January 2019
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Published: December 31, 2018
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!
On behalf of all of the Chesterbrook Academy staff we would like to extend a special thank you to our families for your heartfelt holiday wishes and lovely gifts! Your thoughtfulness and generosity are much appreciated. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we would like to welcome back all of you!
I would like to personally thank all of you for being so supportive and patient as we’ve been through several changes this year. Thank you again for your trust. We are committed to continually growing to meet the needs of the families we serve.
We are thankful to have you here as a part of our CBA family.
Rana, Rosa and Marlene
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January
- 1/1/2018 Happy New Year
- 1/4/2018: National Spaghetti day
- 1/9/2018: STEM Day
- 1/15/2019: Wear Your Favorite Hat Day
- 1/23/2019: Hot Cocoa Hour Please join us in the lobby on January 23rd from 7am-8am for coffee and breakfast treats. Our entire administrative team will be available to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming months. This is also a great opportunity to get to know other parents. Hope to see you there!
- 1/21/2019: Martin Luther King Jr
- 1/21/2019: Opposite Day
- 1/29/2019: National Puzzle Day
Health & Safety First:
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Upon arrival and during pick-up time, please make sure that you sign your child in and out using the iPad located on the front desk. Please remember to sign your child into the school as soon as you arrive before going back to the classroom and sign your child out of the school last thing before you leave after picking them up from their class. A good way to remember this is to always use the sign in/out iPad when you have your child with you.
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Should you require an alternate person to pick-up your child, please submit request in writing via email or directly to the front office, stating the name of the person who is authorized to pick up. Please inform the person picking up the child that they must provide a valid form of identification with photo. A staff will ask for I.D. to properly identify this person as someone who is authorized to pick-up your child.
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It is very important that you make contact with the teacher on duty when arriving or picking-up your child. This will help you better understand how your child’s day went and allow you time to ask any questions and/or voice any concerns you may have.
Parking Lot Safety
Please remember not to leave any valuables in your car (including your children) when entering our building or any other location. .
Tuition Policy Reminder:
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Tuition is due no later than Friday prior to the week of attendance. Tuition is considered delinquent at 12:00 PM on Tuesday. A $25 late fee charge will be assessed at that time and should be included in your payment. Tuition is continuous throughout the year. There are no deductions in tuition for absences, illness, or the holidays that are observed throughout the year. Each child is entitled to one week of vacation credit for each school year after attending school for six months. Requests for vacation credit must be presented in writing to the office at least two weeks in advance.
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A charge of $1 per minute will be assessed for children picked-up after 2:45 PM for half-day students, and 6:30 PM for full-day students.
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Sign up for our Automatic Payment Program and avoid late fee charges via your parent portal, ALMA! You can also use this portal to submit payments via credit card.
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We encourage you all parents to sign into your parent portal, ALMA, to view your account, print statements, make payments, and update contact information. ALMA is an online platform that can be reached from this website from the “For Parents” tab. Please see an administrative staff member if you need help setting up your account or a password reset.
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Parent Referral:
All parents want the very best education possible for their child. If you think your family has that, spread the word and become a Chesterbrook Academy Ambassador! If there’s one thing parents love to do, it’s talk about their children’s successes. Whatever glowing reports you deliver about how your child is growing with his or her education, we couldn’t be more appreciative. In fact we’d like to show you just how thankful we are for your endorsements. Now when you tell other parents about our school, you can become a Chesterbrook Academy Ambassador. For every new child you refer who enrolls at our school for six months, you’ll receive an Ambassador Certificate for a FREE week of tuition for your child. It’s our way of saying thanks for doing what comes naturally – singing the praises of your child and sharing your experiences with the Chesterbrook Academy difference
Additional Reminders:
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Please make sure that your child has a crib-sized fitted sheet to cover his/her mat, a blanket, and at least two spare set of clothing in his/her cubby. On Fridays, you must take blankets and sheets home to be laundered and return them on Mondays. Please check your child’s cubby everyday for soiled clothing or other items that may need to be taken home. Please also make sure all items are clearly marked with your child’s name (clothing, sheets, blankets, sweaters and jackets, towels and bathing suits, etc.).
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We ask that your child wear appropriate shoes to School in order to protect them for potential injuries. Flip Flops are not permitted at school.
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Chesterbrook provides a hot lunch as well as a morning and afternoon snack. We do not provide full breakfast, but we’ll be happy to assist your child with breakfast brought from home until 8:55 AM. If you would like your child to eat breakfast at school, he/she must arrive by 8:30 AM.
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Chesterbrook School is a NUT FREE environment, we ask that you not bring any food items into the school that contain nut products.
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In order to keep you informed of everything happening at Chesterbrook , please check your Links to Learning Parent App , our monthly newsletter, and our website. In an effort to establish prompt communication with parents please make sure to provide us with an e-mail address for up-to-date e-notification.
Weather Reminder.
Despite the unpredictability weather we try to ensure that our students spend time outdoors each day. Please make sure your child has a jacket available and a weather appropriate change of clothes in their cubby at all times. We have many fun outdoor activities scheduled for this month and don’t want any of our students to miss out.
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January 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!
On behalf of all of the Chesterbrook Academy staff we would like to extend a special thank you to our families for your heartfelt holiday wishes and lovely gifts! Your thoughtfulness and generosity are much appreciated. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we would like to welcome back all of you!
I would like to personally thank all of you for being so supportive and patient as we’ve been through several changes this year. Thank you again for your trust. We are committed to continually growing to meet the needs of the families we serve.
We are thankful to have you here as a part of our CBA family.
Rana, Rosa and Marlene
_________________________________________________________________________
January
Health & Safety First:
Upon arrival and during pick-up time, please make sure that you sign your child in and out using the iPad located on the front desk. Please remember to sign your child into the school as soon as you arrive before going back to the classroom and sign your child out of the school last thing before you leave after picking them up from their class. A good way to remember this is to always use the sign in/out iPad when you have your child with you.
Should you require an alternate person to pick-up your child, please submit request in writing via email or directly to the front office, stating the name of the person who is authorized to pick up. Please inform the person picking up the child that they must provide a valid form of identification with photo. A staff will ask for I.D. to properly identify this person as someone who is authorized to pick-up your child.
It is very important that you make contact with the teacher on duty when arriving or picking-up your child. This will help you better understand how your child’s day went and allow you time to ask any questions and/or voice any concerns you may have.
Parking Lot Safety
Please remember not to leave any valuables in your car (including your children) when entering our building or any other location. .
Tuition Policy Reminder:
Tuition is due no later than Friday prior to the week of attendance. Tuition is considered delinquent at 12:00 PM on Tuesday. A $25 late fee charge will be assessed at that time and should be included in your payment. Tuition is continuous throughout the year. There are no deductions in tuition for absences, illness, or the holidays that are observed throughout the year. Each child is entitled to one week of vacation credit for each school year after attending school for six months. Requests for vacation credit must be presented in writing to the office at least two weeks in advance.
A charge of $1 per minute will be assessed for children picked-up after 2:45 PM for half-day students, and 6:30 PM for full-day students.
Sign up for our Automatic Payment Program and avoid late fee charges via your parent portal, ALMA! You can also use this portal to submit payments via credit card.
We encourage you all parents to sign into your parent portal, ALMA, to view your account, print statements, make payments, and update contact information. ALMA is an online platform that can be reached from this website from the “For Parents” tab. Please see an administrative staff member if you need help setting up your account or a password reset.
Parent Referral:
All parents want the very best education possible for their child. If you think your family has that, spread the word and become a Chesterbrook Academy Ambassador! If there’s one thing parents love to do, it’s talk about their children’s successes. Whatever glowing reports you deliver about how your child is growing with his or her education, we couldn’t be more appreciative. In fact we’d like to show you just how thankful we are for your endorsements. Now when you tell other parents about our school, you can become a Chesterbrook Academy Ambassador. For every new child you refer who enrolls at our school for six months, you’ll receive an Ambassador Certificate for a FREE week of tuition for your child. It’s our way of saying thanks for doing what comes naturally – singing the praises of your child and sharing your experiences with the Chesterbrook Academy difference
Additional Reminders:
Please make sure that your child has a crib-sized fitted sheet to cover his/her mat, a blanket, and at least two spare set of clothing in his/her cubby. On Fridays, you must take blankets and sheets home to be laundered and return them on Mondays. Please check your child’s cubby everyday for soiled clothing or other items that may need to be taken home. Please also make sure all items are clearly marked with your child’s name (clothing, sheets, blankets, sweaters and jackets, towels and bathing suits, etc.).
We ask that your child wear appropriate shoes to School in order to protect them for potential injuries. Flip Flops are not permitted at school.
Chesterbrook provides a hot lunch as well as a morning and afternoon snack. We do not provide full breakfast, but we’ll be happy to assist your child with breakfast brought from home until 8:55 AM. If you would like your child to eat breakfast at school, he/she must arrive by 8:30 AM.
Chesterbrook School is a NUT FREE environment, we ask that you not bring any food items into the school that contain nut products.
In order to keep you informed of everything happening at Chesterbrook , please check your Links to Learning Parent App , our monthly newsletter, and our website. In an effort to establish prompt communication with parents please make sure to provide us with an e-mail address for up-to-date e-notification.
Weather Reminder.
Despite the unpredictability weather we try to ensure that our students spend time outdoors each day. Please make sure your child has a jacket available and a weather appropriate change of clothes in their cubby at all times. We have many fun outdoor activities scheduled for this month and don’t want any of our students to miss out.
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