A Note From Your Principal
Can you all believe this Friday is the midpoint of the third quarter, where has the time gone? Next Tuesday we are welcoming our PreK and K students back to in-person learning and we could not be more excited.
There is a lot of return to school information coming out, and staff is working hard to get everything ready for your students as we switch gears in the upcoming weeks. With all the transitions Mrs. Bennink, Mrs. Woo and I will be hosting Principal Town Hall events for the returning grade levels over the course of the next three weeks. This will give us an opportunity to present the most relevant information to you, as well as an opportunity for us to answer those burning questions you still might have. Dates and times are as follows:
| Grade level |
Date |
Time |
Link |
| PreK / K |
February 16 |
7 pm - 8 pm |
Guest Link |
| Grades 1 & 2 |
March 2 |
7 pm - 8 pm |
Guest Link |
| Grade 3 - 6 |
March 9 |
7 pm - 8 pm |
Guest Link |
With the return to in-person learning, we had to make some changes to your teacher assignments. Your teacher assignment and designated day of in-person learning (if you are choosing to send your student back in-person) will be coming home soon so be on the lookout for an email from your teacher.
As indicated in previous editions of the Scottie Tales, our bell schedule has changed this week. Please take a few minutes to check out the Bonnie Brae website to find your grade level specific schedule.
Our next Bonnie Brae Gives Back event is off and running. We are collecting food to support those families in our community who are struggling to stock their pantry due to the pandemic. Please consider driving by the school and donating much needed items throughout the week. At the end of the week we will take the donated food to the Food for Others pantry located in Fairfax. Take a look below at items that are in critical need. The food collection boxes are located in the vestibule.
As always, we are going to come out stronger because of each other. Stay safe, take care of yourself and take care of each other.
Best,
Principal Skerker
#Scottiepride
Upcoming Events
Winter Concert
The students participating in the band program have been working hard this school year. Take a minute to view their Winter Concert. You guys sound great! Keep up the hard work! The winter concert recording is here.
Calling all Preschoolers
Do you have or know someone who has a preschool age child at home? If so take a minute to complete this survey from Fairfax County to help us prepare for the upcoming school year. Survey of Preschool Children
SIBSHOPS: Virtual Workshop
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Two time slots are available: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sessions run 1-1.5 hours
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
Looking for a way for your family to help a neighbor? Consider volunteering your family's culunary skills and joining the Lasagna Love network.
Resources from the BBES Mental Health team
If you are ever in need of support for your students the mental health team at Bonnie Brae is here for you. Whether it be for a family transition, anxiety over the pandemic, or something else you might need support with our counselors, social worker and psychologist are an email away. There is a bounty of resources as well as staff contact information at on the Bonnie Brae website in the Mental Health & Student Wellness section which you can access at the link below. https://bonniebraees.fcps.edu/student-services/mental-health-wellness-team
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