BRES Bulls Community Insider (August 1-7)


BRES Bulls Community Insider

We see you. We welcome you. You belong here!


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Important Dates

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)

August 29: Back to School Night, grades K-2 (5:30-7:00 pm)

  • session 1 – 5:30-6:10 pm
  • session 2 – 6:20-7:00 pm

August 30: Back to School Night, grades 3-6 (5:30-7:00 pm)

  • session 1 – 5:30-6:10 pm
  • session 2 – 6:20-7:00 pm

*The full FCPS 2022-2023 calendar can be accessed here.


BRES Summer Office Hours

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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 through August 5, 2022. 

We will also respond to phone messages as they are received. You can contact the front office at 703-227-1400.


stay informed

Follow BRES on Social Media

TWITTER: @BullRunES
FACEBOOK: FCPS Bull Run Elementary School
FACEBOOK (PTA): BullRunESPTA
MR. PENSLER (twitter): @jmpensler_BRES
BRES Website: https://bullrunes.fcps.edu/
PTA Website: https://bullrun.memberhub.com/


principals message

Dear Bull Run Elementary Families,

As you will have seen from the superintendent's community message, FCPS is committed to ensuring that we will have a licensed educator in every classroom for the first day of school.

I want to assure you that at Bull Run Elementary, we are almost fully staffed as we head into the school year. We have plans in place to address any remaining vacancies. These plans are student-centered and designed to meet the needs of all our students. 

We look forward to welcoming your child to Bull Run Elementary. We will send a final update on or around August 15.

Sincerely,

Jason, Susanne and Jenna


2022-23 School Supply Lists

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Get a head start on the 2022-23 school year by purchasing your child’s school supplies! Your child’s teacher has identified the personal and community school supplies needed for a successful year. Grade-level supply lists can be found on our FACEBOOK page and the links below.


Save the Dates...

  • Kindergarten Orientation/Open House - August 18

  • K-6 Open House/Meet the Teacher - August 19

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Bull Run Elementary invites families to join us for Open House/Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 19, 2022. 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.


Plan to Submit Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications This Summer

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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. 

  • Online applications are now available.
  • Paper applications will be available at schools (except ones designated as a CEP school) at a date to be determined.
  • Approved FRM eligibility letters may also be used to provide additional benefits. 

Please know that we will not share your data or personal information with anyone else. See FCPS’ Trust Policy.

Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online.


Up-To-Date Immunizations Required

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All students are required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases to attend school in the state of Virginia. It is important for all students to receive the required immunizations. 

Please talk with your family health care provider about whether or not your children are up to date on their vaccines before the new school year begins. Submit updated immunization records to your school as soon as possible. 

More information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation is available online.


BRES Summer Literacy and Math Boards

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We are in full swing of summer downtime!  We can’t wait to hear about what you’re reading, writing, and thinking over your summer break. Remember to document your learning and fun on your Summer Literacy and Math boards and bring them to school in the Fall. 

Love, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. McPherson 

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Kindergarten & New Family Registration
OPEN NOW

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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!


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

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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.


Summer Reading at Fairfax County Public Libraries

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Bull Run Elementary invites families to check out the Fairfax County Public Library resources below.  Every year the Fairfax County Public Library system has amazing options for our young readers.  There are family options as well as individual student events! With all the progress our students have made this year, we ask each family to continue reading with your child over the summer!

Fairfax County Library Summer Reading information (Registration opens June 10): https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/SRA-2022

If students don’t have a library card, they can still checkout books through the LEAP program. More information here: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=726085&p=7812146

Summer events at the libraries: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar?cid=6524&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=6524&ct=48168&inc=0


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


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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.

  1. 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.  
  1. Videos added to our Youtube Channel
  1. New Materials added to Library


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News from FCPS


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Good News Around FCPS

Bull Run Elementary is glad to share the good news happening around FCPS in this new section. Each week check back for happenings around FCPS!

FCPS Spring 2022 Sports Champions (July 21)


Save Money on Technology Products

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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