Brookfield News and Notes 11/03/2023

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November


News and Notes

✅ Election Day Is Next Week. Vote!

The 2023 School Bond Referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday, November 7. Remember to vote! 

November 7 will also be a teacher workday and a holiday for students. For more information on voting, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.


Provide Input on FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

Please join FCPS’ Chief Equity Office for a virtual meeting regarding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. The event will be held on Thursday, November 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. You may register at this link.

Your feedback will help ensure that FCPS policies align with the school division’s mission and values. It will also help identify any specific considerations that need to be addressed for the 2024-25 school year. 


⏰ Daylight Saving Time Ends

Daylight saving time will end Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour.


Veterans - Join us for Veterans Day!

Are you a veteran or an active member of our United States Armed Forces? We would love for you to come celebrate Veterans Day with us on Friday November 10th.

- Read a book to a classroom.

- Share stories from your experience.

- Enjoy light refreshments with other veterans.

Please contact Kevin Feighery if you plan to attend at kbfeighery@fcps.edu

or (703) 814-8708


Reminder: Student Holidays on November 6th and 7th

It's the end of first quarter and Monday, November 6th and Tuesday, November 7th, will be student holidays.

Teachers are completing end of quarter progress reports and meeting with parents to discuss their child's progress this year. If you have not yet set up your conference, reach out to your child's teacher.


Screening & Identification for Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Meeting

Parents or guardians of students in grades 2-6 who would like their child to be screened for the Full-Time Advanced Academic Program may submit a referral form through December 15. 

A parent information about the screening process will be held at Brookfield Elementary School on Monday, November 6 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria. The presentation will be repeated in a virtual meeting on Thursday, November 9 on Zoom at 6:00 p.m. (Spanish translation available).

Parents may join the session using the link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/s/98087124786.  For more information, please contact Sally Chadbourn (SEChadbourn@fcps.edu) or Moonhee Doan (MDoan@fcps.edu).


Bronco Block

Reader's Theater

Third graders in Ms. Canavan’s class enjoyed performing a Reader’s Theatre with a volunteer.

Mentor 1

Brookfield’s mentoring program kicked off with a special luncheon where mentors and their students connected over delicious treats.

Mentor 2

Federal Impact Aid Forms: Have You Completed Yours? It's Easy to Do!

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is now available online in SIS ParentVUE. Please note that only the enrolling parent can complete it in ParentVUE.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE.


Chantilly High School Boys Lacrosse Fundraiser

CHS Fundraiser

As we gear up for a fun & exciting 2024 lacrosse season, we're committed to ensuring our team has the best equipment, starting with brand-new, state-of-the-art lacrosse helmets.

With your support, we can provide our players with the protection they deserve. Order now to decorate your home & office or give someone a thoughtful gift while contributing to a great cause! https://bit.ly/3S5Wp5f 

Donations to the team are welcome too!


PTA Banner

New Brookfield PTA Spirit Shirts are now available!

New PTA Shirts

Orders placed online will be delivered to teacher's mailboxes.

www.BrookfieldPTA.org


Winter Clothing Drive

Clothing Drive

Brookfield ES PTA is collecting new or gently used winter clothing. Please donate coats, gloves, hats and shoes and drop them off at the Front Office. 


Awesome to the Core! Donations Needed.

Awesome

Brookfield Elementary School PTA is asking for donations to Education Professionals' Day on November 16th. We are planning an apple themed snack table for the staff lounge.

If you can donate new, unopened containers of:

  • Caramel Sause (squeeze bottle)
  • Chocolate Sauce
  • White Chocolate
  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Chocolate Chips
  • M&Ms
  • Graham Crackers
  • Pretzels
  • Sprinkles
  • Nutella
  • Apples

Please email PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com to coordinate pick-up or drop off of donations.


Reminders

Free Food Giveaway -Fresh Foods and Pantry Staples

The monthly free food distribution held by a community partner will resume this Saturday, November 4th from 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. while supplies last.

The free food giveaway will take place on the following dates at Brookfield Elementary School:

 November 4th

December 16th 


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