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Principal's Message

I am looking forward to a great week ahead. On Tuesday evening we celebrate International Night, a great evening of sharing as we enjoy learning about the the many family traditions, cultures, talents, art, dress and cuisine across our Chesterbrook community. More information below and a link to sign up for a table if you would like to share.

Wednesday we celebrate our military families with Purple Up day. Wear purple to honor the sacrifices of our military families. 

Thursday evening our upper grade students from our Chorus, Band and Strings will perform their spring concerts for all to enjoy. I've had the joy of hearing some of our practices and look forward to a great evening of music.

Next Monday I hope all our volunteers will join our teachers for lunch as we say thank you for your support this school year. Find our schedule below for the class lunch time.

Wishing all a wonderful week!

Stacy Kirkpatrick, Principal

Upcoming Dates

Monday, 4/15 Quarter 3 Grades are Available in SIS Parent Vue

Tuesday 4/16  International Night 5:30 - 7 PM (Blacktop)
*Note updated start time.

Wednesday 4/17 Purple Up Day - Celebrate our Military and wear purple!

Thursday 4/18  Band, Strings and Chorus Concerts

Monday 4/22
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (See invite for volunteers below)

Chesterbrook Literacy Night Family Fun Event 6 - 7PM

Friday May 3 - Teacher Workday/Student Holiday; Fun Fair 2PM - 6PM Click to Volunteer

May 6-10  Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion at Longfellow MS 5:30 - 7PM

Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar

Yearbook Order Deadline 4/22 Last Week to Order 

We have many families that have yet to order. Availability for purchase upon deliver will be limited.

Chesterbrook Yearbook Orders
Deadline April 22nd

www.yearbookordercenter.com 
Use school code 24891

This Tuesday!!!  International Night 

Updated start time -  International Night on April 16th from 5:30 - 7 PM

We hope you will join us in making this year's International Night a truly memorable and meaningful occasion for our school! Let us know which country you will be representing by signing up HERE . ❤️Middle and high schoolers looking for community service volunteer hours should reach out to Leticia Phillips.

Summer Quest Fun Camps at Chesterbrook

Click here to view classes and register

Save the date for the following weeks:
Week 1 - July 8-12
Week 2 - July 15-19
Week 3 July 22-26

Summer Literacy Program
6 Books for $35 closes May 5th

Purchase summer reading books for your child through our summer literacy program, Project Lift. We will provide students options of books to select from. They will select 6 books for $35. Parents will need to prepay for their child to join the program and receive the books before the end of school through MySchoolBucks. All payments for the program must be received by May 5th for students to select their books.

Spring Pictures Available Online

Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! All orders will include free shipping until April 23.

Please remember, the online code is the Student ID Number.

vosphoto.com/uc

Parent questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to [email protected]

2024-25 Student Registration

Do not delay in registration! Accurate student numbers are critical to staffing appropriately for the 2024-25 school year. 

Register Your Child Online: Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.  When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. This Chesterbrook intake form will record your information with our office team as you start the process, so we can communicate with new families.  Parents must still complete the online registration linked above.

Solar Eclipse Glasses Donation

If your children no longer want their solar eclipse glasses, we will collect them for a donation drive.

Bring your solar eclipse glasses that are not damaged back to school and we will donate to children in Latin America for the eclipse in October 2024. 

We will have a box in front of the office where you child(ren) or you can drop off in the morning or afternoon. 

Reminders Parent Input for Class Placement

Parents that wish to contribute information towards class placements for the 2024 - 2025 school year, may submit this information on this form.  Completion of the form is optional, however, the deadline for submission is May 4th, 2024. Thank you for your partnership. Parents of rising kindergarteners will receive an email once we have more enrollment, but are welcome to complete this now. Kindergarten placement takes place in August when we have completed our pre-assessments of all students. No requests for a specific teacher may be made. These requests will be deleted.

Volunteer Luncheon - Monday, April 22nd Literacy Night, Monday April 22nd 6 - 7PM

Save the date and join us for our 1st Literacy Night. Snuggle into your pajamas for an evening of literacy based activities for kindergarten through third grades. Students will enjoy fun activities that support word recognition and language comprehension and parents will gather resources. Parents will leave with resources and an understanding of how to reinforce learning at home. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Jennings- [email protected]

SOL Testing Dates 

Please mark dates on your calendar to ensure students are in school on these days. 

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ONLY HOURS LEFT for YEARBOOK SALES

Ordering Closes at Midnight

Chesterbrook Yearbook Orders Deadline April 22nd

www.yearbookordercenter.com 
Use school code 24891

*If you have a financial need for support, please reach out to your child's counselor today. All orders must be accounted on 4/22.

Principal's Message

I am so impressed by our hard working students. Each year there are a variety of opportunities our students can take part in and we had some new opportunities where our Chesterbrook students made their mark showcasing their knowledge and trying something new. 

Congratulations to Allyson S. who competed in the TJ Invitational Science Fair. As a former science teacher, I was impressed with her thorough work through each step of the scientific method as she researched "The Secret Sauce: The Effect of Liquid Detergent on Removing Tomato Sauce Stains from White Cloth." Allyson even makes me want to try a new laundry detergent with her research.

This past weekend four of our Quiz Bowl students represented Chesterbrook in the Maryland History Bowl and Maryland Academic Bowl Regional Tournament. Juliet C, Peter L, Elsa I and Avery C  showed incredible teamwork and persevered through 10 rounds of competition.

I am incredibly proud of our students in their first year of competition. They have worked diligently to dive into their learning and challenge themselves. Go Chipmunks! 

Have a wonderful week!

Stacy Kirkpatrick

Reminders

• Review your child's 3rd Quarter Progress Report on ParentVue - click Report Card to view their grades or download a PDF
• Let us know if your child/family will be NOT be returning to Chesterbrook using this link.
• Parents may include optional input for class placement for the 2024-25 school year by May 4th.
• Sign up for Summer Quest Camps at CES 
• Summer Literacy Program (Order 6 books for $35) We will help your student pick out books. Prepay for books here.
• Order Spring Photos

FCPS News ICYMI

In case you missed it, check out FCPS News for updates on: 

• Spring Assessments
• SEL Screener Results
• Portrait of a Graduate (POG) work in FCPS
• Family Summit at Marshall High School
• FCPS Literacy Partnership with the Smithsonian
• Early Intervention Programs
• Job Opportunities in FCPS

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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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