Hello Scottie Families!
Tonight is the night! Our PTO Fall Festival and the opening night of our Book Fair take place at Bonnie Brae from 6-8 PM this evening. Our PTO board and volunteers have planned a fun, family event, and our librarian, Ms. Lewis, is ready to welcome students and parents to the Book Fair this evening. The enthusiasm is palpable throughout the building today, and we can't wait to see so many of our families tonight!
A reminder that Monday is a holiday for students in observance of Diwali, and our office will be closed. We look forward to seeing everyone back at Bonnie Brae on Tuesday, October 25, for the final week of the first grading period.
Our SCA Leadership Team is up and running! Please check out the section below for details on our upcoming October SCA spirit day, Costume Day! Costume Day is set for Friday, October 28. We encourage students and staff to participate, either in costume or by wearing Bonnie Brae colors of blue and white!
Have a great weekend, Scotties!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Elaine Woo, Assistant Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
 A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Mrs. Stockburger's Kindergarten Class explored pumpkin STEAM activities! We are so grateful to all the parents that supported this event, the student's curiosity and engagement, and to our amazing K teachers for facilitating!
Fourth Graders in Mrs. Czarnecki's class were the first to preview our Fall Book Fair yesterday. Students were so excited to create their wishlists and see the new arrivals! Shout out to Mrs. Lewis for making this great event possible for our students.
Join us for Fall Festival and Scholastic Book Fair tonight!
Learn more about the BBES PTO Fall Festival below.
Friday, October 21-
Opening Night of Our Scholastic Book Fair
Next Week's Events
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Monday, October 24 – Diwali (No School)
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October 25 - 28 –Scholastic Book Fair
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Tuesday, October 25 @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Night
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Wednesday, October 26 @ 8:40 AM – Parent Coffee (Cafeteria)
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Thursday, October 27 @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Night
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Friday, October 28 – Costume Day
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Friday, October 28 – Quarter Ends 2-hour early release (dismissal at 1:15 PM)
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Friday, October 28 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Purchase- last chance!
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Monday, October 31 – Teacher Workday (No School)
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Creativity
Character Strength Features: You come up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
Quote of the Week: “Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.” -Pablo Picasso
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Monday, October 24-
Diwali (No School)
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. Monday, October 24 is a holiday for teachers and students. Learn more about Diwali.
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Friday, October 21 @ 6:00 PM –Scholastic Book Fair & PTO Fall Festival
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October 25 - 28 –Scholastic Book Fair
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Tuesday, October 25 @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Night
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Thursday, October 27 @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Night
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Friday, October 28 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Purchase (after 2 HR Early Release)- last chance!
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 21 to 28! Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Wednesday, October 26-
Parent Coffee
Join us on Wednesday, October 26 from 8:40 - 9:25 AM for our Parent Coffee in the Cafeteria. We hope you can join us!
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Friday, October 28-
SCA Spirit Day – Costume Day!
We are excited that our SCA Leadership Team will be collaborating with our SCA sponsors on monthly Bonnie Brae spirit days this year! Following tradition, Bonnie Brae will be holding our annual storybook character/costume day on October 28, 2022. Students are encouraged to dress up in their favorite storybook character or costume of their choice. We want all of our Scotties to be able to participate in spirit days, and we encourage all students, staff, and parents to take part on October 28 by either dressing in a costume, or by wearing Bonnie Brae colors of blue and white!
Poster created by Jazmin B., SCA Leadership Team
For students wearing a costume on October 28, below are some important points to consider.
Clothing or costumes must:
- Be respectful of all cultures, races, ethnic and religious groups, and those with a disability
- Be appropriate and follow dress guidelines shared in Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Contain no blood, gore, or signs and themes of violence
- Not include play guns, swords, knives or weapons of any type
- Allow full participation in the day and students to be seated at their desk
- Not be bulky to the point that it interferes or impedes with other students or classroom activities
- Ensure that the face is visible (with optional protective COVID-19 face mask)
Friday, October 28-
Two-hour Early Release
(Dismissal at 1:15 PM)
As a reminder, Friday, October 28, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
Monday, October 31-
Teacher Workday
Schools are closed for students on Monday, Oct. 31, for a teacher workday.
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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Retake Picture Day (Individual Photos)
 Students have the opportunity on Friday, November 4 to receive a picture retake from their Fall Photo Session. Teachers have been assigned a time-slot to bring students who are either missing a picture or have requested a retake. Please reach out to your classroom teacher if you would like to request your student's photo be retaken.
Flyers and order forms are available on our Bonnie Brae ES Website. Online ordering is available through the Lifetouch Website with Picture Day ID: EVT8WFWCH
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
FCPS will be asking ALL families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential.
PTO Fall Festival
Come join the BBES Community for an Evening of Food and Fun on Friday, October 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM! Everyone is invited and entry is free! Costumes are encouraged and remember to follow the FCPS Student Rights & Responsibilities to ensure your costume is school appropriate.
Fall Festival Fun includes:
- DJ & Dance Party
- Food Trucks & Concessions
- Games & Prizes
- Opening Night of the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
Volunteers are needed:
View the 2022-2023 FCPS School Calendar
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Friday, October 21 @ 6:00 PM –PTO Fall Festival/Scholastic Book Fair
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Monday, October 24 – Diwali (No School)
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October 25 - 28 –Scholastic Book Fair
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Tuesday, October 25 @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Night
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Wednesday, October 26 @ 8:40 AM – Parent Coffee (Cafeteria)
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Thursday, October 27 @ 4:00 - 6:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Night
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Friday, October 28 – Quarter Ends 2-hour early release (dismissal at 1:15 PM)
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Friday, October 28 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM – Scholastic Book Fair, Family Purchase- last chance!
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Monday, October 31 – Teacher Workday (No School)
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Friday, November 4 – Fall Picture Day (Retakes), Impact Aid Forms Due
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Tuesday, November 8 – Election Day (No School)
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Friday, November 11 – School Planning Day (No School)
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Thursday, November 17 @ 7:00 PM – PTO Meeting (Zoom)
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Friday, November 18 @ 8:40 AM – Parent Coffee (Cafeteria)
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November 23 - 25 – Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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Thursday, December 8- Bodhi Day
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December 19 - January 2 –Winter Break (No School)
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