Chesterbrook Academy North Wales

Dear Families,

This month, we will embark on a journey of fostering connections and celebrating cherished family traditions, as we nurture the spirit of Thanksgiving and togetherness. Our preschoolers will be engaged in activities that inspire gratitude and kindness, such as creating festive crafts, sharing personal experiences, and learning about the importance of giving back to our community.

Thank you for entrusting us with the care and education of your children. We look forward to another month of joy and learning!

Warmly,

Kaitlyn and Victoria

To participate in the morning activities without disruption, students are required to be at school by the start of their class time at 9:00 AM. Please allow time in the morning to drop off students in an unhurried manner, sign in, and to talk with the teacher, as needed.

You must sign each of your students in and out daily when arriving and departing from School at the front entrance. Additional persons authorized to pick up your student must also sign them in and out using the same system.

🍁Now that the weather is getting colder, please make sure you have weather-appropriate clothing in your child's cubby in case of an accident or spill.

🍁 If your child is sick, coming in late, or will not be in a day, please send Victoria and Kaitlyn an email or send a message in the links to home app so that we can ensure our building is properly staffed.

Chesterbrook Academy is closed on the following dates:

• November 11, 2026- Professional Development Day
• November 26, 2026- Thanksgiving Break
• November 27, 2026- Thanksgiving Break

Chesterbrook Academy is closing early on the following date:

• November 25, 2026- 3: 00 p.m.

Our students actively participate by counting, sorting, and organizing donations, helping them develop a sense of pride, responsibility, teamwork, and compassion.

These meaningful experiences support the objectives and standards embedded in our Links2Learning curriculum, PA KEYS STAR 4 and NAEYC accreditation and standards.

🍬 Soldiers’ Angels – Treats for Troops

Collection Dates: October 30th-November 13th

We are collecting excess Halloween candy to support our troops serving overseas and veterans receiving care at VA hospitals. Your leftover candy can bring a sweet reminder of home to those who have served and continue to serve our country.

https://soldiersangels.org/

🥫 Manna on Main Street – Thanksgiving Food Drive

Collection Dates: October 30th - November 13th

We are also collecting Thanksgiving-specific food items to support local families in need through Manna on Main Street, a local food bank serving the North Wales community.

https://mannaonmain.org/

🥫 Let the Canned Food Drive Competition Begin! 🥫

We’re adding a little friendly competition to our Canned Food Drive! 🎉 The classroom that collects the most canned goods will win a delicious cupcake celebration! 🧁

And don’t worry about our littlest learners! 👶💛 Our infant classroom will have a special prize of their own — a bubble machine! 🫧

Let’s come together, fill those cans, and make a difference in our community! Every donation counts! ❤️🥫

This month, we are celebrating the work anniversary of:

• Ms. Jen - 9 years

To help make their day extra special, please consider donating a snack, beverage, card, or flowers for our staff to enjoy! Your thoughtful contribution is a wonderful way to show our teachers how much we appreciate all they do. 💕

All tuition and extracurricular activities are paid for on the portal. Please click the button below to access the online portal.

Vacation Credit, Hiatus, & Withdraw Reminders

Please see below for the following reminders regarding vacation credit, hiatus, & withdrawals. Please take special note of our policies around withdraw dates & vacation credit eligibility.

🌴Vacation Credits: Vacation credits require two weeks' written notice via email in order to be utilized Credits reset on July 1st. Credits can only be utilized for a Monday-Friday absence. If a child is present for any portion of the week, regular tuition will apply. New students must be enrolled for 6 months to be eligible for a vacation credit. Students who have taken a recent hiatus will need to wait 6 months to be eligible for a vacation credit. Vacation credits do not "carry over" from year to year. You are not eligible for a vacation credit if you are within 30 days of your withdrawal date.

🟡Hiatus: We require a 30-day (4 week) written notice via email for a hiatus date and a $100 re-registration fee. A hiatus must be a minimum of three weeks long. We will require a specified return date before we can place your child on hiatus in order to maintain their spot on our roster. Families who have notified us of a hiatus date are no longer eligible for a vacation credit. Students returning from hiatus are not eligible for a vacation credit until they have been back at school for 6 months.

🔴Withdrawals: Withdrawals require a 30-day (4-week) written notice via email in order for your enrollment deposit to be applied toward your final week’s tuition. Families who are within 30 days of their withdrawal date are no longer eligible to use vacation credit. If a family withdraws without providing the required 4-week notice, tuition remains due for that period.

🟣Student Enrollment Requirements: Students are required to have the following documents on file to maintain current enrollment status. Failure to submit or keep required documents up to date may result in termination of services.

• Application
• Chesterbrook Academy Fee Agreement (yearly)
• Pennsylvania Fee Agreement (every 6 months)
• Child Health Assessment (6 weeks to 24 months: every 6 months, 2 years-5 years: yearly)
• Pennsylvania Emergency Contact Form (every 6 months)
• Chesterbrook Academy Enrollment Agreement (yearly)
• Topical Ointment/Diaper Cream (every 6 months)
• Sunscreen Application (every 6 months)
• Chesterbrook Academy Family Handbook (yearly)
• Infant Information Schedule (update as needed for feeding changes, nap changes, etc)

We ask anyone who is sick, whether Family or Child, to remain at home for the health and safety of our school community. We reserve the right to refuse admittance to any person who shows a sign of illness. Children who become ill at school will be made comfortable and Families will be notified to pick them up within one hour.

Families must keep sick Children at home until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours* if they display any of the following:

● Fever of 100 degrees or more. Children must be free of fever for at least 24 hours, unassisted by fever-reducing medication before returning to school.

● Vomiting

● Diarrhea

● Heavy nasal discharge requiring frequent wiping every 3-5 minutes

● Persistent, non-productive or “barking” cough

● Sore throat

● Fussy, cranky behavior unlike the Child’s normal demeanor

● Skin rash, including diaper rash

● Head lice

● Symptoms of a communicable disease such as pink eye, measles, chicken pox, mumps, or strep throat

*The length of time Children should stay out of our School depends on the nature of their illness. Please see your School Leader for updated guidance.

**Illness policy can also be reviewed on pages 23-24 of the Family Handbook.

All items on the menu follow the state nutritional standards: all grains are made with whole grain ingredients or enriched with whole grains, yogurt contains 12 grams of sugar or less, cereal products contain 6 grams of sugar or less, whole milk is provided to 1 year olds, 1 % milk is provided to 2-5 year olds.

Please note: Menu is subject to change based on vendor availability.

*Dates subject to change.

Please take a moment to view our Google Reviews and hear what alumni and current families have to say about our programs. Your feedback means so much to us and helps other families learn more about our school community. You are also welcome to share your own experience by writing a review—especially about your enrollment journey!

We would like to remind you to be courteous and safe in the parking lot by adhering to the following guidelines:

· Leave handicap spaces available for those with an official handicap placard.

· Maintain a speed of 5 mph and look out for pedestrians crossing the parking lot.

· Use parking spots for pickups and drop offs. If there are no spots available, please park on the grass and NOT in front of the building or the neighboring businesses.

We appreciate your help and cooperation in making our school a safe place for our students.