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Bonnie Brae ES: Outstanding Employee Nominations & Veterans Day Breakfast

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Outstanding Employee Nominations

Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools acknowledge Outstanding Employees. The recognition of outstanding employees begins at individual schools and then employees may be further recognized in their region and in the entire county. Nominations are now open for the Bonnie Brae community to recognize outstanding Scottie Staff. Bonnie Brae families are invited, along with school staff, to nominate outstanding employees in the categories listed below. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. Please review the list below to see categories and criteria for nominations. More information can be found on our Bonnie Brae Outstanding Employee Nominations flyer. Nominations should be submitted using this Google form. Thank you for helping us to acknowledge great work at our school!

Outstanding Teacher

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

Outstanding Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding New Principal

Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)

Outstanding Leader

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position (that is not the building principal). Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals

Outstanding Professional Employee

Eligibility: At least one-year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership. Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid).

***Note: Deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1.***

Veterans Day Breakfast & Classroom Visits

Bonnie Brae is excited to be able to host the Veteran's Day Breakfast and Read Aloud event on Friday, November 8th beginning at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria for Bonnie Brae families and staff who currently serve or have served in the armed forces. We extend a warm invitation to our honored veterans to start their day with a delicious meal, followed by a special opportunity to read a book and share their stories with our students. It's a chance for our students to learn, connect, and express their gratitude. If you can submit a photo, join us for breakfast, or visit a classroom, please complete this google form. We will use photos submitted from the community to create a slideshow both for the event and for our Bonnie Brae Bark News Show to share with students.

Donations/Volunteers Needed for Veterans Day Breakfast

To make this event truly special, we kindly request breakfast donations from our generous community. Let's come together to celebrate our heroes and the values they embody. Please consider signing up by Tuesday, November 5th to help make this event a success. Thank you!

Bonnie Brae ES: Fairview Fire Station Open House

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Fairview Fire Station Open House

In a long-standing tradition of opening the station doors and welcoming in the community, it is once again time for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Departments annual open house. Stop by the Fairview Fire Sation on Saturday, October 12, 10 AM-4 PM.

Bonnie Brae ES: Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

It's been another great week here at Bonnie Brae! The weather has been beautiful, and we have enjoyed seeing our Scotties engaged in joyful learning throughout the building and Scottland Yard.

A reminder that Monday, October 14 is a Staff Development Day, and there is no school for students. Please see below for lots of important information, to include the upcoming three-hour early release (October 28), the Book Fair next week, our Math & Literacy Night (November 13), and to volunteer to support with the PTO Fall Festival (October 25).

Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends. Soak up the sunshine!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success.

October 14 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
October 14-October 18 - Digital Citizenship Week
October 15-October 22 - Book Fair (BBES Library)
- October 15, 17, & 22 - Family Shopping Nights, 3:30-6:30 PM
October 16 - Parent Coffee: Advanced Academics & Portrait of a Graduate, 8:30-9:20 AM (Cafeteria)
October 16 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7:30 PM

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Integrity

Character Strengths: You are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.

Quote of the Week: “To believe in something and not live it, is dishonest.”

-MAHATMA GANDHI

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...

Seen around Bonnie Brae this week!

Students in Ms. McGuire's class participated in their first Socratic Seminar this week!

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Fall Pictures - Seeing Your Child's Picture Proofs

If you pre-ordered a fall picture package, it should be arriving shortly.

For families who did not have a chance to pre-order, it is not too late! Please visit the Victor O’Neill photo portal. Use your child’s student ID number when asked for the online code. If you are unsure of your child’s student ID number, please email your child's classroom teacher.

For questions about school pictures please email: [email protected].

Book Fair Starts on Tuesday!

Book Fair begins on Tuesday and runs through Oct 22! Grades 1-6 will have the opportunity to shop during the school day. Students may pay with cash or eWallet. The eWallet system works differently this year! You set a spending limit for your child. Your credit card is not charged until a purchase is made, so there are no wasted/leftover funds. Visit Bookworm Central to setup an eWallet: https://www.bookwormbmaps.com/eWallet/.

We will also have three family shopping nights:

Tuesday, October 15 – 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Thursday, October 17 – 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Tuesday, October 22 – 3:30pm to 6:30pm

Volunteers are still needed to help during the school day and on our family nights. Please sign up for a slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A9A82BAAFACF8-51562829-bbes#/

If you have any questions about the Book Fair, please contact our librarian, Lora Lewis, at [email protected].

Math & Literacy Night - November 13!

Hey Scotties, let’s go camping! Join us on Wednesday, November 13 from 6-7 PM for our camping themed Math and Literacy Night! At this event you will participate in fun and engaging math and literacy games and activities with other students and teachers. There will be a scavenger hunt, a photo booth, and food all while wearing your favorite camping and/or cozy clothes! More details to come but mark your calendars now!

Early Release Monday, October 28 - Please Complete the Survey

On Monday, October 28, dismissal will be three hours early, beginning at 12:15 PM. To allow teachers time to complete the state required 27 hours of language arts training, we encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their typical route home (bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days — where necessary, we will ensure that student supervision is in place for students who must stay until our regular dismissal time of 3:15 PM. Typical bus transportation is available at 3:15 PM, and SACC will be open for afternoon SACC families starting at 12:15 PM.

Homeroom teachers have shared the October 28 Early Release Survey with their students' families. We are asking that all families complete the October 28 Early Release Survey by Friday 10/18. Please review these important details:

To ensure safety for each student, parents/caregivers must complete the survey to notify the homeroom teacher if they plan to have their child leave school at 12:15 PM via bus, kiss & ride, or walking by 3:00 PM on Friday, October 18.
Changes to your child’s dismissal plan cannot occur after close of business October 23rd.
If parents/caregivers have an emergency and need to pick up students who are being supervised at school after 12:15 PM on October 28, please contact the office at 703-321-3900.

Thank you for taking time to review this important information about the upcoming 3-hour early release on Monday, October 28.

Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics

Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics. During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day. Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.

October 18, 2024, 10-11:30 A.M. Register Online

News You Choose - Check Your Subscriptions & Get Signed Up!

News You Choose (NYC) is a subscription-based, email communication tool used for the distribution of non-critical communications such as newsletters, events, news updates, and other topics. Families can subscribe to newsletters on hundreds of topics (ie Bonnie Brae groups, School Board Member updates, Robinson Secondary, Special Services...). Families can also update their preferences (change what they are subscribed to).

Visit the FCPS News You Choose webpage
Enter your email address
1. Already signed up for NYC - enter email address that receives the NYC communication
2. Creating a new NYC account - enter email address you would like to receive NYC communication
Scroll through the options and check off subscriptions options you are interested in. For example:
1. Bonnie Brae (News and Announcements, Bonnie Brae ES PTO)
2. Capital Projects (School Construction)
3. Robinson Secondary (Grade Level Options, Athletics & Activities)
4. Special Services
Scroll to the bottom and click on Submit

Once submitted, the NYC account is updated and you will begin receiving email communication about chosen topics.

Technology Resources for FCPS Families

FCPS has partnered up with Fairfax County Government to help our FCPS families discover valuable resources and learning events! Visit the Digital Equity websites to learn how families can:

Find Free WiFi
Borrow a Computer
Visit Fairfax Access Locations
Take Free Tech Classes
Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount or possibly qualify for free internet!

Advanced Academics Program (AAP) News

This October, Bonnie Brae will be hosting two Advanced Academic Family Information Sessions.

Meeting 1: Wednesday, October 16-8:30-9:15am (Bonnie Brae Cafeteria) -This meeting will introduce the Advanced Academic Program and Portrait of a Graduate Services provided at Bonnie Brae. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

Meeting 2: Wednesday, October 30-5:00-6:00 pm (Bonnie Brae Cafeteria)-This meeting will provide an overview of Full Time (formerly named Level IV) Services and the Full Time Services Screening Process for students in grades 2-6.

Full Time Referral Deadlines:

Fall Full Time Referrals Due: October 15. This is for new to FCPS students (as of January 2024) in grades 3-6.

Spring Full Time Referrals Due: December 15. This is for all Current FCPS students in grades 2-6.

Please visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage to learn more about the referral, screening and selection process for AAP services. Please contact our AART, Larissa Sheehan, [email protected], with any AAP related questions.

Math & Literacy Night - Donations Needed

Our Math & Literacy Night is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th. We have got some fun things planned, but we need your help!

If you can, we would appreciate donations of the following items:

Toilet Paper Rolls Paper Towel Rolls Pipe Cleaners Masking Tape Tin Foil

Paper Plates

Colored Tissue Paper Craft Foam Cotton Balls Large Beads Rubber Bands

Popsicle Sticks

Sign up on our Math & Literacy Night Donations page if you can donate items. Donated items should be sent in no later than October 31. Donations can come to Cecilia Doan, Math Resource Teacher or be given to your child’s teacher. Please see our Donations Needed flyer for more details.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Cecilia Doan,
[email protected].

Fairfax County Youth Survey

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people

Bonnie Brae will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey to our 6th graders sometime between 11/12 – 11/22 (date coming soon).

While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to Mrs. Lonnett (your child's school counselor) no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to Mrs. Lonnett.

Robinson Secondary School Spirit Wear!

Robinson has launched its first ever ONLINE spirit wear store and they have some NEW Robbie the Ram gear! Check out this tee and hoodie along with other youth merch here -OR- go to their website at www.robinsonramsboosters.com to see all things Robinson.

Questions, please contact, [email protected].

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:

Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Join the PTO

Get involved, stay connected, and learn what's happening with our Scottie community! We're an organization of parents, school staff, and community members supporting our Scotties and school community. Join the PTO today: https://www.bonniebraepto.org/ptomembership

Fall Festival VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

All Scotties are invited to join us for an evening of fun and celebrating the season! There will be games, costume contests, a live DJ, and concessions for sale.

When: Friday, October 25th from 6-8PM

Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary (indoors)

Cost: $5 per student

Save time at the door and get your tickets online now: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/439fd8ff-d406-44e1-9711-8ca152e13629

We need amazing volunteers LIKE YOU to help make this a success! Sign up to help with the event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-51893422-2024

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - Let's Keep Going!!!

Help Us Reach Our Goal! We’re already halfway through our Charleston Wrap fundraiser! Have you registered yet? Can you TEXT 10 of your friends & family right now and help us reach our goal of $10,000? Fundraiser ends October 15th! REGISTER online today at www.registercw.com using Organization ID# 16200

Funds raised help support our school community with assemblies, bus costs for field trips, staff appreciation events, classroom and schoolwide improvements, and so much more! View more details about the Charleston Wrap fundraiser.

Want to donate directly to the PTO any time throughout the year? Click and share the link with family and friends who want to support our amazing school community! https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/10fad167-6ef2-4f7d-a881-f3f084070ec6

Cardinal Gymnastics Kids Night Out - Fundraiser

It's a win-win! Parents get a night out while kids enjoy an AWESOME night full of gymnastics fun, games, crafts, and pizza! We're partnering with Cardinal Gymnastics for our next Parents Night Out drop-off fundraiser! A portion of the proceeds will come back to support the Bonnie Brae PTO. View more details about this event.

When: Saturday, October 26th from 5-9PM (NOTE: This is for 4 HOURS 😍)

Where: 5581 Guinea Road, Fairfax

Cost: $60 per child (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $50 if registered by 10/12)

Age requirement: 5-12 years old

Register online NOW! https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/Openings/OpeningsDirect?OrgID=545066&Session=Special%20Events:%20Fall%202024&sort=Cat1,StartDate,StartTime

Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week FINAL DAY!

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week runs all day, all next week! So mark your calendars!

When: Monday Oct 7th through Friday Oct 11th

Where: Chick-fil-A Burke Centre Parkway location.

Mention Bonnie Brae spirit week or use mobile ordering code BB2024 for the Bonnie Brae PTO to earn 15% of sales!

October 25 - PTO Fall Festival
October 26 - PTO & Cardinal Gymnastics Parents' Night Out Fundraiser
October 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
October 30 - AAP Family Information Night, 5-6 PM (Cafeteria)
October 31 - SCA Spirit Day: Costume Day
October 31 - Two Hour Early Release Day (End of 1st Quarter)
November 1 - Diwali Holiday (no school for students & staff)
November 4 - School Planning Day (no school for students)
November 5 - Teacher Workday/Election Day (no school for students)
November 6 - 2nd Quarter Begins
November 7 - Fall Picture Make-Up Day
November 8 - Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:30-9:15 AM (Cafeteria)

Stay up to date on all things BBES! Subscribe to our School Calendar.

FCPS Standard School Year Calendar

Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)

Bonnie Brae ES: 6th Grade Spirit Wear Fundraiser

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6th Grade Promotion October Spirit Wear Fundraiser

Support the 6th Grade promotion by purchasing October spirit wear. See our NEW spirit wear at https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home. Spirit Wear is on sale now through October 25th. View our October Spirit Wear flyer for more details.

School Spirit Days are every Friday! Dress in BLUE or Spirit Wear to show your Scottie Pride!

Bonnie Brae ES PTO: Fundraisers & Fall Festival

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Fall Festival VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

All Scotties are invited to join us for an evening of fun and celebrating the season! There will be games, costume contests, a live DJ, and concessions for sale.

When: Friday, October 25th from 6-8PM

Where: BBES (indoors)

Cost: $5 per student

Save time at the door and get your tickets online now: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/439fd8ff-d406-44e1-9711-8ca152e13629

We need amazing volunteers LIKE YOU to help make this a success! Sign up to help with the event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-51893422-2024

Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week STILL GOING!

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week runs all day, all next week! So mark your calendars!

When: Monday Oct 7th through Friday Oct 11th

Where: Chick-fil-A Burke Centre Parkway location.

Mention Bonnie Brae spirit week or use mobile ordering code BB2024 for the Bonnie Brae PTO to earn 15% of sales!

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - Let's Keep Going!!!

Help Us Reach Our Goal! We’re already halfway through our Charleston Wrap fundraiser! Have you registered yet? Can you TEXT 10 of your friends & family right now and help us reach our goal of $10,000? Fundraiser ends October 15! REGISTER online today at www.registercw.com using Organization ID# 16200

Funds raised help support our school community with assemblies, bus costs for field trips, staff appreciation events, classroom and schoolwide improvements, and so much more!

Cardinal Gymnastics Kids Night Out - Fundraiser

When: Saturday, October 26th from 5-9PM

Where: 5581 Guinea Road, Fairfax

Cost: $60 per child (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $50 if registered by 10/12)

Age requirement: 5-12 years old

Registration online NOW! https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/Openings/OpeningsDirect?OrgID=545066&Session=Special%20Events:%20Fall%202024&sort=Cat1,StartDate,StartTime

Bonnie Brae ES: Family Newsletter

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October 7-11 - PTO Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week
October 9 - National Walk & Roll to School Day

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Review Character Strengths

Character Strengths: Curiosity, Forgiveness, Open-Mindedness, OPM – Being Present, Perspective

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...

Mrs. Bennett's Kindergarten and Mrs. Williamson's 5th Grade are practicing Communicating and Collaborating with each other while sorting objects by different attributes. These POG (Portrait of a Graduate) Buddies are looking forward to practicing Critical and Creative Thinking skills together this year!

Two more kindergarten classes discovered learning on the iPad is fun!

Attendance Expectations

Regular attendance can help students be successful in the classroom, graduate on time, and achieve their life goals. If students miss too much school, school staff may contact them to work with them to support improved attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.

Walk and Roll to School Day

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Advanced Academics Program (AAP) News

This October, Bonnie Brae will be hosting two Advanced Academic Family Information Sessions.

Full Time Referral Deadlines:

Fall Full Time Referrals Due: October 15. This is for new to FCPS students (as of January 2024) in grades 3-6.

Spring Full Time Referrals Due: December 15. This is for all Current FCPS students in grades 2-6.

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Book Fair is coming soon – October 15 through October 23! This year, we are excited to partner with Bookworm Central – a local company with over 25 years of experience supporting young readers in Fairfax County Public Schools. Volunteers are key to the success of our annual book fair – WE NEED YOU! Please sign up to help during school hours or during our three family nights using our Book Fair SignUpGenius. If you have any questions, please contact our librarian, Lora Lewis, at [email protected].

Portrait of a Graduate (POG)

You might have heard your student talking about Portrait of a Graduate, or POG. What is POG? Very simply, POG is FCPS’ commitment to ensuring that all students have the skills to be successful today, tomorrow and in the future. POG is broken down into 5 important attributes: Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical & Global Citizen, Creative & Critical Thinker, and Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual. Consider how you, as an adult, use these skills to find success in your life!

Students use these skills in all school subjects, at home, in the community, with hobbies and interests, in future careers, passions, and relationships. We’re not focusing on these skills as an extra thing, students will use these skills to learn all content areas in a deeper, more meaningful way.

How will students focus on these skills?

Learn about the skills, including what they look and sound like, and why they are important
Apply the skills as they learn in their classes
Reflect on HOW the skills helped them find success and WHAT they can do to grow

Throughout the year, you’ll see and hear how your child is learning to discuss their growth in these important skills. We’re excited to see them developing skills that will help them throughout life!

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:

Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Elementary School Clinics

Middle and High School Clinics

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Robinson Pyramid Family Resource Fair

The Robinson Pyramid Family Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The event will take place from 6 : 8 PM in the Gold Cafeteria at Robinson Secondary. All families in our community are invited to attend to connect with local organizations that will provide information about support and resources in the areas of health, recreation, education, and school/family partnerships. Refreshments will be served, and childcare activities will be offered.

View the flyer to earn more about this Family Resource Fair:

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish

Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

PTO President Needed for 2024-2025!!!

We are looking to fill the new President position ASAP!!!

Help ensure continuity with this role so we can keep doing all the wonderful things for our amazing Scotties! Things like Movie Nights, Festivals, Carnivals, Room Parent Coordination, Staff Basketball Game, School Assemblies... all the incredible activities that enhance our Scottie experience!

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested, have any questions about the role, or know someone we should start asking! Just kidding on the last one, but seriously, we need to fill this position ASAP!

Amazing Volunteers Needed!

Are you looking for a way to feel connected with your school community and want to help make so many wonderful memories for your Scottie? We make it SO easy to help! Pick and choose volunteer opportunities from a menu of options! Fill out the google form today and we will contact you as we get close to the event to help: https://forms.gle/F7SHrig2fqSJ1kmr6

Join the PTO

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - Let's Keep Going!!!

Help Us Reach Our Goal! We’re already halfway through our Charleston Wrap fundraiser! Have you registered yet? Can you TEXT 10 of your friends & family right now and help us reach our goal of $10,000? We are at $2,191 Total Combined Profit Earned for Bonnie Brae PTO. Fundraiser ends October 15! REGISTER online today using Organization ID# 16200.

Cardinal Gymnastics Kids Night Out - Fundraiser

When: Saturday, October 26th from 5-9PM (NOTE: This is for 4 HOURS 😍)

Where: 5581 Guinea Rd, Fairfax

Cost: $60 per child (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $50 if registered by 10/12)

Age requirement: 5-12 years old

Register online NOW: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/Openings/OpeningsDirect?OrgID=545066&Session=Special%20Events:%20Fall%202024&sort=Cat1,StartDate,StartTime

Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week Starts NEXT WEEK!

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week runs all day, all next week! So mark your calendars!

When: Monday Oct 7th through Friday Oct 11th

Where: Chick-fil-A Burke Centre Parkway location.

Mention Bonnie Brae spirit week or use mobile ordering code BB2024 for the Bonnie Brae PTO to earn 15% of sales!

October 14 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
October 14-October 18 - Digital Citizenship Week
October 15-October 22 - Book Fair (BBES Library)
- October 15, 17, & 22 - Family Shopping Nights, 3:30-6:30 PM
October 16 - Parent Coffee: Advanced Academics & Portrait of a Graduate, 8:30-9:20 AM (Cafeteria)
October 16 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7:30 PM
October 25 - PTO Fall Festival
October 26 - PTO & Cardinal Gymnastics Parents' Night Out Fundraiser
October 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
October 30 - AAP Family Information Night, 5-6 PM (Cafeteria)
October 31 - SCA Spirit Day: Costume Day
October 31 - Two Hour Early Release Day (End of 1st Quarter)
November 1 - Diwali Holiday (no school for students & staff)

Stay up to date on all things BBES! Subscribe to our School Calendar.

FCPS Standard School Year Calendar

Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)

Bonnie Brae ES: No School October 3rd and 4th

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No School on Thursday and Friday

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.

Bonnie Brae ES: Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

We had a great time sharing information about the ongoing addition and renovation plans with our military connected parents this morning at our September parent coffee. Click here to visit the capital improvement website for more information (including timelines, project highlights, and completion renderings) on Bonnie Brae's ongoing renovation.

A reminder that there is no school next week on Thursday (October 3) in observance of Rosh Hashanah, and Friday (October 4) due to a teacher workday.

Have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success.

October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday (no school for students & staff)
October 4 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Forgiveness

Character Strengths: You forgive those who have done wrong. You accept that people make mistakes.

Quote of the Week: “Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces
it head on.”

-ALICE DUER MILLER

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...

While working on the iPads, we also learned a lot about perseverance.

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.

Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Piano Player Needed for Winter Concert

We are seeking a piano player to accompany the BBES 5th and 6th grade chorus for their upcoming Winter Concert. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Rochelle Oedemann at [email protected]. A small stipend will be provided. Thank you for your consideration!

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

September PTO Updates

Check out our September PTO Updates! Stay connected and current with all the PTO happenings this month!

PTO President Needed for 2024-2025!!!

Our PTO President positions are designed to have overlap, so the new President can be trained and has a direct line to get help from the Outgoing President. Our current PTO President is in her "outgoing" year, which is the training year for the new President. We are looking to fill the new President position ASAP!!!

Amazing Volunteers Needed!

Join the PTO

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - NOW LIVE!!!

Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser is LIVE NOW! Our fundraising goal is $10,000. With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list which means your support can really help us reach our goal! Be sure to REGISTER online today at www.registercw.com using Organization ID# 16200, and START SHARING our fundraiser with your family & friends! Once you register, TEXT, email and share our fundraiser on social media. Sharing is caring!

October 7-11 - PTO Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week
October 9 - National Walk & Roll to School Day
October 14 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
October 15-October 22 - Book Fair (BBES Library)
- October 15, 17, & 22 - Family Shopping Nights, 3:30-6:30 PM
October 16 - Parent Coffee (Advanced Academics & Portrait of a Graduate), 8:30-9:20 AM
October 16 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7:30 PM
October 25 - PTO Fall Festival
October 26 - PTO & Cardinal Gymnastics Parents' Night Out Fundraiser
October 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
October 30 - AAP Family Information Night, 5-6 PM (Cafeteria)
October 31 - Two Hour Early Release Day (End of 1st Quarter)
November 1 - Diwali Holiday (no school for students & staff)

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FCPS Standard School Year Calendar

Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)

Bonnie Brae ES: SCA Spirit Day & Parent Coffee Sept. 27

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Parent Coffee - Friday, September 27

As we close out Blue Star Welcome Week, we invite all parents/guardians to join us on Friday, September 27 from 8:30-9:15 AM in the cafeteria to connect with and celebrate our military Bonnie Brae parents/guardians. Coffee and breakfast bites will be served. We hope to see you there!

SCA Spirit Day: Wear Bonnie Brae Gear and/or Blue & White on Friday, September 27

Join us as we celebrate our first SCA Spirit Day, "Wear Bonnie Brae Gear or Blue and White" on Friday, September 27th. Students are invited to wear Bonnie Brae clothing, or items that are blue and white. We look forward to seeing our Scottie community dressed in school spirit wear and/or blue and white!

Bonnie Brae ES: Fall Picture Day Tomorrow

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School Picture Day is Coming

Fall Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, September 26. All students will have their individual picture taken (class pictures occur in the spring). If you are not sure of your child's scheduled picture time, please check with their classroom teacher.

Families can pre-order pictures online. Online ordering should be completed by Thursday, September 26.

All students who pre-purchase pictures will receive their picture packages at school approximately two weeks after our Fall Picture date.

For more details, please visit our Fall Picture Day webpage.

Questions about ordering? Email [email protected].

Bonnie Brae ES: Early Release Monday Today

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Early Release Monday Today, September 23

Today is our first Early Release Monday. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM.

Students whose families that let us know in advance about needing school-provided childcare will be dismissed at 3:15 PM.

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Hello, Scottie families!

Happy Friday! We had a great first PTO meeting of the year Wednesday evening. Thank you to those who were able to attend, as it was great to connect with new families, returning families, and several Bonnie Brae staff!

A reminder that this upcoming Monday, September 23, is our first 3-hour early release of the year. Thank you, parents and guardians, for sharing with your child’s teacher when (and how) they will be going home on Monday. Dismissal is at 12:15 PM, and for those families that need childcare supervision, dismissal will take place at 3:15 PM.

This morning we enjoyed coffee and breakfast treats during our first parent coffee of the year, and we had the opportunity to hear from our ESOL teachers about ways they support not only multilingual learners, but all students. We are looking forward to next week where we will be celebrating Blue Star Schools Welcome Week, in which we welcome our military families. We will celebrate our military (and all) parents at a parent coffee on Friday, September 27. See below for details. Also, next Friday we have our first SCA Spirit Day of the year - wear Bonnie Brae Gear and/or Blue & White!

We end this week with our PTO outdoor movie night tonight. A reminder that movie night is a family event, and students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. We look forward to seeing our Scottie families this evening in the front of the school!

Have a great weekend!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success.

September 21 - Black Belt Academy Fundraiser (Drop-off event)
September 21-September 29 - Blue Star Welcome Week
September 23 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
September 24 - First Quarter Interims Sent Home
September 26 - Fall Picture Day
September 27 - SCA Spirit Day: Wear Bonnie Brae Gear and/or Blue & White
September 27 - Blue Star Welcome Week Parent Coffee, 8:30-9:15 AM

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Perspective

Character Strengths: You appreciate that people see things in
different ways. You have the ability to understand the world from multiple points of view.

Quote of the Week: “He who knows all the answers has not been asked
all the questions.”

-CONFUCIUS

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...

Smiling faces!

Mrs. True's kindergarten class loves recess time!

Blue Star Welcome Week

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity to empower military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 14,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Each year, one-third of our military families transition into or out of our district. Blue Star Welcome Week gives schools an opportunity to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure that our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities.

We look forward to a great week, and a great finish to next week with our first Bonnie Brae spirit day of the year, and our Blue Star Welcome Week parent coffee!

Fall Picture Day-Ordering Information

Fall Picture Day is on Thursday, September 26. Families can pre-order pictures online. Online ordering should be completed by Thursday, September 26. If you need a paper order form, please let your child's classroom teacher know and they will send one home.

All students who pre-purchase pictures will receive their picture packages at school approximately two weeks after our Fall Picture date.

For more details, please visit our Fall Picture Day webpage.

Parent Coffee – September 27

As we close out Blue Star Welcome Week, please join us on Friday, September 27 from 8:30-9:15 AM in the cafeteria to celebrate our military (and all) families.

SCA Spirit Day: Wear Bonnie Brae Gear and/or Blue & White

Join us as we celebrate our first SCA Spirit Day, "Wear Bonnie Brae Gear or Blue and White" on Friday, September 27th. Students are invite to wear Bonnie Brae clothing, or items that are blue and white. We look forward to seeing our Scotties dressed in school colors and/or clothing.

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

High Impact Tutors

Bonnie Brae ES is excited to welcome back FCPS High Impact Tutors, Sarah Czarnecki (literacy) and Lovepreet Kaur (math). Tutors support students in grades three through six, in the classroom and in small groups. Tutors collaborate with teachers and other school-based staff to provide academic support for students aligned to standards-based classroom instruction. Tutor groupings are flexible and based on needs presented by assessments given throughout the school year. We are thrilled to have Ms. Czarnecki and Ms. Kaur supporting our upper grade students!

Mr. Jenifer & the US Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team Win Gold!

Our incredible Scottie, Mr. Jenifer, and the US Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team did it! They won gold with their win over Great Britain! Mr. Jenifer scored 14 points in this historic win! Way to go Mr. Jenifer and our entire US Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team! We are proud Scotties!

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
Alcohol or drug use.
Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Lisa Jeffries, [email protected], or Cori Lonnett, [email protected], our school counselors, to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.

September PTO Updates

Check out our September PTO Updates! Stay connected and current with all the PTO happenings this month!

After School Programs - COMING SOON!

Bonnie Brae and the PTO are happy to bring back After School Clubs! Look for more information in next week's Tuesday folders and check out the available programs and register early to get your spot. View our Fall After School Programs flyer for more information. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Registration will open Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7pm for teacher-led clubs and are filled on a first come, first served basis, so make sure to snag your spot early as they tend to fill up quickly!

Needs-based scholarships are available on a limited basis, and communication with April Bowman prior to registration is required.

PTO President Needed for 2024-2025!!!

Amazing Volunteers Needed!

Join the PTO

Movie Night VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Our first big event of the year is coming up on Friday, September 20th! Doors open at 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7PM. But we need AMAZING VOLUNTEERS like YOU to help make it happen! Let's keep the popcorn and candy flowing and the lines moving quickly, as many hands make light work. Volunteer to help make this a magical evening for our Scotties: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-51039588-movie

Blackbelt Academy Fundraiser - THIS SATURDAY!

Parents, get ready for a kid-free night out! We're partnering with Blackbelt Academy for a fun night of pizza, prizes, goodie bags, and a movie for your kiddos at our first drop-off fundraiser of the year! A portion of the proceeds will come back to support the Bonnie Brae PTO.

When: Saturday, September 21st from 6-9PM

Where: Blackbelt Academy: 10635 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Cost: $40 per child

Registration online NOW! https://www.sportkarateusa.com/bba

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - NOW LIVE!!!

Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser is LIVE NOW! Our fundraising goal is $10,000. With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list which means your support can really help us reach our goal! Be sure to REGISTER online today at www.registercw.com using Organization ID# 16200, and START SHARING our fundraiser with your family & friends! Once you register, TEXT, email and share our fundraiser on social media. Sharing is caring!

October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday (no school for students & staff)
October 4 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
October 7-11 - PTO Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week
October 9 - National Walk & Roll to School Day
October 14 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
October 15-October 22 - Book Fair (BBES Library)
- October 15, 17, & 22 - Family Shopping Nights, 3:30-6:30 PM
October 16 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7:30 PM
October 18 - Parent Coffee (Advanced Academics & Portrait of a Graduate), 8:30-9:20 AM
October 25 - PTO Fall Festival
October 26 - PTO & Cardinal Gymnastics Parents' Night Out Fundraiser
October 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
October 30 - AAP Family Information Night, 5-6 PM (Cafeteria)
October 31 - Two Hour Early Release Day (End of 1st Quarter)
November 1 - Diwali Holiday (no school for students & staff)

Stay up to date on all things BBES! Subscribe to our School Calendar.

FCPS Standard School Year Calendar

Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)

Bonnie Brae ES PTO: Movie Night Volunteers & Fundraiser

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Movie Night TONIGHT and VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Our first big event of the year is coming up on Friday, September 20th! Concessions open at 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7PM. But we need AMAZING VOLUNTEERS like YOU to help make it happen! Let's keep the popcorn and candy flowing and the lines moving quickly, as many hands make light work. Volunteer to help make this a magical evening for our Scotties: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-51039588-movie

Blackbelt Academy Fundraiser REGISTER NOW!

When: Saturday, September 21st from 6-9PM

Where: Blackbelt Academy: 10635 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Cost: $40 per child

Registration online NOW! https://www.sportkarateusa.com/bba

Bonnie Brae ES PTO: PTO Meeting Tonight

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PTO Meeting Tonight!

Join us tonight for our first PTO meeting of the school year at Bonnie Brae. Hear about what's going on at the school, upcoming PTO events and activities, and find ways to get involved with our awesome Scottie community!

When: Tonight, Wednesday, Sept 18th from 6-7PM

Where: BBES Cafeteria

Who: ALL are welcome

Click here for a virtual streaming option: https://meet.google.com/ctt-ydhv-inx

Bonnie Brae ES PTO: PTO Meeting, Movie Night, Fundraisers, & Spiritwear

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Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - NOW LIVE!!!

Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off TODAY! Our fundraising goal is $10,000. With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list which means your support can really help us reach our goal! Be sure to REGISTER online today at www.registercw.com using Organization ID# 16200, and START SHARING our fundraiser with your family & friends! Once you register, TEXT, email and share our fundraiser on social media. Sharing is caring!

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PTO Meeting In-Person TOMORROW!

Join us TOMORROW for our first PTO meeting of the school year at Bonnie Brae. Hear about what's going on at the school, upcoming PTO events and activities, and find ways to get involved with our awesome Scottie community!

When: Wednesday, Sept 18th from 6-7PM

Where: BBES Cafeteria

Who: ALL are welcome

Click here for a virtual streaming option: https://meet.google.com/ctt-ydhv-inx

Blackbelt Academy Fundraiser REGISTER NOW!

When: Saturday, September 21st from 6-9PM

Where: Blackbelt Academy: 10635 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Cost: $40 per child

Registration online NOW! https://www.sportkarateusa.com/bba

Spiritwear Portal - CLOSES 9/18!

Get ready to show your Scottie pride! Our Spiritwear Committee has been hard at work on awesome designs for our ONLINE PORTAL! Summer isn't over yet, so check out the FUN TIE DYE designs! The portal will only be open until September 18th, so grab yours NOW before it's gone!!!

Visit the portal at: https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home

Movie Night VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Bonnie Brae ES: Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

We need your help! If you have not yet filled out this survey for our 3-hour early release on September 23 (or if you filled it out and selected you were unsure of your plans), please do so as soon as possible. We expect students to follow their regular routes home. During the afternoon of September 23 our instructional staff will be involved in professional development and it is critical that we have an accurate count of students that require supervision due to childcare hardship so that we can plan accordingly. Thank you for completing the form!

We have had another great week of learning at Bonnie Brae! Lots of exciting happenings coming up, including our first PTO meeting of the year on Wednesday (9/18), our first parent coffee of the year (9/20), and PTO movie night (9/20)! We welcome all and would love to see our parents at the PTO meeting, our parent coffee, and movie night. See below for more details on these great community events.

Have a great weekend with your family and friends!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success.

September 18 - PTO Meeting (in-person), 6-7:30 PM
September 20 - Parent Coffee (ESOL Information), 8:35-9:15 AM
September 20 - PTO Movie Night, 6:30-9 PM

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: OPM - Being Present

Character Strengths: When I’m with other people, I’m present and
give them my full attention.

Quote of the Week: ““Life is what happens when you put down your
phone.”
-KID PRESIDENT

-ALBERT EINSTEIN

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...

First grade gardeners planted seeds so they can grow their own vegetables!

When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Fall Picture Day-Ordering Information

Fall Picture Day is on Thursday, September 26. Families can pre-order pictures online. Online ordering should be completed by Thursday, September 26. If you need a paper order form, please let your child's classroom teacher know and they will send one home.

All students who pre-purchase pictures will receive their picture packages at school approximately two weeks after our Fall Picture date.

For more details, please visit our Fall Picture Day webpage.

Lightspeed Classroom Management

As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, our school is using a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool will provide teachers with a number of helpful features:

Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.

We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. We encourage families to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.

Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.

Immunization Requirements

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:

A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings.

View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.

Our kindergarten mathematicians.

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.

As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions.

The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

After School Programs - COMING SOON!

Bonnie Brae and the PTO are happy to bring back After School Clubs! Look for more information in next week's Tuesday folders and check out the PTO website to see the many exciting teacher-led clubs and community-led programs that will be offered this Fall! Registration will open Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7pm for teacher-led clubs and are filled on a first come, first served basis, so make sure to snag your spot early as they tend to fill up quickly!

Needs-based scholarships are available on a limited basis, and communication with April Bowman prior to registration is required.

After School Programs VOLUNTEER NEEDED!

Do your kids love the After School Clubs? The committee is looking for a lead for the teacher-led programs! If you enjoy having these clubs available for our students, please consider volunteering to help our committee to ensure they continue in the Winter and Spring. You will have a great group to learn from and help you! Email [email protected] for more info! Let's keep these amazing programs going strong this year!

PTO President Needed for 2024-2025!!!

Amazing Volunteers Needed!

Join the PTO

Mark your calendar for the FIRST in-person PTO meeting of the year: September 18th from 6-7PM

Spiritwear Portal OPEN NOW!

Visit the portal at: https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home

Movie Night VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Blackbelt Academy Fundraiser COMING SOON!

When: Saturday, September 21st from 6-9PM

Where: Blackbelt Academy: 10635 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Cost: $40 per child

Registration online NOW! https://www.sportkarateusa.com/bba

Charleston Wrap COMING SOON!

The Charleston Wrap fundraiser will go LIVE on September 17th! Check off your holiday supply and shopping list with this great fundraiser while supporting your school's PTO! More information will come home shortly in your Tuesday Folders.

September 21 - Black Belt Academy Fundraiser (Drop-off event)
September 21-September 29 - Blue Star Welcome Week
September 23 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
September 26 - Fall Picture Day
September 27 - Blue Star Welcome Week Parent Coffee, 8:30-9:15 AM
October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday (no school for students & staff)
October 4 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
October 9 - National Walk & Roll to School Day
October 14 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
October 15-October 22 - Book Fair (BBES Library)
- October 15, 17, & 22 - Family Shopping Nights, 3:30-6:30 PM
October 16 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7:30 PM
October 18 - Parent Coffee (Advanced Academics & Portrait of a Graduate), 8:30-9:20 AM

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BBES ES: Picture Day, Parent's Night Out, Spiritwear, & Movie Night

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Fall Picture Day-Ordering Information

All students who pre-purchase pictures will receive their picture packages at school approximately two weeks after our Fall Picture date.

For more details, please visit our Fall Picture Day webpage.

Blackbelt Academy Fundraiser REGISTER NOW!

When: Saturday, September 21st from 6-9PM

Where: Blackbelt Academy: 10635 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Cost: $40 per child

Registration online NOW! https://www.sportkarateusa.com/bba

Spiritwear Portal - CLOSES 9/18!

Visit the portal at: https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home

Movie Night VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Bonnie Brae ES: Family Newsletter

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Hello, Scottie families!

It has been a wonderful first few weeks of school! Our students are building classroom communities, developing skills in reading and writing, having rich conversations about math, learning about FCPS' Portrait of a Graduate attributes, and strengthening relationships through The Positivity Project's "Other People Mindset." We are excited for all that is to come!

We had another great Back-to-School Night on Wednesday. Thank you, parents, for attending and partnering with us in your child's education!

Be sure to check out the PTO section below for information on joining the PTO, volunteering, spiritwear, our upcoming movie night, and more! Contact the PTO with any questions.

Finally, as we plan for our first early release Monday on September 23, if you haven't already, be sure to submit the form right away. Thank you to those who have already submitted a preference for their child, you do not need to resubmit. If you have submitted a “I don’t know” or “Haven’t made a decision” please resubmit with a decision so your child is accounted for and to help us plan for any needed supervision.

Enjoy the weekend with your friends and family!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal

Family. Relationships. Success.

September 1-September 30 - Attendance Awareness Month
September 11 - Commemoration/Patriot Day

Positivity Project

Upcoming Weekly Focus: Open-Mindedness

Character Strengths: You like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and don’t jump to conclusions.

Quote of the Week: “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”

-ALBERT EINSTEIN

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...

Students and staff are learning, practicing routines, and having fun!

Celebrating a student who was caught helping someone!

Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Early Release Mondays

To help us plan, please complete this Early Release Mondays survey for each of your children who are enrolled at Bonnie Brae Elementary.

The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

Learn more about Early Release Mondays.

Fall Picture Day-Ordering Information

All students who pre-purchase pictures will receive their picture packages at school approximately two weeks after our Fall Picture date.

For more details, please visit our Fall Picture Day webpage.

Arrival & Dismissal Safety

The safety of our students, parents, and staff continues to be our top priority. Please see below for reminders of important safety procedures implemented here at Bonnie Brae during arrival and dismissal.

BUS LOOP

In order for our buses to arrive and exit in a timely manner (to service the entire county), the bus loop needs to be clear of all personal vehicles at the following times:

8:10-8:45 am
3:00-3:45 pm

KISS & RIDE

Speed Limit: <5 MPH
Any students arriving by car must utilize the Kiss & Ride loop (or park in a designated parking space along Sideburn Road, with an adult walking their child to the front entrance)
Yield to all pedestrians in the Kiss & Ride/parking lot entrance and be on the lookout for staff members helping students / parents cross the entry way
When waiting to turn into Kiss & Ride, keep the entry and exit lanes clear of vehicles so students can cross safely with staff assistance
When departing the Kiss & Ride loop, please only turn right onto Sideburn Road
Only utilize parking along Sideburn Road that is designated for parking. “Double parking” is not permitted by Fairfax County and is a safety hazard to arriving/departing students and families.
U-Turns on Sideburn Road are prohibited by Fairfax County

WALKERS

Please continue to use the sidewalks to ensure safety of staff, students, community, and bus drivers
Students and families should cross Sideburn Road at the designated crosswalk by Nellie White Ln.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) News

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited for a wonderful year of learning and fun! Our AAP Fall Newsletter is now available on the Bonnie Brae Advanced Academic (AAP) webpage. Please take a moment to review the important news relating to testing retakes and informational meetings.

Please mark your calendar with these important dates:

October 18 (8:30-9:15 AM): Family Information Meeting 1

What: Introduction to AAP, POG, & Continuum of Services.
Who: This meeting is open to all K-6 families to learn more about Advanced Academic Services and Portrait of a Graduate Skills provided at Bonnie Brae.
Where: Bonnie Brae Cafeteria

October 30 (5-6 PM): Family Information Meeting 2

What: Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process.
Who: This meeting is open to all K-6 families but will focus on full time academics and screening process for students in grades 2-6.
Where: Bonnie Brae Cafeteria

We hope to see you at our Family Information Meetings. If you plan to attend one or both meetings and need a translator or interpreter, please contact our AART Larissa Sheehan ([email protected]) no later than September 30. Thank you!

Bonnie Brae Renovation

Bonnie Brae’s renovation and addition project is moving right along. FCPS Office of Design and Construction maintains the Bonnie Brae renovation website, and the estimated projected completion date remains summer of 2026. Be sure to bookmark the renovation website for updates and more information.

September 11 National Day of Service

With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.

All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.

Blue Star Welcome Week & Parent Coffee

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS

Please join us on Friday, September 27, 8:30-9:15 AM in our BBES cafeteria, for our Blue Star Welcome Week Parent Coffee.

Got Plastic? We'll Take It!

Bonnie Brae has risen to the NexTrex Recycling Challenge and has 1 year to collect 1,000 lbs. of soft film plastic to earn a new Trex furniture bench! Think Amazon packaging, grocery bags, cereal bags, bubble wrap, bread bags, you get the gist. What won’t we take? Hard plastics, like water bottles and laminate scraps, or anything with food on it. The question is not if we will meet this challenge, but how soon?

For more information about NexTrex or Bonnie Brae’s Get2Green initiative, please reach out to Michele Shirey, [email protected], or Cheryl Clark, [email protected]. We welcome parent volunteers to join our efforts and consider signing up to help take a load to a local drop off. Thank you!

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12

The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.

Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.

The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they're joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.

See how Goal 1 is being put into practice.

Immunization Requirements

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:

A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.

PTO President Needed for 2024-2025!!!

Amazing Volunteers Needed!

Join the PTO

Mark your calendar for the FIRST in-person PTO meeting of the year: September 18th from 6-7PM

Also be sure to check out the "Bonnie Brae Parent Connection" group on Facebook for updates, reminders, and opportunities to get involved!

Spiritwear Portal OPEN NOW!

Get ready to show your Scottie pride! Our Spiritwear Committee has been hard at work on awesome designs for our ONLINE PORTAL! Summer isn't over yet, so check out the FUN TIE DYE designs! The portal will be open for 2 WEEKS ONLY, then orders will be delivered to your home (for a fee) or available for free pickup directly at ABBA in Burke.

Visit the portal at: https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home

Movie Night VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Blackbelt Academy Fundraiser COMING SOON!

When: Saturday, September 21st from 6-9PM

Where: Blackbelt Academy: 10635 Braddock Road, Fairfax

Cost: $40 per child

Registration Information will open soon, so mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more details!

Charleston Wrap COMING SOON!

September 18 - PTO Meeting (in-person), 6-7:30 PM
September 20 - Parent Coffee (ESOL Information), 8:35-9:15 AM
September 20 - PTO Movie Night, 6:30-9 PM
September 21 - Black Belt Academy Fundraiser (Drop-off event)
September 21-September 29 - Blue Star Welcome Week
September 23 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
September 26 - Fall Picture Day
September 27 - Blue Star Welcome Week Parent Coffee, 8:30-9:15 AM
October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday (no school for students & staff)
October 4 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
October 9 - National Walk & Roll to School Day

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Bonnie Brae ES: Early Release Mondays & PTO Spiritwear

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Early Release Mondays

To help us plan, please complete this Early Release Mondays survey for each of your children who are enrolled at Bonnie Brae Elementary.

Learn more about Early Release Mondays.

Spiritwear Portal OPEN NOW!

Get ready to show your Scottie pride! Our Spiritwear Committee has been hard at work on awesome designs for our ONLINE PORTAL! Summer isn't over yet, so check out the FUN TIE DYE designs! The portal will be open for 2 WEEKS ONLY, then orders will be delivered to your home (for a fee) or available for free pickup directly at ABBA in Burke.

Visit the portal at: https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home

Bonnie Brae ES: Back to School Night & PTO Information

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Back to School Night for Grades 4-6 & All EAC Classrooms (6 -7:30 PM)

Parents/Guardians of students in our EAC classrooms, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are invited to join their child's teacher at Bonnie Brae on Wednesday, September 4 to learn about their child's classroom experience, grade level curriculum, and other important school year details.

Back to School Night is for parents and guardians only, but optional childcare is being provided by Girl Scout Troop 52012 (not affiliated with Bonnie Brae or FCPS) and parents must preregister at the link provided in message below (50 children max).

There are two slots offered so families can attend multiple teacher sessions if necessary.

Session 1: 6:00 - 6:40 PM (classrooms)

Transition: 6:40-6:50 PM (parents switch classes and/or visit with specialists in the library)

Session 2: 6:50 - 7:20 PM (classrooms)

Wrap-up: 7:20-7:30 PM (parents have the opportunity to visit with specialists in the library)

Back to School Night Childcare for September 4

8th grade Bonnie Brae graduates and their Girl Scoot troop leaders will provide childcare for potty trained children in the cafeteria. Families must preregister using the BBES Back to School Night Childcare Google Form. There is no fee, but a donation jar will be available. Help the troop earn money for troop travel. For more details, view the Childcare flyer.

***This is not an FCPS or BBES sponsored activity.***

Movie Night VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

VOTE for Movie Night!!

We're running a poll on the Bonnie Brae Parent Connection Facebook Page to pick the movie for Movie Night! Head to the "Bonnie Brae Parent Connection" group on Facebook (see image above for the page if you haven't joined yet) and place your child's vote by Friday, September 6th!

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