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Important Dates
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August 18: Kindergarten Orientation/Open House, 3:00-5:00 PM
August 19: Open House (K-6), 9:30-11:30 AM
August 22: First Day of School (Bell Schedule 9:15-4:00 PM)
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*The full FCPS 2022-2023 calendar can be accessed here.
BRES Summer Office Hours
We welcomes families to contact the office as needed this summer. We have limited staff in the office and will have reduced hours.
Bull Run Elementary office will be open from 9:00-1:00 PM every Monday-Friday.
We will also respond to phone messages as they are received. You can contact the front office at 703-227-1400.
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Save the Dates...
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Kindergarten Orientation/Open House - August 18
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K-6 Open House/Meet the Teacher - August 19
Bull Run Elementary invites families to join us for Open House/Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 19, 2022. Like last year, we invite every student to visit between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
*New this year, we invite our rising kindergarten students to join us for orientation and Open House/Meet the Teacher Thursday, August 18 from 3:00-5:00 PM.
These are a great opportunities for your child to visit their classroom, meet their teacher and connect with classmates.
Class assignments will be sent prior to Open House/Meet the Teacher and available via ParentVUE Wednesday, August 17.
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Plan to Submit Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications This Summer
Bull Run Elementary reminds families that free meals (breakfast and lunch) will no longer be available to all students beginning this upcoming school year, 22-23.
Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application ten days prior to the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced Price Meal application numbers.
Watch your email and our website for more information. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online.
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Summer Meal Kits Available Tuesdays
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No-cost Summer meal kits will be offered on Tuesdays at several sites through August 9. Meal kits contain seven days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk. All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children 18 years of age and under. Visit our Meals for Students website for more details on pick up locations and times. |
Up-To-Date Immunizations Required
As we begin to look ahead to the 2022-23 school year, Bull Run Elementary encourage everyone to Be Wise, Immunize! Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep children protected from many diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood immunizations during recent years of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up now to keep children healthy and protect them from serious diseases.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2022-23 school year as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine to complete their records, you can make an appointment with your healthcare provider or visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of child immunization clinics.
If updating immunizations this summer, please remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations and bring that to Bull Run Elementary prior to the start of the school year.
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Kindergarten & New Family Registration
OPEN NOW
Bull Run Elementary is excited to welcome our newest bulls. We invite all new families and families with rising kindergarten students to register now! Early registration allows for us to plan for classes, teachers and more over the summer. Have a neighbor with a rising kindergarten student? Have friends at pre-school? Encourage them to contact us at 703-227-1400 and register today!
Thank you for making your registration appointment as soon as possible!
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Preview Your Student’s Spring SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE
Summer Resources
Here you’ll find some resources from FCPS and Fairfax County Government to help you have a fun, safe, and healthy summer. Our Summer Resources webpage will be updated throughout the summer months.
Tutor.com Summer Access
Bull Run Elementary students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com this summer. Students are able to use Tutor.com to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas, as well as self-paced study courses for SAT and ACT preparation.
Details about how students can access Tutor.com through archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services. Students enrolled in summer Credit Recovery Academy, Online Campus, Online Economics and Personal Finance, and TJHSST summer courses will be able to access Tutor.com via their active summer course in Schoology.
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Summer Reading at Fairfax County Public Libraries
BRES is the BEST
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.
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News from our PTA
Join PTA **Joining the PTA does not commit you to volunteering, it helps support our school.
Don't Miss Another Bull Run PTA Event! Download our calendar!
To access the BRES Events calendar on Android devices:
- First, use a laptop computer and click here
- You will be prompted to Add the BRES Events calendar. Select Add.
- You should now be able to see the calendar in your Android device.
To access the BRES Events calendar on iPhone:
- Using your iPhone click here.
- You will be prompted to subscribe to the BRES Events calendar.
- You should now be able to see the calendar on your iPhone
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Bull Run Elementary invites families to check out the latest additions to the FCPS Parent Resource Center.
FCPS is fortunate to have a dedicated Parent Resource Center, staffed with professionals eager to help families navigate the school system.
Listed below are resources from FCPS and the community on a wide variety of topics to help families and educators support student success.
Our staff is available by phone 703-204-3941 or email prc@fcps.edu. We’re here to help and can send materials to your local school or FCPS office.
- Resource Guides: Please email the PRC for copies of these guides.
- Parent Support Resource Guide: This is a list of service providers and support and information organizations to help families support their children with special needs.
- Respite Care: This is a list of public and private organizations helping families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities.
- Adapted Recreation: This is a list of activities with opportunities for all children especially those with special needs.
- Special Education Summer Camps: This is a list of camps with opportunities for all children especially those with special needs.
- Videos added to our Youtube Channel
- New Materials added to Library
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News from FCPS |
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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