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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Per email from Chesterbrook's principal, "most of the third grade team is leaving Chesterbrook next year."

3 of 4 "core teachers" and both special ed teachers are departing. 1 retirement, 2 moves out of the area, and 2 moves to other elementary schools within FCPS. The two moves within FCPS raise red flags; both are experienced teachers who have spent their entire careers (decade and a half each) at Chesterbrook. Both are excellent and highly esteemed, as are the two moving out of the area.

It's not surprising that parents are alarmed. Chesterbrook has had a lot of turnover over the past 5 years, and the current principal is in her 2nd year, so whether parents like her or not, it's natural to wonder what effect the leadership change has on the teachers' experiences and desire to remain.[/quote]'

I don't see any communication that was phrased like that.  I did find the following, which suggests there was plenty of notice to adjust classroom assignments and hire new teachers:

"We realize the legacy we are losing with the transition of Ms. Keefer and Mrs. Skousen from the Chesterbrook community. They have devoted many years of service and excellence in teaching to Chesterbrook and will be missed dearly.

It is important that we continue to have strong teaching teams at all our grade levels. With the concentration of staff changes in third grade, we have ensured a strong foundation with veteran teaching staff to join Mrs. Heugel. We welcome to our third grade team, Mrs. Hudler and Miss Harmon. We have also hired one new teacher to join our third grade team for the 2020-21 school year.

Additionally we have hired two experienced teachers that are moving to the Northern Virginia area and joining our Chesterbrook Staff. We look forward to introducing them to you in the future."

That would seem to explain why no vacancies are currently posted. 
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