From the Principal’s Office
Dear families,
How is it possible that we have begun February already? The year is flying by and every day is busy.
Thank you to all of our parents who took the time to complete the parent survey this year. We are always looking to find ways that we can improve our school and your feedback means a lot. I do want to remind you all however that you do not need to wait until it is time for the survey, we appreciate your feedback at any time. We would always rather than you come to us with any concern or compliment that you may have so that we can take care of things immediately. It takes a village to raise a child and we want you to see us as your village.
I do hope that you have all taken the time to log in to our new online parent portal. This is a great way for you to manage your account and have the convenience of paying online. You can also update your emergency contacts and print out your own tax statements. We are still happy to take care of all of those things for you at the school level, this is just another option for you.
With moving to a new online system, we cannot stress enough the importance of making your tuition payments on time. Late fees are now added automatically on Tuesday mornings. We must receive payment for the current week by close of business on Monday. We do not wish to have to dis-enroll anyone for lack of payment so we really need everyone to get onboard with the tuition schedule.
If for any reason you are not able to log in to the portal or you have misplaced your original email with the log in info, please contact me as I can reset that for you. You can call me, email me helen.parks@nlcinc.com or of course just pop in and visit with me. I always enjoy visitors. Please remember that only one parent has access to the online portal so only one parent will have received the initial set up email.
February is another busy month with fun days and of course Valentines parties. Just a quick reminder that we shall be closed to students on Monday February 19th while our staff participates in professional development. Early childhood teachers are required to receive a set number of continued education hours per year and we always enjoy learning new things during these trainings. I certainly hope that you are able to enjoy a 3 day weekend with your little ones.
Registration for summer camp and for the new school year will be upon us before we know it. Watch out for paperwork and as always, we will try to make it as easy and painless as possible.
As always, thank you for all that you do to help our very busy school to run as smoothly as possible.
Stay warm and safe and busy this February.
Regards,
Helen
- National Children’s Dental Health Month.
- 2 – N.U.T. Day for “National Wear Red Day” – wear RED with a donation for the American Heart Association.
- 2 – Groundhog Day!
- 5 – Pennies for Patients begins!
- 9 – Food Share Orders Due.
- 12-16 – Random Acts of Kindness Week! See schedule in “School Spotlight” section.
- 13 – Lifetouch Portraits – Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 13 – Mardi Gras! Wear purple, green & gold!
- 14 – Valentine’s Day Parties @ 2:30pm (inquire in your child’s classroom).
- 14 – Lifetouch Portraits – Rooms 12, 9, 10 and 11.
- 14 – Food Share Box Pick-Up.
- 15 – Lifetouch Portraits – Rooms 6, 7, and 8.
- 16 – Lifetouch Portraits – Class & Make-Up pictures. Wear Chesterbrook navy t-shirts for class picture!
- 19 – School Closed – Professional Staff Development Day.
- 22 – Student Progress Reports Go Home.
- 22 – Dentist Program – all ages! Toddlers & Beginners @ 9:30am…Intermediates & PreK @ 10:15am.
- 23 – Food Share Orders Due.
- 23 – Pennies for Patients Ends!
- 26-March 2 – Dr. Suess Week! See schedule in “School Spotlight” section.
- 26 – Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- 27 – Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- 28 – Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- 28 – Food Share Box Pick-Up.
- 28 – Links to Learning Folders Go Home.
- March 3 – 2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball (5pm – 8pm). Tickets are $15 per couple.
Friday, February 9th
Edventure Museum
– Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
– Cost is $4.00 per child & $5.00 per adult
– Meet at the museum @ 9:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Registration Information for Current Chesterbrook Families
Paperwork for Summer Camp 2018 and the 2018-2019 School Year will be available on March 1st (date subject to change) for current Chesterbrook families. At this time, you will able to register your child(ren) for the Summer Camp program and/or the upcoming school year. This is also the time to register any siblings that meet the age requirements of the school. If you have any questions, please contact Helen, Melissa or Andrea.
Registration Information for Future Chesterbrook Families
Please join us on Saturday, March 24th
Open Enrollment (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Open House (10:00am – 1:00pm)
This is the day to register your child(ren) for any Summer Camp and/or 2018-2019 School Year spaces that will be available. Be prepared to complete the required school paperwork and pay the registration, activity and one week’s deposit fees. If you have any questions, please contact Helen, Melissa or Andrea at (803)699-9988.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
Tuesday, February 13th – Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Wednesday, February 14th – Rooms 12, 9, 10 and 11.
Thursday, February 15th – Rooms 6, 7 and 8.
Friday, February 16th – **Class and make-up pictures.
No uniforms are required on your scheduled picture day.
**Wear your navy Chesterbrook t-shirt for Class Picture Day.
________________________________________________
Monday, February 12th – Activity Sheet…Color & Cut and give the messages to your friends to brighten their day!
Tuesday, February 13th – Donate Goodies (pre-packaged snacks & drinks) for us to take to the Fire/Police Departments and Military Soldiers!
Wednesday, February 14th – Kindness Tree…Write a sweet note to a teacher or staff member of Chesterbrook and adhere to the tree!
Thursday, February 15th – Decorate (paint, color, etc) your rock and write a kind word on them…Rocks will be given out with directions!
Friday, February 16th – Donate a NEW stuffed Teddy Bear for the Children’s Hospital!
_________________________________________________
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 February 14th and 28th .
____________________________________________
Monday, February 26th – Wear Stripes like Cat in the Hat’s Hat!
Tuesday, February 27th – Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss character!
Wednesday, February 28th – Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Day for Wacky Wednesday!
Thursday, March 1st – Crazy Socks Day for the Foot Book!
Friday, March 2nd – School Wide Pajama Day for Read Across America!
___________________________________________________
Please join us for the
2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball
Saturday, March 3rd
5pm – 8pm
Tickets are $15.00 per couple
Formal/Casual Attire
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!
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 close of business 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.
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 license when they come in. This is very important to insure the safety of your child(ren).
Student
- 2 – Corley Finklin
- 5 – Timothy Quinnette
- 11 – Caleb Roberson
- 19 – Carlie Kimberger
- 22 – Trace Carter
- 23 – Vihaan Yemewar
- 27 – Nassir Guirand
- 27 – Joshua Padilla
- 27 – Addison Reznick
- 28 – Kendall Corley II
Staff
- 11 – Lindsay Pierce
- 14 – Brittnee Bryant
- 17 – Helen Parks
- 18 – Ryan Glover
From the Education Department
February, 2018
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February Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
Dear families,
How is it possible that we have begun February already? The year is flying by and every day is busy.
Thank you to all of our parents who took the time to complete the parent survey this year. We are always looking to find ways that we can improve our school and your feedback means a lot. I do want to remind you all however that you do not need to wait until it is time for the survey, we appreciate your feedback at any time. We would always rather than you come to us with any concern or compliment that you may have so that we can take care of things immediately. It takes a village to raise a child and we want you to see us as your village.
I do hope that you have all taken the time to log in to our new online parent portal. This is a great way for you to manage your account and have the convenience of paying online. You can also update your emergency contacts and print out your own tax statements. We are still happy to take care of all of those things for you at the school level, this is just another option for you.
With moving to a new online system, we cannot stress enough the importance of making your tuition payments on time. Late fees are now added automatically on Tuesday mornings. We must receive payment for the current week by close of business on Monday. We do not wish to have to dis-enroll anyone for lack of payment so we really need everyone to get onboard with the tuition schedule.
If for any reason you are not able to log in to the portal or you have misplaced your original email with the log in info, please contact me as I can reset that for you. You can call me, email me helen.parks@nlcinc.com or of course just pop in and visit with me. I always enjoy visitors. Please remember that only one parent has access to the online portal so only one parent will have received the initial set up email.
February is another busy month with fun days and of course Valentines parties. Just a quick reminder that we shall be closed to students on Monday February 19th while our staff participates in professional development. Early childhood teachers are required to receive a set number of continued education hours per year and we always enjoy learning new things during these trainings. I certainly hope that you are able to enjoy a 3 day weekend with your little ones.
Registration for summer camp and for the new school year will be upon us before we know it. Watch out for paperwork and as always, we will try to make it as easy and painless as possible.
As always, thank you for all that you do to help our very busy school to run as smoothly as possible.
Stay warm and safe and busy this February.
Regards,
Helen
Friday, February 9th
Edventure Museum
– Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
– Cost is $4.00 per child & $5.00 per adult
– Meet at the museum @ 9:00am
– Wear navy Chesterbrook logo t-shirt
Registration Information for Current Chesterbrook Families
Paperwork for Summer Camp 2018 and the 2018-2019 School Year will be available on March 1st (date subject to change) for current Chesterbrook families. At this time, you will able to register your child(ren) for the Summer Camp program and/or the upcoming school year. This is also the time to register any siblings that meet the age requirements of the school. If you have any questions, please contact Helen, Melissa or Andrea.
Registration Information for Future Chesterbrook Families
Please join us on Saturday, March 24th
Open Enrollment (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Open House (10:00am – 1:00pm)
This is the day to register your child(ren) for any Summer Camp and/or 2018-2019 School Year spaces that will be available. Be prepared to complete the required school paperwork and pay the registration, activity and one week’s deposit fees. If you have any questions, please contact Helen, Melissa or Andrea at (803)699-9988.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
Tuesday, February 13th – Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Wednesday, February 14th – Rooms 12, 9, 10 and 11.
Thursday, February 15th – Rooms 6, 7 and 8.
Friday, February 16th – **Class and make-up pictures.
No uniforms are required on your scheduled picture day.
**Wear your navy Chesterbrook t-shirt for Class Picture Day.
________________________________________________
Monday, February 12th – Activity Sheet…Color & Cut and give the messages to your friends to brighten their day!
Tuesday, February 13th – Donate Goodies (pre-packaged snacks & drinks) for us to take to the Fire/Police Departments and Military Soldiers!
Wednesday, February 14th – Kindness Tree…Write a sweet note to a teacher or staff member of Chesterbrook and adhere to the tree!
Thursday, February 15th – Decorate (paint, color, etc) your rock and write a kind word on them…Rocks will be given out with directions!
Friday, February 16th – Donate a NEW stuffed Teddy Bear for the Children’s Hospital!
_________________________________________________
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 February 14th and 28th .
____________________________________________
Monday, February 26th – Wear Stripes like Cat in the Hat’s Hat!
Tuesday, February 27th – Dress like your favorite Dr. Seuss character!
Wednesday, February 28th – Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Day for Wacky Wednesday!
Thursday, March 1st – Crazy Socks Day for the Foot Book!
Friday, March 2nd – School Wide Pajama Day for Read Across America!
___________________________________________________
Please join us for the
2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball
Saturday, March 3rd
5pm – 8pm
Tickets are $15.00 per couple
Formal/Casual Attire
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!
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 close of business 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.
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 license when they come in. This is very important to insure the safety of your child(ren).
Student
Staff
From the Education Department
From Bubbles to Finger Paint: 5 Sensory Activities for Your Curious Baby
Read More »
Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education