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This week our band, strings, and chorus students displayed their learning through a phenomenal Spring Concert!
Bucknell families,
We've had another amazing week at school as we head into the last few days of the school year! Our highlight was the Spring Concert! Students were able to display their learning through band, strings, and chorus performances. This was our first assembly - all students had a chance to enjoy the concert while at school. At night we welcomed families back to school to share the concert one more time! Our students were phenomenal and we're so proud of their hard work and thankful for their teachers.
Next week is the last week of school with many exciting events for students, which includes Team Building Day, 6th Grade v. Staff Kickball, and 6th Grade Promotion. In addition, next week we will have a lock down drill. Please talk to your children about what to expect.
We're grateful for each and everyone one of you, each and every day. Enjoy the nice weather this weekend!
Sincerely,
Rashida Green, Principal
Tory Swanson, Assistant Principal
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Library Books Are Overdue
All library books are now overdue! Please check your home for Bucknell Library books and return them as soon as possible.
Overdue library books will stay on a student’s library record even when they go to a new school.
Please help us get all our library books back!
Thank you, Ms. Dougherty
Free Back to School Backpack & Sneakers at Community Day!
Summer is here but it will be back to school time before you know it! The National Urban League, the Greater Washington Urban League and GEICO Cares have got you covered. Join us on July 23rd for Community & Family Day at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Every K-12 student registered will leave with a free backpack stuffed with school supplies and a pair of brand-new sneakers. Plus, access to free health screenings, housing and job information, and resources to help your kids have a healthy and happy school year. Registration is required and supplies are limited. Your child must be present to receive backpack and sneakers.
Registration Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/350614897597
Free & Reduced Price Meal Applications/Summer Meals
 Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced price meals for SY 22-23. For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. However, the extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year.
I encourage you to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application prior to the first day of the 22-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer. Watch your email and our website for more information. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online.
No-cost summer meals will be served at all FCPS summer school locations this year. Please visit the FCPS website for updated information during the summer.
If you have questions about the Free and Reduced-Price Meals program, the additional benefits your child may receive, or no-cost summer meals, please contact the main office at 703-660-2900. We are happy to help.
Youth Substance Abuse Trends Webinar
 Opioid overdoses are on the rise in the Fairfax Health District, which is consistent with national and state trends. Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with Fairfax County Government to provide an educational webinar on substance use trends and supports June 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register for the June 7 webinar.
The webinar will cover topics including, most commonly used substances, ways parents can support their children, and available FCPS and Fairfax County resources.
Language interpretation will be available in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, and Korean. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting by an ASL/Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) Team will also be provided.
Learn more about what you can do to help and prevent overdoses in our Healthy Minds blog.
Family Return to School Survey
 We are interested in hearing about how the 2021-22 school year has gone for students. You have an opportunity to provide your feedback on our Family Return to School Survey which you should have received via email.
The survey is being administered by the FCPS Office of Research and Strategic Improvement, which provides objective research and data-based information back to the school division’s leadership. The survey is part of the office’s continuing evaluation of the pandemic’s impact on our school division.
We encourage all Bucknell families to respond to the survey and share their experiences whether positive or negative. The information you and other families provide will be used, along with other data, to inform FCPS leadership about the return to five days a week of in-person instruction, and support FCPS’ efforts to make improvements that support schools, students, and staff. It will also be included in ESSER III reporting.
Bucknell is proud to partner with Bright SchoolKitz® to provide supply kits for the 2022-23 school year, to match our class supply lists! Free up your summer by ordering now to eliminate the back-to-school shopping hassle.
Order yours now by visiting SchoolKitz.com and typing the name 'Bucknell' in the search function. You will then be able to view and purchase kits by grade level.
Kits are filled with brand names (Crayola, Elmer's, Kleenex etc.) and quality products that are competitively priced with local and large retailers. Plus, our school earns $4.00 per kit to fund school events and programs. Kits are shipped directly to the school. Orders placed now until June 10 are discounted. Questions? Contact info@schoolkitz.com or call 1-844-937-5489.
Please join us to celebrate the end of the school year after-school on Thursday, June 9 from 4PM to 6PM. We will have a professional DJ, snow cone truck (the first 300 are free!), pizza and drinks for sale, and limited children's spiritwear for sale. Join families and staff as we come together #BucknellStrong to close out the year and celebrate everything we have achieved together this year.
If you are able to help us make our event a success, please consider signing-up to volunteer: https://signup.com/go/nDfWsEe
Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Bowles or call our main office at (703) 660-2900.
Absences and late arrivals should be reported to the office as classes start promptly at 8:55 a.m.
Bucknell ES front doors open at 8:45 and closes at 8:55AM. A child who arrives to school after 8:55 a.m. is considered tardy. If you know ahead of time that your child is going to be late or absent for the entire day, please call the school attendance line (703-660-2929) before 8:55 a.m. If the school does not receive a call from the family, the absence/tardy will automatically be considered unexcused.
Please call before 3:10 p.m. if you plan to pick up your child early from school. It is imperative that the front office staff has enough time to get the students from their classroom before dismissal begins. It is also helpful if you email your child's teacher so they are aware and able to get the student ready for an early dismissal.
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Wednesday, June 8: 6th Grade v. Staff Kickball Game
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Thursday, June 9: 6th Grade Promotion and Bucknell's Big Night Out
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Friday, June 10: Last Day of School
See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
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