From the Principal’s Office
Dear Families,
Thanks you to everyone who came out to our Saturday morning carnival. It was so much fun seeing everyone dancing in the bubbles and having a great time. We love getting our families involved with our events and we appreciate everyone who participated.
Registration for the summer and for the new school year is in full swing and spaces are filling up fast. If you have a friend who is looking for school, send them our way so that we can talk to them about joining us here at Chesterbrook. If you have not turned your paperwork and fees in, please do not delay.
April continues to be a busy month as we celebrate Earth day on April 21st with our ladybug release and other activities. This is always a favorite time for us and it is a great time for you to come and spend a little time with us. The following week is when we celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a very special time for us as your young children are our focus every day. Check your April Dates to remember to see how we will be celebrating.
I do need to ask your help with something in the mornings. We do not encourage food to come into school as we have to follow strict guidelines about preparation. We also have to ensure that all children are offered the same food, this is a licensing guideline. Children coming in to school eating their breakfast is becoming a distraction for the other children and it is causing some problems. It would be a great help to us if you could make sure that any food from home is finished in the car before you come inside the building. It is very difficult to explain to small children why one friend has something that they do not have it. This is especially a problem when children arrive late for school and circle time is already underway, it distracts what is happening in the classroom. We all appreciate your help with this matter.
Please make sure that you check your child’s cubby to make sure that they have a seasonally appropriate change of clothes. If your child brings a hat to school to wear outside, please make sure it is clearly labeled with their name.
Thank you for all that you do to help keep Chesterbrook a safe environment for all of our children.
Helen Parks
Principal
- 4 – Chick-Fil-A Night Spirit Night @ 5pm-7pm. Two Notch Road location.
- 5 – Scholastic Book Order Forms & Payment are due.
- 6 – Butter Braid Fundraiser Delivered between 1:00-1:30pm. (Date & time subject change).
- 7 – Individually wrapped bags of candy due (2 bags please).
- 12 – Easter Parade & Easter Egg Hunts @ 10:00am.
- 12 – Food Share Pick-Up.
- 14 – School Closed – Good Friday.
- 10-13 – Spring Break Week.
- 10-13 – Scholastic BOGO Book Fair.
- 21 – Earth Day Celebration @ 10am!
- 24-28 – Week of the Young Child.
- 26 – Food Share Pick-Up.
- 28 – Links to Learning Folders Go Home.
Tuesday, April 11th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Spring Break Elementary Campers
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
Tuesday, April 18th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 9
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, April 19th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 10
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Thursday, April 20th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 11
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Monday, April 24th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 6
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Tuesday, April 25th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 7
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, April 26th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 8
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, April 26th
Riverbanks Zoo (Parent Driven Field Trip)
– Rooms 1, 5 & 12
– Children are free, adults are $13.00
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Meet at the front zoo entrance at: 9:30am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Uniform Policy
All children from 3 year old Preschool and up are required to wear uniforms daily at Chesterbrook Academy. The official uniform is navy blue (NOT denim) or khaki bottoms and white, navy blue or hunter green solid tops. Girls may also wear navy blue or khaki jumpers, skirts, skorts, or the plaid jumper offered by the uniform company, Flynn & O’Hara. Shoes should be preferably athletic type.
School Spotlight
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Two Notch Road Location
Starts: Monday, April 10th
Ends: Thursday, April 13th
What is a Fresh Food Box?
A REAL box of food filled with top-quality fruits and vegetables.
12 to 15 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables in each box.
Cost: Each Fresh Food Box costs $21.00
Next delivery dates are April 12th and 26th.
Parade Starts: 10:00am
Easter Egg Hunt Schedule
9:00 – 9:15am
Rooms 1, 2 & 3 (Soccer Field)
Rooms 4, 5 & 12 (Playground)
9:30 – 9:45am
Rooms 9, 10 & 11 (Playground)
11:00 – 11:15am
Rooms 6, 7 & 8 (Playground)
11:30 – 11:45am
Spring Break Campers (Playground)
Please drive slowly on school property!
Be courteous and patient with other
drivers and watch out for our children!!!
If you or your passengers are NOT disabled, please do not park in the handicap space provided in the front of the school. This space is reserved for persons that have been issued placards or special license plates. Thank you.
Resources
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!! We invite you to “like” our page at www.facebook.com/ChesterbrookAcademy where we’ll be providing our fans with regular educational tips for children from preschool to 8th grade and the opportunity to network with fellow parents. We would love to have your participation in this forum and encourage you to continue to check our school website for local updates specific to our own school. We look forward to having you as part of our Facebook community!
Open House: Invite a family member or friend to come to our Open House on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 between the hours of 5pm-7pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the staff, tour the facility and see first hand how Chesterbrook Academy makes a difference in the lives of children!!
Chesterbrook Academy & Queensboro Apparel Company: If you are interested in ordering Chesterbrook Logo apparel for your child(ren), please view our online store. You may notice all the wonderful colors available, but please keep in mind that Chesterbrook Academy uniform colors are Navy, White and Forest/Dark Green.
Reminders For Parents
Tuition: Parents, please understand the importance of paying your tuition & paying it on time! Payments are due every Friday for the coming week. Late fees will be applied at 12 noon on Monday following the due date. Unpaid tuition, more than a week past due, will result in immediate dis-enrollment. If you have any questions, please see Helen, Melissa or Andrea in the front office. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Field Trips for the 2016-17 School Year: Please be reminded that students must wear the Chesterbrook logo navy t-shirt on field trips. All monies for field trips are to be paid at the front desk. Turn in signed permission slips to your child’s teacher.
Automatic Payment Program: Parents this is a very easy way for you to not worry about writing those checks every week and avoiding late fees. APP can be used to pay tuition only invoices or all invoices (tuition, registration & activity fees). Please see Helen, Melissa, or Andrea in the front office for details and information on getting signed up or you can print the form from the link on the school website. In addition, you can also set up online bill-pay through your bank.
Contact Information: Please be sure that all home, work, cell and pager numbers and any other contact information is up to date in your child’s file. This helps the staff at Chesterbrook have every available option to contact the parent(s) in the event of an emergency.
E-Mail Addresses: Please update your email addresses with the front office in order to receive important information about upcoming and/or emergency events from the school. We can send email notifications to more than one email address.
School Operating Hours: This is a friendly reminder that Chesterbrook’s hours of operation are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Half day hours of operation are 8:30 am – 11:30 am. The late pick up fee is $15 per child for the first 15 minutes and an additional $15 per child for each quarter hour after the regularly scheduled pick up time. Also parents, if you are running late and its close to closing time, please be sure to give the school a courtesy call.
Entry & Exit Doors: ** DO NOT USE THE BACK DOOR FOR ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL!!!** As you all know there is a code required for entry to the school. Please be sure to limit the code to family members and/or friends that are picking up your child(ren) on a regular basis. Do not give the code to your child(ren). In addition, everyone should use the front entrance for drop off and pick up. We advise strongly not to let individuals in the side entry door, as this person may or may not be a Chesterbrook parent or other family member. The side door is to only be used as an exit. This guarantees the safety of Chesterbrook Academy students and staff. Thanks in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Parent Ambassador Program: Spread the word about our school and save on your child’s tuition! Refer a new family to our school and you could earn a free week of tuition. For more information on our Ambassador Program, see your school’s principal. The current referring Chesterbrook family will receive a discount after the referred child has attended full time for 3 months. Discount applies to the tuition of the oldest child in the referring family.
For Parents & Teachers
NUT FREE SCHOOL: We have several children enrolled at Chesterbrook Academy with severe nut allergies. Please do not send your child to school with food containing any type of nut products.
Prescription Policy for Chronic or Allergic Conditions:
** WE CANNOT ADMINISTER OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS TO YOUR CHILD**
Medication may be brought in for chronic or life threatening medical conditions. All medications must be in their original container with the prescription label attached to include the proper administering time(s) and dosage to be given. For the use of a nebulizer, a letter or note will be required from your child’s doctor’s office stating time(s) to be administered and the tubule dosage to be given. In addition, an “Authorization to Administer Medication Form” must be completed and turned in by the parent. Please see Helen, Melissa, or Andrea in the front office if you have any questions or concerns.
Weather Policy: In the event of severe weather, we will make every effort to open on schedule and to remain open during the course of our regular hours of operation. In the event that severe weather requires us to close our school, delay our school or close early, parents will be notified initially by e-notify. Please make sure we have your most current email address and that you have added us to your address book so our message does not go to spam. In the event that your employer will not allow you to receive email at work, please provide us with an alternate email address for you. Parents may also call the school’s voicemail at 803-699-9988 and listen to the prerecorded message by 5:30 a.m. for information regarding the operating hours. Information will also be posted to the school’s website which is http://Wildewood.ChesterbrookAcademy.com. You can also tune into WIS channel 10 and/or WLTX channel 19 for closing and/or delay information.
**Chesterbrook Academy DOES NOT follow the schedule of Richland School District 2 during weather delays or closings**
Sign In & Out Books: We wanted to take this time to remind you all about an important security here at Chesterbrook. Please remember to sign your child in and out every day on the class Sign In/Out sheets located outside or inside of your child’s classroom everyday. If someone on your child’s authorized pick-up list is picking up, please remind him or her to do so as well. Although we have never had any problem nor do we expect to in the future, this is an important security measure that keeps all of the children safe. Thank you for your continued compliance with our security policies.
Parking Policy
- Traffic should enter the school parking lot at the first driveway and exit through the carport out the last driveway.
- Cars should be parked in designated parking spaces or on the road above the school.
- Please do not park under the carport, behind the bus, or in front of the dumpster.
- Please do not block the mailbox.
- All preschoolers must be escorted into the school by an adult.
- Elementary students may be dropped off at the front door. Cars should stop in the right lane only and students should exit their cars through the passenger side door.
- Please do not allow your child to run through the parking lot unattended or play on the hill.
- Please drive slowly on school property. Be courteous and patient with other drivers and watch out for our children.
Illness Policy
A parent of a child that is determined to be ill shall be notified immediately. The child must be picked up within an hour of notification. No child shall be allowed to remain at school with the following conditions:
- Elevated Temperature (100 degrees or higher)
- Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Head Lice
- Other Communicable Diseases (ie. chicken pox, strep throat, etc.)
- Student Pick-Up
Student Pick-Up: Parents, please be sure to inform the teachers and/or front office if another family member or friend will pick up your child. This applies to names that are on your list as well as names that are not. If it will be the first time the family member or friend picks up your child, please remind them to bring in their drivers licensewhen they come in. This is very important to insure the safety of your child(ren).
Students
- 1 – Nathan Pearson
- 4 – Devin Wilson
- 5 – Kaiden Dowdy
- 5 – Aarnav Kadian
- 5 – Bryelle Thomas
- 6 – Tyona Wilson
- 12 – Bentley Milam
- 13 – Jordyn Slaw
- 14 – Carson Gowans
- 14 – Mikayla Miscari
- 16 – Ishaan Bais
- 20 – Abigail Shure
- 21 – Chloe Pooler
- 24 – Amariah Bleadsoe
- 28 – Bailee Lebby
Staff
- 9 – Jessica Harper
- 15 – Danelle Williams
- 24 – Cathy Brown
- 28 – Sherrakin Pollard
From the Education Department
We’ve all been there. The alarm goes off and chaos ensues. You quickly shower and get dressed, and then wake your child up for the day. As you’re frantically looking for your car keys, she’s running around searching for her matching shoe. All of this is happening before you’ve had[.....]
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April Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
Dear Families,
Thanks you to everyone who came out to our Saturday morning carnival. It was so much fun seeing everyone dancing in the bubbles and having a great time. We love getting our families involved with our events and we appreciate everyone who participated.
Registration for the summer and for the new school year is in full swing and spaces are filling up fast. If you have a friend who is looking for school, send them our way so that we can talk to them about joining us here at Chesterbrook. If you have not turned your paperwork and fees in, please do not delay.
April continues to be a busy month as we celebrate Earth day on April 21st with our ladybug release and other activities. This is always a favorite time for us and it is a great time for you to come and spend a little time with us. The following week is when we celebrate Week of the Young Child. This is a very special time for us as your young children are our focus every day. Check your April Dates to remember to see how we will be celebrating.
I do need to ask your help with something in the mornings. We do not encourage food to come into school as we have to follow strict guidelines about preparation. We also have to ensure that all children are offered the same food, this is a licensing guideline. Children coming in to school eating their breakfast is becoming a distraction for the other children and it is causing some problems. It would be a great help to us if you could make sure that any food from home is finished in the car before you come inside the building. It is very difficult to explain to small children why one friend has something that they do not have it. This is especially a problem when children arrive late for school and circle time is already underway, it distracts what is happening in the classroom. We all appreciate your help with this matter.
Please make sure that you check your child’s cubby to make sure that they have a seasonally appropriate change of clothes. If your child brings a hat to school to wear outside, please make sure it is clearly labeled with their name.
Thank you for all that you do to help keep Chesterbrook a safe environment for all of our children.
Helen Parks
Principal
Tuesday, April 11th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Spring Break Elementary Campers
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
Tuesday, April 18th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 9
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, April 19th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 10
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Thursday, April 20th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 11
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Monday, April 24th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 6
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Tuesday, April 25th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 7
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, April 26th
Clinton Sease Strawberry Patch
– Room 8
– Cost is $9.00 per child
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Leaving at: 8:45am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, April 26th
Riverbanks Zoo (Parent Driven Field Trip)
– Rooms 1, 5 & 12
– Children are free, adults are $13.00
– Bring a peanut-free lunch
– Meet at the front zoo entrance at: 9:30am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Uniform Policy
All children from 3 year old Preschool and up are required to wear uniforms daily at Chesterbrook Academy. The official uniform is navy blue (NOT denim) or khaki bottoms and white, navy blue or hunter green solid tops. Girls may also wear navy blue or khaki jumpers, skirts, skorts, or the plaid jumper offered by the uniform company, Flynn & O’Hara. Shoes should be preferably athletic type.
School Spotlight
Two Notch Road Location
Starts: Monday, April 10th
Ends: Thursday, April 13th
What is a Fresh Food Box?
A REAL box of food filled with top-quality fruits and vegetables.
12 to 15 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables in each box.
Cost: Each Fresh Food Box costs $21.00
Next delivery dates are April 12th and 26th.
Parade Starts: 10:00am
Easter Egg Hunt Schedule
9:00 – 9:15am
Rooms 1, 2 & 3 (Soccer Field)
Rooms 4, 5 & 12 (Playground)
9:30 – 9:45am
Rooms 9, 10 & 11 (Playground)
11:00 – 11:15am
Rooms 6, 7 & 8 (Playground)
11:30 – 11:45am
Spring Break Campers (Playground)
Be courteous and patient with other
drivers and watch out for our children!!!
Resources
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!! We invite you to “like” our page at www.facebook.com/ChesterbrookAcademy where we’ll be providing our fans with regular educational tips for children from preschool to 8th grade and the opportunity to network with fellow parents. We would love to have your participation in this forum and encourage you to continue to check our school website for local updates specific to our own school. We look forward to having you as part of our Facebook community!
Open House: Invite a family member or friend to come to our Open House on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 between the hours of 5pm-7pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the staff, tour the facility and see first hand how Chesterbrook Academy makes a difference in the lives of children!!
Chesterbrook Academy & Queensboro Apparel Company: If you are interested in ordering Chesterbrook Logo apparel for your child(ren), please view our online store. You may notice all the wonderful colors available, but please keep in mind that Chesterbrook Academy uniform colors are Navy, White and Forest/Dark Green.
Reminders For Parents
Tuition: Parents, please understand the importance of paying your tuition & paying it on time! Payments are due every Friday for the coming week. Late fees will be applied at 12 noon on Monday following the due date. Unpaid tuition, more than a week past due, will result in immediate dis-enrollment. If you have any questions, please see Helen, Melissa or Andrea in the front office. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Field Trips for the 2016-17 School Year: Please be reminded that students must wear the Chesterbrook logo navy t-shirt on field trips. All monies for field trips are to be paid at the front desk. Turn in signed permission slips to your child’s teacher.
Automatic Payment Program: Parents this is a very easy way for you to not worry about writing those checks every week and avoiding late fees. APP can be used to pay tuition only invoices or all invoices (tuition, registration & activity fees). Please see Helen, Melissa, or Andrea in the front office for details and information on getting signed up or you can print the form from the link on the school website. In addition, you can also set up online bill-pay through your bank.
Contact Information: Please be sure that all home, work, cell and pager numbers and any other contact information is up to date in your child’s file. This helps the staff at Chesterbrook have every available option to contact the parent(s) in the event of an emergency.
E-Mail Addresses: Please update your email addresses with the front office in order to receive important information about upcoming and/or emergency events from the school. We can send email notifications to more than one email address.
School Operating Hours: This is a friendly reminder that Chesterbrook’s hours of operation are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Half day hours of operation are 8:30 am – 11:30 am. The late pick up fee is $15 per child for the first 15 minutes and an additional $15 per child for each quarter hour after the regularly scheduled pick up time. Also parents, if you are running late and its close to closing time, please be sure to give the school a courtesy call.
Entry & Exit Doors: ** DO NOT USE THE BACK DOOR FOR ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL!!!** As you all know there is a code required for entry to the school. Please be sure to limit the code to family members and/or friends that are picking up your child(ren) on a regular basis. Do not give the code to your child(ren). In addition, everyone should use the front entrance for drop off and pick up. We advise strongly not to let individuals in the side entry door, as this person may or may not be a Chesterbrook parent or other family member. The side door is to only be used as an exit. This guarantees the safety of Chesterbrook Academy students and staff. Thanks in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Parent Ambassador Program: Spread the word about our school and save on your child’s tuition! Refer a new family to our school and you could earn a free week of tuition. For more information on our Ambassador Program, see your school’s principal. The current referring Chesterbrook family will receive a discount after the referred child has attended full time for 3 months. Discount applies to the tuition of the oldest child in the referring family.
For Parents & Teachers
NUT FREE SCHOOL: We have several children enrolled at Chesterbrook Academy with severe nut allergies. Please do not send your child to school with food containing any type of nut products.
Prescription Policy for Chronic or Allergic Conditions:
** WE CANNOT ADMINISTER OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS TO YOUR CHILD**
Medication may be brought in for chronic or life threatening medical conditions. All medications must be in their original container with the prescription label attached to include the proper administering time(s) and dosage to be given. For the use of a nebulizer, a letter or note will be required from your child’s doctor’s office stating time(s) to be administered and the tubule dosage to be given. In addition, an “Authorization to Administer Medication Form” must be completed and turned in by the parent. Please see Helen, Melissa, or Andrea in the front office if you have any questions or concerns.
Weather Policy: In the event of severe weather, we will make every effort to open on schedule and to remain open during the course of our regular hours of operation. In the event that severe weather requires us to close our school, delay our school or close early, parents will be notified initially by e-notify. Please make sure we have your most current email address and that you have added us to your address book so our message does not go to spam. In the event that your employer will not allow you to receive email at work, please provide us with an alternate email address for you. Parents may also call the school’s voicemail at 803-699-9988 and listen to the prerecorded message by 5:30 a.m. for information regarding the operating hours. Information will also be posted to the school’s website which is http://Wildewood.ChesterbrookAcademy.com. You can also tune into WIS channel 10 and/or WLTX channel 19 for closing and/or delay information.
**Chesterbrook Academy DOES NOT follow the schedule of Richland School District 2 during weather delays or closings**
Sign In & Out Books: We wanted to take this time to remind you all about an important security here at Chesterbrook. Please remember to sign your child in and out every day on the class Sign In/Out sheets located outside or inside of your child’s classroom everyday. If someone on your child’s authorized pick-up list is picking up, please remind him or her to do so as well. Although we have never had any problem nor do we expect to in the future, this is an important security measure that keeps all of the children safe. Thank you for your continued compliance with our security policies.
Parking Policy
Illness Policy
A parent of a child that is determined to be ill shall be notified immediately. The child must be picked up within an hour of notification. No child shall be allowed to remain at school with the following conditions:
Student Pick-Up: Parents, please be sure to inform the teachers and/or front office if another family member or friend will pick up your child. This applies to names that are on your list as well as names that are not. If it will be the first time the family member or friend picks up your child, please remind them to bring in their drivers licensewhen they come in. This is very important to insure the safety of your child(ren).
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– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education