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Greetings, Braddock Families!
Hope this message finds you and your family members well. The purpose of this message is to notify you that a solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes.
Here's what you need to know:
- Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
- Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.
- Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m.
Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal.
If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.
For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.
Sincerely With Warmest Regards,
Keesha Jackson-Muir
Principal
- New Regulation on Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs.
Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact Ms. Jackson-Muir at 703-914-7300 regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Religious Accommodations in Schools for Students webpage for more information.
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
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Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit
Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule:
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
💙Thursday, April 11, 2024 - PTA Meeting - Eagle Fest Planning
💙Monday, April 15, 2024 - Q3 Progress Reports Sent Home
💙Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - Chic-Fil-A Night for Braddock!
💙Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Math and Science Night!
💙Monday, April 22, 2024 - Scholastic Book Fair
💙Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 5th Grade Family Open House at Poe Middle School
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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April 11th - General Membership Meeting
- May 4th - Eagle Fest!!!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Please email BraddockPTAboard@gmail.com or contact Ms. Dowling on Talking Points to sign up to help at 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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