 Welcome Back, Bucknell Bulldogs!
Greetings, Bucknell Family!
It is our sincere hope that you have had a wonderful summer as a family. The new school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome our Bulldogs back to school!
We are looking forward to an incredible year ahead of deepening connections with and among families, honoring student voice, and continuing to meet our students by name and by need through high academic expectations and differentiated learning opportunities. We are inspired by the opportunities that lie ahead for our Bulldog Family this year.
So, get ready to Build, Empower, and Succeed together, Bucknell! Our teachers and staff are excited to see you soon and have planned lots of exciting opportunities for you to learn and grow in the 2022-2023 school year. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Rashida Green, Proud Principal
We Need Your Consent!
 At Bucknell, we will use a variety of FCPS-approved digital tools to support in-person learning this year! We need you to give consent for your child to use them as soon as possible so we can start using them for learning right away! Please scan the QR code above with the camera app on your phone or click the link to fill out the online permission form and read more details. Thanks for helping so we can use digital tools to communicate and collaborate right from the first day of school!
School Supply Lists
School supply lists for grades K-6 can be found on our school website here. Teachers of students in preschool will communicate with families directly regarding preparation for the school year.
Families needing support to purchase any of these school supplies should contact the Bucknell Clinical Team (School Counselor: Pierce Prior at PLPrior@fcps.edu, School Social Worker: Vickie Okoye at vyokoye@fcps.edu, School Psychologist: Dana Mattioli at dmmattioli@fcps.edu).
School Hours
The first day of school is Monday, August 22, 2022, and every minute counts! Students in grades PreK-6 should be in their classroom seats no later than 8:50 a.m. Our day begins by connecting with one another and building relationships among staff and students for productive learning.
School Forms
It’s important for parents to complete all required school forms. Returning families in grades PreK-6 must complete the following forms yearly:
- Health Information
- Emergency Care Information
- Identification of Military Connected Students
Families can get a jumpstart on the continuing enrollment forms by clicking here. The forms need to be returned to our office assistant, Ms. Salinas atksalinas@fcps.edu. If you prefer to wait, the forms will be sent home with your child in the first day of school packet for families to complete and return to school.
If your child is starting kindergarten or if you are new to Bucknell, please know that all school registration forms must be completed in order to receive class placement. Electronic forms for new students can be found here. Parents who have questions about registering in Fairfax County Public Schools can visit the FCPS website for additional information.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact our registrar, Ms. Amanda Bowles, atalbowles@fcps.edu, or call 703-660-2900 for an appointment.
Your Child's Health
Your child’s heath needs at school is a priority. School health room services, including the administration of medication and modified first aid, are performed by the health room aide. When we return to school, prescription and most over-the-counter medications at school require strict adult supervision and should not be in the child’s possession. Please let us know if your child has special health needs that may impact learning in school as soon as possible. We will connect you with our Public Health Nurse, Kofo Williams, to develop a school plan. A letter regarding school health services will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. For more information about School Health Services, click here.
Communicating with Bucknell
On the first day of school, all students will receive a Take Home Folder with critical back to school information. We ask that parents complete the forms if they haven’t done so electronically and return those forms in the same folder to the classroom teacher.
News You Choose
Bucknell uses News You Choose to distribute the parent newsletter, The Bulldog Buzz, every week. News You Choose is an electronic communication platform that allows community members the ability to select what information they want to receive and how often from individual schools, the School Board office and members, departments, programs, and PTA/PTO and booster organizations. Subscribers can change their settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Make sure we have your current email so that we can send you updates. Or, you can click here to subscribe!
eNotify
Parents of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students are automatically enrolled to receive e-Notify Communications. FCPS central offices and schools use this system to communicate emergency, delayed opening and school closing information, attendance, and other essential communications. Contact information from the student information system are uploaded to the eNotify system. It is important that parents keep their child’s emergency contact information up-to-date. To update, email Amanda Bowles atalbowles@fcps.edu, fill out an emergency care card, or update through your SIS ParentVUE account.
Talking Points
Teachers use the Talking Points messenger app, which allows teachers and staff to connect and communicate with families via text messaging directly to their phones and in their native languages. Teachers will share information on how to sign up for Talking Points.
SIS ParentVUE
Parents can access information about their child’s attendance, class performance, and manage emergency communication and FCPS forms via a SIS ParentVue account. Click here for more information. If you need an activation code, please call the school at 703-660-2900.
Schoology /SKOO-luh-jee/
Schoology is FCPS' Learning Management System. In Schoology, parents will find teacher schedules, information about the curriculum and other important information. It’s also a great platform for teachers to communicate with families. Parents will receive information about accessing classroom sites from the classroom teacher. To learn more, click here.
Communicating with the Teacher
Parents may contact the classroom teacher by leaving a message with the office staff or by emailing the staff member directly. It is best to always start with the classroom teacher if you have a question or a concern, as they are often the person with the most knowledge regarding your child. Staff email addresses can be found on the school website here.
Follow Us!
Don’t forget to take a look at us on Twitter! Follow us @BucknellElem
Save the Date! Welcome Walks
Each August, Bucknell staff conduct our annual “Bucknell Elementary Welcome Walk.” A “Welcome Walk,” is a brief five minute visit by your child’s teacher and other staff to the homes of their students before the school year begins. It is a fun way for students to meet their teachers and begin developing strong family school partnerships. Families do not need to do anything to prepare. It’s just a meet and greet! If for any reason, you would prefer teachers not visit your home or will be unavailable, simply call the school or email your teacher. We are excited to continue this tradition!
Welcome Walks will be Wednesday, August 17th from 4pm - 6pm.
Save the Date! Back to Bucknell
Please save the date! Our Back to Bucknell event will be held on Thursday, August 18th at Bucknell Elementary School. This event will be both an Open House and Back to School Night event combined. Please see the timeline listed below.
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2:00pm - 2:30pm - Open House - Families and students will meet their teachers
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2:30pm - 3:00pm - Back to School Presentations - Families will learn about the grade-level expectations
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3:00pm - 3:30pm - Families with numerous students can visit each teachers' classroom
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3:00pm - 5:00pm - Free family picnic on the blacktop! Enjoy food, fun, and fellowship with our Bulldog community!
Free & Reduced Price Meal Applications Now Available!
Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications are now available on the FCPS website. Interested families are encouraged to submit the application at least ten days before the first day of school. A new application must be submitted every school year.
In addition to qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals, approved students may qualify for 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.
Paper copies of the application are available in the main office. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact Marian Miller or Amanda Bowles at 703-660-2900.
Say Yes to FCPS! FCPS Seeking Outstanding Substitutes!
Are you or somebody you know interested in working as a substitute with FCPS? FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers, instructional assistants, public health training assistants, and public health attendants! You will find information about the application process here. You can also attend one of our Wednesday information sessions to learn more about the application and hiring process. To sign up for an information session, please visit our substitute information page here. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.
Upcoming Sessions:
August 17, 24 and 31
Bucknell Seeking Student Monitors!
Bucknell ES is seeking candidates to serve as student monitors for the coming school year. If interested please follow the application guidance below. Please share this opportunity with others that may be interested. We are interviewing until all positions are filled.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- provide supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal
- help maintain order and discipline and assist in managing the behavior of students
- operate technology
- perform administrative and non-instructional duties
- ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed
- works with individual and small groups of students
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Pay: $16.34/hour (no benefits) Hours: 8:45-4:15, 7 hour paid day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
TO APPLY:
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 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.
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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Wednesday, August 17: Welcome Walks
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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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