show! 
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Location: CES Stage
Show Time: 6:30 pm

Save & Print your ticket confirmation for quick entry into the Chesterbrook Theater!

Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:

• Check your child’s attendance record.    
• Help your student stay engaged at school.     
• Report future absences.     
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

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  Memorial Day Holiday 5/27

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Principal's Message

As we wrap up the school year, our students have been completing their end of year assessments, enjoying culminating learning activities and look forward to year end traditions. Third through sixth graders have completed their SOLs with a few remaining to wrap up this coming week. Our students have worked hard and remained focus on putting forth their best work as we near the end of the year school year. 

On Friday morning, our Kindergarten families enjoyed the return of our Kindergarten performance and Tea with parents. It was a joyful culminating event to watch how much our students have grown during their first year at Chesterbrook. 

It has been great to see so many families supporting our end of the year festivities, grade level activities and year end events as we finish out the 2023-24 school year. Thank you for your support and collaboration this school year. As our theme states, "Together We are Better."

This coming week, on Wednesday, May 29th at 2:45, our current students will be able to congratulate our former chipmunks, as they approach their high school graduation.

Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal

Upcoming Dates

May 27 - Memorial Day - School Holiday

May 29 - McLean High Senior Walk through Chesterbrook 2:45 PM

May 31 - 4th Quarter Pep Rally; House Colors Spirit Day

June 4 - Brain Show all grades during the day; PTA Meeting 5:00PM followed by PTA Family Fun Night with the Brain Show 6PM

June 5 - Field Day - Kindergarten - 6th Grades

June 6 - 3rd grade end of year party

June 7 - Kindergarten Olympics; 2nd grade end of year party

June 10 - 1st grade end of year party

June 11 - 5th grade end of year party; Hard copy of report cards sent home
Sixth Grade Promotion - Longfellow High School 5 - 7PM

June 12 - 6th Grade Field Day and Celebration

June 12 - Last Day of School - Early Release 1:35; 6th Grade Clap-out 3:20

June 15 - Final Grades posted in SIS ParentVue

FCPS 24 - 25 calendar is here. 

Field Day, Wednesday June 5th

Attention all Chesterbrook Families! We are in need of a few sporty parents who would love to support our Chipmunks as they jump, splash, and run to celebrate Field Day on Wednesday, June 5th!

Please take a look at the games and time slots to sign up to cheer on our students!

Any questions, please reach out or Mr. Jay Levesque (PE, [email protected]) or Heather Lomelin (School Counselor, [email protected]).

2024 McLean High School Senior Walk 5/29 2:45PM

McLean High School Seniors are welcome to return to their elementary halls to walk through Chesterbrook one last time before their graduation. The Senior Walk will be held this Wednesday, May 29th, at 2:45 PM. We will begin to gather out front entrance #1 at 2:30.  

End of Year Assessment Information

iReady Grades 1-3- expected in SIS ParentVUE the week of 6/3

iReady Grades 4-6- expected in SIS ParentVUE the week of 6/24

Kindergarten VKRP- expected delivery via U.S. mail the week of 7/8

SOL Grades 3-6- expected in SIS ParentVUE the week of 6/3

SOL IRW Grade 5- will be sent home by the end of this school year

If you do not have a SIS ParentVue access, please contact our front office. We can work to provide hard copies of assessment information. 

For and thorough explanation for the SOL parent reports, please see the FCPS website.  

Health Room Notice: Medication Pick-up by June 12th at 1:35PM.

All medications kept in the Health Room must be picked up by the end of the school year, Wednesday, June 12th.  Per FCPS regulations, any medications that remain in the Health Room after close of business on the last day of school must be destroyed. All medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Please contact School Health Aide, Lorean Bradley ([email protected]), with any questions.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.

Community Conversation with Dr. Reid

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations  throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities. 

The dates for the final Community Conversation is below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

at Katherine Johnson Middle School,

3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 -

REGISTER  HERE

Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form on this link.

Summer/Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP)

William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education is excited to share its Summer/Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP) with your family. SEP is an academically challenging program with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning. The program is not meant to replace the regular school curriculum; rather, it recognizes the importance of allowing able children to explore additional specialized areas of science, mathematics, humanities, and the arts. There are in-person and virtual courses available in the areas of engineering, music, STEM, coding, writing, social science, and many more. 

We are now registering for:

Summer 

June 24th-28th

July 8th-12th

August 12th-16th 

For more information, and to see what classes are available please visit our website!

Summer Youth Lacrosse Clinic

McLean High School Lacrosse is offering a Youth Lacrosse Summer Clinic for Rising 3rd - Rising 8th grade boys from June 24th- 28th. This half-day, week long clinic will be at McLean High School’s Stadium field and will include stick skills, fun drills, and some scrimmages. Attendees will be instructed by McLean Lacrosse Coaches and Players. The clinic is $250 and proceeds support McLean Lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome. Register today to learn more about the game and improve skills in a fun and supportive environment.

 https://www.mcleanlacrosse.org/youth-clinics 

Congratulations to our Rising Kindergarten Class on an Amazing Performance 2024 Chesterbrook Quiz Bowl Team
Thank you for your hard work and dedication and hard work.  National Bee Competition

Congratulations to Juliet C. and Gabrielle C. on Qualifying for the National Geography Bee and National History Bee. 

They are representing Chesterbrook this weekend.  

We are so proud of you!!!

Congratulations to Michael D.
5th Grade The Shark Encounter

1st Place, International  "The Art of Conservation, Fish Art Contest 2024" for the State of Virginia

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