From the Principal’s Office
Dear Chesterbrook families,
It feels like it has been a long time since I wrote the monthly newsletter. I am excited to be back from maternity leave although I do of course miss my beautiful babies. I so enjoyed being able to spend some time with my children and create memories with them. Of course Natalie will not remember the time, but Logan is such a fun age and we enjoyed our many visits to the zoo, the museum and the playground. It was wonderful watching him take everything in. At this fun time of year, I hope you all get to create some new memories and experiences with your own families.
It was also wonderful to come back and see how much your children have changed and matured. Everyone seems happy and settled in their new classrooms, and the children have all grown so much. It has been lovely reconnecting with them all and of course catching up with the families. I want to welcome all of the families who have joined us this school year, and if I have not met you yet, please stop by and introduce yourselves. There are so many of you to meet.
We had a wonderful Halloween parade and such a great turn out for the Fall festival. This time of year has so many fun things to do it is hard to fit everything in. It is always exciting to see the children in their costumes and to celebrate with them.
I just returned from our annual Principals conference so I have lots of new information to share with the staff on our Professional Development Day on November 7th. It is always great to spend time with the education department and with other Principals as we share best practice ideas with the group.
As the weather is changing, please make sure that your children are dressed appropriately. We do try to take the children outside every day, and we want them to be comfortable. Also make sure that your child’s changes of clothes are seasonally appropriate. Layers are great as the classroom temperature can vary. It is a great help to us if jackets and sweaters are labeled with names to help avoiding losing them. Please make sure that our uniform policy is being followed at all times unless it is a special occasion.
Our teachers are also working very hard in the classrooms to prevent cold germs being shared. As a reminder, please encourage your children to wash their hands on arrival at school.
This is the month that we try to remember all that we are Thankful for. We shall be closed on Thanksgiving Day, and also the day after so that everyone can celebrate with their families.
As always, we are thankful for you and all that you do to make our school the best place that it can be.
Regards,
Helen
- 1 – Harvest Hope Food Donation Fundraiser Begins!
- 3 – Food Share Orders are due ($21).
- 4 – Open House @ 10am-1pm. Invite a family member or friend to come to our Open House.
- 5 – Daylight Saving Time Ends (turn those clocks back 1 hour)!
- 7 – School Closed for Teacher In-Service Day.
- 8 – Food Share Box Delivery Day.
- 8 – Scholastic Book Orders Due.
- 8 – Chubby Chico Charms Fundraiser Due.
- 9 – Moe’s Spirit Night (5pm-8pm)!! Village at Sandhill location.
- 15 – Silhouette Pictures by Johnson Silhouettes.
- 15 – N.U.T. (No Uniform Today) with a donation to Palmetto Project (helps to feed children from Richland School Districts 1 & 2 on the weekends).
- 16 – Parent Reports Go Home.
- 17 – Food Share Orders are due ($21).
- 20 – Harvest Hope Food Donations Ends.
- 20 – Puppet Playhouse “Harvest Hoe Down”.
- 20 – Parent/Teacher Conferences available.
- 21 – Thanksgiving Lunch for children at Chesterbrook.
- 21 – Parent/Teacher Conferences available.
- 22 – Food Share Box Delivery Day.
- 22 – Parent/Teacher Conferences available.
- 23-24 – School Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.
- 27-Dec. 1 – Portrait Cafe taking Holiday Pictures.
- 30 – Links to Learning Folders Go Home.
Friday, November 3rd
SC State Museum
– Room 8
– Cost is $5.00 per person
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving at: 8:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, November 8th
Edventure Museum
– Room 9
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Thursday, November 9th
Edventure Museum
– Room 10
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Friday, November 10th
SC State Museum
– Room 7
– Cost is $5.00 per person
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving at: 8:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Monday, November 13th
Edventure Museum
– Room 12
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Tuesday, November 14th
Edventure Museum
– Room 11
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Friday, November 17th
SC State Museum
– Room 6
– Cost is $5.00 per person
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving at: 8:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Thanksgiving Holiday Recipes
Pumpkin-Pecan Slab Pie
Ingredients
Crust
1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Pecan Pie Filling
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Steps
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches. On lightly floured surface, unroll and stack crusts one on top of the other. Roll to 17×12-inch rectangle.
2. Fit crust into ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, pressing into corners. Fold extra crust even with edges of pan. Crust should come to top edge of pan, sealing any tears in crust.
3. In large bowl, using whisk, mix Pumpkin Pie Filling ingredients until well blended. Pour filling over crust; spread evenly. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until filling is set.
4. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, using whisk, mix all Pecan Pie Filling ingredients except pecans until well blended. Stir in pecans. Carefully spoon over pumpkin pie filling; spreading evenly.
5. Bake 23 to 28 minutes or until deep golden brown and set in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours. Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting into 4 rows by 4 rows. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
- 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
- 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 pouches (4.7 oz each) roasted garlic mashed potato mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
Steps
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 teaspoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions and bell pepper in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, half-and-half and butter to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in both pouches of potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed. Beat with fork until smooth.
4. Spoon about 2 cups of the potatoes into casserole; top with half of the onion mixture and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Spoon another 2 cups potatoes over cheese; carefully spread to cover. Sprinkle evenly with remaining onion mixture. Top with remaining potatoes; carefully spread to cover. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
5. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot.
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Herb Roasted Turkey w/Cranberry Gravy
Herb Roasted Turkey
- 1 (12 to 14 lb) whole turkey, thawed if frozen
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh sage
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 carrots, halved
- 4 celery stalks, halved
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
- 4 cups water
Cranberry Gravy
- 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
Steps
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Wash turkey, inside and out and dry well. Coat inside and out with oil. Season turkey on the outside with salt and pepper, pressing it in to adhere. Place 2 rosemary sprigs, 1 thyme sprig, 1 sage sprig, 1 oregano sprig and the lemon halves in turkey cavity. In bottom of large roasting pan, place a cooling or roasting rack. Place seasoned turkey on rack and arrange carrots, celery and the remaining herbs on the bottom of the pan around turkey. Pour 1 carton broth and 4 cups water over vegetables and herbs.
2. Roast uncovered 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan broth every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads at least 165°F. Remove turkey from pan and allow to rest 15 minutes before carving. Strain and reserve pan juices; discard vegetable
3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cranberries, 1 cup water and the sugar to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries are tender; cool about 5 minutes. In blender, puree cranberries with 2 teaspoons sage until smooth; set aside.
4. While turkey is resting, make cranberry gravy. In 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook flour and butter over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, just until a blond roux forms. Add reserved pan juices, 1 carton broth and the pureed cranberries; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and ready to serve.
RECIPES COURTESY of PILLSBURY.COM
School Spotlight
Start Date: Tuesday, November 1st
End Date: Monday, November 20th
Moe’s Spirit Night
Thursday, November 9th @ 5pm-8pm
Village at Sandhill location
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 November 8th and 22nd.
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, November 4, 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.
Field Trips for the 2017-18 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**
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).
Student
- 2 – Caleb Eaddy
- 3 – Riley Johnson
- 3 – Azaria Lenard
- 3 – Siddharth Shah
- 5 – Leila Blackmon
- 5 – Heaven Hunter
- 5 – Eric Nelson
- 7 – Jacques West
- 14 – Sebastian Smith
- 15 – Logan Gibson
- 17 – Madison Williams
- 18 – Ariana Smith
- 20 – Jacob Jackson
- 21 – Kincaid Staley
- 22 – Poppy Butler
- 29 – Harper Randall
- 30 – Skyler Dole
- 30 – Ariyana Greem
Staff
- 6 – Hannah Howard
- 12 – Andrea Green
- 14 – Joanne Vaughn
From the Education Department
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and our preschoolers are getting into the holiday spirit by reading books, engaging in group discussions, and creating beautiful artwork centered around the theme of gratitude. Cultivating gratitude has been shown to help increase children’s happiness and self-esteem, while also improving their relationships with[.....]
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– Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
November Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
Dear Chesterbrook families,
It feels like it has been a long time since I wrote the monthly newsletter. I am excited to be back from maternity leave although I do of course miss my beautiful babies. I so enjoyed being able to spend some time with my children and create memories with them. Of course Natalie will not remember the time, but Logan is such a fun age and we enjoyed our many visits to the zoo, the museum and the playground. It was wonderful watching him take everything in. At this fun time of year, I hope you all get to create some new memories and experiences with your own families.
It was also wonderful to come back and see how much your children have changed and matured. Everyone seems happy and settled in their new classrooms, and the children have all grown so much. It has been lovely reconnecting with them all and of course catching up with the families. I want to welcome all of the families who have joined us this school year, and if I have not met you yet, please stop by and introduce yourselves. There are so many of you to meet.
We had a wonderful Halloween parade and such a great turn out for the Fall festival. This time of year has so many fun things to do it is hard to fit everything in. It is always exciting to see the children in their costumes and to celebrate with them.
I just returned from our annual Principals conference so I have lots of new information to share with the staff on our Professional Development Day on November 7th. It is always great to spend time with the education department and with other Principals as we share best practice ideas with the group.
As the weather is changing, please make sure that your children are dressed appropriately. We do try to take the children outside every day, and we want them to be comfortable. Also make sure that your child’s changes of clothes are seasonally appropriate. Layers are great as the classroom temperature can vary. It is a great help to us if jackets and sweaters are labeled with names to help avoiding losing them. Please make sure that our uniform policy is being followed at all times unless it is a special occasion.
Our teachers are also working very hard in the classrooms to prevent cold germs being shared. As a reminder, please encourage your children to wash their hands on arrival at school.
This is the month that we try to remember all that we are Thankful for. We shall be closed on Thanksgiving Day, and also the day after so that everyone can celebrate with their families.
As always, we are thankful for you and all that you do to make our school the best place that it can be.
Regards,
Helen
Friday, November 3rd
SC State Museum
– Room 8
– Cost is $5.00 per person
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving at: 8:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Wednesday, November 8th
Edventure Museum
– Room 9
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Thursday, November 9th
Edventure Museum
– Room 10
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Friday, November 10th
SC State Museum
– Room 7
– Cost is $5.00 per person
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving at: 8:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Monday, November 13th
Edventure Museum
– Room 12
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Tuesday, November 14th
Edventure Museum
– Room 11
– Cost is $7.00 per person
– Leaving at: 8:20am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Friday, November 17th
SC State Museum
– Room 6
– Cost is $5.00 per person
– Bring a peanut-free bag lunch
– Leaving at: 8:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Thanksgiving Holiday Recipes
Pumpkin-Pecan Slab Pie
Ingredients
Crust
1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
Pumpkin Pie Filling
Pecan Pie Filling
Steps
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches. On lightly floured surface, unroll and stack crusts one on top of the other. Roll to 17×12-inch rectangle.
2. Fit crust into ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, pressing into corners. Fold extra crust even with edges of pan. Crust should come to top edge of pan, sealing any tears in crust.
3. In large bowl, using whisk, mix Pumpkin Pie Filling ingredients until well blended. Pour filling over crust; spread evenly. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until filling is set.
4. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, using whisk, mix all Pecan Pie Filling ingredients except pecans until well blended. Stir in pecans. Carefully spoon over pumpkin pie filling; spreading evenly.
5. Bake 23 to 28 minutes or until deep golden brown and set in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours. Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting into 4 rows by 4 rows. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Ingredients
Steps
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 teaspoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions and bell pepper in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, half-and-half and butter to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in both pouches of potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed. Beat with fork until smooth.
4. Spoon about 2 cups of the potatoes into casserole; top with half of the onion mixture and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Spoon another 2 cups potatoes over cheese; carefully spread to cover. Sprinkle evenly with remaining onion mixture. Top with remaining potatoes; carefully spread to cover. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
5. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot.
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Herb Roasted Turkey w/Cranberry Gravy
Ingredients
Herb Roasted Turkey
Cranberry Gravy
Steps
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Wash turkey, inside and out and dry well. Coat inside and out with oil. Season turkey on the outside with salt and pepper, pressing it in to adhere. Place 2 rosemary sprigs, 1 thyme sprig, 1 sage sprig, 1 oregano sprig and the lemon halves in turkey cavity. In bottom of large roasting pan, place a cooling or roasting rack. Place seasoned turkey on rack and arrange carrots, celery and the remaining herbs on the bottom of the pan around turkey. Pour 1 carton broth and 4 cups water over vegetables and herbs.
2. Roast uncovered 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan broth every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads at least 165°F. Remove turkey from pan and allow to rest 15 minutes before carving. Strain and reserve pan juices; discard vegetable
3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cranberries, 1 cup water and the sugar to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until cranberries are tender; cool about 5 minutes. In blender, puree cranberries with 2 teaspoons sage until smooth; set aside.
4. While turkey is resting, make cranberry gravy. In 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook flour and butter over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, just until a blond roux forms. Add reserved pan juices, 1 carton broth and the pureed cranberries; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and ready to serve.
RECIPES COURTESY of PILLSBURY.COM
School Spotlight
Start Date: Tuesday, November 1st
End Date: Monday, November 20th
Moe’s Spirit Night
Thursday, November 9th @ 5pm-8pm
Village at Sandhill location
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 November 8th and 22nd.
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, November 4, 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.
Field Trips for the 2017-18 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**
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