Chatsworth School

Chatsworth School

Andrea L. Derrien, Principal

Lisa Feidler, Assistant Principal

A Message from Mrs. Derrien

Dear Chatsworth Families,

We are committed to creating a bully-free learning community in our school and our classrooms. One important aspect of a learning community is a healthy respect for self and others paired with an attitude of acceptance for all others in school. The goal is for every person in our community to work toward having a win-win attitude in working out any conflict that may occur at school. I invite you to be an active part of developing this community by asking your child(ren) each day to discuss the events that happen at school. We need your support and your participation if the win-win attitude is to become a habit of being in daily life. Encourage your child(ren) to demonstrate the same attitudes and practices at home.

It is important to realize that for children to grow academically, they must feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging. Therefore, if a situation occurs at school, and we are aware of the situation, we will work as a learning community to ensure it is resolved. Bullying will not be tolerated and will be addressed if it ever occurs. All of our students will be involved in activities throughout the year to help them develop the language needed to explain their thoughts, feelings, and actions when comments or behaviors cause them to feel uncomfortable, insignificant, or unheard. Our guidelines will include kindness to everyone, respect for all, compassion for others, and an effort to always strive for peace.

October 2018

Important Dates

October 4 Fall School Portraits

October 8-12 PTA hosts

Scholastic Book Fair

October 10 Chatsworth School Mag-

net Showcase 6:00 pm

Our mission is to ensure that all of our students and staff feel capable, connected, and secure. Please see the attachment entitled "Bullying: What Parents Need to Know."

Thank you for your support!

Best Regards, Andrea Derrien, Principal

BCPS Magnet School Applications

October 19 MSEA Convention BCPS Schools closed for

students

Planning ahead:

November 6 Election Day BCPS Schools closed

If you are interested in applying for entry into any of the Baltimore County Public Schools' Magnet Programs, the applications are currently available online. Please visit the website of the Office of Magnet Programs to access the application at rograms. Applications are due by Friday, November 16, 2018.

****If you are a current Chatsworth family, you MUST APPLY FOR ANY YOUNGER SIBLING thr ough the application pr ocess. Please call us or the BCPS Magnet Programs office with any questions. Thank you!

November 9 End of Marking Period BCPS Schools Close 3

hours early

November 22, 23 Thanksgiving Holiday BCPS Schools closed

See Magnet Program flyers in newsletter for more information!

From the Health Suite

Should my child stay home from school today?

When you child is possibly experiencing some symptoms or is not feeling well, you may have to decide whether or not to send them to school. Please see the information on the next page which will help you decide when you should keep your child home. Absence due to illness is an excused absence as long as you send in a note with your child when they return to school. Please take advantage of this time to help your child feel better and to alleviate the spread of germs. Also, please remember if your child has a fever, they must be FEVER FREE WITHOUT MEDICATION for at least 24 hours before they can return to school.

BCPS Medication Policy Medication for a student is best administered at home by parents or guardians. If for some reason it becomes necessary for your child to receive medication in school, a written order from the physician and signed parent authorization must be given to the nurse by an adult with the medication. It is recommended a first dose of a new medication be given at home. The medication form titled Parent's Request to Administer Medication in School is attached for your convenience. This form is also available from the BCPS website.

Any medication which is to be administered in school must be brought in an original container/ box, with a pharmacy label if it was dispensed. Children are not permitted to carry or use any medication on their own in school (this includes cough drops, medicated throat spray and topical ointments).

Fluoride Mouth Rinse Program This program is offered weekly to elementary students in grades one through five whose home drinking water is supplied by a well. The program is provided by the Department of Health and managed by the school nurse (Mrs. Redding).

If you meet this criteria and would like for your child to participate, a permission form with additional details is attached. Please complete the form and return it to Mrs. Redding.

Yikes, Lice I'm glad to say we have not had any reports of lice this school year, but it is good practice to get

in the habit of checking your child's head periodically throughout the school year. Head lice is a common occurrence in children, particularly during elementary school years.

When children have head lice, they experience itching of the scalp and the presence of live lice in the hair or viable ova (nits) attached to the hair shafts. Lice are not known to be carriers of disease; they are unpleasant at least, and undesirable at worst. Your child will likely have had lice for several weeks before you realize the problem.

Head lice are most often transmitted within the family or through close head to head contact with the infested person. Although less common, it may also be transmitted by contact with the infested person's personal articles (e.g. combs, hats and clothing). Bed linens, pillows, stuffed animals, carpeting, and upholstery that come in contact with the head may also serve as a means of transmission.

Students who have lice must be excluded from school until they are treated and free of live lice. A small number of nits may still be viable after treatment, but it is not possible in a school setting to distinguish the difference. Affected students will need to be examined by the school nurse upon return to school, and prior to admission to the classroom. The student will be rescreened daily for two calendar weeks after treatment to ensure they remain free of live lice.

If you have any questions on any of this information, please call Mrs. Redding at 410-887-1103.

Chatsworth PTA

Please take a moment to register or update your contact information on the PTA's website at . By registering, you receive updates directly from the PTA and have access to the Online School Directory for FREE!

Join the PTA Today and Make a Donation during our BIG GIVE Campaign to help the PTA purchase a Buddy Bench and contribute to a New Sign for the entrance to our school. Visit our website today to register, join the PTA, make a donation, and sign up for volunteer opportunities.

The Coin Challenge and Book Fair are Coming! Starting Monday, October 1st, the PTA's coin challenge will begin. Each day of the week represents a different denomination of coin to send in. See our attached flyer for details! The grade that brings in the most coins wins extra recess and their teachers will win $100 towards books or supplies for their classrooms!

The book fair begins Monday, October 8th. Book Fair Packets are coming home with students soon - but visit our Book Fair page for more details or check out our Facebook group for videos and more about the Book Fair!



PTA MEMBERSHIP MATTERS!!! Join the PTA and you're automatically entered to win a $25 WEGMANS GIFT CARD!! For all families and staff who have already joined the PTA or join before October 18th, your name will be entered into a drawing for the gift card. Winners will be drawn on the 18th and announced on October 19th. The PTA Needs all Chatsworth Families and Staff to join the PTA - the dues we receive help fund so much of what the PTA does and every single membership matters. Join online at or send cash/check in with your paper order form (form available for download in our files on Facebook).

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Trunk or Treat for this year has been cancelled. We know this is disappointing to our families and students, but the PTA is working hard to add another family activity to the calendar soon.

Yearbook Sales: Our Yearbook will be published and delivered at the end of the school year, but don't wait to place your order. Any orders placed in the Month of October will receive a 10% discount. See the attached flyer for all the details and order information.

If you have any questions about upcoming PTA events, membership or volunteer opportunities, please contact PTA President, Amber McGinnis at amber.smcginnis@

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