Hello, Scottie families!
It has been such a fun week celebrating our amazing teachers and staff! Thank you to the PTO for partnering with us this week. Our Scottie staff have felt the love, and we are grateful for all that they do to support our students!
Next week the PTO will hold our annual Spring Carnival, on Friday, May 17, from 6-8 PM! This is always a fun and popular event, and it can't be held without the support of our volunteers. Please consider signing up to help here, and see the information below for more details on this fun, family event!
Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends, and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
Next Week's Events
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May 15 - Grade 5 Math SOL Test
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May 15 - Grade 6 Math SOL Test
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May 15 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7 pm
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May 16- Grade 4 Math SOL Test
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May 17- Grade 3 Math SOL Test
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May 17 - PTO Spring Carnival, 6-8 pm
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Other People Mindset
Character Strengths: We will review the 24 character strengths and the Other People Mindset.
Quote of the Week: “Character strengths aren’t about ignoring the negative. Instead, they help us overcome life’s inevitable adversities.”
-JEFF BRYAN, P2 Co-Founder and Executive Director
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...
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources. As we shared previously, we will be giving weekly absenteeism updates. As of May 10, 2024, Bonnie Brae's absenteeism rate is at 13.5%. This is a decrease from last week, and let's keep up the great work! Be sure to send your child to school when healthy, and help us continue to decrease our overall percentage of students who are considered chronically absent (as a reminder, chronic absenteeism is missing 10% or more of days in a school year, regardless of excused or unexcused).
Parent Input for Next Year's Class Placement
We are getting ready to discuss class placement for the 2024-25 school year and would appreciate parent/guardian input for consideration during these discussions. If you would like to provide input, please complete this form by today, May 10, 2024. We look forward to continuing this collaboration with you and your children to best support their learning needs.
Memorial Day Holiday
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.
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Yearbook Distribution and Onsite Sales
Yearbooks will be distributed to ECCB & PreK students on June 5th, sixth grade students on June 10, and the rest of the school on June 11. If families did not pre-order a Bonnie Brae Yearbook, we will have a limited number of copies for sale in our front lobby from June 4-June 7 (as students arrive). Yearbooks can be purchased for $25 (one per student). Students can bring in exact cash or a check made out to "Bonnie Brae Elementary", with "Yearbook" written in the For section.
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Field Day Volunteers Needed
Bonnie Brae's field day is on Friday, June 7 (unfortunately, not able to schedule a possible rain date). We are in need of volunteers to manage stations. If you are able to volunteer on June 7, please see our Field Day SignUpGenius.
Robinson Symphonic Band-Invited to The Midwest Clinic
The James W. Robinson Symphonic Band has been invited to perform at the 78th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, IL this December! Check out the details of this awesome opportunity here: https://www.robinsonband.org/news
SOL Testing at Bonnie Brae
Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) standardized tests in reading, mathematics, and science take place in May. The FCPS Grade Level Tests webpage provides information by grade level about the general assessment schedule and reporting method for each required assessment type in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). If you have questions about SOLs, contact your child's teacher or Natalie Vershaw, school test coordinator.
Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
FCPS 2025 Budget — What’s Happening Next
The next steps in FCPS’ budget process are:
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Tuesday, May 14: The School Board holds a public hearing on the budget. Register to speak by 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 13.
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Wednesday, May 15: Second day of School Board public hearings, if needed.
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Tuesday, May 21: School Board budget work session.
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Thursday, May 23: School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.
For more details on our budget, view FCPS budget documents.
Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
Share Your Thoughts on Middle School Start Times
Attend a forum to hear about adolescent sleep research from an expert, learn about FCPS’ ongoing middle school start times study, and participate in small group discussions. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Breakout sessions will be held for middle school students to share their voices. Students are encouraged to attend!
Register by clicking on one of the following dates:
While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
Spring Carnival - Volunteers Needed!
The BBES PTO welcomes all families to join us for our annual event as we celebrate with carnival games, music, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, staff dunk tank, food trucks, and concessions! View our Spring Carnival flyer for more details.
When: Friday, May 17th from 6-8PM
Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary
Cost: $5/student (save time with pre-sale tickets online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/092ec9d8-6609-4bf1-8c22-b2384be69815)
These exciting events that make magical memories for our little ones are only possible WITH YOUR HELP! Please sign up to help during the event via our Spring Carnival SignUpGenius.
*This is not a drop-off event, and all students must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.
Board Positions OPEN - BBES PTO Needs YOU!
We hope everyone has had a wonderful year and enjoyed all of the events, after school programs, fundraisers, assemblies, and so much more! But all of this is only made possible by having a robust team of volunteers to lead the PTO with a full Board. There are SO MANY benefits to joining the PTO Board! You'll stay connected and involved in the school community, make new friends, and be a special part of helping make magical memories for our kids that will last a lifetime!
We are currently seeking PTO Board nominations for the 2024-2025 school year for the President, President Elect, and two Co-VPs of Fundraising. PLEASE reach out to any current board member or the PTO President at president@bonniebraepto.org if you are interested. Many hands make light work, and we hope to continue supporting so many wonderful events and programs for our students next year with your help!
Stay up to date on all things BBES! Subscribe to our School Calendar.
View the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
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May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL Test
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May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
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May 30 - Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4-8 pm
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May 31 - Spirit Day-Beach Day
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June 4-7 - Yearbook Sales in Lobby (while students arrive)
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June 5 - 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert (Oak View ES), 6-7 pm
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June 5 - Last Day of School for ECCB and PreK Students
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June 6 - 4th Grade Strings Concert (Robinson),
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June 6 - 5th/6th Grade Band Concert (Robinson),
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June 7 - Field Day (no rain date)
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June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
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June 12 - Last Day of School, 2 Hour Early Release, 1:15 pm
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