Principal's Message

After 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 Dates

Tuesday, 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 Night

Join 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

FCPS Immunization Clinic New Date Added

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 Survey

We 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 Online

School 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 Forms

Please 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 Survey

On 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 News

In 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 Fundraiser

Give 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 Events

Trivia 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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Principal's Message

We have a short, but action packed, week coming up for our Chipmunks. Along with their instructional day, we look forward to sharing all our school spirit.  

Monday Blackout Day
Tuesday Disney Day; 1st Grade International Celebration
Wacky Wednesday Swap Day - Students Dress like the teachers, Teachers Dress like the students
Thrilling Thursday with Costumes Galore! Costumes must be school appropriate and allow students to participate in all learning activities. Be creative, but no masks or weapons.

This Monday is our 3 hour early release.  No changes to student afterschool plans will be accepted during the day. If you need to pick up your child after dismissal, you will need to wait until all students are accounted for and buses have been dismissed. Parents that need to pick up students remaining afterschool are asked to wait until after 1PM for pickup. SACC students will be in SACC after our 12:35 dismissal. 

Thursday will be a regular 1:35 dismissal for all students and we will be closed on Friday for Diwali and All Saints Day.

We look forward to seeing everyone back on Wednesday, November 6th.

Sincerely,

Stacy Kirkpatrick

Important Upcoming Dates

October 28th - 3 HR Early Dismissal at 12:35PM

October 29th - Last day of PTA Sponsored Book Fair; Taco Night 5-7:30PM

October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release for All Students 1:35PM

November 1st - Student Holiday/Diwali/Dia de los Muertos/All Saints Day

November 4th & 5th- Student Holiday/Election Day

November 8th - CES Veterans' Day Celebration

November 11th - Student Holiday/Veteran's Day

November 12th - Make up picture day; Order Fall Pictures Here

November 19th - Lexia Parent Night Register Here

November 21st - Family Thanksgiving Lunch in CES Cafeteria

November 27 - 29 - Student Holiday/Thanksgiving Break

More Info: Family Academy Site (including translations)

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Time Change November 3rd

  Don't forget to move your clocks back one hour!

Veteran's Day Speakers Needed

Chesterbrook will celebrate Veteran's Day on Friday, November 8th. We need speakers for the morning of 11/8 for all classes. If you have served or are currently serving in the military, our students would love to hear about your experience. Complete this form to sign up to speak.

We will be creating our "Hero Wall" so please have your student fill out the "My Hero" sheet and bring into school before our celebration on 11/8.  

No Smart Watch Use at School Reminder

As a reminder, Smart Watches (on cellular) are not to be used by students during the school day. Students choosing to wear a smart watch, must put them in airplane mode/school mode during the school day. Any cellular phone must be off and stored in the student's backpack during the school day.

If students need to communicate with parents or guardians during the school day, they should come to the front office.  Further, if students are not feeling well, they should come to the clinic and not contact home via a Smart Watch (or cell phone). The full policy regarding cellular devices can be found in the SR&R.

Lost & Found

Please check when you are in for book fair. Upon return from Winter Break, any items still in lost & found will be donated to a local charity.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

All families must complete the Impact Aid form in ParentVUE! 
Directions here: https://www.fcps.edu/impact

Reminders

Tutoring Resources
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. Contact [email protected] to request that listing.

Varsity Tutors -Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors here.

FCPS In Case You Missed It

FCPS This Week- updates on the following topics and others:

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Community News TJHSST Girls Who Math Tutoring Program

Girls Who Math is a nonprofit based in TJHSST that offers free online courses to help teach or tutor girls in STEM. Classes include various levels of Math, Science, and CS, open to all students (boys too despite our name). This is the link to our programs offered: https://girlswhomath.net/programs 

The 2024-2025 school year tutoring program is currently open. It will start on 11/3 and continue through the first semester or until the end of the year, depending on the course. Tutors are highly qualified, including college students, TJHSST students, and certified teachers nationwide.

More information about Girls Who Math can be found on our website (https://girlswhomath.net/) or our Instagram (@_girlswhomath)

McLean Community Events

Safe Community Coalition Events 

Join other Chesterbrook and McLean families for some fun outside of school.  Here is a list of some McLean Community Events.

1753 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101  |  Main Phone: 703.714.8200 
Attendance: 703.714.8282 | Web | Facebook

 

Spirit Day Friday

Chesterbrook Elementary Welcomes Veterans and current military men and women on Friday, November 8th in honor of Veteran's Day.

Wear Red, White and Blue to Honor their Service

Principal's Message

The end of first quarter came to a close this past week. Thank you for all your support as we work to collaborate and support your child's academic and social emotional growth. While our weeks have been shorter and there are many special events in November, we continue to work hard each and every day. I'm so proud of our students and thankful for such a hard working staff that collaborates to do what is best for our students. As we enter the season of thanks, consider recognizing our staff members for an Outstanding Employee Nomination. 

CHALLENGE TO OUR STUDENTS!!!

November is a month of Gratitude and I would LOVE to shower our staff with notes of gratitude from our students this month. I would love to challenge each student to write at least three notes of gratitude to a staff member that has helped them in some way this school year. Even if you child is still working on writing sentences, a hand drawn picture can easily share he same message of gratitude. Please join me in showering our staff with LOVE this month of Thanksgiving. Remember that staff go beyond the classroom to our aides, food services, custodians, aides and specialists. Every Chesterbrook employee makes a difference and is a very special part of our team! 

Teachers have been finalizing progress reports and holding conferences as we have ended the quarter. Report cards will be posted in SIS Parent Vu on Tuesday 11/12 and we will send hard copies home on Thursday 11/14 in Thursday folders. 

Welcome to our new Band teacher, Mr. Zach Sellers who started with our 5th and 6th grade students this week. Mr. Sellers is jumping in to get our students ready for their winter concert in early December. 

Sincerely,

Stacy Kirkpatrick

Important Upcoming Dates

November 8th - Veterans Day Celebration; Spirit Day - Wear Red, White & Blue

November 11th - Student Holiday/Veteran's Day

November 12th - Make up picture day; Order Fall Pictures Here (use student ID when prompted for online code.)

November 19th - Lexia Parent Night Register Here

November 21st - Family Thanksgiving Lunch (schedule below)

November 26th - Turkey Trot (Schedule TBD) - Parents will be invited to cheer on students

November 27 - 29 - Student Holiday/Thanksgiving Break

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations Are Open

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! Let's celebrate and honor the work of our amazing Chesterbrook Staff.

Recognize someone on our amazing team in categories like Outstanding Teacher, New Teacher, Principal, Leader, Professional Employee, and Operational Employee.

The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements. You are able to nominate one staff member per category.

Outstanding Teacher  Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Principal Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader  Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal). Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee  Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership. Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15th.

If you have any questions, please contact Holley Remer at [email protected]

Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule November 21st   Lunch Time Class 5th Grade 10:35 – 11:05 Scrabis, King 10:40 – 11:10 Glass 4th Grade 10:50 – 11:20 Phelps, Bobeck 10:55 – 11:25 Fleming Kindergarten 11:15 – 11:45 Strubhar, Kuduk 11:20 – 11:50 Soulos 6th Grade 11:35 – 12:05 Mabile, Treacy 11:40 – 12:10 Leblanc, Gaba 2nd Grade 12:15 - 12:45 Hutchins, Gales 12:20 – 12:50 Leneave 1st Grade 12:30 – 1:00 Wei, Ruhmel 12:35 – 1:05 Moffitt, Hanock 3rd Grade 1:10 – 1:40 Hudler, Jankowski 1:15 – 1:45 Hamsher-King, Nisonson Safety First!!!!

To close out Safety Month in October, Chesterbrook installed "See Me Flags" at both of our crosswalks. Pedestrians grab a flag to help stop traffic so they can safely cross the street in the crosswalk. Flags are to be returned to the bin on either side of the street. 

Federal Impact Aid Form Due 11/8

All families must complete the Impact Aid form in ParentVUE! Directions 
Parent Tech Help line at 833-921-3277. 

We have a few families left that need to complete the electronic Federal Impact Aid Survey form.  It is accessible through your ParentVUE account. We hope the following instructions will help you resolve any possible issues. 

• If you see Online Registration, please delete it or click “Remind me later”. You don’t have to do it as the student is registered already.
• If you see Online Verification packet, click it to access the Impact Aid form. If you have any changes to make, you can update through the online verification. Then Save and Continue until you see the Impact Aid form.

Community News FCPS In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Fall Testing Results
• Boundary Review Community Meetings
• Resources for Families 

If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

McLean Community Events

Join other Chesterbrook and McLean families for some fun outside of school.  Here are links to a few community calendars:

Safe Community Coalition Events 

McLean Community Center

Patch McLean Community Calendar

Disney Day to Thrilling Thursday

We had a wonderful last week of October to close out 1st Quarter.
Thank you for helping us celebrate a great start to the year. 

1753 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101  |  Main Phone: 703.714.8200 
Attendance: 703.714.8282 | Web | Facebook