 Our Bucknell Chorus Winter Concert was amazing today thanks to these 5th and 6th grade chorus students and our music teacher, Dr. White.
Bucknell Families!
We had an amazing last week of school before Winter Break! Students and staff were able to spread cheer all week through our Winter Spirit Days and we ended our week with our Winter Chorus Concert.
In the spirit of cheer and gratefulness, we want to take a moment to let you know that we truly appreciate all of our famlies and the ways in which you partner with us. Thank you for always showing up for our students, engaging in conversations with staff, and the smiles that we see each day at arrival and dimissal. We would not be #BucknellStrong without you!
Please take the next two weeks to rest and relax with those you love the most. Be safe and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
Sincerely,
Rashida Green, Principal
Gina Toler, Assistant Principal
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
- High School Academy Open Houses
- Congratulations to VHSL State Champions
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Winter Break: December 19th - January 2nd (Student Holiday, Office Closed)
 As a reminder, winter break will be held December 19 to January 2. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Bucknell Winter LEXIA Challenge
 As we enter a season of winter celebration, we want to encourage our students at Bucknell to celebrate reading! Let's take advantage of the cold weather and extra hours indoors to read and learn on LEXIA!
The LEXIA Winter Challenges encourages our students to read for 15 minutes and complete units daily. When we return from the holidays, administration will celebrate with two classes that have the most number of minutes and units with pizza!
How to Access School Tools at Home from Student Laptops and iPads Sent Home!
Please read the notice below to understand how to access devices from home. Students can access programs like ST Math, Lexia, MyOn and more on our Bucknell website, Student websites page.
 
Tips for Using and Managing School Devices
Student devices were sent home over Winter Break and will continue to be sent home over the weekends in the new year. Read these tips on how to support your family in finding the best ways to store and use the devices at home.
 
 Thank you to all of our students who participated in our Winter Spirit Week! Students really enjoyed showing their school spirit in this way.
Preparing for Winter Weather
 Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
Covid Diagnostic Testing in January
Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
 Are you wondering what experience other FCPS families have had with Tutor.com? Read some comments below:
- “As a parent, I logged in for the first time to see what my student could expect here. The tutor I chatted with was very helpful with my questions and gave me some great tips to try with my child. Next time, I will log in with my child and hopefully match with a tutor that will help him realize learning can be done in different ways.” -Elementary school parent
- “My child used tutor.com last night and said her math tutor was EXCELLENT. She was happy and so now I'm happy, too, as she's been grinding it out solo in the hardest math.” -High school parent
Unless they have been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
Give Your Student the Gift of Education
We recognize that holidays are an important time to reconnect with family and expose children to their heritage and culture, whether they grew up in another part of the United States or a different country. If your family’s holiday plans include extended travel, please remember the impact to your children’s education if they miss too much school. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
 On December 6, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a pilot program that will have 10 speed monitoring devices (speed cameras) installed throughout the county. These cameras will be in nine school zones and one construction zone. Thanks to our county partners for helping to improve the safety of our students and staff.
Studies show that speed camera enforcement is effective in improving safety by reducing speeding, accidents, and injuries. Read more about the school zone speed camera pilot program.
Strategic Planning Forums Scheduled
 Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The completed schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage.
 Thank you to the Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who donated Bombas socks to our 4th - 6th grade students! Students were very excited to recieve their new socks!
Happy Chanukah! December 18th - 26th
Happy Chanukah to all in our community who celebrate! This Festival of Lights is an 8-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple, and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple's menorah for 8 days. #OurFCPS
Merry Christmas! December 25th
A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world. #OurFCPS
FCPS Cares - Recognize Bucknell Employees!
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Bucknell Elementary School employees.
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