FCPS

June 27 - Bonnie Brae Book Mobile 12-2 pm
July 11 - Popsicles on the Playground for Rising Kindergarten Families, 2-3 pm
July 18 - Bonnie Brae Book Mobile, 2-4 pm
July 30 - Popsicles on the Playground for Rising Kindergarten Families and New Families to Bonnie Brae, 4-5 pm

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Bonnie Brae ES: Field Day Friday (some information)

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Field Day Information

Bonnie Brae's Field Day is tomorrow, Friday, June 7!

Please remind students to dress appropriately, as it will be warm and some stations involve water, so students may get a little wet. Students should wear athletic shoes. Students should also bring a water bottle with them for Field Day. They can carry it from station-to-station.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have already signed up! If you are able, we can still use some more volunteers to manage stations. If you are able to volunteer on June 7, please see our Field Day SignUpGenius.

Field Day Schedule:

Session 1: (8:45-10:30 am – Grades 2 and 3, Enhanced Autism) *Please arrive by 8:25 am for this session.

Session 2: (10:30-12:15 pm – Grades K, 1, and 6) *Please arrive by 10:10 am for this session.

Session 3: (12:45-2:30 pm – Grades 4 and 5) *Please arrive by 12:25 pm for this session.

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Bonnie Brae ES: Field Day Volunteers Needed

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Field Day Volunteers Needed

Bonnie Brae's field day is tomorrow, Friday, June 7. We are still looking for volunteers to manage stations. If you are able to volunteer on June 7, please see our Field Day SignUpGenius.

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Bonnie Brae ES: Field Day Volunteers Needed & Yearbook Sales

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Field Day Volunteers Needed

Bonnie Brae's field day is this Friday, June 7. We are still looking for volunteers to manage stations. If you are able to volunteer on June 7, please see our Field Day SignUpGenius.

Yearbook Onsite Sales

We still have a limited number of yearbook copies for sale. Students can purchase a yearbook as they arrive on Thursday and Friday this week. Yearbooks can be purchased for $25 (one per student). Students can bring in exact cash or a check made out to "Bonnie Brae Elementary", with "Yearbook" written in the For section.

All yearbooks will be distributed to students on the following dates:

ECCB & PreK students on June 5
Sixth grade students on June 10
All other classes on June 11

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Bonnie Brae ES: Yearbook Onsite Sales

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Yearbook Onsite Sales

If families did not pre-order a Bonnie Brae Yearbook, we will have a limited number of copies for sale in our front lobby starting Tuesday, June 4th (as students arrive). We will continue sales until we are sold out, or until June 7th. Yearbooks can be purchased for $25 (one per student). Students can bring in exact cash or a check made out to "Bonnie Brae Elementary", with "Yearbook" written in the For section.

All yearbooks will be distributed to students on the following dates:

ECCB & PreK students on June 5
Sixth grade students on June 10
All other classes on June 11

VDOE Mathematics Resources for Families

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Bonnie Brae ES- Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

What a week! We had such a great time on Wednesday morning during the Robinson senior parade. It was loud and it was a blast, as we paraded through the halls of Bonnie Brae with our students cheering on over 450 Robinson graduates. Congratulations to all the former Scotties who will be graduating from Robinson or Lake Braddock next week!

We had a great day celebrating our final SCA Spirit Day of the year today, Beach Day! Next week is our final full week of the school year, and it is packed with fun activities and exciting learning opportunities, including our band, strings, and chorus concerts (see schedule below), and Field Day, which takes place on Friday, June 7. See the section below on Field Day for more information, and please consider volunteering here to support this fun event!

Have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success. Next Week's Events

June 4-7 - Yearbook Sales in Lobby (while students arrive)
June 5 - 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert (Oak View ES), 6-7 pm
June 5 - Last Day of School for ECCB and PreK Students
June 6 - 4th Grade Strings Concert (Robinson),
June 6 - 5th/6th Grade Band Concert (Robinson),
June 7 - Field Day (no rain date)

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Spiral Review

Character Strengths: We will continue to review and deepen our understanding of the character strengths.

Positivity Project for Families

Families can find resources to help continue the discussion of character strengths at home by visiting the Positivity Project for Families webpage.

A few amazing highlights that happened this week... Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow.

As we approach the final 8 days of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources. We continue to share weekly absenteeism updates here through the end of the year. As of May 31, 2024, Bonnie Brae's absenteeism rate is at 13.5%. This is an increase from last week. Be sure to send your child to school when healthy, and help us continue to decrease our overall percentage of students who are considered chronically absent (as a reminder, chronic absenteeism is missing 10% or more of days in a school year, regardless of excused or unexcused).

Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony

Summer Popsicles on the Playground Events

We are looking forward to bringing students and families together for some Summer fun!

Thursday, July 11 from 2-3 PM - Rising Kindergarten Families Popsicles on the Playground

We are thrilled to host our Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground event to welcome rising kindergarten students and families on the playground on the baseball field!

Tuesday, July 30 from 4-5 PM - Rising Kindergarten and New Families Popsicles on the Playground

We look forward to meeting rising Kindergarten families and families new to Bonnie Brae during our Popsicles on the Playground event on our playground on the baseball field!

Yearbook Distribution and Onsite Sales

Yearbooks will be distributed to ECCB & PreK students on June 5th, sixth grade students on June 10, and the rest of the school on June 11. If families did not pre-order a Bonnie Brae Yearbook, we will have a limited number of copies for sale in our front lobby from June 4-June 7 (as students arrive). Yearbooks can be purchased for $25 (one per student). Students can bring in exact cash or a check made out to "Bonnie Brae Elementary", with "Yearbook" written in the For section.

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Bonnie Brae's field day is on Friday, June 7 (unfortunately, not able to schedule a possible rain date). We are in need of volunteers to manage stations. If you are able to volunteer on June 7, please see our Field Day SignUpGenius.

Bonnie Brae Bookmobile

Bonnie Brae Elementary School (BBES) will continue the Bonnie Brae Bookmobile to provide books to students during Summer 2024. The Bonnie Brae Bookmobile will run on June 27, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and July 18, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and will be stopping at four locations in the community, with the last stop being the BBES parking lot, to distribute books and popsicles to interested students.

Mathematics Independent Learning Options for Families of Elementary Students ST Math

All students have access to ST Math over the summer that they can access through Schoology. This video shows students and families how to access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR_drzeR9E

In addition to the information listed below, it is recommended that students who are moving from a standard level math class to an honors level math class have their ST Math journey reassigned to the next grade level.

Get the most out of ST Math over the summer by implementing effective strategies for continued learning.
JiJi's Summer Math Club encourages students to learn and practice math in a fun and interactive way throughout the summer.
Don't miss out on our ST Math summer activities that will keep students sharp and prepared for the upcoming academic year.

Family Resource Center

Family webinars that may be worth sharing are posted on the FCPS Family Resource Center site with specific mathematics webinars posted under academics.

VDOE

The following resources have been curated from the Virginia Department of Education:

Additional resources

The following resources are free and available for anyone to use. Please note that FCPS does not have a paid subscription to either service.

Zearn online summer math

Khan academy summer site

The construction vehicles have been busy preparing for the new wing!

Mathematics Independent Learning Options for Families of Secondary Students Mathspace

Current middle school students and high school students through PreCalculus will continue to have access to Mathspace through Schoology. Students are encouraged to practice their mathematics through utilizing the Mathspace Skills Check-Ins.

Family Resource Center

Family webinars that may be worth sharing are posted on the FCPS Family Resource Center site with specific mathematics webinars posted under academics.

VDOE

The following resources have been curated from the Virginia Department of Education:

VDOE Mathematics Resources for Families

ST Math

All middle school students and high school students enrolled in ESOL Math support classes have access to ST Math over the summer that they can access through Schoology. This video shows students and families how to access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR_drzeR9E

Get the most out of ST Math over the summer by implementing effective strategies for continued learning.
JiJi's Summer Math Club encourages students to learn and practice math in a fun and interactive way throughout the summer.
Don't miss out on our ST Math summer activities that will keep students sharp and prepared for the upcoming academic year.

Additional resources

The following resources are free and available for anyone to use. Please note that FCPS does not have a paid subscription to either service.

Zearn online summer math

Khan academy summer site

School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget

The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.

The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.

Read the news release.

Summer Camps

Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!

Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email [email protected] or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.

Other Summer Learning OpportunitiesChantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.

Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.

Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.

Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.

Family Literacy Workshops This Summer

Three wonderful and free family friendly summer workshops will be held at the Fairfax County Public Library in Fairfax by the George Mason University Literacy Engagement Action Project. Learn more about these free programs by visiting the links below or viewing this flyer.

June Event

July Event

August Event

Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

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June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 12 - Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release, 1:15 pm
July 11 - Popsicles on the Playground for Rising Kindergarten Families, 2-3 pm
July 30 - Popsicles on the Playground for Rising Kindergarten Families and New Families to Bonnie Brae, 4-5 pm

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Bonnie Brae ES: Five Guys Restaurant Night & Spirit Day

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Five Guys Restaurant Night-Tonight!

Take dinner off your to-do list tonight while supporting the PTO at the same time! View the Five Guys Restaurant Night flyer for more details.

When: Thursday, May 30th, 4-8PM

Where: Five Guys on Burke Centre Parkway

BBES Spirit Day: Beach Day on Friday, March 31

Friday, May 31 is May's SCA Spirit Day, Beach Day! Come dressed in your favorite beach attire (remember, no bathing suits). As always, students may wear Bonnie Brae spirit wear colors of blue and white.

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Bonnie Brae ES: Volunteer Breakfast (Thursday, May 30)

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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast!

Have you volunteered to chaperone, work in the library, support a classroom, prepare materials, or help with classroom events?

Come celebrate with us tomorrow, May 30, from 8:30-9:15 AM in the cafeteria! We are partnering with the PTO to provide this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful volunteers. For planning purposes, volunteers are asked to please RSVP at this link to share their intentions for the event.

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Bonnie Brae ES: Volunteer Breakfast, Five Guys Restaurant Night, & Field Day

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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast!

Have you volunteered to chaperone, work in the library, support a classroom, prepare materials, or help with classroom events?

Come celebrate with us on Thursday, May 30, from 8:30-9:15 AM in the cafeteria! We are partnering with the PTO to provide this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful volunteers. For planning purposes, volunteers are asked to please RSVP at this link to share their intentions for the event.

Five Guys Restaurant Night

Take dinner off your to-do list this Thursday while supporting the PTO at the same time! View the Five Guys Restaurant Night flyer for more details.

When: Thursday, May 30th, 4-8PM

Where: Five Guys on Burke Centre Parkway

Field Day Volunteers Needed

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Bonnie Brae ES- Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

What an amazing PTO Spring Carnival last week! Thank you to all our staff and PTO volunteers for supporting this fun family event!

As we continue to plan for our summer bookmobile, we need your support! Please consider making a donation of any new or gently used books to contribute to this summer reading initiative! New and/or gently used books will be collected through June 10, 2024 in boxes outside in the main lobby. See the bookmobile section below for more information.

A reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy the 3-day weekend with your family and friends!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success. Next Week's Events

May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
May 30 - Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4-8 pm
May 31 - Spirit Day-Beach Day

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Spiral Review

Character Strengths: We will continue to review and deepen our understanding of the character strengths.

Positivity Project for Families

Families can find resources to help continue the discussion of character strengths at home by visiting the Positivity Project for Families webpage.

A few amazing highlights that happened this week... Memorial Day Holiday

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow.

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources. We continue to share weekly absenteeism updates here through the end of the year. As of May 24, 2024, Bonnie Brae's absenteeism rate is at 13.2%. This is an decrease from last week. Be sure to send your child to school when healthy, and help us continue to decrease our overall percentage of students who are considered chronically absent (as a reminder, chronic absenteeism is missing 10% or more of days in a school year, regardless of excused or unexcused).

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast!

Have you volunteered to chaperone, work in the library, support a classroom, prepare materials, or help with classroom events?

Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony

Yearbook Distribution and Onsite Sales

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Bonnie Brae Bookmobile

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Mrs. Jenny Rios Godoy ([email protected]) for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza

Fairfax County is Hosting Its 1st Puzzle Hunt!

When: Launches June 15, 2024

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.

Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.

Five Guys Restaurant Night

Take dinner off your to-do list tonight while supporting the PTO at the same time! View the Five Guys Restaurant Night flyer for more details.

When: Thursday, May 30th, 4-8PM

Where: Five Guys on Burke Centre Parkway

June 4-7 - Yearbook Sales in Lobby (while students arrive)
June 5 - 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert (Oak View ES), 6-7 pm
June 5 - Last Day of School for ECCB and PreK Students
June 6 - 4th Grade Strings Concert (Robinson),
June 6 - 5th/6th Grade Band Concert (Robinson),
June 7 - Field Day (no rain date)
June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 12 - Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release, 1:15 pm

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Bonnie Brae ES: Class Picture Retake Day (May 22)

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Class Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, May 22

All classes will have their class picture retaken on Wednesday, May 22. The new class pictures will be delivered to Bonnie Brae before the end of the school year. All students will receive a complimentary retaken class picture. **No individual photos will be taken.***

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From BBES PTO: Chili Cook-Off (Staff Appreciation Event)

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Chili Cook-off -- Staff Appreciation Event

Are you ready to flex your best chili recipe and win bragging rights for making the staff's favorite chili? See signup genius for more donations needed and details for drop-off, or contact PTO directly with any questions: [email protected]

When: Friday, June 7th

Donation Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-49724226-chili#/

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Bonnie Brae ES- Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

Tonight is the big night! We are looking forward to our PTO Spring Carnival, from 6-8 PM this evening. Our PTO and volunteers have done an amazing job organizing the Spring Carnival, and we hope to see you there. See the PTO section below for more details!

Have a wonderful evening at the Spring Carnival, and a fantastic weekend with your family and friends.

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success. Next Week's Events

May 17 - PTO Spring Carnival, 6-8 pm
May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL Test
May 22 - Class Picture Retake Day

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Spiral Review

Character Strengths: We will review and deepen our understanding of the character strengths.

Positivity Project for Families

Families can find resources to help continue the discussion of character strengths at home by visiting the Positivity Project for Families webpage.

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

Fourth grade students problem solved using Keva Planks.

Our Scotties are smiling even when it rains almost daily!

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources. We are continuing to share weekly absenteeism updates through the end of the year. As of May 17, 2024, Bonnie Brae's absenteeism rate is at 14.2%. This is an increase from last week. Be sure to send your child to school when healthy, and help us decrease our overall percentage of students who are considered chronically absent (as a reminder, chronic absenteeism is missing 10% or more of days in a school year, regardless of excused or unexcused).

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast!

Have you volunteered to chaperone, work in the library, support a classroom, prepare materials, or help with classroom events?

Memorial Day Holiday

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Yearbook Distribution and Onsite Sales

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Bonnie Brae Bookmobile

Bonnie Brae Elementary School (BBES) will continue the Bonnie Brae Bookmobile to provide books to students during Summer 2024. The Bonnie Brae Book Mobile will run on June 27, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and July 18, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and will be stopping at four locations in the community, with the last stop being the BBES parking lot, to distribute books and popsicles to interested students.

SOL Testing at Bonnie Brae

Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) standardized tests in reading, mathematics, and science take place in May. The FCPS Grade Level Tests webpage provides information by grade level about the general assessment schedule and reporting method for each required assessment type in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). If you have questions about SOLs, contact your child's teacher or Natalie Vershaw, school test coordinator.

Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.

Sixth grade students in Mrs. Turner's class were creative and innovative while creating items out of water bottles during their PBL.

Calling All Alumni and Friends!

Educate Fairfax is proud to introduce FCPS Alumni & Friends, an online network of alumni, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members with ties to Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether you are a recent FCPS graduate or you’ve returned to Fairfax to work or raise your own family, this network will celebrate our alumni and friends of FCPS through stories, news and events, reunions, homecoming, and other activities. It’s also a great way to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Join FCPS Alumni & Friends today!

Spring Carnival - Tonight!

The BBES PTO welcomes all families to join us for our annual event as we celebrate with carnival games, music, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, staff dunk tank, food trucks, and concessions! View our Spring Carnival flyer for more details.

When: Friday, May 17th from 6-8PM

Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary

Cost: $5/student (save time with pre-sale tickets online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/092ec9d8-6609-4bf1-8c22-b2384be69815)

These exciting events that make magical memories for our little ones are only possible WITH YOUR HELP! Please sign up to help during the event via our Spring Carnival SignUpGenius.

*This is not a drop-off event, and all students must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

Five Guys Restaurant Night - COMING SOON!

Take dinner off your to-do list tonight while supporting the PTO at the same time! View the Five Guys Restaurant Night flyer for more details.

When: Thursday, May 30th, 4-8PM

Where: Five Guys on Burke Centre Parkway

May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
May 30 - Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4-8 pm
May 31 - Spirit Day-Beach Day
June 4-7 - Yearbook Sales in Lobby (while students arrive)
June 5 - 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert (Oak View ES), 6-7 pm
June 5 - Last Day of School for ECCB and PreK Students
June 6 - 4th Grade Strings Concert (Robinson),
June 6 - 5th/6th Grade Band Concert (Robinson),
June 7 - Field Day (no rain date)
June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 12 - Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release, 1:15 pm

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Bonnie Brae ES: Superintendent Community Conversations

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Final Two Community Conversations With the Superintendent

Dear Bonnie Brae Families,

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities.

The dates for the final two Community Conversations are below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

Upcoming Community Conversations:

May 16, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Poe Middle School, 7000 Cindy Ln, Annandale, VA 22003 - REGISTER HERE
May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 - REGISTER HERE

Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

For more information please visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the last two Superintendent Community Conversations of the year.

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From BBES PTO: PTO Meeting & Spring Carnival Volunteers Needed

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Virtual PTO Meeting TONIGHT

All are welcome to join us for our final PTO meeting of the 2023-2024 school year! Please call in and join us to get connected with the school community, hear from our principal, and vote on future board members for the 2024-2025 school year!

When: Wednesday, May 15th at 6PM

Where: Virtual - https://meet.google.com/gft-xroz-ssm

Spring Carnival - Volunteers Needed!

Please sign up today to volunteer for our annual Spring Carnival! The BBES PTO welcomes all families to join us for our annual event as we celebrate with carnival games, music, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, staff dunk tank, food trucks, and concessions! View our Spring Carnival flyer for more details.

When: Friday, May 17th, 6-8PM

Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary

Cost: $5/student (save time with pre-sale tickets online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/092ec9d8-6609-4bf1-8c22-b2384be69815)

These exciting events that make magical memories for our little ones are only possible WITH YOUR HELP! Please sign up to help during the event via our Spring Carnival SignUpGenius.

*This is not a drop-off event, and all students must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

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From BBES PTO: Spring Carnival Volunteers Needed

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Spring Carnival - Volunteers Needed!

When: Friday, May 17th, 6-8PM

Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary

Cost: $5/student (save time with pre-sale tickets online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/092ec9d8-6609-4bf1-8c22-b2384be69815)

These exciting events that make magical memories for our little ones are only possible WITH YOUR HELP! Please sign up to help during the event via our Spring Carnival SignUpGenius.

*This is not a drop-off event, and all students must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

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Bonnie Brae ES- Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

It has been such a fun week celebrating our amazing teachers and staff! Thank you to the PTO for partnering with us this week. Our Scottie staff have felt the love, and we are grateful for all that they do to support our students!

Next week the PTO will hold our annual Spring Carnival, on Friday, May 17, from 6-8 PM! This is always a fun and popular event, and it can't be held without the support of our volunteers. Please consider signing up to help here, and see the information below for more details on this fun, family event!

Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends, and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success. Next Week's Events

May 15 - Grade 5 Math SOL Test
May 15 - Grade 6 Math SOL Test
May 15 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7 pm
May 16- Grade 4 Math SOL Test
May 17- Grade 3 Math SOL Test
May 17 - PTO Spring Carnival, 6-8 pm

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Other People Mindset

Character Strengths: We will review the 24 character strengths and the Other People Mindset.

Quote of the Week: “Character strengths aren’t about ignoring the negative. Instead, they help us overcome life’s inevitable adversities.”

-JEFF BRYAN, P2 Co-Founder and Executive Director

Positivity Project for Families

Families can find resources to help continue the discussion of character strengths at home by visiting the Positivity Project for Families webpage.

A few amazing highlights that happened this week... Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources. As we shared previously, we will be giving weekly absenteeism updates. As of May 10, 2024, Bonnie Brae's absenteeism rate is at 13.5%. This is a decrease from last week, and let's keep up the great work! Be sure to send your child to school when healthy, and help us continue to decrease our overall percentage of students who are considered chronically absent (as a reminder, chronic absenteeism is missing 10% or more of days in a school year, regardless of excused or unexcused).

Parent Input for Next Year's Class Placement

We are getting ready to discuss class placement for the 2024-25 school year and would appreciate parent/guardian input for consideration during these discussions. If you would like to provide input, please complete this form by today, May 10, 2024. We look forward to continuing this collaboration with you and your children to best support their learning needs.

Memorial Day Holiday

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Yearbook Distribution and Onsite Sales

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Robinson Symphonic Band-Invited to The Midwest Clinic

The James W. Robinson Symphonic Band has been invited to perform at the 78th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL this December! Check out the details of this awesome opportunity here: https://www.robinsonband.org/news

SOL Testing at Bonnie Brae

Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.

FCPS 2025 Budget — What’s Happening Next

The next steps in FCPS’ budget process are:

Tuesday, May 14: The School Board holds a public hearing on the budget. Register to speak by 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 13.
Wednesday, May 15: Second day of School Board public hearings, if needed.
Tuesday, May 21: School Board budget work session.
Thursday, May 23: School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.

For more details on our budget, view FCPS budget documents.

Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza!

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — at no cost!

Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.

Share Your Thoughts on Middle School Start Times

Attend a forum to hear about adolescent sleep research from an expert, learn about FCPS’ ongoing middle school start times study, and participate in small group discussions. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Breakout sessions will be held for middle school students to share their voices. Students are encouraged to attend!

Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m., virtual forum.
Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.

While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.

Spring Carnival - Volunteers Needed!

When: Friday, May 17th from 6-8PM

Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary

Cost: $5/student (save time with pre-sale tickets online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/092ec9d8-6609-4bf1-8c22-b2384be69815)

These exciting events that make magical memories for our little ones are only possible WITH YOUR HELP! Please sign up to help during the event via our Spring Carnival SignUpGenius.

*This is not a drop-off event, and all students must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

Board Positions OPEN - BBES PTO Needs YOU!

We hope everyone has had a wonderful year and enjoyed all of the events, after school programs, fundraisers, assemblies, and so much more! But all of this is only made possible by having a robust team of volunteers to lead the PTO with a full Board. There are SO MANY benefits to joining the PTO Board! You'll stay connected and involved in the school community, make new friends, and be a special part of helping make magical memories for our kids that will last a lifetime!

We are currently seeking PTO Board nominations for the 2024-2025 school year for the President, President Elect, and two Co-VPs of Fundraising. PLEASE reach out to any current board member or the PTO President at [email protected] if you are interested. Many hands make light work, and we hope to continue supporting so many wonderful events and programs for our students next year with your help!

May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL Test
May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
May 30 - Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4-8 pm
May 31 - Spirit Day-Beach Day
June 4-7 - Yearbook Sales in Lobby (while students arrive)
June 5 - 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert (Oak View ES), 6-7 pm
June 5 - Last Day of School for ECCB and PreK Students
June 6 - 4th Grade Strings Concert (Robinson),
June 6 - 5th/6th Grade Band Concert (Robinson),
June 7 - Field Day (no rain date)
June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 12 - Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release, 1:15 pm

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Bonnie Brae ES: Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day (May 8)

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Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day-May 8

Join us on Wednesday, May 8th for Walk and Roll to School Day! Participate with our Bonnie Brae School Community by walking or riding your bike to school. Enjoy the health benefits to the exercise associated with this event, as well as the benefits to the environment by removing vehicles from the road. We hope to see you walking or rolling on May 8th!

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Staff Appreciation Week-Recess times still available

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Giving the Gift of Recess Time: 9 recess times still available during this Staff Appreciation Week

Please consider volunteering, via our Recess Time SignUpGenius, to supervise students during recess throughout the week of May 6-10. Sign up for one slot or many! We appreciate your support in showing our teachers how much we appreciate them!

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From BBES PTO: Staff Appreciation Week

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Staff Appreciation Week - VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS NEEDED!!!

Volunteers and donations are needed to make next week a success!!! Many hands make light work, so please sign up today via our Volunteers & Donations SignUpGenius to help ensure we have enough volunteer coverage and items donated as we shower our AMAZING BBES staff with love, food, gifts, and appreciation for the full week from May 6 - 10. Thank you for your time and generous contributions!

Staff Appreciation Week - Giving the Gift of Recess Time

As a way to show the teachers how much we appreciate them, please consider volunteering, via our Recess Time SignUpGenius, to supervise students during recess throughout the week of May 6-10. Sign up for one slot or many!