A Note from Our Principal
Dear Families,
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year. Thank you so much for your generosity last month. Our teachers, administrative team, and I truly appreciate all the thoughtfulness and care we received. We also thank you for your participation in our Holiday Giving initiative. Because of your contributions, we were able to donate close to 280 toys, including a new bike to children through Christmas for Kids in Port St. Lucie and neighboring communities.
January always reminds us of when we celebrated the grand opening of our school. This January marks our 15th year of serving children and families in the Port St. Lucie area. We treasure the many relationships we have formed over the years and want to thank you once again for choosing Chesterbrook Academy for your child’s early education. Thanks to you, the majority of our new families have come to us after hearing from you about your experience at our school. YOU ROCK!
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are excited to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. this month as part of our ongoing exploration of diversity and inclusion. We have many meaningful activities planned, including reading inspiring books and having thoughtful discussions about acceptance, belonging, and making a positive impact in the world. We’re looking forward to these important lessons, and we’ll be closed on Monday, January 20th, to honor MLK Day.
Open House
We’re hosting three Open House events in January! Spread the word and invite your friends and family to join us on:
Thursday, January 9th from 9:30 – 11:00 AM for an inside look at our curriculum in action
Thursday, January 9th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM for Storytime, crafts, and s’mores
Saturday, January 11th from 10:00 AM – 12 PM for a weekend walkthrough
Family 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!
Important Dates
January 1 – School CLOSED for New Year’s Day
January 9 – Open House 9:30 – 11 AM & 6 – 7:30 PM
January 11 – Open House 10 AM – 12 PM
January 20 – School CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 31 – End-of-month folders go home
New On Our Preschool Blog
December, 2024
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Topics: Parent Resources
Creating an inviting and supportive home learning environment is important for your child’s development. A well-designed space helps children explore, be creative, and learn on their own. Here are some tips from Dena Christensen, a member of our Education Team, on how to best create learning spaces at home. Dena[.....]
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SICK POLICY:
The purpose of our sick policy is to reduce the spread of illness among our students 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.
Children may be sent home if they have any concerning symptoms. Also, a child must be free of all of these symptoms for at least 24 hours before he/she can return to school. These symptoms include:
- A Fever of 100 degrees or more
- Vomiting within the previous 24-hour period
- Diarrhea within the previous 24-hour period
- Symptoms of a communicable disease
- Fussy, cranky behavior and not himself/ herself
- Green runny nose
Following an illness, a child may return to school once he/she has either been seen by a doctor or it has been determined that illness is not contagious. (A doctor’s clearance may be requested.) Please help us keep all of our children healthy by following these rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Thank you for your support!
TUITION: Tuition is due the 1st business day of every month. Accounts not paid in full by 12:00 pm the second business day of every month will automatically receive a late fee of $30. If tuition is not paid in full by the 5th business day of each month, your child may not attend until the balance is paid in its entirety. Failure to comply with tuition policies will result in a notice of dis-enrollment. If you’d like to sign up for our ACH program, which automatically pulls your monthly tuition from the account of your choice the 1st business day of every month, just let us know, and we will help get you enrolled.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FEES: Enrichments are still available for sign up with Computer Kids. The cost for Computer Kids is $65 per month for a 30-minute session once per week. We also offer Amazing Athletes on Wednesdays at $65 a month. Most recently we’ve added Dancing Little Stars to the family and the children love it! The sessions are 45 minutes and have a monthly rate of $65.
CATERED LUNCH PROGRAM: ADVANCE ORDERING REQUIRED Monthly lunch order forms are available two weeks before each new month. Please be sure to turn your lunch order in with payment no later than the posted deadline. Late orders may not be honored. Pizza Friday orders for the entire month must also be turned in by the deadline. Ordering lunch is an optional service. You may also send lunch from home.
Jennifer Castillo, Principal
Michelle Middleton, Assistant Principal
Danielle Podlas, Office Administrator
January 2025 Newsletter
A Note from Our Principal
Dear Families,
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year. Thank you so much for your generosity last month. Our teachers, administrative team, and I truly appreciate all the thoughtfulness and care we received. We also thank you for your participation in our Holiday Giving initiative. Because of your contributions, we were able to donate close to 280 toys, including a new bike to children through Christmas for Kids in Port St. Lucie and neighboring communities.
January always reminds us of when we celebrated the grand opening of our school. This January marks our 15th year of serving children and families in the Port St. Lucie area. We treasure the many relationships we have formed over the years and want to thank you once again for choosing Chesterbrook Academy for your child’s early education. Thanks to you, the majority of our new families have come to us after hearing from you about your experience at our school. YOU ROCK!
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are excited to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. this month as part of our ongoing exploration of diversity and inclusion. We have many meaningful activities planned, including reading inspiring books and having thoughtful discussions about acceptance, belonging, and making a positive impact in the world. We’re looking forward to these important lessons, and we’ll be closed on Monday, January 20th, to honor MLK Day.
Open House
We’re hosting three Open House events in January! Spread the word and invite your friends and family to join us on:
Thursday, January 9th from 9:30 – 11:00 AM for an inside look at our curriculum in action
Thursday, January 9th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM for Storytime, crafts, and s’mores
Saturday, January 11th from 10:00 AM – 12 PM for a weekend walkthrough
Family 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!
Important Dates
January 1 – School CLOSED for New Year’s Day
January 9 – Open House 9:30 – 11 AM & 6 – 7:30 PM
January 11 – Open House 10 AM – 12 PM
January 20 – School CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 31 – End-of-month folders go home
New On Our Preschool Blog
How to Create Learning Spaces at Home
Read More »
_______________________________________________________________________________
SICK POLICY:
The purpose of our sick policy is to reduce the spread of illness among our students 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.
Children may be sent home if they have any concerning symptoms. Also, a child must be free of all of these symptoms for at least 24 hours before he/she can return to school. These symptoms include:
Following an illness, a child may return to school once he/she has either been seen by a doctor or it has been determined that illness is not contagious. (A doctor’s clearance may be requested.) Please help us keep all of our children healthy by following these rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Thank you for your support!
TUITION: Tuition is due the 1st business day of every month. Accounts not paid in full by 12:00 pm the second business day of every month will automatically receive a late fee of $30. If tuition is not paid in full by the 5th business day of each month, your child may not attend until the balance is paid in its entirety. Failure to comply with tuition policies will result in a notice of dis-enrollment. If you’d like to sign up for our ACH program, which automatically pulls your monthly tuition from the account of your choice the 1st business day of every month, just let us know, and we will help get you enrolled.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FEES: Enrichments are still available for sign up with Computer Kids. The cost for Computer Kids is $65 per month for a 30-minute session once per week. We also offer Amazing Athletes on Wednesdays at $65 a month. Most recently we’ve added Dancing Little Stars to the family and the children love it! The sessions are 45 minutes and have a monthly rate of $65.
CATERED LUNCH PROGRAM: ADVANCE ORDERING REQUIRED Monthly lunch order forms are available two weeks before each new month. Please be sure to turn your lunch order in with payment no later than the posted deadline. Late orders may not be honored. Pizza Friday orders for the entire month must also be turned in by the deadline. Ordering lunch is an optional service. You may also send lunch from home.
Jennifer Castillo, Principal
Michelle Middleton, Assistant Principal
Danielle Podlas, Office Administrator