Mustang Message - Week of 6/14/2020

BMP Spirit Day

Bren Mar Park spirit continues to shine with Bren Mar Park Spiritwear Day!

 

Message from the Admin Team

 

Dear BMP Families,

It is hard to believe that we have arrived at the end of the 2019-20 school year!  As we close out the year, we have already begun working in preparation for the next school year. 

Thanks to the community members who participated in the review of our Title 1 Family Engagement Policy and Compact.  We are currently finalizing dates for Family Learning Nights.  We will present our Title 1 information with our school community as part of our Back to School Information Session scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2020 starting at 10:30 am.  It is still to be determined whether or not this can take place in person, however we are already planning forward to ensure that all families can access the information online.

Continuity of Learning opportunities continue to be available to you and your child throughout the summer.  More information is included below. We encourage any and all families to take advantage of our Bren Mar Park staff who are hosting virtual office hours between June 29 and July 31

Bren Mar Park laptop return for any students who are moving and students promoting to middle school will be shared later this summer.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our staff as we have quickly learned and implemented new ways of teaching during these past months of distance learning.

Your Partners in Education,

Elizabeth Williams and Erin Lear

The Bren Mar Park Admin Team

 

Summer Technology Support

If your child needs help with their Bren Mar Park laptop during the summer, please complete the Summer 2020 Laptop Help Request Form.  Within a few days, someone will contact you to provide the technology support.

 

Bren Mar Park Vision Statement

“A community of learners thriving in a diverse world” 

Bren Mar Park was proud to share this revised vision statement with our school community earlier this year.  In the fall, we will continue to work on our mission statement, which will outline our commitments in practices to support each of our students every day.  Our goal is to deeply embed this in our daily work as educators, students and a community.  We look forward to this work in more detail next school year.

 

Summer Arts Enrichment Program

FCPS Fine Arts Office presents an online SUMMER ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM! July 6-August 7. Taught by FCPS Certified Teachers. FREE for students! Look for more information coming soon! Contact Kara Drinkwater, 571-423-4543 or kmdrinkwater@fcps.edu

 

Summer Virtual Learning Opportunities

Opportunities for students to continue engaging in digital learning in reading, math and other content areas continue through the summer.  Student usernames and passwords will work through August, so that your child may have the opportunity to participate.  Bren Mar Laptops will not be collected until a later time.  Summer learning opportunities include:

      - Virtual Office Hours with BMP teachers (see information below)

      - Learning Workbooks

      - Continuity of Learning Resources (available in multiple languages)

      - Channel 21

      - BMP Library Catalog

      - Special Education Resources, PreK-6 

 

Virtual Office Hours with BMP Teachers

We are excited to announce Office Hours during the summer as a virtual option for all students and their families who wish to continue distance learning throughout the summer. Teachers will be available one time per week from June 29 – July 31 to model skills and strategies as well as answer questions. 

Kindergarten with Ms. Ambrosio Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:00
Grade 1 with Ms. Left Tuesday,  9:00 - 10:00
Grade 2 with Ms. Donohoe Tuesday, 11:00 - 12:00
Grade 3 with Ms. Kurtz Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00
Grade 4 with Ms. Heck Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:30
Grade 5 with Ms. Jenkins Wednesday, 11:00 - 12:00
Gr 3, 4 and 5 ESOL with Ms. Bell Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:30
Gr K, 1 and 2 ESOL with Ms. Hoang Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:00

Special Education Teacher,             Ms. Harrison

Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00

 

 

Moved or Moving?

Have you moved or are you planning to move before the next school year?

Please let us know so that we can change your mailing address for FPCS Learning Workbook deliveries!  Your child may stay until the end of the school year even if you have moved out of our boundary or county.

To report an address change or temporary residence change, please contact Jenny Lim at (703) 914-7203 or jjlim@fcps.edu.

 

School Supply Kits for Next Year

Order your school supplies for the 2020-2021 School Year through the PTA and have your supplies delivered right to your child’s classroom:

https://www.campussurvivalkits.com/brenmarpark

 

Free & Reduced Lunch Letters

Parents/guardians in need of a copy of their child’s Free and Reduced Meals Eligibility Notification Letter may request a replacement document by contacting the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) at:  fcpsmealsaps@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.

Food and Nutrition Services continues to accept and process applications for free and reduced-price meals.  Electronic applications are accessible via:  https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals; and, paper copies are available at all FCPS emergency meals distribution sites (including bus stops).

 

New Student Registration

Student registration is now open!  All registration documents are at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.  Contact our Student Information Attendant, Ms. Jenny Lim, when you are ready to register your child.

 

Important Upcoming Dates

August 21           Back to School and Curriculum Information, 10:30 am

 

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