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Important Dates
February: Black History Month
February 7-11: National School Counseling Week
February 8: PTA Meeting, 6:30-8:00 PM; BRES Library
February 14-18: Kindness Week (see schedule below)
February 21: Student Holiday - School Closed (Washington's Birthday and President's Day)
February 22: Spirit Day (Wear a TIE, BOW TIE, TENNIS SHOES, and/or TIE DYE)
February 26: School Vaccination Clinic at Bull Run Elementary, 9-2 pm (see information below)
March 3: 2 Hour Early Release (students dismissed at 2:00 PM)
March 4: Staff Development Day/Student Holiday - School Closed
March 19: School Vaccination Clinic at Bull Run Elementary, 9-2 pm (see information below)
*The full FCPS 2021-2022 calendar can be accessed here.
FCPS & Bull Run Elementary
Continue Universal Masking
On Friday, an Arlington court issued a temporary injunction in favor of school boards and reaffirms the constitutional right of Virginia's local school boards to enact policy at the local level. We look forward to a day in the not too distant future when universal mask-wearing is no longer needed as part of our layered health mitigation strategies in order to keep our schools open for in-person learning, but that day is not yet here. We would like to thank our Bull Run Elementary community for their diligence and patience as we navigate these challenging times, keeping the safety and best interests of our students and staff at the forefront in our communities. More about this decision can be found here.
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Bull Run Elementary Thanks our Counselors!
Bull Run Elementary thanks our school counselors, Mrs. Rachel DiBartolo and Ms. Rachael Wagner. They are invaluable resources to our community and have helped our students adjust to in-person learning and spearheaded efforts to support their overall wellness. They are fixtures within our staff and community!
Order Your Bull Run Elementary Yearbook
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Yearbook ID Code: 11001822
Congratulations to Dhillon Ball, Gr. 6, whose artwork was selected as our front cover for the SY 2021-22 yearbook.
Congratulations to Lily Park (Gr. 6), Emily Seltz (Gr. 5), Henry Hamilton (Gr. 6), Ali Kamal (Gr.1), Margaret Mullen (Gr. 5), Hamza Kamal (Gr. 2), Mariam Hakimi (Gr. 6), Devyn Smith (Gr, 3), and Jayden Scott (Gr. 3). whose artwork was selected as our back cover for the SY 2021-22 yearbook.
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PTA MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 6:30-7:30
Join the conversation and hear all the updates about what we have planned. In the Bull Run Library.
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Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength: Humility
WHAT DOES HUMILITY MEAN? You do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves. Humble people have an accurate (not underestimated) sense of their abilities and achievements. They hold the capacity to acknowledge their mistakes and limitations, and are open to advice and new ideas. They do not show off their possessions or accomplishments.
Click here for the full explanation of Humility and what it means in terms of P2 in the classroom.
Password: P2
We will continue to be a Positivity Project Partner School. Learn more about it here.
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Come to our Family Literacy Night!
On Tuesday, March 1st from 5:30-7pm we will kick off our Read Across America week with a trip into Literacy Land!
We will welcome you to our Literacy Land where each stop on your journey will take you into a game of fun literacy skills that you can play with your family and continue the Fun (and Learning) at home. We will have pizza to eat and a special “treat” to take home. You won’t want to miss this!
https://forms.gle/P4HtsCr83UkpMbfQ6 - RSVP form
Elementary Language Arts Resource Review
Parents, students, and community members have a unique opportunity to help FCPS select important learning resources. These reviews do not happen frequently, so selected resources will be in classrooms for years and are a significant financial investment.
Resources for elementary language arts are being reviewed through February 28. Interested individuals can review and provide feedback on digital resources online. Physical texts can be reviewed at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center in the lobby. Please ask about the books at the reception desk from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. In-person review hours will be extended to 7 p.m. on February 3, 10, 17, and 24. You are encouraged to review both sets of resources for the full catalog of resources under review. Learn more about the elementary language arts resource review here.
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Los padres, alumnos y miembros de la comunidad tienen una oportunidad única de ayudar a FCPS a seleccionar importantes herramientas de aprendizaje. Estas revisiones no ocurren con frecuencia, de manera que las herramientas seleccionadas se usarán en las aulas por años y constituyen una inversión financiera significativa.
Las herramientas de lenguaje para primaria están siendo revisadas hasta el 28 de febrero. Las personas interesadas pueden revisar y dar sus comentarios sobre los recursos digitales en línea. Los textos físicos pueden ser revisados en el lobby del Centro Administrativo Willow Oaks. Pidan los libros en la recepción de 8 a.m. a 3 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Las horas de revisión en persona se extenderán hasta las 7 p.m. el 3, 10, 17 y 24 de febrero. Se les anima a ver los dos grupos de herramientas del catálogo completo de recursos que se está revisando. Averigüen más sobre la revisión de lenguaje para primaria aquí.
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Kindness Week: February 14-18
Students and staff at Bull Run Elementary are being challenged to complete acts of kindness in recognition of KINDNESS WEEK. There are a few challenges below to get you started and an extra bonus!
Monday, February 14
Wear red, white and/or pink and make as many people smile as you can today!
Tuesday, February 15
Let’s be powered by kindness! Wear any item with a superhero on it (t-shirt, face masks, pants, hoodie, etc…) today.
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Wednesday, February 16
Hat’s off to our hometown heroes! Wear a hat and make sure to tip it or say thank you to someone who supports you today: family, nurses, doctors, teachers, policemen, custodians, members of the military to name a few!
Thursday, February 17
Let kindness shine! Wear your best sparkles, sequins, neon or bright clothes and say good morning to as many people as you can!
Friday, February 18
Let’s show team spirit! Wear your favorite sports jersey, BRES gear or Blue/White and make sure everyone has someone to play with today at recess!
Tuesday, February 22
Since February is the 2nd month of the year, there is a 2nd chance to spread kindness. Wear a TIE, BOW TIE, TENNIS SHOES, and/or TIE DYE on 02/22/2022
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Water Bottles
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Please make sure your student is coming to school with a full water bottle. There are filling stations for the water bottles if a refill is needed. |
School COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Bull Run Elementary will host a vaccine clinic scheduled for Saturday 2/26 (first dose) and Saturday 3/19 (second dose) from 9am-2pm. Pfizer for children 5-11 also for 12+ will also be available. Initial doses or boosters available.
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News from FCPS |
Health and Safety Measures Update
While the Virginia Department of Health shifted the expectation for contact tracing in schools to only on outbreaks, the CDC continues to indicate that contact tracing, in combination with testing, wearing a well-fitting mask, and quarantine and isolation, are effective strategies to identify people with COVID-19 (cases) and to reduce transmission.
FCPS has and continues to implement CDC recommendations, to the greatest extent practicable, to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools and to foster the continuation of in-person learning for students and staff. As a result, FCPS will continue contact tracing until further notice.
The following changes are effective since 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 4:
- FCPS Pause (Close Contact) Letter includes quarantine guidance and replaces the FCHD quarantine email to families
- FCPS Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form replaces the FCHD Vaccine Verification Survey (Will be embedded in the FCPS Pause Letter and available on the FCPS webpage, physical copies will be available if needed)
Monitoring COVID-19 cases is critical to maintaining a safe in-person learning environment for all students. Please continue to let us know if your child has tested positive for COVID-19 or may be a close contact. We will work with you through the process to return your child to the classroom as quickly as possible.
FCPS School Board Approves SY 22-23 Calendar
The 2022-23 school year calendar was approved at the January 27 School Board Meeting. This calendar focuses on instruction, and student and operational needs. The calendar is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.
Most importantly, this calendar was developed with significant input from the FCPS community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the process through surveys, webinars, and participation in the feedback committee. This effort reflects the best effort of everyone the school calendar touches.
To find out more about next year’s school calendar, visit the FCPS website.
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Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has new tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.
FCPS' Technology@Home program provides an opportunity for FCPS students and staff to purchase technology products at discounted rates. See how to save on technology products.
BRES Bulls' Mission
Bull Run Elementary School inspires and empowers every student to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens.
BRES Bulls' Vision
Being the Ultimate Learner for Life is EPIC! (Explore, Problem Solve, Inquire, Create)
Recognize Our BULLawesome Staff Who Go Above & Beyond
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FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of Bull Run Elementary staff members. |
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