Mustang Message - 7/5/2020

Changes to BMP Food Distribution

Starting on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Food & Nutrition Services will change meal service to a 'pop-up'. This means meals will be delivered by staff on a truck and distribute between the 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each weekday. 

 

BMP Virtual Summer Office Hours

BMP teachers will host Virtual Office Hours continue through July 31.  Your child is welcome to attend for the grade level attended this past school year.  The information is below:

Kindergarten            Ms. Ambrosio                 Monday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Grade 1                    Ms. Left                          Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Grade 2                    Ms. Donohoe                 Tuesday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Grade 3                     Ms. Kurtz                      Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Grade 4                     Ms. Heck                       Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Grade 5                     Ms. Jenkins                  Wednesday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

ESOL, Gr K-2             Ms. Hoang                   Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:00 am

ESOL, Gr 3-5             Ms. Bell                        Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am

Special Ed Teacher   Ms. Harrison                 Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm

 

FCPS Town Hall on July 6, 2020

Dr. Brabrand will offer a Town Hall meeting on Monday, July 6 at 6:30 pm on channel 99 or via livestream at www.fcps.edu/tv. Please join us to hear the latest information on the plan to reopen schools in the fall.

 

Parent Commitment Survey Due July 10, 2020

Parents and caregivers are asked to commit to one instructional option for the entire 2020-21 school year. If health conditions improve, FCPS would then reassess the operating status.

Responses are due by July 10, 2020. If no response is received, the student will be enrolled for in-person instruction for the year.

More information on full time Online Learning and In-person Learning (with health and social distancing) is available at the links above.

To select the option for your child or children, please:

  • STEP 1: Access the online form at https://www.fcps.edu/enroll2020.
  • STEP 2: Log in with your child’s Student ID and either the enrolling parent’s email address or phone number.  If you need help with this information, please contact Ms. Mariela Eberhardt.
  • STEP 3: Make your selection and finish by clicking the “Submit Form” button at the bottom of the form.

Summer Reading Board

BMP Librarian, Ms. Watson, is excited to share the Summer Reading Board with students!  It is filled with mini-challenges and directly links to a variety of online reading resources. 

 

Return to School - FAQs

FCPS will be updating the Frequently Asked Questions for Families page throughout the summer.  This page has information about face coverings, daily health screening processes, cleaning procedures, hygiene breaks, transportation, and more.

 

Need to Contact Us?

Summer vacation means different ways to contact us –

- Help with technology? Please complete the Summer Laptop Help form

- Moving? Please contact Ms. Jenny Lim

- Other? Please email Ms. Mariela Eberhardt

- Information about school start, please see FCPS Return to School webpage

 

Mental Wellness Consultations

FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will continue to offer mental wellness consultations throughout the summer. If you have concerns about your child’s well-being or if your child would like to speak with a school psychologist or school social worker, please request a consultation.  Our FCPS mental health providers are available to help families get needed support through a 45-minute phone consultation or through secure video conferencing. Appointments are open to all FCPS families. 

Consultations are offered in two ways:

  • Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social-emotional, behavioral, or academic functioning. Information about community resources will also be made available.
  • Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides support and strategies to students who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions; as well as academic challenges such as organization, time-management, or adjusting to a new school.

We encourage parents to take advantage of this service. Click here to request a consultation. You may also leave us a message at 571-423-4276.

 

Bren Mar Park Virtual Parent Meetings

Mrs. Williams, principal, will offer an opportunity for parents to ask questions about what the return to school may look like at Bren Mar Park Elementary. Three sessions, divided by grade levels, will be offered to allow for smaller groups to ask questions and receive responses.  The schedule of virtual meetings is below and the links will be shared as we get closer to the dates.

PreK and rising Kindergarten            Tuesday, July 21   5:30 – 6:30

Rising Grades 1 – 3                       Wednesday, July 22   5:30 – 6:30

Rising Grades 4 – 5                           Thursday, July 23   5:30 – 6:30