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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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Congratulations Leonard Roberts
2023 FCPS Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee
We cannot thank Mr. Leonard Roberts enough for all he does and the impact he has on each student, staff member and family at Bull Run Elementary.
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We welcomes families to contact the office as needed this summer. We have limited staff in the office and will have reduced hours.
Bull Run Elementary office will be open beginning June 20 from 9:00-1:00 PM every Monday-Friday.
The office will be closed July 3-7.
We will also respond to phone messages as they are received. You can contact the front office at 703-227-1400.
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June 19: Juneteenth, Holiday (all personnel)
June 20: Teacher Workday
June 21: Teacher Workday
August 17: Kindergarten Orientation and Kindergarten Open House, 3:30-5:00 pm
August 18: OPEN HOUSE (Grades K-6); 10:00-12:00 pm)
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*The full FCPS 2023-2024 calendar can be accessed here.
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June: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
In the month of June we recognize the valuable contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals across America, and we reaffirm our commitment to standing in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ Americans in their ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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June 19: Juneteenth
Monday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.
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June 28-29: Eid al-Adha
Eid Mubarak to all who observe! Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Eid al-Adha signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as ordered by Allah. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca and giving to those less fortunate. Learn more in this video from PBS Kids.
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School Supplies for 2023-2024
Get a jump start on next year! Order your school supplies and have them delivered directly to your students classroom before the start of next school year.
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Fairfax County Public Library’s “All Together Now”
Summer Reading Adventure 2023!
Keep your children reading this summer by joining the Fairfax County Public Library’s “All Together Now” Summer Reading Adventure 2023! Below is information on how to participate in the program, as well as video book talks and lists of suggested books for each grade level from the public library. (Highlighted books have video book talks.) Children who complete the program will earn prizes!
Here is the link to access the YouTube playlist of all of the book-talking videos:
Here are the suggested book lists:
- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
- Fiction
- Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang
- The Underdogs Catch a Cat Burglar by Kate Temple
- Invasion of the Unicorns by David Biedryzycki
- Noodle and the No Bones Day by John Graziano
- A Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories by Max Brallier
- Sir Lady Bug by Corey R. Tabor
- Doggo and Pupper Save the Day by Katherine Applegate
- Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon by Ying Chang Compestine
- Nonfiction
- Waffles and Mochi Get Cooking! by Yewande Komolafe
- Battle of the Butts: The Science Behind Animal Behinds by Jocelyn Rish
- Biography
- Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes the French Chef by Alex Prud'homme
- Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, A Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker
- 3rd and 4th Grade
- Fiction
- Animal Rescue Friends by Meika Hashimoto
- Odder by Katherine Applegate
- The Unforgettable Logan Foster by Shawn Peters
- Endlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder
- Fumiko and a Tokyo Tragedy: A Great Kanto Earthquake Survival Story by Susan Griner
- Frizzy by Claribel Ortega
- Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. by Valerie Tripp
- Nonfiction
- Animals Lost & Found by Jason Bittel--Jisuk
- Wilds of the United States by Alexander Vidal - Kerri
- Working Boats: An Inside Look at Ten Amazing Watercraft by Tom Crestodia
- Biography
- Mary Seacole: Bound for the Battlefield by Susan Goldman Rubin
- Headstrong Hallie! The story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female "Fire Guard" by Aimee Bissoette
- 5th and 6th Grade
- Fiction
- Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King
- The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart
- Ellen Outside the Lines by AJ Sass
- The Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir
- Invisible by Christina Gonzales
- Cookies and Milk by Shawn Amos
- The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill
- Troublemaker by John Cho (content warning: racism, police brutality, gun violence)
- Nonfiction
- Nature's Treasures by Ben Hoare
- Rescuing Titanic: A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic by Flora Delargy
- Biography
- Fossil Hunter: How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life by Cheryl Blackford
- The Tryout by Christi Soontornvat
SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can see current and historical Standards of Learning (SOL) reports in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section. Log into your ParentVUE account to access the following reports, which should be available by the end of this week:
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Support Your Child’s Success
If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success. Through ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student such as progress reports and assessment score reports.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
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Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 26 to August 4. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.
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Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
The Family Resource Center has recently published a list with dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and support for all families and school staff. They offer a free library, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. For more information, call 703-204-3941, email frc@fcps.edu or visit their website.
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Take Tutor.com on the Road!
Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
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Fairfax County Public Schools 2023-30 Strategic Plan
The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to adopt FCPS’ 2023-30 strategic plan. The new plan serves as the division’s North Star, guiding our path forward to ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every FCPS student.
The strategic plan comprises five student-centered goals; measures to monitor the progress toward those goals; equity commitments to support each and every student with attaining those goals; and four pillars that identify what FCPS must do well in order to reach our goals for all students.
Strategic plan goals include:
- Goal 1: Every student will develop foundational academic skills, curiosity, and a joy for learning necessary for success in Pre-K through 12th grade.
- Goal 2: Every student will experience an equitable school community where student health and well-being are prioritized, and student voice is centered.
- Goal 3: Every student will acquire critical and creative thinking skills, meet/exceed high academic standards, and achieve their highest academic potential.
- Goal 4: Every student will have access to high-quality academic programming and resources to support their success.
- Goal 5: Every student will graduate ready to thrive in life after high school and with the skills to navigate, adapt, and innovate for a sustainable future.
View the strategic plan.
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Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!
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INOVA Free School Physicals and Immunizations
Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) and Inova Partnership for Healthier Communities (PHC) are now scheduling appointments in June, July, and August to provide children ages 5 and up with FREE school physicals and immunizations to begin the 2023-24 School Year. This will take place at the Inova Cares Clinic for Children in Herndon, Manassas, and Falls Church.
PHC will be on site to screen and enroll qualifying families in Medicaid/FAMIS and connect them to an appropriate and affordable source of quality healthcare providers. Please share the flyers below.
2023 Inova Cares Clinics Free School Physicals.pdf
2023 Free School Physicals for Medicaid and Inova patient's ONLY.pdf
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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