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We are a family.
We are capable.
We are caring.
We all belong!
Low-cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new FCC program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or by calling 877-384-2575.
Visit our Free and Reduced-Price Meals website for more information on the criteria to be eligible and how to apply.
Share Feedback on In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funding helps FCPS maintain safe school environments and address the impact of COVID-19 on students. We want to hear from you about our work to provide in-person instruction and continuity of services to all FCPS students and families. Visit our website to learn more about FCPS’ plan to use ESSER III funding to support students and share feedback via an online form. The online form will be available through October 10Click to edit this placeholder text.
Help us welcome our kindergarteners with the first spirit week of the year - Color Spirit Week!.
We invite students and staff to join us in Storybook Character Day. Students are welcome to dress up or create a costume as a character from a book on Friday, October 28th. Students should highlight the book from which they are dressing up! Any costumes/dress up must follow school guidelines, which include no masks or weapons of any kind.
Portrait Of a Graduate (POG) acknowledges that in a rapidly changing world, education needs to evolve to fulfill our mission of supporting student success in school and in life. POG outlines 5 attributes that students we work to develop in our students:
Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical & Global Citizen,
Creative & Critical Thinker, and Goal-Directed & Resilient
Learn more at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/portrait-graduate/resources
We had a variety of counseling lessons this month at BMP. We focused on reminding our students our school expectations. We talked about habits and interest, leadership and celebrate our Hispanic Heritage Month. We use the example of important Hispanic people to talk about leadership and diversity.
It is very important to talk to your child about diversity and inclusion. Talking to your child positively about inclusion can help them better understand themselves and those around them, it can also increase their confidence and kindness. Diversity and inclusion help children learn to empathize with people who are different from them, it can make all kids better learners, allowing them to understand various subjects from multiple points of view. It can be fun to explore different cultures and learn more about them. Read books that talk about diversity or books that show different cultures.
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In Classroom Opportunities
In-person volunteers are once again welcomed back into classrooms. Teachers may ask for support for special events, such as field trips or projects, or regular volunteers to support with classroom needs. Regular volunteers, per FCPS regulation, are to complete a background check prior to regular volunteering. Please connect with your child's teacher if you are interested.
Library or Cafeteria Opportunities
We welcome family members to support students by shelving books in the library or helping with lunch supervision in the cafeteria. Please contact Sandra Chetelat if you are interested!
October 10 No School: Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 24 No School: Diwali
October 28 End of 1st Quarter; Storybook Character Day
October 31 No School: Professional Workday
November 8 No School: Election Day
November 11 No School: Veterans Day
November 23-25 No School: Thanksgiving Holiday
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