Hello, Scottie families!
Happy New Year! We've had a wonderful start to 2024. It's been a joy to have everyone back at school. We have truly enjoyed hearing about all the fun things that students, families and staff did during Winter Break.
As we jump into the new year, our teachers have done a great job of reviewing routines and procedures this week. A new year is a great time to reset and to start good habits. We look forward to seeing the growth of our students throughout the remainder of the school year.
Next week Bonnie Brae parents have organized a 6th Grade Bingo Night Fundraiser, from 6-8 pm on Friday, January 12. The event is open to the whole BBES community! Games will kick off at 6:15 pm and there will be prizes for the winners. We hope to see you there!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
Next Week's Events
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January 8-12 - Virtual Math Week
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January 9 - Winter PTO After School Programs Begin
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January 10 - Club and Candid Picture Day
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January 11 - PTO Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4 pm-8 pm
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January 12 - Bingo Night (Sponsored by 6th Grade Class), 6 pm -8 pm
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Prudence
Character Strengths: You plan for the future and achieve your
goals by making careful everyday choices.
Quote of the Week: “Prudence is the knowledge of things to be sought,
and those to be shunned.”
-CICERO
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Mrs. Clark's students are thrilled to have Finnie, the class fish, back with them!
Club and Candid Picture Day
Club and Candid Picture Day takes place on Wednesday, January 10th. The following student groups will have their pictures taken: All County Chorus, 6th Grade Band, 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Chorus, 5th Grade Chorus, All County Chorus, 6th Grade Strings, 5th Grade Strings, 4th Grade Strings, Eco Club, Patrols, News Show, Girls on the Run, and SCA Leadership Team.
A Barksdale photographer will also be going around school taking candid photos during the school day.
Please remind your children to listen for their specific clubs and/or groups when they are announced. Also, all patrols need to remember to bring and wear their belts. Patrols without belts will not be photographed. Remember - Club and Candid Picture Day happens only one time during the school year.
Help FCPS Reach 1 Million Minutes of Math
FCPS Family Math Week starts on Monday, January 8! Participate in games and stories online. FCPS is working toward a total of 1 million minutes logged by families. The event is free, with activities from ST Math geared toward students in grades K-6 and their families.
Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 8. Visit the Math Week website.
Students in Ms. Kroptavich's class build and create as they get ready for the school day!
Bingo Night!
It's Bingo Time!! Come one, come all to the 6th Grade Bingo Night Fundraiser from 6-8 pm on Friday, January 12. The event is open to the whole BBES community. Games will kick off at about 6:15 pm and there will be prizes for the winners. Concessions will also be available for purchase. Hope to see you there.
School Construction Community Meeting - Update
The Bonnie Brae Elementary School Construction Community Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the school’s cafeteria (enter door #1). Language interpretation will be provided.
The meeting is being rescheduled because of an administrative delay. The contract is on the Fairfax County School Board agenda December 14. This should not have a significant impact on the construction timeline. Project completion is still projected to be Winter 2025.
The January 16 community meeting is an opportunity to learn what to expect as construction begins on the school renovation. Questions and comments can be shared at the meeting and in an online feedback form that will be open January 16-January 30.
Click here to learn more about the January 16th Bonnie Brae Community Meeting. Updates and information about the renovation will be posted to the Bonnie Brae Elementary School project webpage.
Yearbook Cover Contest
We are excited to announce our 2023-2024 Yearbook Cover Contest! Our theme this year is, "I am a creative and critical thinker!" A flyer went home with all students in their Tuesday folders. Families can also find our Yearbook Cover Contest flyer online. Interested students should submit a yearbook design by January 19th. All submitted designs should meet the criteria listed on our Yearbook Cover Contest flyer.
Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 22. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year. Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Check the FCPS events calendar for the most current information. Meetings will begin on Tuesday, January 16.
A virtual meeting hosted by the World Languages Office will include general program information. Access to this virtual meeting will be made available on the FCPS events calendar and the Dual Language Immersion registration site on the day of the meeting.
Get more information on the immersion program webpage and registration page.
Safe Students, Safe Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools believes that academic success is built on the foundation of a safe learning environment. This includes physical safety, and mental health and wellness.
FCPS has a comprehensive approach to safety that involves physical security measures, online monitoring by security staff, and crisis intervention support. The division has created the Safe Students, Safe Schools Brochure (PDF) to enhance your awareness of potential hazards and to equip you with practical tips for how you can help. Visit the FCPS website for more information.
Conversation to Raise Awareness of Fentanyl and Other Drugs
In this video, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid interviews the Fosters, a family who tragically lost their son Cayden to a half pill of fentanyl mistaken for Percocet. This heart-wrenching yet eye-opening video of their experience is essential to raise awareness among parents/caregivers and students about the dangers of fake painkillers.
Please join Dr. Reid on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m., at Edison High School for a community conversation about opioid awareness. You may register to attend. However, registration is not required; it is simply for space considerations.
The evening’s program is appropriate for parents/caregivers and students in grades 6-12. All attendees will receive free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
FCPS’ website also has resources to help you to start the conversation and additional support for families struggling with substance misuse.
Students created winter village scenes in Mrs. Feeney's art class.
Five Guys Restaurant Night
Five Guys Restaurant Night is coming soon! Help support the PTO while getting a delicious dinner at the same time! Five Guys will donate 20% of your purchase to the PTO. Check our Five Guys flyer for more details
When: Thursday, January 11th from 4-8PM
Where: Five Guys in Burke
We hope to see you there!
GLOW Dance
Mark your calendars for an evening of fun and excitement, and get ready for the GLOW Dance!!!
When: Friday, February 9th from 6-9PM
Where: Bonnie Brae
Keep an eye out for more details to follow soon!
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View the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
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January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no school)
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January 16 - Bonnie Brae Construction Meeting, 6:30-7:30 pm
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January 17 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7 pm
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January 23 - Winter Strings Concert, Oak View ES, 6:30-7:30 pm
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January 25 - BBES Spirit Day, Anything But a Backpack Day!
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January 25 - End of 2nd Quarter, 2-Hour Early Release
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January 26 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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January 29 - 3rd Quarter Begins
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February 9 - PTO GLOW Dance, 6-9 pm
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February 14 - Valentine's Day Lunch
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