From the Principal’s Office
Dear Parents,
We seem to finally be enjoying some warmer weather. “April Showers bring May Flowers!” We have spent so much time indoors and will be excited to spend time outside enjoying the weather and the many things we can observe in the spring! Our children strengthen growing muscles when they are climbing, running, playing ball and jumping. This month we will also be taking time to discuss all the changes around us. In the month of April children will be learning about flowers growing, babies being born and the many colors around us. One thing parents can do is take the time to point out all of these wondrous miracles we can see in our everyday life. You will be helping them expand their language, communication skills and help them to be eager learners. You can take your child out and show them how to fly a kite, start riding that bicycle or spend an afternoon watching cloud shapes and blowing bubbles. Keep in mind, your child is always learning!
It seems cliché to say that this school year has absolutely flown by. However, it is now April and we only have two months left of the 2018/2019 school year. These months have a plethora of learning experiences enticed with lots of fun!
If you have not registered for summer camp and/or the 2019/2020 school year- please speak to us up front! There are limited spaces remaining but we always want to keep the children we already have enrolled!
We have a busy month ahead with Western week, Week of the young child, Earth day, and the spring book fair beginning! Learning does not end just because we finish our school session. We will continue to involve your child in deep, rich learning experiences that will carry them into summer camp and beyond.
All the best,
Tara Clerc
Melissa Loper
- 1-5 – Western Week. See details below.
- 5 – Food Share Orders due.
- 9 – Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night (5pm-7pm) @ Two Notch Rd. location.
- 10 – Two bags of individually wrapped candy due for Easter Egg Hunt (NO NUTS & turn in to the front office).
- 10 – Food Share Box pick-up.
- 15-18 – Spring Break Week for Elementary Campers (We Are Open)!
- 15-18 – Week of the Young Child. See details below.
- 17 – Easter Parade @ 10am (wear your decorated bonnet or hat).
- 17 – Easter Egg Hunts at various times throughout the morning (bring your basket or bucket).
- 18 – Food Share orders due.
- 19 – School Closed (Good Friday observed).
- 22 – Earth Day Lady Bug Release Celebration @ 10am on the back hill. Wear red or dress like a ladybug!
- 24 – Food Share Box pick-up.
- 26 – St. Jude’s Trike-A-Thon.
- 29-May 3 – Scholastic Book Fair in the multi-purpose room.
- 30 – Links to Learning Folders go home.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
April 1st – 5th
Monday – Wear a cowboy hat!
Tuesday – Wear a bandana!
Wednesday – Wear boots!
Thursday – Wear a vest and/or plaid shirt!
Friday – Dress like a Cowboy/Cowgirl!
_______________________________________________
Tuesday, April 9th
Two Notch Road location
5pm-7pm
_______________________________________________
April 15th – 18th
Monday – Music Monday – Dress Like a Rockstar!
Tuesday – Transformation Tuesday – Dress for Success!
Wednesday – Work Together Wednesday!
Thursday – Artsy Thursday! Wear Stripes/Dots/Patterns!
___________________________________________
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 April 10th and 24th .
_________________________________________________
April 29th – May 3rd
Multipurpose Room
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 Melissa or Andrea in the front office. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
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 Melissa or Andrea in the front office if you have any questions or concerns.
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).
Students
- 2 – Sarai Sampson
- 3 – Juliet Villanueva
- 4 – Reggie Mclain
- 9 – Madison Abass
- 9 – Sophia McCrary
- 13 – Devin Wilson
- 14 – Mikayla Mascari
- 15 – Gavin Carnes
- 17 – Bonnie Fancey
- 19 – Alyssa Manley
- 22 – Gus Deligiannidis
- 24 – McKinley Hillard
- 28 – Bailee Lebby
Staff
- 24 – Cathy Brown
- 28 – Sherrakin Pollard
From the Education Department
Reinforcement is a great way to reward your child for good behavior. When rewards follow desired behavior, they can help boost your child’s self-esteem and character development, and increase the likelihood the behavior will be repeated. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions related to positive[.....]
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Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education
April Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
Dear Parents,
We seem to finally be enjoying some warmer weather. “April Showers bring May Flowers!” We have spent so much time indoors and will be excited to spend time outside enjoying the weather and the many things we can observe in the spring! Our children strengthen growing muscles when they are climbing, running, playing ball and jumping. This month we will also be taking time to discuss all the changes around us. In the month of April children will be learning about flowers growing, babies being born and the many colors around us. One thing parents can do is take the time to point out all of these wondrous miracles we can see in our everyday life. You will be helping them expand their language, communication skills and help them to be eager learners. You can take your child out and show them how to fly a kite, start riding that bicycle or spend an afternoon watching cloud shapes and blowing bubbles. Keep in mind, your child is always learning!
It seems cliché to say that this school year has absolutely flown by. However, it is now April and we only have two months left of the 2018/2019 school year. These months have a plethora of learning experiences enticed with lots of fun!
If you have not registered for summer camp and/or the 2019/2020 school year- please speak to us up front! There are limited spaces remaining but we always want to keep the children we already have enrolled!
We have a busy month ahead with Western week, Week of the young child, Earth day, and the spring book fair beginning! Learning does not end just because we finish our school session. We will continue to involve your child in deep, rich learning experiences that will carry them into summer camp and beyond.
All the best,
Tara Clerc
Melissa Loper
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
April 1st – 5th
Monday – Wear a cowboy hat!
Tuesday – Wear a bandana!
Wednesday – Wear boots!
Thursday – Wear a vest and/or plaid shirt!
Friday – Dress like a Cowboy/Cowgirl!
_______________________________________________
Tuesday, April 9th
Two Notch Road location
5pm-7pm
_______________________________________________
April 15th – 18th
Monday – Music Monday – Dress Like a Rockstar!
Tuesday – Transformation Tuesday – Dress for Success!
Wednesday – Work Together Wednesday!
Thursday – Artsy Thursday! Wear Stripes/Dots/Patterns!
___________________________________________
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 April 10th and 24th .
_________________________________________________
April 29th – May 3rd
Multipurpose Room
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 Melissa or Andrea in the front office. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
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 Melissa or Andrea in the front office if you have any questions or concerns.
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).
Students
Staff
From the Education Department
Positive Reinforcement 101: Answers to Some of Your FAQs
Read More »
Lauren Starnes, PhD – Director of Early Childhood Education