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Greetings, Braddock Families!
Hope this email finds you and your family in the best of spirits and health. On behalf of the Braddock staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year! Thank you for trusting us with your most precious gems-- your children!
This week, our staff welcomed your children to our Braddock school community. We were excited to see our students excited to learn and make new friends. We were also extremely grateful for your willingness to communicate with us and share your thoughts and concerns.
We know the first week of school can be a bit overwhelming for both students and families, but we are confident that we are off to a great start. Braddock ES is committed to providing your child with a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging learning environment.
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to a successful school year! As always, if you have any questions/concerns, please call us at 703-914-7300 or visit our Main Office.
Sincerely,
The Braddock Elementary School Staff
💙Friday, September 1st - Labor Day - No School
💙Monday, September 4th - Labor Day - No School
💙Tuesday, September 12th - Back to School Night
- Grades Kinder, 2nd, and 4th
- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- More information to come
💙Thursday, September 14th - Back to School Night
- Grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th
- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- More information to come
💙Monday, September 25th - Yom Kippur - No School
💙Thursday, September 28th - PTA General Membership Meeting
💙Monday, October 9th - Teacher Work Day - No School
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On Saturday, August 26th, Anthem Healthkeepers will host a Health and Resource Fair at Braddock Elementary on our Basketball Court at 10 am to 2 pm. There will be vendors from other Health and Community organizations. The Fairfax Sheriff's Department will make FREE student ID cards. FREE Covid Tests & Vaccines will be available. There will be FUN activities (Games, Signing & Dancing) for the children. This is a FREE event. We hope you will JOIN US! |
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.
🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
🙋 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Watch this video with tips from Fairfax Pyramid principals and visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
A message from our PTA President:
Braddock Families,
It's hard to believe that summer is almost over and that the kids will be back in school next week.
The PTA is excited for the new school year and we are preparing to offer more fun events.
As we begin the new school year, please don't forget to pay your PTA Membership dues. You can do this in person or online. The link to pay on line is: https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store/items/815113
We look forward to seeing you this year.
Thank you,
Tanya Swart
Braddock Elementary School PTA President
The PTA is planning to hose the following events at Braddock during the 23-24 school year. Mark your calendars now!!
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September 28th - General Membership Meeting
- Come learn about our goals for events and fundraising, share new ideas and learn how you can support!
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October 27th - BingoWEEN!
- Wear a costume, play bingo, win prizes!
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November 17th - MOVIE NIGHT
- Come dressed in your PJs, bring a stuffy, and enjoy family time!
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December - Holiday Fair
- Your child can shop our Holiday Fair to purchase gifts for their family members
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January 18th - General Membership Meeting
- Start planning Eagle Fest!
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February 9th - Valentine's Carnation Sale and Craft Event
- Your child can make a special Valentines Day card!
- March - Art and Music Night
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April 11th - General Membership Meeting
- May 4th - Eagle Fest!!!
Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:
Eneida Thomas- emthomas@fcps.edu or call 703-914-7305
- Pre-Kindergarten
- 2nd Grade
- 4th Grade
Maureen Lopez - mmlopez1@fcps.edu or 703-914-7304
Holly Dowling - hmdowling@fcps.edu or (703) 914-7388
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