Hello, Scottie families!
Hello, Scottie families!
What a week! We had such a great time on Wednesday morning during the Robinson senior parade. It was loud and it was a blast, as we paraded through the halls of Bonnie Brae with our students cheering on over 450 Robinson graduates. Congratulations to all the former Scotties who will be graduating from Robinson or Lake Braddock next week!
We had a great day celebrating our final SCA Spirit Day of the year today, Beach Day! Next week is our final full week of the school year, and it is packed with fun activities and exciting learning opportunities, including our band, strings, and chorus concerts (see schedule below), and Field Day, which takes place on Friday, June 7. See the section below on Field Day for more information, and please consider volunteering here to support this fun event!
Have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
Next Week's Events
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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)
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Spiral Review
Character Strengths: We will continue to review and deepen our understanding of the character strengths.
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 final 8 days of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources. We continue to share weekly absenteeism updates here through the end of the year. As of May 31, 2024, Bonnie Brae's absenteeism rate is at 13.5%. This is an increase from last week. 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).
Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony
Due to space constraints, we will be hosting our 6th grade promotion ceremony in two different locations: 9 AM (Koehler & Vericker's classes) in the cafeteria and 9:15 AM (Wilks, Turner, & Sorenson's classes) in the gym. We are excited to celebrate our 6th graders promotion to middle school! This is a special day for our 6th grade students and families, and we look forward to recognizing them on Tuesday, June 11!
Summer Popsicles on the Playground Events
We are looking forward to bringing students and families together for some Summer fun!
Thursday, July 11 from 2-3 PM - Rising Kindergarten Families Popsicles on the Playground
- We are thrilled to host our Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground event to welcome rising kindergarten students and families on the playground on the baseball field!
Tuesday, July 30 from 4-5 PM - Rising Kindergarten and New Families Popsicles on the Playground
- We look forward to meeting rising Kindergarten families and families new to Bonnie Brae during our Popsicles on the Playground event on our playground on the baseball field!
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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.
Bonnie Brae Bookmobile
Bonnie Brae Elementary School (BBES) will continue the Bonnie Brae Bookmobile to provide books to students during Summer 2024. The Bonnie Brae Bookmobile will run on June 27, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and July 18, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and will be stopping at four locations in the community, with the last stop being the BBES parking lot, to distribute books and popsicles to interested students.
Please consider making a donation of a new or gently used book(s). New and/or gently used books will be collected May 20, 2024 through June 10, 2024 in the foyer at Bonnie Brae ES. There will be labeled boxes to leave the books. Questions or suggestions? Please contact Karen Radcliffe at keradcliffe@fcps.edu.
Mathematics Independent Learning Options for Families of Elementary Students
ST Math
All students have access to ST Math over the summer that they can access through Schoology. This video shows students and families how to access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR_drzeR9E
In addition to the information listed below, it is recommended that students who are moving from a standard level math class to an honors level math class have their ST Math journey reassigned to the next grade level.
Family Resource Center
Family webinars that may be worth sharing are posted on the FCPS Family Resource Center site with specific mathematics webinars posted under academics.
VDOE
The following resources have been curated from the Virginia Department of Education:
VDOE Mathematics Resources for Families
Additional resources
The following resources are free and available for anyone to use. Please note that FCPS does not have a paid subscription to either service.
Zearn online summer math
Khan academy summer site
The construction vehicles have been busy preparing for the new wing!
Mathematics Independent Learning Options for Families of Secondary Students
Mathspace
Current middle school students and high school students through PreCalculus will continue to have access to Mathspace through Schoology. Students are encouraged to practice their mathematics through utilizing the Mathspace Skills Check-Ins.
Family Resource Center
Family webinars that may be worth sharing are posted on the FCPS Family Resource Center site with specific mathematics webinars posted under academics.
VDOE
The following resources have been curated from the Virginia Department of Education:
VDOE Mathematics Resources for Families
ST Math
All middle school students and high school students enrolled in ESOL Math support classes have access to ST Math over the summer that they can access through Schoology. This video shows students and families how to access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR_drzeR9E
Additional resources
The following resources are free and available for anyone to use. Please note that FCPS does not have a paid subscription to either service.
Zearn online summer math
Khan academy summer site
School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget
The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.
The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
Read the news release.
Summer Camps
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Other Summer Learning OpportunitiesChantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.
Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.
Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
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Family Literacy Workshops This Summer
Three wonderful and free family friendly summer workshops will be held at the Fairfax County Public Library in Fairfax by the George Mason University Literacy Engagement Action Project. Learn more about these free programs by visiting the links below or viewing this flyer.
June Event
July Event
August Event
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Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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View the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar
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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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July 11 - Popsicles on the Playground for Rising Kindergarten Families, 2-3 pm
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July 30 - Popsicles on the Playground for Rising Kindergarten Families and New Families to Bonnie Brae, 4-5 pm
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