Chesterbrook Weekly Update 1.21.2025

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, January 29- End of 2nd quarter teacher workday, student holiday

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar


Kiss N Ride Procedures

Reminders! Please take note of procedures to keep our students safe and traffic moving as efficiently as possible. 

No Drop Off on Kirby
Students may not be dropped off on Kirby road, in front of the school or side streets. Parents are welcome to park and walk their child to the sidewalk using crosswalks.  Do not walk across the grass where buses are pulling in and out.

Kiss N Ride entrance and exit is a right turn only to keep traffic moving smoothly along Kirby road. Exit is also a right turn only.

During our  KISS AND RIDE times, 8:30 - 8:50 and 3:35 - 3:50, we ask that parents either use the pool parking lot to or a legal and safe U turn on Kirby road. U Turns are legal in areas where you can safely see oncoming traffic and usually at openings of other roads.  It is suggested you can make a Uturn most safely at our bus entrance area. Please do not UTurn on top of the cross walk area to keep this area safe for walkers.

Pickup is expedited with your name tag clearly visible.  The tag should have your last name written in large letters. If you need a tag, please complete this form and we will get one to you. This will help us quickly match up families walking to pick up or driving through Kiss N Ride.


Pencils

Pencil Sales 

Student Ambassadors will be hosting the CES Pencil Sale on :  1/23, 1/24, 1/30, and 1/31.

The sales run from 8:30-8:45 AM and is held in the Cafeteria. Our Student Ambassadors sell novelty erasers, pencils, bookmarks, pens, and other fun items.

Prices range from $0.25 to $1.50. It is most appreciated if students bring loose change or small bills ($1 or $5 bills). Cash only.

If there is a two hour delay due to weather, the pencil sale is canceled for that morning. 

Funds raised during Pencil Sales go to help purchase items that our students use- recently, our funds helped to support a new water bottle filling station right outside the cafeteria.

Any questions, please contact Heather Lomelin, School Counselor, at HELomelin@fcps.edu.


Pick Up Patrol

As a reminder, Pick Up Patrol (PUP) should be used to report late arrival, full day absence, leave/return and early dismissal.  Here are instructions to help navigate PUP. 

A default transportation plan should be entered for each student.  Enter a plan change for specific date(s) if your student(s) will go home a different way than their default plan or doing an after school activity.  Plan changes can be entered for multiple dates.  

PUP

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education. View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Andrea Adamson at AAdamson@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.



Techstravaganza

Save the Date TJ Techstgravaganza 2025

Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. 

Admission is free.

Registration Link

More Info


FCPS Information

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!


FCPS Cares

The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community.

We invite you to submit a story about a Chesterbrook staff member to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.


Information from the Parent Resource Center 

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.


FCPS News In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

  • Superintendent to Present Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget 
  • Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
  • SIS ParentVUE End of Quarter Closure

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today


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