 We see you. We welcome you. You belong here!
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Important Dates
March 2022: Women's History Month
March 14: Pi(e) Day!
March 18: BRES Spirit Day
March 18: BINGO Night, 7:00-9:00 PM, Bull Run Elementary Cafeteria
March 19: School Vaccination Clinic at Bull Run Elementary, 9-2 pm (see information below)
March 25: Panda Express Restaurant Fundraiser 10:30am-10:00pm
March 28: Club and Candid Pictures
March 31: End of 3rd Quarter, 2 hour early release
April 1: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday - School Closed
April 4-8: Holiday (SPRING BREAK) - School Closed
*The full FCPS 2021-2022 calendar can be accessed here.
FCPS Family Engagement Survey
Our Family Engagement Survey came to your email the afternoon of Sunday, March 13. Please participate—your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students.
Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and your school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, and better social skills and behavior.
FCPS is partnering with independent firm K12 Insight to administer the survey, and it will be available in eight languages. For more information, please watch this short video from Superintendent Brabrand and visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage. Your voice matters!
BRES SPIRIT DAY - March 18
March 18, 2022 is Holi, a popular ancient Hindu festival primarily celebrated in India. It is known as the "Festival of Love", the "Festival of Colours" and the "Festival of Spring". We are turning this fun, color-filled day into a spirit day! Each grade level will be assigned a color and we hope that students will come decked out in that color.
Kindergarten: RED
1st Grade: ORANGE
2nd Grade: YELLOW
3rd Grade: GREEN
4th Grade: PINK
5th Grade: PURPLE
6th Grade: BLUE
BRES is the BEST
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Do you want to celebrate a BRES employee for being amazing! We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of Bull Run Elementary staff members. |
You are invited to our Rising Kindergarten Orientation!
We are excited to begin thinking about 2022-23! Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30? Please start your registration now by filling out this interest sign-up . If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. This form simply collects information in order to help us plan for staffing for the next school year. Thank you!
Save the Date - Kindergarten Orientation
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Thursday, April 21, 5:30-7:00pm: In-Person Kindergarten Orientation
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Thursday, April 21, 7:30-8:30 pm: Virtual Kindergarten Orientation
(Link to Virtual Orientation will be provided in the coming weeks)
Literacy Land Family Night Feedback
After reflecting upon our first Literacy Night in a while, please share your thoughts using the following link: Family Feedback from LiteracyLand Family Night.
Family Engagement Night
Join us for Family Engagement Night. Please check out the flyer below for session topics.
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Location: Centreville Elementary School
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Tornado Drill
The Code of Virginia § 22.1-137.1 requires all public schools to participate in at least one tornado drill each year. Additionally, FCPS Regulation 8625 requires the tornado drill to be completed during the school year in March.
We will conduct our tornado drill March 22. For more information regarding the Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill and other Severe Weather Awareness Week topics, visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management here. Additional FCPS severe weather information can be found here.
March is Women History Month
State Immunizations
The State of Virginia requires immunizations for entry into kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and when transferring into FCPS. The Fairfax County Health Department will be offering a special immunization clinic for Fairfax County students to complete their school vaccine requirements (the COVID-19 vaccine is not a required vaccine).
The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Annandale District Office, 7611 Little River Turnpike, #400-E, Annandale, VA 22003. Appointments are required.
To make an appointment, call 703-246-7100.
Positivity Project - Weekly Character Strength:
LOVE of LEARNING
FCPS Survey of Preschool Children
If you have a preschool-aged child who is eligible for kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year, please use this link https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it112.pdf to access the form. Return completed forms no later than March 31, 2021.
If you know of any children in your neighborhood who also have rising kindergartners, please share this information or ask them to reach out to Kim Neylon at 703-227-1444 or kneylon@fcps.edu.
Virginia law, Section 22.1-254 requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2022, must enroll in kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. If your child turns five on or before 09/30/2022 and you do not wish to enroll him/her in kindergarten, please let us know in writing.
The form can be submitted to Kim Neylon via email at kneylon@fcps.edu or by dropping it off at the school.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us identify school-age children.
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Class/Group Picture Day
Spring picture day is coming on March 28th! Stay tuned for more information.
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Register Now for the FCPS Virtual Special Education Conference on March 26
FCPS’s 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26, with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions supporting the conference's theme: Bringing our Inclusive Community Together: Affirming, Assessing, Advancing. Welcoming ceremonies, guest speakers, FCPS presentations, and an exhibit hall are included. Registration for this free conference is now open online.
- Parents and community members will be able to register online.
- FCPS educators, administrators, and preservice teachers will be able to register online and earn recertification points for attending the conference.
- Individuals needing foreign language interpretation (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Korean), American Sign Language (ASL), or Cued Language Transliterator (CLT) interpreters for the live sessions may request this on the registration form.
For questions please contact specialedconf@fcps.edu.
Visit the Special Education Conference webpage for more information and to register.
Order Your Bull Run Elementary Yearbook
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Yearbook ID Code: 11001822
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FCPA Upcoming Camps
Please click here to see the Spring and Summer camps offered from Fairfax County Park Authority, for ages 3 to 16.
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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 3/19 from 9am-2pm. Pfizer for children 5-11 also for 12+ will also be available. Initial doses or boosters available.
News from our PTA
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Friday, Mar. 18, 7:00-9:00pm
Bull Run Elementary School Cafeteria
Bring the family for a night of BINGO, desserts, and books!
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Panda Express Spirit Night
March 25, 10:30am - 10:00pm
You don't have to cook ALL DAY! Head out to Panda Express (14220 Centreville Square) and enjoy a meal prepared for you!
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Vertical Rock Climbing
Friday April 1, 6:30-8:30pm
Want to try something new? How about indoor rock climbing? A portion of your registration will go back to Bull Run.
Interested??? Email bullrunptapresident@gmail.com to get more info and the waiver to fill out.
Vertical Rock
10225 Nokesville Rd, Mansassas, VA 20110
https://climb-va.com/
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Have you ever considered getting more involved in your child's school?
Now is a great time!
We are currently seeking nominations for the 2022-2023 PTA Board.
You can nominate yourself or someone else.
Filling out the form does not commit you to anything. It simply gives us an opportunity to reach out to answer any questions you may have. No experience is needed to join the board. Just a passion for your child's school.
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Free Family Webinars
The Parent Resource Center is offering free family and educator webinars to learn about the latest information to help children succeed. They host several different webinars each month, on topics like Siblings of Students with Disabilities, Supporting Early Learners, Career and Transition Services, and more. Previous workshops and webinars are available on YouTube. If you’re interested in this virtual, free resource, visit the Parent Resource Center for Family Engagement at this link.
Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar Series for PreK-2 Families
- 4/22/22: Supporting Healthy Habits & Routines in Early Learners
- 5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners
There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.
- Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
- Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services
Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
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News from FCPS |
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.
ESSER III Grant: Your Voice Matters!
Last fall, FCPS received $188.8 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funding to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools, and address the impacts of COVID-19 on students. Please provide your thoughts on how FCPS is meeting ESSER III requirements. And, take a look at the impact ESSER III funds are having throughout FCPS. For more information on the ESSER III grant, please watch this video and visit the FCPS website.
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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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)
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