The BULLS Bulletin UPDATES (July 24-July 30)

July 31: Popsicles with the Principals, various locations

• Paddington Lane & Rydell Road - 11:00-11:45 am
• Trinity Parkway & Wood Meadow Way - 12:15-1:00 pm
• Flamborough Road & Jenny Leigh Court - 1:45-2:30 pm

August 2: Popsicles with the Principals, Bull Run Elementary Playground, 2:00-3:00 pm

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

August 21: First Day of School!

September 1 and 4: Holidays | Labor Day Break

September 12: Back to School Night (K-2)

September 13: Back to School Night (3-6)

September 16: Religious and Cultural Observance | Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown 9/15 - sundown 9/17)

September 25: Holiday | Yom Kippur 

Save the Date - Back To School Nights

Our teachers love to welcome families into the school and classroom and this evening is a wonderful chance to connect with others in the Bull Run Elementary community. Bull Run staff will share a yearly overview of the curriculum, classroom routines and expectations, general field trip information and more! We know the virtual option met the needs of some families and we will continue to offer this option to families as well in a hybrid approach.

As a reminder, this event is designed for parents/guardians only.

Mark your calendars for the dates and times below:

Tuesday, September 12 (K-2)

• 5:30-6:10 pm - session 1
• 6:20-7:00 pm - session 2

Wednesday, September 13 (3-6)

• 5:30-6:10 pm - session 1
• 6:20-7:00 pm - session 2

Fairfax County Public Library - LEAP

FCPS is partnering with Fairfax County Public Libraries to provide Library Equity Access Passes (LEAP) to any FCPS student.

WHAT IS LEAP?

All students (PreK-12) in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) have LEAP accounts at FCPL. These public library virtual accounts allow students to check out up to three items at a time for six weeks each (no renewals).

WHY IS LEAP AWESOME?

• A student only needs their name, not a physical library card, to check out materials.
• LEAP accounts never charge fines or fees.
• A student can have a LEAP account as well as a standard library account (application online and in library branches). Standard accounts allow users to place holds on materials and access FCPL digital resources such as eBooks and databases.

Student Testing Results Now Available

A list of tests by grade level is available. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE, by mail, or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Some families will also receive a Virginia’s Visualization and Analytics Solution (VVAAS) Student Assessment Summary report with historical Standards of Learning (SOL) test results from 2015-2022. 

Go online or contact your student's school for additional information about student assessments. 

How to 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 like progress reports and assessment score reports. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Tutor.com - Summer Availability

FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during summer 2023.  Students are able to use Tutor.com during the summer to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools and services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation. 

Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services, For more information, please click here!

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.

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:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. Learn more on our website.
• Do You Know About Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!

Good News Around FCPS

Bull Run Elementary is glad to share the good news happening around FCPS in this section. Each week check back for happenings around FCPS!

• 7/21/23 Fairfax Times - Chantilly student leads storm drain labeling

With summer in full swing, many students are busy soaking up the rays, relaxing or hanging out with friends. However, recent middle school graduate Myra Goyal is busy volunteering in her neighborhood.

• 7/18/23 Virginia Patch - Cedar Lane School Student Chosen For School Board's 2023 Character Award

Callahan Rogers, a 2023 graduate of Cedar Lane School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Fairfax County School Board Character Award.

• 7/18/23 Tysons Reporter - Madison HS sports program crowned this year’s best in Northern Virginia by WaPo

The Madison Warhawks have a new award to add to their ever-growing collection of championship trophies.

• 7/14/23 Washington Post - She left high school tennis to gun for pickleball stardom

When Alix Truong talks about her life, it’s usually in terms of the sports she has played. There’s her introduction to tennis at age 6, soccer two years later, then a stint on a volleyball team her freshman year.

• 7/13/23 Virginia Patch - High Schoolers Develop Winning Project With Help Of Herndon Seniors

Five students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Alexandria were named finalists in the Conrad Innovation Challenge for the walking cane they designed with the help of visually impaired people from the Herndon Senior Center.

• 7/10/23 WTOP - 3 DC-area baseball prospects among 2023 MLB Draft first round selections

Three D.C.-area baseball prospects — James Madison High School’s Bryce Eldridge, Westfield High School’s Jonny Farmelo and University of Maryland’s Matt Shaw — were selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft.