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We are a family.
We are capable.
We are caring.
We all belong!
 Preschool classes join together for an author visit.
FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year
Feb. 8 Winter Instrumental Concert, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 Something Sweet with Someone You Love, 8:15 a.m.
Feb. 16 Family Dance Night, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 19 NO SCHOOL: Presidents' Day
Feb. 24 Title 1 Family Fieldtrip to the Smithsonian Air & Space
March 5 NO SCHOOL: School Planning Day
March 25 - April 2 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break & School Planning Days
2024 brings the start to the renovation of the new Bren Mar Park building! Originally set to begin in March, 2024, the FCPS coordinator for our project shared that there are currently delays in permitting and we now expect construction to begin in December, 2024.
For more information and to see the building design, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/bren-mar-park-elementary-capital-project
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:
- Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please check out the Elementary Magnet School Lottery website.
Has a Bren Mar Park staff member recently done something for you and your child that you very much appreciate? The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, 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 and thank him or her by completing an FCPS Cares Nomination.
We invite families to join us in the Bren Mar Park cafeteria starting at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 for this special event "Something Sweet with Someone You Love" Bring breakfast to enjoy with your child in our decorated cafeteria.
Building Fluency When Reading at Home
Reading fluency is a person’s ability to read correctly and quickly with intonation and expression in a natural flow that sounds like talking. Fluent readers have developed automaticity which means that they can read words automatically. This is important because the reader can focus their attention on understanding the message rather than decoding the text.
Here are some activities you can do at home with your child to help with fluency.
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Echo Reading – You read one sentence or phrase at a time and have your child echo back the same sentence or phrase while following the words with their eyes or finger.
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Paired or Buddy reading- Sit with your child and take turns reading aloud. Your reading provides a model of what fluent reading sounds like. Then, have your child reread the same page you just read.
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Choral Reading- Read the text aloud at the same time. Poems and song lyrics work well.
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Repeated Readings- Encourage your child to read favorite books over and over. They should be able to read these known books quickly and easily.
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Record It- Your child can create their own audiobooks by using your phone or a recording app to record themselves reading. What a great way to hear how fluent they sound when reading.
Choose a favorite story and read parts of the story with different voices.
Silly, Scary, Whisper, Yelling, Adult, Baby, Teenager.
Have FUN!
Summer programs are available in Washington D.C through the Smithsonian Institute. An idea to consider includes:
These programs are not reviewed by nor endorsed by FCPS.
Alice Lim - SPED IA
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I have been at BMP for many years, and one of my greatest joys is seeing the successes my former students have attained while overcoming various challenges.
Born and raised in Alexandria with two brothers who turned me onto football and fast cars.
I enjoy spending time with family and loved ones……especially my dog Stella!
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