Chesterbrook Academy- Woodbridge
January 2022 Newsletter
A Note From Our Principal
Happy New Year!
I hope you all enjoyed a healthy and happy holiday season. We can’t wait to spend 2022 with you and your children.
I would like to thank all of you for your generosity over the holidays. The teachers, administrative team, and I truly appreciate all the gifts and notes we received! These thoughts of appreciation mean so much to us.
We are pleased to welcome two new teachers to our family, Shonnell Campbell and Ghazal Raul. Please check out our teachers' bios in the lobby and as always, thank you for choosing our school for your children.
Sincerely,
Karen Stona - Principal
January is Spirit Month- Every Day is Special!
Winter Weather
The winter season is here!
Decisions on school closings will be made via Tadpoles email and text alert by 6am each day.
Please be sure to dress your child accordingly in warm clothes, including hats and mittens. Also, be sure that your child has extra clothes available in their cubby for the winter weather (this is a great time to check sizes too).
Parent Referral Bonus
Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of tuition. Ask us for details!
Our Parent Portal – Alma
Looking for account statements for taxes or FSA? Do you have a different email address or phone number that needs to be updated? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system, please let us know.
Our COVID Policy
* Everyone aged 3 years and older must wear a mask. Masks are removed while on the playground, eating, and during nap time.
* Teachers and children's temperatures are taken upon entrance to school each day.
* Anyone exhibiting signs of COVID is requested to stay home.
* If you have been in contact with someone with a confirmed case, please inform the school and we can take the next steps based upon the exposure.
* Any child that is sent home with COVID symptoms may not return to school for 72 hours unless they have a doctor's clearance.
* If child is waiting for a COVID test result, they may not attend school until a negative test is provided. Please note that a test may not be administered until 5 days after the exposure to ensure that the test is accurate.
* If an immediate member of your household has tested positive, your child must quarantine and follow the CDC time line for a safe re-admittance back into school.
* In cases of a positive child, families that have been exposed will receive a personal phone call. Once they have been informed, an email will be sent to rest of the families in the school to notify them of the positive case. Please note that if you do not receive a phone call, your child was not exposed.
* Please refer to the parent handbook for a full list of policies and procedures.
Potty Training Workshop
- Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 1:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM EST - Virtual Potty Training Workshop
Registration Link: https://conta.cc/3HktDGi
Audience: Parents of Preschool age children
Event Description:
Join us for a Virtual Potty Training Workshop to help you reach that diaper-free milestone. Learn tips and techniques to help ensure a successful, positive experience for both you and your child. In this workshop you will learn how to:
• Create a Potty Training plan for your family
• Determine whether or not your child is ready to start the process
• Talk about this new and exciting experience with your child
• Prepare a fun learning space
• Find additional help and troubleshooting resources
Thursday, Jan 27, 2022, 04:00 PM
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Positive Discipline with Marissa Parker Gold
- Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM EST -
- Registration Link: https://conta.cc/3CohJIz
- Audience: Parents of Preschool - Elementary students
Event Description:Creating a foundation for growth
Parenting and child development expert Marissa Parker Gold of Intuit Parenting shares why Mindful Parenting and Positive Discipline are the keys to enjoying a more harmonious relationship with our children. Learn how to recognize and manage your own emotions to respond more effectively and respectfully to your child’s behavior. Find out how to set appropriate consequences, encourage positive choices, and thoughtfully guide your child to become a more responsible, independent, and self-aware individual. Marissa explains how practicing and modeling mindfulness and positive discipline as parents can create a strong foundation of mutual respect and growth.