CES Weekly Update 10.22.24
GovDelivery1 week 2 days agoAfter months of planning and collaboration with the PTA, it was wonderful to see our Lego wall installed last Friday, thanks to the planning and coordination from Mrs. Sick and our PTA. Thank you so very much for your donations and support of this project to benefit our students. We will soon be rolling out our new cart of Legos to support our students and provide opportunities for exploration and creativity. You will find the Lego wall off the central pod and cafeteria hallway.
Our 5th grade students took part in a five phase project, "The Big Dig," involving research, collaboration, individual planning, design and discovery. The activity concluded on our playground where students buried their artifact for another peer to unearth. Parent volunteers then questioned to help them reflect on their newly found artifact. Our students showed creativity and a deep understanding while enjoying this learning experience.
Moments of joy exist all around our building daily, however, this one touched me as we kicked off this week. The beautiful fall weather allowed some of our first graders to enjoy simple moments with friends as they jumped in the leaves and rolled on the hill with laughter.
Remember Chipmunks, Every day is a chance to Grow and I love watching this in action daily!
Sincerely,
Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal
Important Upcoming DatesTuesday, October 22nd - PTA Family Fun Science Night 6-7:30PM
October 24 - 29th - PTA Sponsored Book Fair
October 28th - 3 Hour Early Release for Teacher Professional Dev;
Free Immunization Clinic at Frost MS 3 to 7PM (see info below)
October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release for All Students
November 1st - Holiday for Diwali - Staff and Students
November 12th - Make up picture day
November 19th - Lexia Parent Night Register Here
More Info: Family Academy Site (including translations)
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Join us Tonight for Science NightJoin fellow Chipmunks for Family Science Night on Tuesday, October 22nd from 6pm-7:30pm in the Cafeteria. There will be lots of hands on activities brought to you by Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation.
Fall Book Fair is Here!PTA sponsored fall book fair starts Thursday.
Find the full list of book fair activities here.
Thursday, 10/24 4 - 7:30 PM
Friday, 10/25 11 am - 3:30 pm and 4 - 5 pm
BOOKS & BREAKFAST - Saturday, 10/26, 9 - 12PM
Monday, 10/28 -- 8- 9 am
Tuesday, 10/29 11 am - 3:30 pm
TACO NIGHT - Tuesday, October 29 - 5 - 7:30 pm Preorder Tacos by 10/25
An additional clinic date was added: Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times.
Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
Parent SurveyWe would love feedback to better support your student and family. Please complete the following survey which will help us to plan parent coffees and better support the growth and well being of your student and family.
Click here to take parent survey
FCPS offers the following resources for tutoring:
- Chesterbrook staff are available for private tutoring. See pdf for list of teachers.
-The Family Resource Center maintains a current list of all FCPS staff available for private tutoring. Parents may contact the Family Resource Center at [email protected] to request that listing.
- Varsity Tutors offers every FCPS student services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors here.
School Pictures Available OnlineSchool pictures are now online. If you did not receive an email from Victor O'Neill Studios, go to vosphoto.com/underclass. Use your student ID when prompted for the online code. For questions regarding school pictures, please email: [email protected]
Health Information & Emergency Care FormsPlease make sure you fill out the Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3). provides valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.
These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.
Federal Impact Aid SurveyOn October 21st the electronic version of the Federal Impact Aid Survey will open to parents in ParentVUE. Please complete the survey ASAP. Thank you!
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- All FCPS Schools Accredited
- How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
- Become a Special Education Teacher
SPANISH FCPS This Week,
Community News Giant Food Community Bag FundraiserGive Thanks & Go Green! Purchase a $2.75 reusable Community Bag this November from Giant Food at the Chain Bridge Road location, and $1 will be donated to our school.
McLean Community EventsTrivia Night at Longfellow Middle School
Join other Chesterbrook and McLean families for some fun outside of school. Here is a list of some McLean Community Events.
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