From the Principal’s Office
Dear Parents:
The 2016-2017 school year is officially over and Summer is here. To all the families who are moving on to public school, thank you for the support that you have given us during your time at Chesterbrook. It is a mixed emotion when we see our children moving on to Kindergarten. We are so proud of how they have grown and matured and are ready for the next step, but we certainly miss seeing them and you every day. Please know our door is always open for you to come back and visit and we love to be updated on how school is going.
To the families who are taking the summer off and returning in the Fall, have a wonderful, safe and fun summer. We can’t wait to see you back when school starts on Monday, August 14th.
To our families who are staying for camp or coming in new for camp, welcome to a fun filled summer. We are looking forward to days filled with swimming, crafts, learning, laughter and cold treats. Please help us out by making sure that all of your summer camp essentials (bathing suit, towel, clothes, sunscreen etc…) are clearly labeled and here in school when needed. If you have any questions about what you need, please make sure to check with your child’s teacher during the first week of camp.
On behalf of all of the staff here at Chesterbrook, I would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who donated treats during teacher appreciation week. Our staff felt very loved and appreciated by your generosity. We were thoroughly spoiled and the food was all delicious. We have awesome staff here and we have awesome children and families who support what we do.
This will be my last newsletter for a few months as my baby girl will be making an appearance at the beginning of July. Ms. Melissa and Ms. Andrea will continue to attend to everything you need and they will be supported by Ms. Ramona. Many of you will have seen Ramona at the front desk in the evenings recently. She has been doing a wonderful job of closing the building and allowing me to get out of here a little earlier. She is learning everyone gradually and she is happy to help where ever she can. I appreciate everyone’s well wishes and everyone who has been checking on me. I will send a picture to the school as soon as she arrives.
As always, please reach out if you have questions or concerns. Our goal is for us all to work together to make your experience here at Chesterbrook the best that it can be.
Thank you for all that you do to support our school.
Regards,
Helen Parks, Principal
- 1-2 – School Closed for Teacher In-Service Days.
- 5 – First Day of Summer Camp!
- 7 – Food Share Pick-Up.
- 15 – Doughnuts for Dad @ 9:00am – Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 12.
- 16 – Doughnuts for Dad @ 9:00am – Rooms 9, 10, 11, 6, 7 and 8.
- 18 – Happy Father’s Day!
- 20 – First Day of Summer!
- 21 – Food Share Pick-Up.
- 30 – Links to Learning Folders Go Home.
**Field trips and dates listed below are for Room 6 only!**
Riverbanks Zoo
Tuesday, June 6th or Wednesday, June 7th
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving the school @ 8:15am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
Royal Z Bowling Lanes
Tuesday, June 13th or Wednesday, June 14th
– Socks are needed
– Leaving the school @ 10:30am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
Skateland
Tuesday, June 20th or Wednesday, June 21st
– Socks are needed
– Leaving the school @ 9:40am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
Clinton Sease Farms
Tuesday, June 27th or Wednesday, June 28th
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving the school @ 8:30am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
*Field Trips are subject to change due to situations that may arise.
Summer Camp 2017 Field Trips: Please be reminded that students must wear the Chesterbrook logo Summer Camp t-shirts on all field trips. The t-shirts will be distributed during the first week of Summer Camp. If you do not receive a t-shirt for your child or need to exchange a size, please see Melissa or Andrea.
Summer Camp 2017 Supply List
- Sunscreen (with permission slip)
- Bug Spray (with permission slip)
- Bathing Suit or Swim Trunks
- Towel
- Water Bottle
- Swim Shoes
- Nap-time Blanket/Crib Sheet
- Change of seasonally appropriate clothing
Optional Items:
- Anti-bacterial hand soap
- Box of Kleenex tissues
- Baby wipes
- Ziplock Bags (gallon or quart)
- Lysol cleaning wipes
- Crayola crayons
- Crayola washable markers
- Elmer’s glue sticks
- Scissors
- 8 well Crayola watercolors
**Please label all supplies with your child’s name**
Summer Camp “Cool Treats”
$2.00 each week
- June 9th – Pelican’s SnoBalls
- June 16th – Heavenly Ice Cream Truck
- June 23rd – Brain Freeze
- June 30th – Pelican’s SnoBalls
- July 7th – Heavenly Ice Cream Truck
- July 14th – Brain Freeze
- July 21st – Pelican’s SnoBalls
- July 28th – Heavenly Ice Cream Truck
- August 4th – Brain Freeze
Tuition Increase Effective July 2, 2017
Chesterbrook Parents!
We wanted to remind you all that our annual tuition increase will be effective the week of July 2nd! Below is the 2017-2018 Tuition Rate Sheet that will help you determine what you will need to pay beginning the week of July 2nd. This only applies to students in the Toddler, Beginner, Intermediate and Pre-K classes (Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10,11 and 12). If you have any questions, please contact Helen, Melissa or Andrea in the front office! Thank you!
The new rates will be as follows:
| Full Days |
Full Days |
Full Days |
Half Days |
Half Days |
Half Days |
| Program |
5 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
| Toddler |
$233 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Beginner |
$222 |
$173 |
$140 |
$157 |
$123 |
| Intermediate |
$215 |
$166 |
$133 |
$149 |
$115 |
| Pre-K |
$214 |
$165 |
$132 |
$147 |
$113 |
Want to save time making payments?
We offer weekly automatic draft directly from your checking or savings account or you can utilize our new credit card option!!
School Spotlight
9:00 am Each Day
Thursday, June 15th: Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 12
Friday, June 16th: Rooms 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
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 June 7th and 21st .
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 Saturday, August 5th, 2017 between the hours of 10am-1pm. 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.
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**
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
- 2 – Jasmine Balanquit
- 2 – Arman Singh
- 3 – Brielle Wright
- 6 – Aiden Heilman
- 8 – Emmaline Griese
- 8 – Bryson Speronis
- 11 – Joseph “LJ” Brown
- 11 – Abigail McIntosh
- 11 – Kaleigha Wallace
- 11 – Kalese Wallace
- 11 – David Williams
- 15 – Impana Bathi
- 15 – Charles Hines
- 16 – Robert David White
- 17 – Luke Peay
- 18 – Ayush Kadian
- 18 – Lydia Thomas
- 20 – Cortland LaBreck
- 24 – Hannah Felder
- 26 – Nylita Brenneisen
- 28 – Keller Dowell
- 30 – Jackson Caesar
Staff
- 23 – Vielka Taylor
- 27 – Vonda Davis
From the Education Department
Although biting among toddlers is a common developmental behavior, it can be upsetting for both adults and children. Toddlers may bite out of anger, frustration or a need for control and attention. Instead of being able to say, “I am sad,” or “I wanted that toy,” they bite as a[.....]
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– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
June Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
Dear Parents:
The 2016-2017 school year is officially over and Summer is here. To all the families who are moving on to public school, thank you for the support that you have given us during your time at Chesterbrook. It is a mixed emotion when we see our children moving on to Kindergarten. We are so proud of how they have grown and matured and are ready for the next step, but we certainly miss seeing them and you every day. Please know our door is always open for you to come back and visit and we love to be updated on how school is going.
To the families who are taking the summer off and returning in the Fall, have a wonderful, safe and fun summer. We can’t wait to see you back when school starts on Monday, August 14th.
To our families who are staying for camp or coming in new for camp, welcome to a fun filled summer. We are looking forward to days filled with swimming, crafts, learning, laughter and cold treats. Please help us out by making sure that all of your summer camp essentials (bathing suit, towel, clothes, sunscreen etc…) are clearly labeled and here in school when needed. If you have any questions about what you need, please make sure to check with your child’s teacher during the first week of camp.
On behalf of all of the staff here at Chesterbrook, I would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who donated treats during teacher appreciation week. Our staff felt very loved and appreciated by your generosity. We were thoroughly spoiled and the food was all delicious. We have awesome staff here and we have awesome children and families who support what we do.
This will be my last newsletter for a few months as my baby girl will be making an appearance at the beginning of July. Ms. Melissa and Ms. Andrea will continue to attend to everything you need and they will be supported by Ms. Ramona. Many of you will have seen Ramona at the front desk in the evenings recently. She has been doing a wonderful job of closing the building and allowing me to get out of here a little earlier. She is learning everyone gradually and she is happy to help where ever she can. I appreciate everyone’s well wishes and everyone who has been checking on me. I will send a picture to the school as soon as she arrives.
As always, please reach out if you have questions or concerns. Our goal is for us all to work together to make your experience here at Chesterbrook the best that it can be.
Thank you for all that you do to support our school.
Regards,
Helen Parks, Principal
**Field trips and dates listed below are for Room 6 only!**
Riverbanks Zoo
Tuesday, June 6th or Wednesday, June 7th
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving the school @ 8:15am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
Royal Z Bowling Lanes
Tuesday, June 13th or Wednesday, June 14th
– Socks are needed
– Leaving the school @ 10:30am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
Skateland
Tuesday, June 20th or Wednesday, June 21st
– Socks are needed
– Leaving the school @ 9:40am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
Clinton Sease Farms
Tuesday, June 27th or Wednesday, June 28th
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving the school @ 8:30am
– Wear Chesterbrook logo summer camp t-shirt
*Field Trips are subject to change due to situations that may arise.
Summer Camp 2017 Field Trips: Please be reminded that students must wear the Chesterbrook logo Summer Camp t-shirts on all field trips. The t-shirts will be distributed during the first week of Summer Camp. If you do not receive a t-shirt for your child or need to exchange a size, please see Melissa or Andrea.
Summer Camp 2017 Supply List
Optional Items:
**Please label all supplies with your child’s name**
Summer Camp “Cool Treats”
$2.00 each week
Tuition Increase Effective July 2, 2017
Chesterbrook Parents!
We wanted to remind you all that our annual tuition increase will be effective the week of July 2nd! Below is the 2017-2018 Tuition Rate Sheet that will help you determine what you will need to pay beginning the week of July 2nd. This only applies to students in the Toddler, Beginner, Intermediate and Pre-K classes (Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10,11 and 12). If you have any questions, please contact Helen, Melissa or Andrea in the front office! Thank you!
The new rates will be as follows:
Want to save time making payments?
We offer weekly automatic draft directly from your checking or savings account or you can utilize our new credit card option!!
School Spotlight
9:00 am Each Day
Thursday, June 15th: Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 12
Friday, June 16th: Rooms 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11
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 June 7th and 21st .
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 Saturday, August 5th, 2017 between the hours of 10am-1pm. 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.
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**
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).
Students
Staff
From the Education Department
Toddlers and Biting: Tips You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
Read More »
– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education