From the Principal’s Office
Dear families,
We are almost through the winter and we are ready to see warmer days. Please make sure that your children have appropriate layers to wear. It is that awkward time of year where jackets or sweaters are still needed for part of the day. Please make sure all clothing is labeled as preschool children do have a tendency to leave things laying around.
Can you believe it is almost time to register for summer camp and for the upcoming 2018/19 school year. In house early bird registration begins very soon, we will keep you posted as soon as we have the date.
As high as our enrollment is, it is really important that we get all of our current families registered for the Summer and Fall before we begin our open enrollment on March 24th so that no one misses out on a space. Please take the time to complete and return the relevant paperwork and fees promptly so that we can ensure your space. I know we all dislike paperwork but it is a vital part of the process. We are trying to make life as easy for you as possible this year by placing the paperwork that you need in your cubby based on your responses to a simple questionnaire that we will be sending out next week to try to gauge your needs. If you have any questions about registration, please do not hesitate to ask. We are here to make the process as easy for you as possible.
If you have friends who are looking to enroll their child in school for the 2018/19 school year, please direct them to our Open house which will be on Saturday March 24th from 9am – 1pm. Of course they are always welcome to call the school to set up an alternative time to tour.
I wanted to leave you with a quote that I saw online that really struck a nerve with me as both a parents and an educator.
“Speak to children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become”.
Thank you as always for all that you do to support our school and to keep our school safe.
Regards,
Helen
3 – 2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball @ 5pm-8pm ($15 per couple).
9 – Food Share Orders Due.
11 – Daylight Saving Time (turn those clocks forward 1 hour)!
13 – Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night @ Two Notch Road location (5pm-7pm).
14 – National PI Day! Join us for Pie at pick up!
14 – Food Share Pick-Up.
16 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations! Wear Green!!
20 – First Day of Spring!
21 – 2 Bags of Individually wrapped due!
22 – Memorable Moments Photography – Rooms 1,2,3,4 & 5.
23 – Memorable Moments Photography – Rooms 12,9,10 & 11.
23 – Food Share Orders Due.
24 – Public Open Enrollment (9am-1pm).
24 – Open House (10am-1pm).
26 – Memorable Moments Photography – Rooms 6,7,8 & Make-Up.
28 – Easter Bonnet Parade @ 10am & Egg Hunts.
28 – Food Share Pick-Up.
Registration Information for Current Chesterbrook Families
Paperwork for Summer Camp 2018 and the 2018-2019 School Year will be available mid March 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
Please join us for the
2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball
Saturday, March 3rd
5pm – 8pm
Tickets are $15.00 per couple
Formal/Casual Attire
_______________________________________________
Spirit Night
Tuesday, March 13th
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Two Notch Road location
______________________________________________
Wednesday, March 14th
Join Us for Pie at pick-up!!
______________________________________________
Wednesday, March 28th
Easter Bonnet Parade @ 10:00am
Easter Egg Hunts (scheduled by classroom)
________________________________________________
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 .
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
- 3 – Evelyn Foard
- 4 – Katelyn White
- 8 – Aditi Gowda
- 8 – Idelya Mangubat
- 11 – River Strickland
- 12 – Khloe Brown
- 12 – Maurice Wilson II
- 13 – Sebastian Luis
- 13 – Kai Lumpkin
- 15 – Millie Canfield
- 16 – Jaxon Phillipy
- 17 – Ava Butler
- 17 – Thomas Parker
- 20 – Kai Henry
- 20 – Harper Rose Strickland
- 21 – Robert Derrick, Jr.
- 21 – Skyler Parker
- 21 – Navish Sindhi
- 23 – Inika Bathi
- 23 – Avery Williams
- 28 – Colston Holbrook
Staff
- 7 – Neelam Yajnik
- 24 – Shunda Davis
From the Education Department
March, 2018
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Topics: Language & Literacy
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Our teachers are dedicated to creating literacy-rich environments every day of the year. March is especially festive because it’s National Reading Month and March 2nd is[.....]
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Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
March Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
Dear families,
We are almost through the winter and we are ready to see warmer days. Please make sure that your children have appropriate layers to wear. It is that awkward time of year where jackets or sweaters are still needed for part of the day. Please make sure all clothing is labeled as preschool children do have a tendency to leave things laying around.
Can you believe it is almost time to register for summer camp and for the upcoming 2018/19 school year. In house early bird registration begins very soon, we will keep you posted as soon as we have the date.
As high as our enrollment is, it is really important that we get all of our current families registered for the Summer and Fall before we begin our open enrollment on March 24th so that no one misses out on a space. Please take the time to complete and return the relevant paperwork and fees promptly so that we can ensure your space. I know we all dislike paperwork but it is a vital part of the process. We are trying to make life as easy for you as possible this year by placing the paperwork that you need in your cubby based on your responses to a simple questionnaire that we will be sending out next week to try to gauge your needs. If you have any questions about registration, please do not hesitate to ask. We are here to make the process as easy for you as possible.
If you have friends who are looking to enroll their child in school for the 2018/19 school year, please direct them to our Open house which will be on Saturday March 24th from 9am – 1pm. Of course they are always welcome to call the school to set up an alternative time to tour.
I wanted to leave you with a quote that I saw online that really struck a nerve with me as both a parents and an educator.
“Speak to children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become”.
Thank you as always for all that you do to support our school and to keep our school safe.
Regards,
Helen
3 – 2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball @ 5pm-8pm ($15 per couple).
9 – Food Share Orders Due.
11 – Daylight Saving Time (turn those clocks forward 1 hour)!
13 – Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night @ Two Notch Road location (5pm-7pm).
14 – National PI Day! Join us for Pie at pick up!
14 – Food Share Pick-Up.
16 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations! Wear Green!!
20 – First Day of Spring!
21 – 2 Bags of Individually wrapped due!
22 – Memorable Moments Photography – Rooms 1,2,3,4 & 5.
23 – Memorable Moments Photography – Rooms 12,9,10 & 11.
23 – Food Share Orders Due.
24 – Public Open Enrollment (9am-1pm).
24 – Open House (10am-1pm).
26 – Memorable Moments Photography – Rooms 6,7,8 & Make-Up.
28 – Easter Bonnet Parade @ 10am & Egg Hunts.
28 – Food Share Pick-Up.
Registration Information for Current Chesterbrook Families
Paperwork for Summer Camp 2018 and the 2018-2019 School Year will be available mid March 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
Please join us for the
2nd Annual Sweetheart Ball
Saturday, March 3rd
5pm – 8pm
Tickets are $15.00 per couple
Formal/Casual Attire
_______________________________________________
Spirit Night
Tuesday, March 13th
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Two Notch Road location
______________________________________________
Wednesday, March 14th
Join Us for Pie at pick-up!!
______________________________________________
Wednesday, March 28th
Easter Bonnet Parade @ 10:00am
Easter Egg Hunts (scheduled by classroom)
________________________________________________
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 .
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
Make Reading Fun! Inspire a Love of Books at Every Age
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Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education