 Staff and students said good bye to each other on the last day of school. We can't wait to see our Bucknell family again soon!
Bucknell families,
We can't believe that it is already July! Where are has time gone?! It seems like just yesterday we were waving good bye on the last day of school. Some of our youngest Bulldogs, our pre-school friends, are back in the building this week! They're having fun days of learning and connecting with one another. Our other summer learning programs start Monday, July 11th and we can't wait to see our students back in the building! The halls sure are quiet when they're gone.
Please make sure to read the updates in this newsletter. We have many important announcements and will use this platform to ensure that families get the information. Our office is open daily from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Please feel free to stop by if you need anything or have any questions!
Lastly, please make sure to mark your calendars for Back to Bucknell, which will be held the afternoon of Thursday, August 18th! This event will be an opportunity for students and families to meet their teachers, learn what to expect in the new school year, and end in an outside cook out! You don't want to miss our first event of the school year! More info will be coming soon!
Wishing you an amazing rest of your summer! Make sure to rest, recharge, and relax in preparation for next school year.
Sincerely,
Rashida Green, Principal
Tory Swanson, Assistant Principal
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Summer learning begins on Monday, July 11th for those students who were invited and sent in their completed summer registration. Summer programs include SOAR, Young Scholars and Bridge to Kindergarten.
Summer program dates: July 11th- 29th
Summer program hours: 8:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. (Doors will open at 8:45 a.m.)
All students in the summer program will receive a free breakfast and lunch.
There are still openings in the SOAR (rising 1st - 7th) and Bridge to Kindergarten programs. If your plans have changed and you are now interested in enrolling your student, please send Ms. Swanson an email at vmswanson@fcps.edu.
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. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact Marian Miller at 703-660-2900.
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. Questions? Contact info@schoolkitz.com or call 1-844-937-5489.
As we begin to look ahead to the 2022-23 school year, I 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.
I encourage you to 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.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations and bring that to Bucknell Elementary School as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us at 703-660-2900.
 Do you have a rising Kindergarten student who plans to attend Bucknell Elementary School in the Fall? Make sure to join the Kindergarten teachers, Ms. Carr and Ms. Stevenson for a playdate! This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers and meet other students and families attending Bucknell in the Fall. See the dates and times below.
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Saturday, July 30: Kindergarten Playdate 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Thursday, August 11: Kindergarten Playdate 4pm - 5pm
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.
Save the Date! August 18th!
Camp Invention at Bucknell
This is a special opportunity for military families! Unlock your child’s potential at Camp Invention®! This nationally acclaimed K-6 program is coming to Bucknell Elementary School from July 18 – 22, 2022, with all-new, hands-on STEM adventures. Thanks to generous support, full scholarships are available for military connected students. Qualifying families can apply online at https://bit.ly/BucknellCI22Scholarship. Don't delay: Availability is limited so secure your spot today! Visit invent.org/camp to learn more.
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Saturday, July 30: Kindergarten Playdate 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Thursday, August 11: Kindergarten Playdate 4pm - 5pm
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Thursday, August 18: Back 2 Bucknell (Meet Your Teacher & BBQ)
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Monday, August 22: First Day of School
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Friday, September 2: No School - Labor Day
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Monday, September 5: No School - Labor Day
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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