 Students enjoyed their first week of our Summer Learning program!
Bucknell families,
We hope that you're enjoying the summer months and taking time to get outside, connect with those you love the most, and spend precious family time with your children. We miss them so much and can't wait for everyone to return in August.
This week our Summer Learning program started! It was great to have students back in the building and to see their joy for learning. Students engaged in reading and math workshop, STEAM activities, discovery rotations, and many other fun learning opportunities. More than anything, they were able to connect with one another and their teachers. The joy on their faces made us all smile!
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! Pay close attention to...
- Sign Up - Kindergarten 1:1 Meetings in July
- Application for Free and Reduced Lunch
- Link to Purchase School Supplies
- School Immunization Requirements
Continue to rest, recharge, and relax in preparation for next school year.
Sincerely,
Rashida Green, Principal
Tory Swanson, Assistant Principal
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Kindergarten 1:1 Meetings in July
As we begin to think about next school year, we are hoping to learn more about our incoming Kindergarteners’ strengths and areas of need. We are encouraging families to sign up for a 30 minute block of time for us to meet with your child and complete a few educational activities. This data will support our building in meeting the needs of each student.
Students who are attending Bridge to K do not need to sign up for a time because we will meet with them while they're in the building. If your child is not attending Bridge to K, please use this link to sign up for a time to meet with one of our Instructional Coaches at Bucknell Elementary School.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Demers at acdemers@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.
 Students in Bridge to Kindergarten participated in Guided Discovery during Summer Learning!
Rising Kindergarten Students
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 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
FCPS Cares - Recognize Bucknell Employees!
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 FCPS, and more specifically, Bucknell Elementary School employees.
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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 to 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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