 Our students enjoyed building relationships with Officer Goodley and are actively engaged in learning each day.
Bucknell Families,
We’ve had another great week at Bucknell Elementary School! Students were highly engaged in many learning activities in the classroom. On a daily basis students engage in reading and math workshop where they’re in small group rotations with their teacher. This allows for students’ specific needs to be met so that they can advance in the curriculum. Also this week, we had Officer Goodley visit during lunch from the Fairfax County Police station. It was a great opportunity to build relationships with students.
In addition, February starts the beginning of Black History month. This is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. History. We look forward to celebrating this month.
A few other events to look forward in the upcoming week are listed below.
- Pyramid Night will be at West Potomac High School on Friday, February 10th at 7:30pm. There will be a DJ and prizes as we cheer on the West Potomac Girls Basketball team.
- Students in PreK - 2nd grade will celebrate Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month on February 17th with a visit from Alexandria Children’s Dentistry
We look forward to another great of instruction and building relationships with students.
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Sincerely,
Rashida Green, Principal
Gina Toler, Assistant Principal
Follow Bucknell ES on Twitter: @BucknellElem
Familias Bucknell,
¡Hemos tenido otra gran semana en la Escuela Primaria Bucknell! Los estudiantes estaban muy involucrados en muchas actividades de aprendizaje en el aula. Diariamente, los estudiantes participan en talleres de lectura y matemáticas donde están en rotaciones de grupos pequeños con su maestro. Esto permite satisfacer las necesidades específicas de los estudiantes para que puedan avanzar en el plan de estudios.También esta semana, tuvimos la visita del oficial Goodley durante el almuerzo desde la estación de policía del condado de Fairfax. Fue una gran oportunidad para construir relaciones con los estudiantes.
Además, febrero comienza el comienzo del mes de la Historia Negra. Esta es una celebración anual de los logros de los afroamericanos y un momento para reconocer su papel central en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Esperamos celebrar este mes.
Algunos otros eventos para esperar en la próxima semana se enumeran a continuación.
- Pyramid Night será en West Potomac High School el viernes 10 de febrero a las 7:30 pm. Habrá un DJ y premios mientras animamos al equipo de baloncesto femenino de West Potomac.
- Los estudiantes de PreK - 2do grado celebrarán el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Dental de los Niños el 17 de febrero con una visita de Alexandria Children's Dentistry
Esperamos con ansias otra gran instrucción y construcción de relaciones con los estudiantes.
Haga clic aquí para ver el boletín completo en idiomas adicionales.
Rashida Green, Directora
Gina Toler, Subdirectora
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Draft Calendar Updates
- Regional Science Fair
- Scholastic Art Award Winners
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Black History Month
 Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
National School Counseling Week February 6th - 10th
February 6-10 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Join Us at West Potomac High School for Pyramid Night!
February 10th
 Bucknell PTA, along with the other local PTAs in our pyramid, warmly invites you to join us at West Potomac High School on Friday, February 10 for "Pyramid Night", to cheer on the West Potomac Girls Basketball team play against Woodson HS. The main event will start at 7:30pm, and there will be a DJ, prizes, and the opportunity to preorder an exclusive West Potomac Pyramid t-shirt! This is a great event to meet other local families, as well as Principals, students and PTA leaders from our neighboring schools. Entry is just $5 per person. Look in your child's take home folder for more information and details next week. We hope to see you there!
PreK - 2nd Grade Families! Join us for Children's Dental Health Awareness Month!
February 17th
 In honor of Children's Dental Health Awareness Month we will have Dr. Angela Austin and some of her team coming to do a quick presentation and interactive demo regarding dental health. ALL FAMILIES of students in grades PreK - 2nd grade are invited to join us at the times listed below! We hope to see you there!
9:10am - 9:40am - Ms. Favors and Ms. Mielcusny's Classes
9:50am - 10:20am - Ms. Connolly, Ms. Klibansky, Ms. Hodge, Ms. Choi, and Ms. Shawish's Classes
10:30am - 11:00am - Ms. Stevenson, Ms. Carr and Ms. Harrison's Classes
Girls on the Run Coming Soon!
 Girls on the Run is coming to Bucknell Elementary School! GOTR is a physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-6th grade. The program teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment, while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Our program has been adapted to ensure physical distancing and safety. In-person practices include safety, sanitizing, and physical distancing precautions and modifications.
Starting the week of March 6, the team will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $185 and includes 20 lessons/practices, a t-shirt, water bottle, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season. Registration begins on February 6th at www.gotrnova.org.
WIDA Testing Has Started!
Federal legislation requires that all students identified as English learners (ELs) are assessed annually to monitor their progress and proficiency in English. In Virginia, all divisions use the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs for this purpose.
The WIDA ACCESS for ELLs is aligned with the WIDA English Language Development standards and assesses English in the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The assessment will:
- Determine students’ English language proficiency level and eligibility for EL services and testing accommodations.
- Help students and families understand students’ current level of English language proficiency along a developmental continuum.
- Provide teachers with information they can use to plan for and support student learning.
- Determine whether ELs have met English language proficiency criteria and will be designated former ELs.
All ELs, including those who have opted out of EL services, participate annually in the ELP assessment until they reach English language proficiency criteria (ELP level 6). Alternate assessment formats are available for certain students with disabilities.
If you have questions about the annual ELP assessment, please contact the school’s test coordinator for more informati
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
*Interested families should click the link below for more information.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery
Tutor.Com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost for Families
 With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.
Deadline Extended for Feedback on Draft School Year Calendars
 Thank you to the approximately 23,000 families, staff, students, and community members who completed FCPS' Calendar Feedback Form!
The School Board discussed the feedback during their January 31 work session. If you haven't had a chance to share your thoughts about the draft school year calendar options, please participate today. The form will close on Monday, February 6, at noon. The School Board is scheduled to vote on a calendar on Thursday, February 9.
Learn more about FCPS' calendar development process.
Scholastic Art Awards Names 337 Regional Winners
The 2023 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded 533 awards to 337 Fairfax County Public Schools students for outstanding artwork. This includes 174 Gold Key awards, 171 Silver Key awards, and 188 Honorable Mention awards. Four works by FCPS students were nominated for the best-in-show American Visions Award. Artworks were submitted and judged in categories including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, digital art, design, architecture, jewelry, fashion, film and animation, mixed media, and art portfolios.The Gold Key and Silver Key artworks will be displayed at Northern Virginia Community College’s Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale from Friday, February 9, to Thursday, March 23, with an award ceremony on Wednesday, March 1. See the full list of winners.
Strategic Plan: Share Your Thoughts with Us!
 What keeps you optimistic about FCPS? What are your concerns? Answer these and two other questions on our Strategic Plan Feedback Form, and help shape our school division’s future.
Have a Say on Our Future! Remaining Strategic Planning Community Forums will take place:
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Wednesday, February 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m., in Spanish, virtual.
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Thursday, February 9, 12 to 1:30 p.m., virtual.
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Saturday, February 11, 9 to 10:30 a.m., virtual.
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Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at West Springfield High School.
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Thursday, February 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Hunters Woods Elementary School.
Click the date above to register for that forum, or check out the full schedule of Community Forums and register for one that is convenient for you. Childcare will be provided at in-person forums. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, at all events. Please register today.
Filling Your Child's Emotional Bank Account
Read the latest Healthy Minds blog to understand why relationships are like savings accounts, and how you can help build trust and security with your children.
Office of Ombuds: At Your Service!
Do you have questions or concerns about Fairfax County Public Schools? The Office of the Ombuds is an independent, impartial, informal, and confidential resource for employees, parents/caregivers, students, and/or community members. Staff in the office are eager to listen and assist with navigating the school division. They will also offer options and/or resources to help resolve challenges.
Contact the Office of the Ombuds at 571-423-4014, ombuds@fcps.edu, or via the “Submit a Question” button at www.fcps.edu/ombuds. The team looks forward to serving you!
Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new Federal Communications Commission (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.
Find Free COVID-19 Testing In Your Community
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a COVID-19 Testing Locator website, which allows consumers to search for free testing sites near them. Testing is available at pharmacies, commercial laboratory sites, community sites, and retail locations. Results are typically provided within 24-48 hours.
 
Mt. Vernon Teen Entrepreneurs Expo & Children's Business Fair
 
FCPS Cares - Recognize Bucknell Employees!
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Bucknell Elementary School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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February 10 - West Potomac Pyramid Night at West Potomac 7:30pm
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February 17 - Grades PreK - 2 Celebrate Children's Dental Health Awareness Month
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February 20 - President's Day - No School
- See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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