Attention Braddock Families & Community!

As we wrap up the first week of school, we want to express our sincere gratitude for entrusting us with your children. It has been a privilege to get to know them and witness their excitement and enthusiasm for learning. 

The Braddock staff is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where your children can thrive academically and socially. Our dedicated staff is passionate about helping each student reach their full potential. 

With Warmest Regards, 

Braddock Staff

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO READ

Back to School Night

To learn more about our teacher practices and how we can partner together with you to support your child’s success, please join us for Back-to-School night on: 

• Tuesday, September 10^th (Grades K, 2, & 4) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
• Thursday, September 11^th (Grades 1, 3, & 5) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM 

Limited Early Release Mondays

As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for Virginia.

• September 16^th
• October 21^st
• November 18^th
• February 10^th
• March 10^th
• April 21^st
• May 12^th 

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Thursday, Aug 29 - Kindergarten Picnic

💙Friday, Aug 30 - Labor Day Break (Holiday)

💙Monday, Sept 2 - Labor Day Break ( Holiday) 

💙Wednesday, Sept 18 - First Grade Picnic

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

• Update Contact Information
• Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 
• Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office.
• Complete Permission Forms
• Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
• Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 
• Submit Absences
• Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” 
• Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?

• Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Buses and Delays

Transportation Services - Who to Contact

• Email: ots_team21@fcps.edu
• Phone: 703-446-2050

Transportation Patience and Safety

• Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 
• If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. 
• Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 
• Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.

Lightspeed

Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

• FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
• Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
• Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Immunizations

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

• Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 
• You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our school’s front office. 
• If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, you may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

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:

Christopher Kamar - cskamar@fcps.edu or call 703-914-7388

• 4th - 5th

Christie Goodman - cngoodman@fcps.edu 

• 2nd - 3rd

Eneida Thomas - emthomas@fcps.edu or call 703-914-7305

• SpEd

Maureen Lopez - mmlopez1@fcps.edu or 703-914-7304

• Pk - K -1st

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