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Good Afternoon Braddock Family,
Happy December!
At Braddock Elementary, we use the First Two Weeks of December to celebrate Computer Science Education!
As you know, technology continues to advance and your children will be working in jobs that do not currently exist! Here at Braddock we know how important it is to expose our students to as much computer science as possible. This month during your child's STEAM or Library special, your child will participate in a coding activity. To help kick off this celebration we will be hosting a STEM Fair with Lab Rascals. Tomorrow, December 5th at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria, bring your family and join us!!!
As always, wishing you well--- continue to be safe and stay healthy.
 
SAVE THE DATE: POLAR PALS CLUB
We can't wait to see you!
When: Thursday, December 6th
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and shopping will go until 7:00. Please plan to enter through Door #5 (blacktop entrance)
 
Poe Middle School is hosting an OLYMPICS WINTER CAMP!
When: December 18th - 20th
Time: 8:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Poe Middle School
7000 Cindy Lane, Annandale VA 22003
Sponsored by the Annandale Athletic Boosters
Sign up HERE: https://bit.ly/Olympics23Poe
Email Christopher Bagot with questions: Cabagot@fcps.edu
Learn about Health Insurance and Dental Insurance opportunities!
If you want to learn about the Health insurance from Anthem HealthKeepers Plus and MCCP (Medical Care For Children Partnership Foundation), please join us in our next parent coffee meeting on Wednesday, December 6th, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the Cafeteria.
Presenters are from:
- MCCP
- Anthem HealthKeepers Plus
Wednesday, November 6th, at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria.
Reminder: Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2023
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to <<fill in the name and email address of the AART or principal>> no later than December 15, 2023.
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for full-time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing <<fill in the name and email address of the AART>>.
Referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific AAP or part-time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for full-time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener in October, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.
Every Thursday is PAPA JOHNS NIGHT!
When you order online use the code BES4010.
💙Tuesday, December 5th - STEM Night @ 5:00
💙Wednesday, December 6th - 4th and 5th Grade Reading VGA
💙Thursday, December 7th - 3rd Grade Reading VGA
💙Thursday, December 7th - POLAR PALS Shop 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
💙Thursday, December 7th - 5th Grade Strings Field Trip
💙Friday, December 8th - Bohdi Day
💙Tuesday, December 12th - 3rd Grade Math VGA
💙Tuesday, December 12th - 4th Grade Strings and Chorus Concert
💙Wednesday, December 13th - 4th and 5th Grade Math VGA
💙Thursday, December 14th - 5th Grade Strings and Chorus Concert
💙Friday, December 15th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Poe Middle School
💙Monday, December 18th - January 1st - Winter Break
💙💙 School resumes on January 2nd💙💙
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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December - Holiday Fair - December 7th - 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- 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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