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To read our newsletter in other languages, please view it on the Bull Run Elementary website.
Para leer nuestro boletín en otros idiomas, véalo en el sitio web de Bull Run Elementary.
다른 언어로 된 뉴스레터를 읽으려면 Bull Run Elementary 웹사이트에서 확인하세요.
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Important Dates
October 31: Student Holiday (Professional Workday)
November 7: PICTURE DAY!!!
November 8: Holiday - Election Day
November 10: Field Day at Bull Run Elementary
- 4th grade-6th grade: 9:30-11:30am
- Kindergarten-3rd grade: 1:30-3:30pm
November 11: Student Holiday - Veterans Day (School Planning Day)
November 23-24: Holiday - Thanksgiving
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*The full FCPS 2022-2023 calendar can be accessed here.
Reminder from the Office... Dismissal Changes
All dismissal changes for students need to be submitted in writing/email/phone by 3:30pm. Please call the office at 703-227-1400 or send dismissal changes to Mrs. Obarowski (mmobarowski@fcps.edu), Mrs. August (cjaugust@fcps.edu), Mrs. Betancourth (mcbetancourt@fcps.edu) and your student's teacher. This will help ensure a smooth dismissal process.
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Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
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Día de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, are “O” Days this year. To learn more about Día de los Muertos, watch this video.
While Día de los Muertos is largely celebrated in Mexico and Latin America, it also coincides with All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). These days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants worldwide to honor those who have died and gone to heaven (All Saints Day) and those who may still be in purgatory (All Souls Day).
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This Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour! |
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3)
In an effort to obtain additional information about student learning, the online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) will be administered to students that are currently missing this test in grades 2-6. We are planning on testing the week of November 14th.
The NNAT3 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak. Students are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The NNAT3 is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.
Score reports will be provided to parents once scores become available. Typically, these reports are available several months after the test is taken. If you have any questions about this test, please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Stephanie Will.
Opportunity for Students to Help Inform FCPS’ Future
You may have heard FCPS is developing a Strategic Plan that will serve as the school division’s roadmap for the future. We encourage every parent/caregiver, student, employee, and community member to participate in this important work.
The first engagement opportunity will be an optional survey, which will be open to students in grades 3-12. Knowing what is important to students will be very helpful to Dr. Reid, as she leads the planning of FCPS’ future. All schools, including ours, will schedule a date and time during the school day to administer the survey between November 2-18. Please visit FCPS’ website for more information.
Strategic Plan Student Survey Coming Soon!
Students will soon be shown a short informational video at school and be asked to complete a survey providing feedback on their experience at school. This feedback will be used to help inform FCPS leadership as they work on planning for the future of the school system. Parents are invited to view the survey questions and get more information.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact
Bull Run Elementary sent home a Federal Impact Aid form with every student this last weekhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRtVp4Lj5aE. 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.
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Our ESSER 3 and School Innovation and Improvement Plan (SIIP) Plan
To learn more about how we support every learner and view our priorities, please visit our school website and FCPS ESSER 3 School Plans website to access our ESSER 3/SIIP plan. We will be transparent and update you as we reflect, refine, and continue to enhance the design of our instructional program at Bull Run Elementary!
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Parents whose children are in grades 2-6 can submit level IV Referrals and optional documents electronically to sdwill@fcps.edu by December 15. Please submit all documents as separate attachments in one email. Click here to access the Referral Form. In addition to the referral form, parents are also able to submit the following optional documents electronically. No word documents, paper copies, or animated samples will be accepted.
Optional Documents:
-Parent Questionnaire - click here (It must have examples and be signed).
-2 work samples (PDF only), 8 ½ x 11 single sided. The AAP office would prefer only one sample per page.
-No letters of recommendation or awards certificates will be accepted.
Eligibility Notifications for level IV
Parents will be notified in the spring of their children’s eligibility. Children who are found eligible can receive full time level IV services beginning in the fall of 2023.
Please feel free to address any additional questions directly to Stephanie Will, AART.
Conferences with Teachers!
If you have not already scheduled a conference with your student's teacher, please reach out to get that scheduled today! During these individual meetings, teachers will be able to share how students are doing during their school day.
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Picture Day is November 7
Portrait of a Graduate (POG)
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Throughout the school year we will be exploring, identifying and implementing Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes. The 5 POG attributes are: Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical and Global Citizen, Critical and Creative Thinker, Goal-Directed and Resilient Individual.
These attributes are meant to serve as a guide for students as they develop skills necessary for success in this rapidly changing world, education needs to evolve to fulfill our mission of supporting student success in school and in life. POG prioritizes the development of skills that will empower students to be productive citizens of a global community and successful in the workforce of the future.
Initially, we will focus on What is POG? with our students. If you would like to learn more about POG please click HERE.
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- 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.
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- 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 News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Strategic Plan Student Survey (Opt out due October 28)
- Early Online College Information Sessions
- Feedback Welcome on Proposed Family Life Education Changes
- November Parent Resource Webinars
- ESSER Funding Information and Feedback
- TJHSST Application Deadline, November 18
- Guidelines on Religious Accommodations for Students
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Feedback Welcome on Proposed Family Life Education Changes
The Fairfax County School Board is reviewing recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and invites public feedback as part of the review process. In May 2022, the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC) presented recommended curriculum changes, to go into effect for the 2023-24 school year. Those changes include adopting gender-combined instruction, and exploring instruction of gender identity, recommended media, and other instructional changes.
The recommendations reflect leading education and child development research and expert advice. According to research cited in the recommendations, these changes will create a more inclusive learning environment, result in higher academic achievement for students, and improve school climate.
Public feedback will be shared with FLECAC and the School Board. FCPS staff and the School Board will consider all feedback but are unable to reply to individuals.
Learn more about the recommended changes on our website. The public feedback form will be available on our website and will be open October 31 through December 1.
Families Can Receive Text Messages from FCPS for Emergencies and Essential Information
Make sure your cell phone numbers are listed in the parent/guardian contact information section on the emergency care information form for each of your children. Parents and guardians can view and update emergency contact information online using weCare@school.
Text messages will be sent in the event of emergencies, delays or school closings, if buses are running more than 30 minutes late, if your student missed the morning attendance deadline, and for other important reminders.
Standard message and data charges may apply for text messages depending on your cell phone service plan. More about text messages is available online.
Tutoring Services through Tutor.com
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
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Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.
Fairfax County Public Schools produces a multilingual podcast every two weeks to highlight relevant information for families in their own languages. It is produced in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean.
The latest episode introduces the FCPS Trust Policy and reminds families to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities document. Learn more about the Podcast.
FCPS in the News
Virginia Spelling Champ Inspires Bee for Mongolian Students Kilmer Middle School (NBC4, 10/21)
Local principal lauded for boosting student achievement Mosaic Elementary School (Sun Gazette, October 24)
Answering a District’s Call for Bilingual Teachers, a Mother and Daughter Leave Puerto Rico for Virginia Laurel Ridge Elementary School and Bailey’s Upper (Education Week, October 21)
FCPS Sees Improved Engagement After Instating New Cellphone Policy Herndon High School and Rocky Run Middle School (Northern Virginia Magazine, 10/24)
The FCPS Parent Resource Center offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. It provides access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
Throughout the year it offers family and educator webinars. Upcoming sessions include:
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Prevención de pandillas: un seminario web para familias y miembros de la comunidad presentado en español, September 27, at 6 p.m.
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Dads: Stop The Power Struggles & Get The Respect You Want, October 6, at 6:30 p.m.
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The Social Emotional Learning Screener - What Every Family Needs to Know, October 7, at 10 a.m.
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Promoting Digital Wellness, October 14, at 10 a.m.
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Meet the Author Series - Paige Saves the Day, October 27, at 7 p.m.
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Manejando el estrés serie de 3 partes, primera parte en October 22, at 10 a.m.
To join the PRC email list and receive notices of upcoming webinars, sign up for their News You Choose newsletter.
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)
FCPS CARES Program
Recognizing BRES employees who go above and beyond
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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