Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people of U.S history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early seventieth century, to African Americans living in the U.S today. Black History Month continues this discussion of current famous African Americans today and their contributions through activities such as museum exhibits and film screenings, and by encouraging the study of achievements by African Americans year round.

Among the notable figures often spotlighted during Black History Month, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who fought for equal rights for Blacks during the 1950s and '60s; Thurgood Marshall, the first African American justice appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1967; Mae Jemison, who became the first female African American astronaut to travvel to space in 1992; and Barack Obama, who was elected the first ever African American president of the United States in 2008.

There are so many ways we can incorporate self love into our daily routines as well as love and appreciation for other cultures. Ms. Alexa's favorite way to discuss topics that might be hard for us to articulate is to use literature to start the conversation for us. Diversity in literature we expose our children to is crucial to their development of many different social-emotional learning skills including compassion, empathy, and inclusion. As a white educator, there are experiences that Ms. Alexa has never gone through and will never understand, however, using these tools has allowed her schools to continue conversations about acceptance, loving ourselves and where we come from, and learning about each other.

Paper copies can be found in the yellow file folders at the front desk!

Emails regarding health assessments will be sent out monthly as reminders to ensure this part of your child's file is in compliance. Anytime vaccines or the flu shot are given, our admin team puts the updated assessment in your child's file. Below is a blank health form your physician call complete at any wellness visit!

This form is to be completed if another adult, besides who is authorized, is picking-up or dropping off your child/ren at school. Remind the person picking up to have their driver's license present, otherwise we cannot legally release any child in our care. Please inform your child's teacher when this change in schedule is happening either verbally or through the tadpole app.

CBA Ellis Preserve location's hour of operation are 7 AM to 5:30 PM. Legally our facility cannot accept any child for drop off before 7:00 AM. Any time after 5:30 PM will begin to collect late fees; $1.00 for every minute. If you know you will be running behind due to traffic, a situation outside of your control, etc. please call the school ASAP to inform our admin team (484.428.3029 ext 2). This will allow us to schedule closing teachers appropriately.

Take a look at ALMA. Is your automatic payment turned on for the weekly tuition? Late fees of $25.00 will be billed on Tuesdays if not paid through your ALMA account or by check.

In an effort to stay connected, each teacher has been making three care calls per month to check in with families! This is a time to address concerns, potty training, give feedback, etc. It is not an individual conference, which occur twice a year when progress reports go home.

Morgan worked previously with Alexa at the Exton location bringing her knowledge of Chesterbrook and Alexa's expectation to Ellis Preserve! She has completed the infant program, teaming up with Ms. Kylie in room 13.

Ty is coming back to her old stomping ground in the beginner program. She will be teaming up with Ms. Liliane to provide the best educational experience for our room 4! Make sure to welcome her back!

Ari comes to CBA with a degree in psychology from American University and focus in child development. She has worked in the elementary schools before realizing her passion lied in the early childhood environment! We are excited to bring Ari's excitement and energy to the intermediate program, teaming up with Ms. Trinnea in room 8.

Katie has completed our PreK program collaborating with Ms. Zakia in room 11. When first interviewing her, Katie said working hands on in the classroom was meant for her! She could not imagine not working with early childhood and making a difference in the classroom.

Kylie is a friend of Ms. Molly in our beginner program! She brings a wave a positive light to the room and an eagerness to learn. We welcome Kylie to our school as a full time floater, assisting everyone gaining experience in each program.

Valentine's Parties will be held in your child's classroom! Each class may differ. Make sure to take a look outside the classroom's door for a sign-up sheet and ask the teachers!

Paper copies can be found in the yellow file folders at the front desk!

Website

484.428.3029 ext 2

Principal: alexa.moreschi@chesterbrookacademy.com

Assistant Principal: liz.jannace@chesterbrookacademy.com

Assistant Principal: samantha.shipley@chesterbrookacademy.com

Assistant Principal: nafeesa.wilson@chesterbrookacademy.com