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Students at Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Ashburn Village Soar into Earth Day with Ladybug Release

Students spread their environmental wings and released 1,500 ladybugs into the environment to improve the health of local vegetation

On April 21, students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Ashburn Village explored a bug’s life in celebration of Earth Day as they released 1,500 ladybugs throughout the schoolyard and back into the environment on plants, flowers and trees. Students dressed for the occasion in the likeness of ladybugs, wearing red and black colors and antennae. During the event, students also planted a bush and a tree on their campus. Leading up to Earth Day, students learned that ladybugs serve as a natural pesticide by feeding on insects that could otherwise harm the health of gardens, trees and shrubs. Chesterbrook Academy teaches the importance of community and exploring nature at a young age.

About Chesterbrook Academy Preschool

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Ashburn Village, Va., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of more than 200 nonsectarian private schools, including preschools, K-8 and high schools in 19 states across the nation and the District of Columbia. Chesterbrook Academy schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. They also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Chesterbrook Academy, or to find a school near you, please visit www.ChesterbrookAcademy.com.

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