 Our students loved participating in the Special Olympics today!
Dear Bucknell Families,
This week at Bucknell Elementary School we celebrated Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you so much to the PTA and all families for your support this week! Staff had amazing treats throughout the week and really enjoyed yoga! Your time, consideration, and overall care for our staff is felt every day. It truly takes a village to support our students and we’re grateful that we can partner with such amazing families.
This week also started our Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments for grades 3-6. Please continue to ensure that your students get a good night’s rest before testing, breakfast in the morning, and come to school on time. Students have given 100% this year and their growth has been amazing! We’re excited to end the year strong.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures in our Bucknell community. We hope that you enjoy the sunshine this weekend!
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Sincerely,
Rashida Green, Principal
Gina Toler, Assistant Principal
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Estimadas familias de Bucknell,
¡Esta semana en la Escuela Primaria Bucknell celebramos la Semana de Apreciación del Personal! ¡Muchas gracias a la PTA y a todas las familias por su apoyo esta semana! El personal tuvo golosinas increíbles durante toda la semana y realmente disfrutó del yoga. Su tiempo, consideración y cuidado general para nuestro personal se siente todos los días. Realmente se necesita un pueblo para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y estamos agradecidos de poder asociarnos con familias tan increíbles.
Esta semana también comenzaron nuestras evaluaciones de Estándares de Aprendizaje (SOL) para los grados 3-6. Continúe asegurándose de que sus estudiantes descansen bien por la noche antes del examen, desayunen por la mañana y lleguen a la escuela a tiempo. ¡Los estudiantes han dado el 100% este año y su crecimiento ha sido increíble! Estamos emocionados de terminar el año con fuerza.
Feliz Día de la Madre a todas las madres y figuras maternas de nuestra comunidad de Bucknell. ¡Esperamos que disfrutes del sol este fin de semana!
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Sinceramente
Rashida Green, Directora
Gina Toler, Subdirectora
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Spiritwear Store NOW OPEN through May 28th
 Pre-order your Bucknell swag today at: https://bucknellpta2023.itemorder.com/
Bucknell PTA, in collaboration with Sports Plus, is pleased to offer Bucknell families and staff ALL NEW and classic spiritwear and merchandise options for Spring-Summer 2023! Please note prices are reflective of both costs of production, as well as a $ fundraising amount that goes directly to your Bucknell PTA. There are youth, toddler, infant and adult sizes. Please be sure to double-check sizing requirements before completing your purchase, and order up a size if in doubt. There are regrettably NO REFUNDS and NO EXCHANGES, as every item is made to order. Our online store will remain open only for a limited time, until Sunday, May 28. All orders will be shipped directly to the school and distributed to families and staff, before the end of the school year. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions please contact Neil Sullivan, Bucknell PTA President: neil.james.sullivan@gmail.com
SCA Spirit Days! Pajama Day Fridays in May!
Our Student Council Association came together to determine Spirit Day Fridays for the month of May will be Pajama Day!! Let’s hype up our Bucknell Spirit and celebrate all the hard work our students have accomplished this school year. For the duration of the month of May, each Friday will be a Pajama Day. Be sure to spread the word!
Yearbooks are on Sale Now!!
Yearbooks are now on sale and will arrive at Bucknell the first week in June. You can purchase your yearbook in advance! Yearbooks are $15 if you purchase before Friday, June 2nd and $20 if you purchase after Friday, June 2nd. Please bring your money to the main office.
Elementary Institute for The Arts
Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA). EIFTA is a weekly arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades and will be held during the month of July. Students take classes in art, music, theatre, and dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the website for more information or email eifta@fcps.edu.
Science Lab Summer Camps
There are three free summer camp slots in every week-long summer camp this year! They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The details are below. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Fejar at 703-395-8344 or suefajer@childsci.org
Details:
- Children receive free summer camp attendance in only ONE camp
- Children must be going into grades 1 through 5 in Fall, 2023
- Camps are in person at Fair Oaks Mall (Address: 11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033)
- Each camp is Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- There is a $20 registration deposit which will be refunded if the student attends all five days of the week-long camp.
For more information, please view the Science Summer Camp Slots - Children’s Science Center Lab
Upcoming PTA Meetings This May
There are two opportunities to engage with us this month through your Bucknell PTA. The first is our quarterly, in-person "Coffee & Conversations" with Principal Green in the Bucknell Library at 9AM on Wednesday, May 17. This is an open forum for families to ask questions and meet other Bucknell families. All families are welcome to attend (including preschool-age children!), and we will provide light breakfast and drinks courtesy of the Bucknell PTA. Do not miss this opportunity if your schedule allows - this is the last of these for the school year!
We are also preparing for our final virtual PTA meeting of the school year, on Monday, May 22 at 6PM. We will be discussing exciting plans for your Bucknell PTA next year, and officially voting-in our new leadership! Everyone is invited to attend (this includes staff) and the best part is you can log-on from the comfort of your own home! We encourage all who can to join us, so we can celebrate all the things achieved this school year.
We hope to see you at either (or both!) of these events. If you have questions or need more information, please reach out (in English or Spanish) to our PTA President, Neil Sullivan: neil.james.sullivan@gmail.com
Coffee & Conversation: Bucknell Family Engagement Compact Policy
During our PTA/Principal Family Coffee on Wednesday, May 17, from 9:00-10:30 we will review our 2022-23 Family Engagement Compact Policy and gather your feedback on the following:
- Opportunities for Family Engagement/Involvement
- School Communication with Families
- Shared Responsibility for Student Success
- Opportunities to ensure families feel welcome
Below is the 2022-2023 Bucknell Family Engagement Compact Policy for your review. We hope to see you all at the meeting.
Family Engagement Compact Policy in English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QVpTO8kMX72e7L_f4xWQ8nYm4gKiiCw8/view?usp=sharing
Family Engagement Compact Policy in Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1piP5HwwXQLfKyTgciUq-nVD7xdcZtW0Q/view?usp=sharing
PTA Event:Join Us for Chalk It Up 2!
On Wednesday, March 24, our "Chalk it Up", our family-friendly sidewalk chalk art event is back for a second year! We will have lots of sidewalk chalk for artists of all ages to decorate the sidewalks of Bucknell, music, good times, and free ICE POPS! We will meet by Door #1 (the main front entrance). As with every and any PTA event, it is free and open to ALL, always. If you are a new family starting at Bucknell next school year, we would love to see you there too! This is a great opportunity to socialize with other school families, neighbors, and staff.
We are also gratefully accepting any donations of sidewalk chalk in the front office, if you are able to contribute or share as we prepare for this fun event.
Questions? Contact Bucknell PTA President Neil Sullivan: neil.james.sullivan@gmail.com or text: 571-419-2081
FREE Family Food Market - May 24th
 Please join us on May 24th for the FREE Family Food Market. We will be outside of Door 1 and Door 2 at 11:30am - 1:00pm. If it rains, we will use Door #9 at the back of the school - near the playground.
It's Kindergarten Registration Time!
FCPS recognizes that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a successful transition to kindergarten.
There’s an easy to follow five step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Register your child today.
Please reach out to our registrar, Karen Salinas, to make sure your child is registered for Kindergarten! You can call 703-660-2900 or email her at ksalinas@fcps.edu
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Middle School Athletics
- Student Awards
- Career Fair
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Tutor.com Offers Live Tutors and Test Prep
Writing help, practice quizzes, and SAT test prep are available to all FCPS students at no cost through Tutor.com. Find out how your child can get these services, in addition to 24/7 live tutoring, through their Schoology account: Elementary School | Middle and High School.
Attendance: Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Calling All Student Artist and Designers: Observance Design Challenge
FCPS is looking for middle and high school students to submit artwork to represent the observances on the FCPS school year calendar for 2023-24 (PDF).
The goal of the Observance Design Challenge is to encourage students to tap into their creativity to create visuals that accurately and positively represent the many religious observances celebrated in the FCPS community. Students may also choose to submit a design for Thanksgiving.
Selected entries will be featured on FCPS social media and in newsletters in the next school year!
See all the submission guidelines and instructions on the FCPS website. Entries will be accepted through June 11, 2023.
Special Education Workshop Series - Spring 2023
Final Feedback Opportunity on Draft Strategic Plan
FCPS’ draft Strategic Plan survey will close on Wednesday, May 17. Please take the survey today, if you haven’t already. Your voice matters! Visit FCPS’ website to stay up-to-date on the strategic planning process.
Underage Substance Use Prevention
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Mental Health Awareness Month/Wear Green Day
Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Learn more from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Started by the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition in 1983, this advocacy month is aimed at encouraging Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Memorial Day Holiday - May 29th
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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May 16: SOLs - 5th Grade Reading
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May 23: SOLs - 3rd Grade Math, 5th Grade Math
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May 24: SOLs - 4th Grade Math, 6th Grade Math
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May 29: Memorial Day - No School
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June 7: Concert of the Arts (Band, Strings, Chorus, and Art)
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June 13: Field Day + 6th Grade v. Staff Kickball Game
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Thursday, June 15th: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony + Bucky's Big Night Out
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Friday, June 16th: Talent Show
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