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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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As a reminder, April 3-7 is Spring Break!
BRES Office is CLOSED.
Bull Run Elementary wishes families a safe and relaxing spring break. Our students and teachers have worked very hard and we could not be more appreciative of your support. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back Monday, April 10.
Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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March 30: Bingo Night, 6-8 pm
April 3-7: Holiday (Spring Break)
April 5: Passover (begins sundown 4/5 – sundown 4/13)
April 6: Theravada New Year
April 7: Good Friday
April 9: Easter
April 11: PTA Meeting, BRES Library, 6-7 pm
April 13: End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
April 14: Student Holiday - Orthodox Good Friday (Professional Workday)
April 21: Holiday - Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 4/20 – sundown 4/21)
April 25: Spring Chorus Concert, 7-8 pm
April 27: Kindergarten Orientation, 5:30-7 pm
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*The full FCPS 2022-2023 calendar can be accessed here.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Spring Newsletter
Spring AAP Newsletter ES (PDF) Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese
Fun Family Event! Animal decor and hopefully some costumed students to make it a "wild" good time!
Purchase your BINGO Cards now so you are ready to play as soon as you get there!
Bull Run Elementary ST MATH March Madness
FINAL 4
Bull Run is participating in an ST Math March Madness friendly and fun competition! Congratulations to all our students. Here is our FINAL 4...
- Mrs. Rowe (Kindergarten) vs. Mrs. Frank/Ms. Turonis (Grade 3)
- Mrs. Azad (Grade 4) vs. Mr. Vest (Grade 6)
We are encouraging students to work together and solve as many ST Math puzzles during the month of March that they can! Students may complete puzzles at school or at home. All puzzles count towards our class average. Let’s celebrate and encourage a love of problem solving by participating together!
 ONLINE YEARBOOK ORDER INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Head to buytheyearbook.com
2. Enter Your School ID #709502
3. Select Purchase Yearbook
4. Enter all required information
5. Check out
For help ordering a yearbook please call Buy TheYearbook.com Support at 1-800-290-0036 ext. 2 or email answers@pictavo.com
Join PTA **Joining the PTA does not commit you to volunteering, it helps support our school.
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PTA NEEDS YOU!
We are currently looking for anyone interested in being a part of the 2023-2024 Board next year!
Most of our board will be rotating off as our terms are up. Our Bull Run community needs a few people to step up and take the reins! Without volunteers PTA will not exist and all that PTA provides will not happen for your students. If you are even a little interested, we would love to begin a conversation with you.
Contact us anytime (bullrunptapresident@gmail.com) if you would like to help!
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Don't Miss Another Bull Run PTA Event!
Download our calendar!
To access the BRES Events calendar on Android devices:
- 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.
To access the BRES Events calendar on iPhone:
- 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
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Update Your Emergency Information in weCare@school
- Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
- Registration Open for Virtual Strategic Planning Community Forums
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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Spring Break COVID Test Kit Distribution
If your family is planning to travel or attend large gatherings during spring break, and you would like to ensure your child is healthy before returning to school, please contact us at Bull Run Elementary to obtain a test kit in advance of spring break. Please note, testing is NOT required for students to return to school after break. However, you may want to test your student if they are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Update Your Emergency Care Information Through weCare@school
Fairfax County Public Schools provides weCare@school (weCare), an emergency care information system, to parents/caregivers who have registered for their own parent account. weCare helps manage emergency medical information by allowing parents to enter and update their children’s medical data online at their convenience. That contact information automatically enrolls parents/caregivers to receive eNotify communications from the district and their child’s school. eNotify is the communications tool for FCPS emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closing and delay, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent via email, text, and occasionally phone.
Learn more about updating your emergency care information.
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Proposed Updates to the 2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
Last week, we shared information about the Department of Special Services’ virtual meetings regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting scheduled for Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. is currently on hold. Please stay tuned for details.
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Parent Information Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
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Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Monday, March 13, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis hosted nearly 400 families, staff, and community members for a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives. The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, with our next community meeting on the critical topic of fentanyl danger and opioid awareness. More information is coming soon.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for updates as they become available. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there’s a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together to end the school year successfully! Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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Does Your Child Qualify for PreK or Early Head Start?
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Programs provide a quality preschool experience with no cost to qualifying families who live in Fairfax County. Your family may qualify for preK or Early Head Start if you:
- Have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30,
- Receive free or reduced-price school meals, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Social Security Income, and/or are considered homeless per definition of the McKinney Vento Act, or
- Receive resources such as from a shelter and/or the FCPS homeless liaison office.
Though many families may qualify, spaces are limited. Selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with pre-K priority given to 4 year olds. It is important for all families to apply as soon as possible.
Early Head Start is for children 2 years of age and younger, and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.
Visit the Pre-K and Early Head Start webpage for more information, or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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Language Translation on FCPS Websites
In a continued effort to prioritize access for our diverse communities, FCPS is launching a language translation feature that will be available on every division and school webpage. The feature has been added to the header at the top of the page and will scroll with the user as they navigate the page. Learn more about our new translation feature.
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.
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
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 Bull Run Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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