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.

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Chesterbrook Outstanding Employee Award Nominations

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Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations
Recognize a Chesterbrook Employee

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 Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

Outstanding Professional Employee Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational 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]

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Last Call: Chesterbrook Outstanding Employee Award Nominations

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Last Call - All Nominations are due by the end of this weekend Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations
Recognize a Chesterbrook Employee