8/26/2022 - Brookfield News and Notes

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Calendar Reminders

September


Principal's Message

Admin Team

Hello Brookfield Families,

Wow! What an impressive first week of school. We had a great first week and saw progress every day as children remembered how to find their classrooms, greeted new friends by name, and began to share stories that made us smile.

We are grateful to our amazing community for all the ways you’ve shown support this week. Thank you to everyone who donated delicious breakfast items for the PTA Teacher Breakfast. It was a lovely way to be welcomed back from summer! Another thanks to the volunteers who spent time cleaning up our outdoor classrooms and courtyards. They look amazing!

Sincerely,

Ellen Mukai, Principal

Jennifer Hutchison, Assistant Principal

Andrew Orenstein, Assistant Principal


News and Notes

Transition Coming for News You Choose

Starting next Thursday, September 1st, Brookfield will transition to a single email edition of News You Choose with translations available in dozens of languages.  If you would like to see News You Chose/Noticias y Notas in another language please click here to view it from our FCPS webpage then select your language button from the options on the far left of Brookfield’s website.  See below for images.

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Broncos Go To Lunch

At lunch

Brookfield's first graders arrive for their first lunch of the year.


Brookfield Visitor Process

All visitors - parents, family members and volunteers entering FCPS school must have a valid driver’s license, ID card, military ID, or valid (non-expired) passport.

Visitors must register at the Visitor Management System located in the front office. Visitors will NOT be permitted in the building unless you provide these forms of ID. ID will be required EVERY time you visit.


Does Your Child Need a Backpack?

Backpack

 

If your child would like a new backpack for this school year, please reach out to our Family Liaisons, Mrs. Pace at 703-814-8809, scpace@fcps.edu  or Mrs. Delgadillo, 703-814-8803, mddelgadill1@fcps.edu.

Backpacks will be distributed on a first come first served basis.


Save the Date!  Asha-Jyothi 5K Fun Run on September 18th

AJ Run/Walk

Please save the date for the 11th Annual Asha-Jyothi 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, September 18 at Fairfax Corner. For every participating school registration, Asha-Jyothi will generously donate back to the school every dollar raised to be used towards school technology needs. The school with the most registrations wins a state of the art Innovation Lab. Please visit the Asha-Jyothi webpage or click here for more information.


Watch Welcome Back Messages from Brookfield's School Board Representatives

SP School Board

Stella Pekarsky

RSH

Rachna Sizemore Heizer

AO

Abrar Omeish

KKG

Karen Keyes-Gamara


If Your Child Will Be Absent

Students who come to school on time are more likely to do well in school. FCPS asks families to make sure their children are in school unless they have an excused absence due to illness, medical appointments, religious obligations, or a death in the family.  Parents must give the school a written explanation for any absence or late arrival. You may submit this absence in either English or Spanish.

To report an absence or late arrival:


Breakfast and Lunch: Free for Everyone

B&L

Great news! All students at Brookfield are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school regardless of their household income in the  2022-2023 school year. No further action is required of families. All child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application. 


Library Volunteers are Welcome!

Library

Parent volunteers are always welcome in the library! From the Book Fair – to be held in October this year – to daily support needs, we would love your help! Any time is appreciated - click here to sign up


Supporting Portrait of a Graduate at Home

POG

            Help Your Kids at Home!


Reminders

FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Reid, to visit Chantilly Pyramid for a Community Conversation

Please save the date for a very special event! Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host a Community Conversation on Wednesday, August 31, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Chantilly High School. This event will be a unique opportunity to help Dr. Reid get to know our school community and learn more about her vision for our district.

Language interpretation and child care will be available. Please register to attend.


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