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December
Inclusive Schools Spirit Week!
Inclusive Schools Week is celebrated annually the first week in December by families, schools and organizations to highlight and celebrate the progress schools have made in implementing inclusive practices to ensure a quality education for an increasingly diverse student population. This year’s theme is “Unity within our Community” and the Chantilly Pyramid elementary schools are celebrating with a collaborative spirit week!
Please join us next week in this spirit week!
FCPS Parent Advocacy Handbook
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) has created a Parent Advocacy Handbook to provide information and support to families as they navigate the FCPS system for their children. It is designed to be particularly useful for families who may be less familiar with such a large school division and/or with schooling in the U.S.
You can access the handbook here on the FCPS website.
Toy Drive to Benefit Toys for Tots
On Sunday, December 11th from 11:00-1:00 Rocky Run Middle School will hold a Winterfest Wonderland Drive with fun and games for kids. To enjoy the event please bring a new unwrapped toy to donate for Toys for Tots.
More information about the event is here.
Bronco Block
Students in Ms. Gong’s sixth grade class are learning how to make ceramic jars out of clay.
On Veterans Day, students in Ms. Fosters class enjoyed a visit with Hospital Corpsman First Class, Lee Sauceda who shared his experience and his medical pack with the class.
Brookfield's advanced band and strings students (Above and below) who performed for the PTA. Go Broncos!
After a successful Fun Run, second grade students enjoyed a stuffed animal and PJ day.
Advanced Academics Full Time Level IV Application Deadline
Just a reminder that all Full Time Level IV Advanced Academic Referrals are due no later than December 15. Referral forms can be assessed via the following link:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/AAPLevelIVReferralForm_1.pdf
And can be submitted to via email to kmjessup@fcps.edu or kmgluck @fcps.edu
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.
How Can You Help Your Child Have Good Attendance?
Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
- Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day, make that the expectation.
- Help your child maintain routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
- Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe at school. Make sure he or she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
- Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
- Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
- Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, talk to your children’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that goes on in the classroom.
Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Winter Carnival
PTA presents Brookfield's Winter Carnival tomorrow, Saturday, December 3rd. Please join us for games, performances, face painting and more. Doors open at 11am. All students must be supervised by an adult.
Winter Carnival Volunteers
Brookfield's Winter Carnival can't happen without your help. Sign up here to volunteer on December 3rd. We need people anytime from 10-2:30 and we appreciate any help you can offer.
Childcare Volunteers Needed
Brookfield is looking for volunteers who can help with childcare on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. High school students are encouraged to sign up! The following dates are needed:
- December 6 and 13
- January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Please sign up here if interested or email Maria Delgadillo with any questions at mddelgadill1@fcps.edu.
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