Hello, Scottie families!
It's been a fantastic week, and we are excited for the PTO Boosterthon Fun Run on Monday! Be sure to click here for details. A reminder that we plan to be outside for the run so be sure to have your student ready for the weather and the run.
Don't forget that next week on Thursday, March 21 is the BIG Bonnie Brae basketball game at Robinson SS! Come and see many of our amazingly talented staff show off their skills! Other performances include the National Anthem by members of the BBES chorus, the Bonnie Brae pep band will be getting us pumped up, and our cheer squad will also be in action! Click here for more details and to purchase tickets!
Finally, as we end the 3rd quarter and head into Spring Break, next Friday (March 22) is our SCA Spirit Day - Jersey Day! Come dressed in your favorite jersey or wear Bonnie Brae colors of blue and white!
Have a great weekend, Scotties!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
Next Week's Events
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March 18 - Boosterthon Fun Run
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March 21 - Bonnie Brae Basketball Game (Robinson Gym), 6-8 pm
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March 22 - BBES Spirit Day-Jersey Day!
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March 22 - Parent Coffee (BBES Cafeteria), 8:40-9:15 am
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March 22 - End of Third Quarter
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Review Character Strengths
Character Strengths to be Reviewed: Identify the Good | Love | Humility | Love of Learning | Gratitude
Positivity Project for Families
Families can find resources to help continue the discussion of character strengths at home by visiting the Positivity Project for Families webpage.
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Second grade students create while coding in Scratch.
Second and fifth grade students collaborate while writing and illustrating a story.
Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact our family liaison, Santanish Chang at schang@fcps.edu regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection space and times, and instruction.
Bonnie Brae Fun Run - Monday, March 18
Our Bonnie Brae Fun Run takes place on Monday, March 18. Make sure your child is ready for the run by:
- getting a good night's sleep.
- wearing appropriate active foot and clothing attire (every student will receive a Fun Run shirt the morning before the event).
- bringing a water bottle to school to help stay hydrated.
View our Fun Run flyer for details about Fun Run times.
Spring Break
March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and the Bonnie Brae office will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Kindergarten Orientation and Registration
Save the date! Have a rising kindergarten student? Kindergarten Orientation takes place at Bonnie Brae on Tuesday, April 2, from 2-3:30 PM! Kindergarten Orientation is for parents and kindergarten students. Visit our Kindergarten Orientation page on our BBES website to learn more about this exciting event and to register for our Kindergarten Orientation.
View our Kindergarten Orientation flyer for more details.
Sign up for our Bonnie Brae Kindergarten Orientation!
Prepare for kindergarten registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage. Online registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
This Is Us! - A Celebration of Our Community of Families
You are invited to join us for our, "This Is Us! - A Celebration of Our Community of Families" at Bonnie Brae on Thursday, April 11th, 5:30 pm-7 pm. We will learn about the cultures and traditions that make up our Bonnie Brae community as we experience performances, demonstrations, food, and a share fair.
We are looking for families to share about their culture and traditions with our Bonnie Brae community. View our This Is Us! webpage and view our This Is Us! flyer to learn more about this event and to register to share about your family's culture, heritage, and traditions.
Order Your 2023-2024 Bonnie Brae Yearbook!
Bonnie Brae yearbooks sales are on sale! Yearbooks ordered by April 15, 2024 are $23. Families can order a yearbook via our Yearbook page on our Bonnie Brae website (credit card only). If families wish to purchase a yearbook via check (made at to Bonnie Brae Elementary) or money order, please see our Barksdale Yearbook flyer. Yearbook Order flyers will be sent home in Tuesday Folders on February 6th. All yearbook orders are due by April 15, 2024.
***We will have a limited number of yearbooks for sale on-site in June at a cost of $25 per yearbook. ***
Yearbooks are expected to arrive late-May/early June.
Fairfax County’s Funding of the FCPS Budget
The average amount of funds transferred from Fairfax County to FCPS was 52.6% of county disbursements from fiscal years (FY) 2019-2023. It dipped to 51.6% in FY 2024. The County’s budget proposal for next year would transfer 51.4% of total disbursements.
If the county were to return to transferring 52.6% to FCPS for the upcoming year, that would equate to $63 million more to invest in excellence.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget. Give your feedback on the County budget.
Take the Family Engagement Survey Today!
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!
Join a Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation on the opioid crisis in Northern Virginia will be held Monday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. (Please enter through Door #14). Attendees will receive free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed will be suitable for students in grade 6 and higher. Language interpretation will be available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed.
Learn more about the event and register online.
Measles Is Preventable
Measles is making headlines as the number of cases nationwide has topped 40, with three confirmed cases in people living in or traveling through the National Capital Region.
The good news is that measles is preventable through vaccination! Vaccines help teach the immune system how to defend against germs, helping to build up natural defenses. Give your child the best protection against measles with two doses of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website to find out more about measles.
Extended Hours at Immunization Clinics
To help parents/caregivers obtain vaccinations for their children, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will offer immunization clinics with extended hours:
Parents/caregivers should make an appointment but a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted. Please call 703-246-7100 to schedule an appointment.
Learn more about vaccinating your child and find community resources to support their health and well-being.
Note: All students enrolling in public and private schools in Virginia are required to be adequately immunized per the Code of Virginia.
Nominations Open for First Class Award for Inclusion
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20.
Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email SpecialEdConf@fcps.edu with questions.
Boosterthon - Top Donating Class - Pie the Booster Team!
Monday is our Fun Run! We’re grateful for the support we’ve seen toward reaching our goal of $20,000 for Ongoing Scottie Support (i.e. Technology, field trips, PTO sponsored events, and more).
Here are a few reminders before your student(s) participate in the big event:
Thank you for supporting our school! We can’t wait for the Bonnie Brae Fun Run happening on 03/18/2024!
BBES Staff Basketball Game
Get ready for an action packed night, where our very own BBES staff go head to head on the basketball court! Join us for a fun night with performances by our very own Bonnie Brae Cheer Team, Chorus, and Pep Band! View our BBES Staff Basketball Game flyer for more details.
When: Thursday, March 21st - Doors open at 5:30pm and Game starts at 6:15pm
Where: Robinson SS Gym
All attendees will need a ticket for entry, so save time at the door and get your tickets online! $5 for a single ticket and $20 for a family ticket (for 4 or more). Click here to get yours today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/14785ea9-f620-4c87-bf39-4dcfa8f18dc3
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to make this a successful event! PLEASE sign up today so we have full coverage! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-47090807-bonnie
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View the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
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March 25-March 29 - Spring Break (school and office closed)
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April 1 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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April 2 - Kindergarten Orientation, 2-3 pm (doors open at 1:45 pm)
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April 2 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
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April 3 - Fourth Quarter Begins
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April 3 - Spring After-School Programs Begin
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April 10 - Eid al Fitr (no school for students or staff)
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April 11 - This Is Us!-A Celebration of Our Community of Families, 5:30-7 pm (BBES Cafeteria and Gym)
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April 16 - Spring Picture Day (individual and class)
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April 17 - Purple Up! Day
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April 17 - PTO Meeting (In-Person), 6-7 pm
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April 20 - Game Night at iCode, 6-9 pm
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April 22-26 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Week @ Burke Center Parkway location
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