For Our Families:
Dear Parents,
We are so very honored to announce that our Chesterbrook Academy is now accredited by NAEYC. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We are also most thrilled that our Chesterbrook Academy was named “Best of 2019 for Harrisburg, Lancaster & York” by the Susquehanna Style magazine for the third year in a row! This wonderful award was initiated by you our families and we send a huge Thank You to all. We are honored to spend our days with your children and will continue to focus on reaching out with various types of communications. Once again Thank You!
Many of our classes have taken to planting and studying the growth of their plantings. Please be mindful of the flowers and vegetable plants as they must continue to grow for our botanists. Some of the children’s photos are posted outside for you to enjoy and promote conversations with the botanist in your family.
The summer has arrived and so has the intense heat. Please remember that all children will be enjoying outside time weather permitting and it is necessary for you to apply sunscreen prior to arriving. Too many lotions have an activation time and for your child’s protection this is a necessity. We also are reminding everyone that we do not allow crocs or opened toed shoes to be worn. These types of shoes present a safety issue for your children thus we are asking for your continued support.
As our summer progresses your children will start to visit n what might be their new class at the end of August. We want all children to feel comfortable in moving and have found this is a change enjoyed by all as they experience a new environment. Should you have any questions as to their visiting a different room, please do not hesitate to ask.
Once again we at Chesterbrook are most concerned for the safety of all of our students. Please be mindful when entering and leaving the parking lot. We ask that all parents have their children close when leaving or arriving for the day. We are pleased that most of our families do not allow their child to enter our door code and ask that no child enter our school’s code into the entrance pad. Please be mindful that when in the hallways no one should be running or hiding as this can present a harmful environment.
Thank you all for not using the handicapped parking spaces unless specifically allowed. We do ask that everyone remember to shut their vehicles “OFF” when not inside. Whether it is because the weather is hot or cold to keep a running car/truck in the parking lot is not permitted. Together we make a great team as we teach our children acceptable behaviors.
Until August
Ms. Cindy
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From Our Education Department:
We’ve compiled some of our favorite summer-themed activities that are easy to set up, inexpensive, and will keep your child entertained and learning all season long. Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-2) Before a vacation, read books about some of the things your child may experience (i.e., going to the beach,[.....]
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For Parents & Teachers
Just A Reminder: Please remember your child’s teachers are here to make your day start off on a good note. Having trouble separating in the morning? Talk with the teacher. Should you want the teacher to assist with you child you simply need to let us know. No one wants to step out of their place and become involved in a situation we are not invited.
Morning Snack is served between the hours of 8:00 AM until 8:30 AM. Our school’s morning snack in no way meets the dietary needs of a breakfast. Please be mindful of your child’s class schedule since their activities begin promptly at 8:30 AM as we will not be providing the morning snack after this time. Should you arrive after 8:30 AM with your child eating food, you have supplied, it is necessary for you to stay with your child in an area other than their classroom. Please remember when you are substituting a portion of our lunch it needs to be kept in your child’s classroom in their cubby. Their food items should be peanut free and not needing to be warmed or cooked.
Safety First:
Our Drop Off and Pick Up Request is for the safety of our youngest students. When dropping your children off in the morning please bring the oldest child to their classroom first. When leaving for the day please pick up your youngest child first. This practice will eliminate the opportunity for an incident or an accident to occur in our young classrooms. Too often the older sibling will believe they are helping although they quite innocently can be the cause of a situation. We appreciate your cooperation as our goal continues to be to provide the safest environment for all of our students.
Parking Lot Safety
We are working to keep our parking lot a safe area for our families. Gold’s Gym along with the owners of the Golden Meadows Park are aware of our concerns. We encourage all of our families to do our part in maintaining the speed limit and to remain courteous to our fellow drivers.
Our school is a Peanut Free environment! It is extremely important that no one send in any food items containing peanuts in any form to their child’s class. We do have children that are highly allergic to peanuts and would never compromise their safety and ask for your assistance when providing treats.
The sunshine is wonderful and all of the children are wearing faces of “joy” as they “enjoy” their time outside. Please remember to apply sunscreen lotions prior to arriving in the morning since many products have an activation period. Each and everyday weather allowing, your child will partake in outside play. Please remember that children must wear appropriate shoes on the playground. No sandals, crocks, or dress shoes are allowed since they do not provide a secure sole on their shoe for our busy students.
Sign In / Sign Out: We know things can get a bit hectic at drop off and pick up, although it is imperative that you sign your child in and out each and everyday.
We understand that with the cold weather comes a cold car. We request than NO vehicles should be running unattended while on the school property.
Outside Play: Our children will be going outside to enjoy the fresh air, weather permitting. This is a licensing regulation, and we will not make exceptions based on a child’s health.
Sick Policy Reminder: The purpose of our sick policy is to reduce the spread of illness among children and to encourage full recuperation of sick children before they return to school. We depend on parents to assist us in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all of our children.
School Closings and Delayed Openings
Please remember that should our weather become inclement and present a hazard we will alter our hours of operation. All postings will be announced on WGAL TV and www.wgal.com. Please know that we do not make these decisions in haste, although we must take the safety of all into consideration.
Just a Reminder: Tuition is due no later than the Friday prior to the weekly preferred schedule. This information was noted in your registration and we thank many of you for asking questions to clarify this change. To simplify the change, all tuition payments are due on the Friday before the next tuition week. Hopefully no one will be billed the $25 late fee that will be charged should your tuition payment not be received by noon on the following Monday.
Please remember that all returned checks will be billed a $25 service charge and your account is applicable to receive an additional $25 late fee.
Should you have a questions please do not hesitate to ask. We thank you all for your continued cooperation.
Our hours of operation are from 6:30am until 6:00pm. Children attending longer than a ten hour day or after 6:00pm will be billed additional fees.
July News
For Our Families:
Dear Parents,
We are so very honored to announce that our Chesterbrook Academy is now accredited by NAEYC. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We are also most thrilled that our Chesterbrook Academy was named “Best of 2019 for Harrisburg, Lancaster & York” by the Susquehanna Style magazine for the third year in a row! This wonderful award was initiated by you our families and we send a huge Thank You to all. We are honored to spend our days with your children and will continue to focus on reaching out with various types of communications. Once again Thank You!
Many of our classes have taken to planting and studying the growth of their plantings. Please be mindful of the flowers and vegetable plants as they must continue to grow for our botanists. Some of the children’s photos are posted outside for you to enjoy and promote conversations with the botanist in your family.
The summer has arrived and so has the intense heat. Please remember that all children will be enjoying outside time weather permitting and it is necessary for you to apply sunscreen prior to arriving. Too many lotions have an activation time and for your child’s protection this is a necessity. We also are reminding everyone that we do not allow crocs or opened toed shoes to be worn. These types of shoes present a safety issue for your children thus we are asking for your continued support.
As our summer progresses your children will start to visit n what might be their new class at the end of August. We want all children to feel comfortable in moving and have found this is a change enjoyed by all as they experience a new environment. Should you have any questions as to their visiting a different room, please do not hesitate to ask.
Once again we at Chesterbrook are most concerned for the safety of all of our students. Please be mindful when entering and leaving the parking lot. We ask that all parents have their children close when leaving or arriving for the day. We are pleased that most of our families do not allow their child to enter our door code and ask that no child enter our school’s code into the entrance pad. Please be mindful that when in the hallways no one should be running or hiding as this can present a harmful environment.
Thank you all for not using the handicapped parking spaces unless specifically allowed. We do ask that everyone remember to shut their vehicles “OFF” when not inside. Whether it is because the weather is hot or cold to keep a running car/truck in the parking lot is not permitted. Together we make a great team as we teach our children acceptable behaviors.
Until August
Ms. Cindy
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
From Our Education Department:
Summer-Themed Activities Your Child Will Love
Read More »
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
For Parents & Teachers
Just A Reminder: Please remember your child’s teachers are here to make your day start off on a good note. Having trouble separating in the morning? Talk with the teacher. Should you want the teacher to assist with you child you simply need to let us know. No one wants to step out of their place and become involved in a situation we are not invited.
Morning Snack is served between the hours of 8:00 AM until 8:30 AM. Our school’s morning snack in no way meets the dietary needs of a breakfast. Please be mindful of your child’s class schedule since their activities begin promptly at 8:30 AM as we will not be providing the morning snack after this time. Should you arrive after 8:30 AM with your child eating food, you have supplied, it is necessary for you to stay with your child in an area other than their classroom. Please remember when you are substituting a portion of our lunch it needs to be kept in your child’s classroom in their cubby. Their food items should be peanut free and not needing to be warmed or cooked.
Safety First:
Our Drop Off and Pick Up Request is for the safety of our youngest students. When dropping your children off in the morning please bring the oldest child to their classroom first. When leaving for the day please pick up your youngest child first. This practice will eliminate the opportunity for an incident or an accident to occur in our young classrooms. Too often the older sibling will believe they are helping although they quite innocently can be the cause of a situation. We appreciate your cooperation as our goal continues to be to provide the safest environment for all of our students.
Parking Lot Safety
We are working to keep our parking lot a safe area for our families. Gold’s Gym along with the owners of the Golden Meadows Park are aware of our concerns. We encourage all of our families to do our part in maintaining the speed limit and to remain courteous to our fellow drivers.
Our school is a Peanut Free environment! It is extremely important that no one send in any food items containing peanuts in any form to their child’s class. We do have children that are highly allergic to peanuts and would never compromise their safety and ask for your assistance when providing treats.
The sunshine is wonderful and all of the children are wearing faces of “joy” as they “enjoy” their time outside. Please remember to apply sunscreen lotions prior to arriving in the morning since many products have an activation period. Each and everyday weather allowing, your child will partake in outside play. Please remember that children must wear appropriate shoes on the playground. No sandals, crocks, or dress shoes are allowed since they do not provide a secure sole on their shoe for our busy students.
Sign In / Sign Out: We know things can get a bit hectic at drop off and pick up, although it is imperative that you sign your child in and out each and everyday.
We understand that with the cold weather comes a cold car. We request than NO vehicles should be running unattended while on the school property.
Outside Play: Our children will be going outside to enjoy the fresh air, weather permitting. This is a licensing regulation, and we will not make exceptions based on a child’s health.
Sick Policy Reminder: The purpose of our sick policy is to reduce the spread of illness among children and to encourage full recuperation of sick children before they return to school. We depend on parents to assist us in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all of our children.
School Closings and Delayed Openings
Please remember that should our weather become inclement and present a hazard we will alter our hours of operation. All postings will be announced on WGAL TV and www.wgal.com. Please know that we do not make these decisions in haste, although we must take the safety of all into consideration.
Just a Reminder: Tuition is due no later than the Friday prior to the weekly preferred schedule. This information was noted in your registration and we thank many of you for asking questions to clarify this change. To simplify the change, all tuition payments are due on the Friday before the next tuition week. Hopefully no one will be billed the $25 late fee that will be charged should your tuition payment not be received by noon on the following Monday.
Please remember that all returned checks will be billed a $25 service charge and your account is applicable to receive an additional $25 late fee.
Should you have a questions please do not hesitate to ask. We thank you all for your continued cooperation.
Our hours of operation are from 6:30am until 6:00pm. Children attending longer than a ten hour day or after 6:00pm will be billed additional fees.