Dear Chesterbrook Families,

This month will be very busy for our students and teachers. Make sure to read any reminders and/or the board up front so that you don’t miss out on notices and special events!

Valentines Day is on February 14th. This year we have decided to have our parents partner with us to make their children’s day extra special. Parents are able to purchase a valentine balloon and note for their child to be delivered along with a special treat on Valentines Day. Each balloon delivery is $1.00.  During this week, in addition to Valentine’s Day, our Intermediates, PreK, and PreK2 classes will be working on a project to share with our neighbors who just moved in next door!

Parent’s Night Out will be held on Friday, February 24th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm and our theme is Sensory Extravaganza. Children who attend will participate in various sensory activities and crafts as we focus on the artist Georges Seurat. For dinner we will MYOP; make your own pizza! A sign-up sheet will be posted at the front desk for you to sign up. The cost is $10per child.

Thank you to the families who participated in this month’s fundraiser with Cherrydale Farms. Orders should be delivered to the school by the week of February 20th. Our next fundraiser is Butter Braid Pastries, which will begin the week of February 27th

Progress Reports will be sent out at the end of the month. If you would like to schedule a parent-teacher conference please see your child’s teacher to arrange the best time to meet.

Chesterbrook Academy will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Professional Development training for teachers. During this time our teachers will receive trainings on curriculum, classroom management, summer camp preparation, and a refresher on First Aid and CPR.

As winter continues please remember our Inclement Weather Policy. Chesterbrook Academy does not follow the government or public school system for school closures. All weather related decisions will be made no later than 5am the morning of. In addition to updating families through our Links2Home app we will also update our website and voicemail. Please make sure all of your information is updated so that you can receive this and other important communication. If you need to update your information please stop by the office.

Important Dates:

• February 2nd: Groundhog Day! Let’s hope the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow.
• February 3rd: Wear something red to school to pledge to stay physically active to maintain a healthy heart
• February 6th: Wear your favorite sports team jersey
• February 8th: Pajama Day!
• February 14th: Valentine’s Day! Classrooms will have parties and the children are encouraged to bring valentines to exchange with their peers.
• February 15th: Random Acts of Kindness Day. Our Intermediates, PreK, and PreK2 students will be working on a special project to share with our new neighbors
• February 17th: Get those pearly whites ready, the Dentist will be here to check!
• February 20th: Chesterbrook Academy will be CLOSED for staff training
• February 24th: Parent’s Night Out from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Our theme is “Sensory Extravaganza”. Parents may sign up at the front desk.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ms. Donisha, Principal

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