October Newsletter

As we kickstart the month of October, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the changing seasons and the wonderful opportunities that await our students. Fall offers the perfect backdrop for learning. Our students will explore the outdoors and feel the crisp air as they participate in memorable, seasonal activities. We have a lot of exciting things planned this month, including pumpkin decorating, our costume parade, and more. We will keep you updated via Links to Home. Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We look forward to a season filled with growth, learning, and fun.

Best Regards,

Principal Ashley

October 9th - School IS Open | Federal Holiday

October 9th - Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Last Day to Order

October 16th - Family Feedback Surveys Go Out!

October 17th - Starz Sports Program Starts: Flag Football & Gymnastics Options

October 20th - #FundayFriday: College School Pride!

October 21st - Chesterbrook Fall Family Festival | Open House - 10am - 1pm

October 26th - Read for the Record: Family Involvement Day @ 3:00pm

October 27th - Trick or Treat: Halloween Costume Partayy! Families invited to participate =) @ 3:00p

October 30th - Scholastic Book Fair Starts!

As valued members of our school community, your opinion is very important to us. We are committed to understanding how to improve your school experience.

We are using a professional survey company called SMG Research, who will email each parent two times per year. You will be receiving a survey asking you to share your satisfaction of your school experience thus far between October 16th – October 20th. If you have not received your survey by Friday, October 20th, contact your school principal for assistance. Please add donotreplySEG@smg.com to the allow list within your email provider to ensure you get a chance to respond.

The survey only takes a few minutes, and the information you provide will help us make our school better for our families. Your responses will be completely confidential. You may receive and respond to two different surveys if you have children in two separate schools. Also, both parents in the family are welcome to respond if you have furnished us with both email addresses.

We are committed to providing and maintaining a healthy, safe and fun environment for our students to thrive along with continuing to create a "Home Away From Home" experience for your entire family throughout our school. We truly thank you for your honest feedback!

FOOTBALL:

The co-ed Starz football program is perfect for children that want of explore the sport while gaining skills, building athletic ability, and having fun! Some skills covered in this class will be catching, throwing, agility, protecting the football, and running basic routes. This class is designed for children of all skill levels to improve their individual abilities while developing teamwork and sportsmanship. Our Starz Sports class provides a safe environment and age-appropriate equipment to learn fundamental football skills!

The Details:

Tuesdays @ 10am: 2 - 3yrs Tuition: $180

Tuesdays @ 10:30am: 4 - 5 yrs Tuition: $180

*timing subject to change based on enrollment numbers

GYMNASTICS:

Our co-ed Starz Gymnastics Program provides a safe and nurturing environment for children of all skill levels to learn and practice introductory gymnastics. Some skills included in this class are forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and more. Students will improve their individual physical abilities, as well as teamwork and self-esteem. We focus on traditional terminology and definition, flexibility, and body control. The Starz program gymnastics class is perfect for children that want to practice fundamental gymnastics while building athletic ability and having fun!

The Details:

Wednesdays @ 10am: 2 - 3yrs Tuition: $180

Wednesdays @ 10:30am: 4 - 5 yrs Tuition: $180

*timing subject to change based on enrollment numbers

ENROLL HERE:

https://www.starzprogram.com/alexandria-va-enrollment

Payments Accepted directly by Chesterbrook Academy via Check or Credit Card.

Get Excited and show your pride for your Alma Mater! We can't wait to see which school's our students will be showing off for their grown ups this Friday! =)

Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 10am - 1pm for fun, friends, family and all things Fall! We are excited for our Chesterbrook Academy to host a Fall Family Festival this year. The school will be open to the Kingstowne Community to learn more about our program, meet & greet with our team and other families, as well as kid-friendly activities and adventures.

A few things to look forward to

• Small Bites & Sweet Treats
• Trunk or Treat
• Family Mini Portraits & Photo Booth Fun

• Raffle Prizes
• Music
• Face Painting

• 3-Legged & Potato Sack Races
• Candy Corn Ring Toss
• Fall Arts & Crafts
• Candy Apple Making
  
• Scavenger Hunt
  
• Pie Throwing Contest
• Goblin Bowling
• Corn Hole
• Flag Football
  
• Pumpkin Tick Tac Toe
• and much much more.........

We would love to invite parents to join us in our efforts of ensuring a safe & fun festival for our little ones. If you are interested in volunteering to assist in the Trunk or Treat or any of the festival activities. Please sign the form provided below or reach out to our Administrative Team to learn more information.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A5A92EA1FDC61-45204725-trunk#/

We appreciate everyone who is able to participate in this community event. =)

This year Chesterbrook Academy Kingstowne will be participating in Read for the Record Day on Thursday, October 26th. Read for the Record Day is the world’s largest shared reading experience.

At our school, the week of October 23rd will include numerous events and activities for our students to participate in, utilizing the picture book With Lots of Love written by Jenny Torrez Sanchez and illustrated by André Ceolin.

We would like to invite you to join us on October 26th to read, play, and celebrate early literacy together!

When: Thursday, October 26th, 3:00PM

Where: Chesterbrook Academy Kingstowne
6200 Interparcel Rd. Alexandria, VA 22315

Thank you for taking part in our special day to set a new reading record! Interested in joining us for Storytime? Be sure to stop by the front desk to sign up!

Together, we can help all children build the key language and literacy skills they need to take on the world.

Monday, Oct 23rd: Pajama Day​

• Wear Your Favorite Halloween PJs!

Tuesday, Oct 24th: Orange & Black Day​

• Dress in Halloween Colors: Black & Orange

Wednesday, Oct 25th: Spooky Socks Day!!​

• Wear your favorite Halloween themed socks

Thursday, Oct 26th: Goons vs Goblins Scavenger Hunt​

• Spooky fun during our school's scavenger hunt!

Friday, Oct 27th: "Trick or Treat" & Halloween Costume Partayyy!! (Siblings & Families are welcome to join @ 3:00p)​

• Dress up in your Halloween Costume and join us as we treat or treat at each classroom!

Millions of children have discovered books—and a lifelong love of reading—at a Scholastic Book Fair. If you were one of them, you already know the special kind of excitement only that is experienced during this time of year. As the largest children’s publisher, the Scholastic book company shares their expertise to choosing books that turn kids into readers with Chesterbrook Academy. The book selections also includes titles from top publishers—not just Scholastic—that appeal to all interests and reading levels.

Fun Fall/Autumn Facts for Kids

1. There is less sunlight during the Fall, making the days feel shorter.

2. Monarch Butterflies from the U.S. migrate to Mexico in the Fall.

3. The trees that lose their leaves during Fall are called “deciduous trees.”

4. Most acorns fall from oak trees during Fall, in an effort to grow more trees for the new year by Spring.

5. Many animals are in search of food in the Fall, so they can prepare for hibernation in the Winter.

6. When leaves change colors during the Fall, they’re actually turning into their “real” colors. In the Spring and Summer, the chlorophyll changes the leaves colors to green!

7. The word, “Autumn”, which is often interchangeable with "Fall", can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan word autu (which means passing of the year).

8. The Fall Equinox signifies the beginning of Autumn, and ends in the Winter Solstice.

9. People who live close to the equator don’t experience Fall. The temperature remains consistently warm!

10. Fall is a big time of migration for a variety of birds!

Family, Friends, and Supporters of Chesterbrook Academy Kingstowne,

Today is the day! We are coming to the end of our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and we need YOUR help! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy! Attached to this message, you’ll find a flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our organization!

https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=21480

Together, we can ensure our organization reaches its goal – and even surpasses it!

Thank you for your help!

In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. Just a reminder that you can find our school on Facebook, Google, Yelp and other online directories. We’d love more families like yours, so please consider spreading the word about our school.

Email: 807adminteam@nlcinc.com
Website: Kingstowne.ChesterbrookAcademy.com
Location: 6200 Interparcel Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315
Phone: (571) 339-5822

Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/chesterbrookacademyalexandria