Dear Parents,
Re-registration was a huge success! Thank you for taking advantage of our early bird period by securing your child’s space for the 2018/2019 school year. We are excited and thankful you have decided once again to choose Chesterbrook Academy for your child’s continuing education, and look forward to another year of watching your treasures grow in our care!
We are in the final stretch of our 2017/2018 school year, and it is clearly evident that our children are reaching new heights in development. Many of our students are working on higher level skills to meet their growing needs. That’s the beauty of our Links to Learning curriculum; it grows with your child. That said, student transitions to the next level will take place on June 5th after our VPK/Pre-K graduation. You will be notified in advance to prepare your child for what lies ahead.
Whew…we survived our picture days! Thank you for your patience while we shifted classrooms and children around to accommodate our part-time and full-time families as well as sibling pictures. It’s not an easy task making sure everyone’s needs are met, but as far as I can tell, it looked like Lifetouch did a great job capturing all those beautiful faces. You will be notified as soon as your portraits arrive.
Planning continues for our Pre-Kindergarten graduation ceremony. The date will be Friday, June 1st. details are posted in our front lobby. Graduation will be held at the Marriott Hotel right down the street. Additional communication will follow as we get closer to graduation day. Family and friends are welcome to join us for this special milestone in your child’s life. How exciting our graduating class of 2018! Cap & gowns and or 2018 tassels have been ordered. They will arrive in plenty of time to take home for graduation day.
Mark your calendar! On Friday, April 20th at 10:00am our students will participate in a hands-on learning experience about the environment as they release 4,000 ladybugs to commemorate Earth Day. It is never too early to start teaching children the importance of keeping our planet clean and learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. With a little guidance and supervision, children can get creative helping our earth. After all, small steps can lead to big changes. Our annual Earth Day Ladybug release program is a pest management initiative. Ladybugs eat other harmful pests like aphids and mealy bugs providing an earth-friendly way to maintain the ecosystem without using harsh chemicals. On release day each child will have an opportunity to explore their senses as they hold ladybugs and watch them fly off to do their part in helping planet earth stay healthy and green. The excitement the children will have in releasing these little ladybugs is a sight to see. What a great nature experience. Leading up to this event, students will explore, create, and learn about the life cycle of a ladybug. The children will also create polka dot ladybug hats or wings. Don’t forget your camera and stay tuned for more information.
Continue reading below to stay connected with upcoming events.
Best regards,
Melinda Willey, Principal
Carol Berry, Asst. Principal
Dawn Sabb, Asst. Principal
NEW ENRICHMENT PROGRAM!
Specialized computer classes for children 3 to 5 years old.
COMING SOON…
Preschool and School Age Summer Camp 2018
Brochure & Calendar of Events
Visit our Camp Page for details
April, 2018
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Topics: Mathematical Thinking
In January, we shared five easy ways for you to integrate math into your child’s day. We have so many fun suggestions, we had to break this blog into two parts. Here are five more activities that will help your child learn that math is everywhere and math is fun![.....]
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A Powerful Connection to a Lifetime of Learning
Your children experience the perfect balance of learning and play in a safe, nurturing environment. Our Links to Learning (LTL) curriculum prepares them for kindergarten by introducing concepts in reading, math, art, music and much more. You will receive progress updates, as well as ideas to continue learning at home.
Links 2 Home
You can expect to receive daily communication and pictures via email through our Links 2 Home program. And, we also encourage you to take a few moments each week to review your child’s classroom Links to Learning “Parent Board,” so you can “Link” to your child’s early education experiences. Posted are “Weekly Skills,” “Lesson Plan,” “Daily Schedule,” “Monthly Spanish” and “Learning Outcomes.”
SICK POLICY:
The purpose of our sick policy is to reduce the spread of illness among our students and to encourage full recuperation of sick children before they return to school. We depend on parents to assist us in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all of our children.
Children may be sent home if they have any concerning symptoms. Also, a child must be free of all of these symptoms for at least 24 hours before he/she can return to school. These symptoms include:
- A Fever of 100 degrees or more
- Vomiting within the previous 24-hour period
- Diarrhea within the previous 24-hour period
- Symptoms of a communicable disease
- Fussy, cranky behavior and not himself/ herself
Following an illness, a child may return to school once he/she has either been seen by a doctor or it has been determined that illness is not contagious. (A doctor’s clearance may be requested.) Please help us keep all of our children healthy by following these rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Thank you for your support!
TUITION: Tuition is due the 1st business day of every month. Accounts not paid in full by 12:00 pm the fifth business day of every month will automatically receive a late fee of $25. If tuition is not paid in full by the 7th business day of each month, your child may not attend until the balance is paid in its entirety. Failure to comply with tuition policies will result in a notice of dis-enrollment. If you’d like to sign up for our ACH program, which automatically pulls your monthly tuition from the account of your choice the 1st business day of every month, just let us know, and we will help get you enrolled.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FEES: If your child is signed up to attend a specific enrichment program, the monthly fee must be paid in full the first week of every month, or your child may not attend the second week. Please understand, we are obligated to pay our physical fitness vendors promptly for their services. Credits will not be issued for missed classes due to absence or non-payment.
CATERED LUNCH PROGRAM ADVANCE ORDERING REQUIRED Monthly lunch order forms are available two weeks before each new month. Please be sure to turn your lunch order in with payment no later than the posted deadline. Late orders may not be honored. Pizza Friday orders for the entire month must also be turned in by the deadline. Ordering lunch is an optional service. You may also send lunch from home.
APRIL 2018 NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents,
Re-registration was a huge success! Thank you for taking advantage of our early bird period by securing your child’s space for the 2018/2019 school year. We are excited and thankful you have decided once again to choose Chesterbrook Academy for your child’s continuing education, and look forward to another year of watching your treasures grow in our care!
We are in the final stretch of our 2017/2018 school year, and it is clearly evident that our children are reaching new heights in development. Many of our students are working on higher level skills to meet their growing needs. That’s the beauty of our Links to Learning curriculum; it grows with your child. That said, student transitions to the next level will take place on June 5th after our VPK/Pre-K graduation. You will be notified in advance to prepare your child for what lies ahead.
Whew…we survived our picture days! Thank you for your patience while we shifted classrooms and children around to accommodate our part-time and full-time families as well as sibling pictures. It’s not an easy task making sure everyone’s needs are met, but as far as I can tell, it looked like Lifetouch did a great job capturing all those beautiful faces. You will be notified as soon as your portraits arrive.
Planning continues for our Pre-Kindergarten graduation ceremony. The date will be Friday, June 1st. details are posted in our front lobby. Graduation will be held at the Marriott Hotel right down the street. Additional communication will follow as we get closer to graduation day. Family and friends are welcome to join us for this special milestone in your child’s life. How exciting our graduating class of 2018! Cap & gowns and or 2018 tassels have been ordered. They will arrive in plenty of time to take home for graduation day.
Mark your calendar! On Friday, April 20th at 10:00am our students will participate in a hands-on learning experience about the environment as they release 4,000 ladybugs to commemorate Earth Day. It is never too early to start teaching children the importance of keeping our planet clean and learning how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. With a little guidance and supervision, children can get creative helping our earth. After all, small steps can lead to big changes. Our annual Earth Day Ladybug release program is a pest management initiative. Ladybugs eat other harmful pests like aphids and mealy bugs providing an earth-friendly way to maintain the ecosystem without using harsh chemicals. On release day each child will have an opportunity to explore their senses as they hold ladybugs and watch them fly off to do their part in helping planet earth stay healthy and green. The excitement the children will have in releasing these little ladybugs is a sight to see. What a great nature experience. Leading up to this event, students will explore, create, and learn about the life cycle of a ladybug. The children will also create polka dot ladybug hats or wings. Don’t forget your camera and stay tuned for more information.
Continue reading below to stay connected with upcoming events.
Best regards,
Melinda Willey, Principal
Carol Berry, Asst. Principal
Dawn Sabb, Asst. Principal
NEW ENRICHMENT PROGRAM!
Specialized computer classes for children 3 to 5 years old.
COMING SOON…
Preschool and School Age Summer Camp 2018
Brochure & Calendar of Events
Visit our Camp Page for details
Adding Math to Your Child’s Day, Part 2
Read More »
A Powerful Connection to a Lifetime of Learning
Your children experience the perfect balance of learning and play in a safe, nurturing environment. Our Links to Learning (LTL) curriculum prepares them for kindergarten by introducing concepts in reading, math, art, music and much more. You will receive progress updates, as well as ideas to continue learning at home.
Links 2 Home
You can expect to receive daily communication and pictures via email through our Links 2 Home program. And, we also encourage you to take a few moments each week to review your child’s classroom Links to Learning “Parent Board,” so you can “Link” to your child’s early education experiences. Posted are “Weekly Skills,” “Lesson Plan,” “Daily Schedule,” “Monthly Spanish” and “Learning Outcomes.”
SICK POLICY:
The purpose of our sick policy is to reduce the spread of illness among our students and to encourage full recuperation of sick children before they return to school. We depend on parents to assist us in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all of our children.
Children may be sent home if they have any concerning symptoms. Also, a child must be free of all of these symptoms for at least 24 hours before he/she can return to school. These symptoms include:
Following an illness, a child may return to school once he/she has either been seen by a doctor or it has been determined that illness is not contagious. (A doctor’s clearance may be requested.) Please help us keep all of our children healthy by following these rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Thank you for your support!
TUITION: Tuition is due the 1st business day of every month. Accounts not paid in full by 12:00 pm the fifth business day of every month will automatically receive a late fee of $25. If tuition is not paid in full by the 7th business day of each month, your child may not attend until the balance is paid in its entirety. Failure to comply with tuition policies will result in a notice of dis-enrollment. If you’d like to sign up for our ACH program, which automatically pulls your monthly tuition from the account of your choice the 1st business day of every month, just let us know, and we will help get you enrolled.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FEES: If your child is signed up to attend a specific enrichment program, the monthly fee must be paid in full the first week of every month, or your child may not attend the second week. Please understand, we are obligated to pay our physical fitness vendors promptly for their services. Credits will not be issued for missed classes due to absence or non-payment.
CATERED LUNCH PROGRAM ADVANCE ORDERING REQUIRED Monthly lunch order forms are available two weeks before each new month. Please be sure to turn your lunch order in with payment no later than the posted deadline. Late orders may not be honored. Pizza Friday orders for the entire month must also be turned in by the deadline. Ordering lunch is an optional service. You may also send lunch from home.