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Hello, Scottie families!
We need your help! If you have not yet filled out this survey for our 3-hour early release on September 23 (or if you filled it out and selected you were unsure of your plans), please do so as soon as possible. We expect students to follow their regular routes home. During the afternoon of September 23 our instructional staff will be involved in professional development and it is critical that we have an accurate count of students that require supervision due to childcare hardship so that we can plan accordingly. Thank you for completing the form!
We have had another great week of learning at Bonnie Brae! Lots of exciting happenings coming up, including our first PTO meeting of the year on Wednesday (9/18), our first parent coffee of the year (9/20), and PTO movie night (9/20)! We welcome all and would love to see our parents at the PTO meeting, our parent coffee, and movie night. See below for more details on these great community events.
Have a great weekend with your family and friends!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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September 18 - PTO Meeting (in-person), 6-7:30 PM
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September 20 - Parent Coffee (ESOL Information), 8:35-9:15 AM
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September 20 - PTO Movie Night, 6:30-9 PM
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: OPM - Being Present
Character Strengths: When I’m with other people, I’m present and
give them my full attention.
Quote of the Week: ““Life is what happens when you put down your
phone.”
-KID PRESIDENT
-ALBERT EINSTEIN
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...
First grade gardeners planted seeds so they can grow their own vegetables!
When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Fall Picture Day-Ordering Information
Fall Picture Day is on Thursday, September 26. Families can pre-order pictures online. Online ordering should be completed by Thursday, September 26. If you need a paper order form, please let your child's classroom teacher know and they will send one home.
All students who pre-purchase pictures will receive their picture packages at school approximately two weeks after our Fall Picture date.
For more details, please visit our Fall Picture Day webpage.
Lightspeed Classroom Management
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, our school is using a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool will provide teachers with a number of helpful features:
- Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
- Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
- Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.
We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. We encourage families to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.
Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Immunization Requirements
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 may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Permission Forms
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.
Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS
Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings.
View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.
Our kindergarten mathematicians.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
After School Programs - COMING SOON!
Bonnie Brae and the PTO are happy to bring back After School Clubs! Look for more information in next week's Tuesday folders and check out the PTO website to see the many exciting teacher-led clubs and community-led programs that will be offered this Fall! Registration will open Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7pm for teacher-led clubs and are filled on a first come, first served basis, so make sure to snag your spot early as they tend to fill up quickly!
Needs-based scholarships are available on a limited basis, and communication with April Bowman prior to registration is required.
After School Programs VOLUNTEER NEEDED!
Do your kids love the After School Clubs? The committee is looking for a lead for the teacher-led programs! If you enjoy having these clubs available for our students, please consider volunteering to help our committee to ensure they continue in the Winter and Spring. You will have a great group to learn from and help you! Email president@bonniebraepto.org for more info! Let's keep these amazing programs going strong this year!
PTO President Needed for 2024-2025!!!
Our PTO President positions are designed to have overlap, so the new President can be trained and has a direct line to get help from the Outgoing President. Our current PTO President is in her "outgoing" year, which is the training year for the new President. We are looking to fill the new President position ASAP!!!
Help ensure continuity with this role so we can keep doing all the wonderful things for our amazing Scotties! Things like Movie Nights, Festivals, Carnivals, Room Parent Coordination, Staff Basketball Game, School Assemblies... all the incredible activities that enhance our Scottie experience!
Please contact president@bonniebraepto.org if you are interested, have any questions about the role, or know someone we should start asking! Just kidding on the last one, but seriously, we need to fill this position ASAP!
Amazing Volunteers Needed!
Are you looking for a way to feel connected with your school community and want to help make so many wonderful memories for your Scottie? We make it SO easy to help! Pick and choose volunteer opportunities from a menu of options! Fill out the google form today and we will contact you as we get close to the event to help: https://forms.gle/F7SHrig2fqSJ1kmr6
Join the PTO
Get involved, stay connected, and learn what's happening with our Scottie community! We're an organization of parents, school staff, and community members supporting our Scotties and school community. Join the PTO today: https://www.bonniebraepto.org/ptomembership
Mark your calendar for the FIRST in-person PTO meeting of the year: September 18th from 6-7PM
Spiritwear Portal OPEN NOW!
Get ready to show your Scottie pride! Our Spiritwear Committee has been hard at work on awesome designs for our ONLINE PORTAL! Summer isn't over yet, so check out the FUN TIE DYE designs! The portal will only be open until September 18th, so grab yours NOW before it's gone!!!
Visit the portal at: https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home
Movie Night VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our first big event of the year is coming up on Friday, September 20th! Doors open at 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7PM. But we need AMAZING VOLUNTEERS like YOU to help make it happen! Let's keep the popcorn and candy flowing and the lines moving quickly, as many hands make light work. Volunteer to help make this a magical evening for our Scotties: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-51039588-movie
Blackbelt Academy Fundraiser COMING SOON!
Parents, get ready for a kid-free night out! We're partnering with Blackbelt Academy for a fun night of pizza, prizes, goodie bags, and a movie for your kiddos at our first drop-off fundraiser of the year! A portion of the proceeds will come back to support the Bonnie Brae PTO.
When: Saturday, September 21st from 6-9PM
Where: Blackbelt Academy: 10635 Braddock Road, Fairfax
Cost: $40 per child
Registration online NOW! https://www.sportkarateusa.com/bba
Charleston Wrap COMING SOON!
The Charleston Wrap fundraiser will go LIVE on September 17th! Check off your holiday supply and shopping list with this great fundraiser while supporting your school's PTO! More information will come home shortly in your Tuesday Folders.
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September 21 - Black Belt Academy Fundraiser (Drop-off event)
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September 21-September 29 - Blue Star Welcome Week
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September 23 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
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September 26 - Fall Picture Day
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September 27 - Blue Star Welcome Week Parent Coffee, 8:30-9:15 AM
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October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday (no school for students & staff)
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October 4 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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October 9 - National Walk & Roll to School Day
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October 14 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
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October 15-October 22 - Book Fair (BBES Library)
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October 15, 17, & 22 - Family Shopping Nights, 3:30-6:30 PM
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October 16 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7:30 PM
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October 18 - Parent Coffee (Advanced Academics & Portrait of a Graduate), 8:30-9:20 AM
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