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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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https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/bull-run-elementary/es-lunch/2023-08-20
September 1 and 4: Holidays | Labor Day Break
September 11: Commemoration/Patriot Day
September 12: Back to School Night (K-2), 5:30-6:10 pm and 6:20-7:00 pm
September 13: Back to School Night (3-6), 5:30-6:10 pm and 6:20-7:00 pm
Sept. 15-Oct. 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16: Religious and Cultural Observance | Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown 9/15 - sundown 9/17)
September 17: Constitution Day
September 19: PTA meeting in BRES library, 7:00 pm (virtual option will be available)
September 22: BRES "Back to School Night" Event @ Bull Run Elementary (food, fun, music, and much more! Information to come.)
September 25: Holiday | Yom Kippur
September 28-30: ChuSeok/Korean Thanksgiving
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*The full FCPS 2023-2024 calendar can be accessed here.
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September 1-4: Labor Day (Holiday)
Friday, Sept, 1, and Monday, Sept. 4, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.
See the complete school year calendar.
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We want YOU to join our 2023-2024 Bull Run Strings Program!
Fairfax County Public School students in grades 4-12 can participate in their school’s String Orchestra Program. Strings classes take place once a week during the regular school day. Classroom instruction is not missed during strings class time. Music and method books are provided by the school.
REGISTRATION FOR STRINGS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 IS NOW OPEN!!!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30th is the DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP.
We are excited for you to be a part of our ORCHESTRA!
Sign up for Strings (Grades 4, 5, and 6)... Click Here to Register
We look forward to making music with you!
Ms. Solis and Mrs. Bonanno
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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 (PAC, 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
Visit our BRES PTA Table! Merchandise, Memberships & info available! Kona Ice Truck will have treats for purchase.
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Permission to Use Digital Resources
As part of the beginning of school year forms, we need to collect Digital Consent for each student here at Bull Run ES. Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-2024 school year.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
To give consent, follow this QR code to the “Parental Digital Consent Application” posted on the FCPS website.
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2023 Student Rights & Responsibilities
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.
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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.
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Bull Run Elementary Spirit Days -
Wear Blue and White or Gray!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every students to wear our school colors, blue & white, every Friday! This is a simple way we can show our community spirit and love for all things BRES! Spirit wear is encouraged and welcome or wear your blue and white. Make a plan with friends and see how many of you can participate! Staff often wear their blue and white or Spirit Wear on Fridays!
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Families in the School (Volunteer and Lunch)
We are excited to welcome you back in to the building this year. If you would like to have lunch with your child you are more than welcome to do so beginning September 25. This will ensure that our students have practiced and mastered all cafeteria expectations and routines.
You will also have the opportunity to volunteer in your child's classroom this year. If you are interested, please reach out to your child's teacher.
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.
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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.
If your child will be absent, please make sure to call Bull Run Elementary School's attendance line at 703-227-1495 or fill out the Attendance Form online.
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The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12
The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. Our equity commitment and a set of measures in each goal will measure our success.
Our first goal in the strategic plan is to help all students develop academic skills, curiosity, and a love for learning. These skills and attitudes are crucial for success from pre-K to 12th grade. Our related equity commitment is to ensure authentic and affirming partnerships with families and key stakeholders through collaborative decision making that results in each student's success.
Visit the Strategic Plan webpage to learn more about how we will measure the success of Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12.
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Sub and Save the Day!
Bull Run Elementary has a strong group of substitute teachers and we are always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to add to our pool! Substitutes ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for future teachers, stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, part-time employees, and anyone who wants to make a difference!
We provide substitutes with a flexible work schedule that a substitute teacher or substitute instructional assistant can tailor to their needs. This includes choosing the grade level(s) and subjects a substitute would like to teach, schools they would like to work at, and more!
Read here for more information.
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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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Family Resource Center
Free Resources for Families
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Workshops for Families
The Family Resource Center is already scheduling a helpful series of webinars for the 2023-24 school year. Save the date for the following discussions in September. See the full list of workshops. Click on the title to register for each event:
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New School Year, New Strategies: How to Plan, Persist, and Achieve Academic Success This Year, on Friday, September 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Meet the Author Series: The Self-Driven Child by Dr. William Stixrud, Friday, September 15, 10-11:15 a.m.
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Characteristics and Needs of Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners, on Tuesday, September 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
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Who's the Boss? 5 Ways for Families to Help Kids with Big Emotions, Friday September 29, 10-11:30 a.m.
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
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FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safety and Emergency Information
- Updated Student Rights and Responsibilities - Signature Needed
- Parental Permission for Digital Resources
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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FCPS CARES Program
Recognizing BRES staff 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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