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We are capable.
We are caring.
We all belong!
 FCPS student collected donations from local sports team for school supplies.
Monday, Sept. 16 Early Release Monday, School Ends at 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18 Fall Picture Day
Thursday, Sept. 19 PTA meeting @ 6pm
Thursday, Sept. 19 Family Social-Emotional Learning Night
Thursday, Oct. 3 HOLIDAY: No School for Rosh Hashanah
Friday, Oct. 4 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Workday
Over the past years, Bren Mar Park has become a hub for ensuring families have access to food they need in our local community through the hosting of a Family Market. In order to continue to make this a success, we need your help. Our first Family Market is Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Volunteers are needed for the following activities:
- 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. - Setting up food in the cafeteria (shopping market style)
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. - Welcome families and collect number in household information (Spanish-speakers very appreciated, too)
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. - Helping serve the families.
- 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. - Clean up, including wiping down tables and organizing any leftover for family distribution.
Volunteers can include:
- Edison High School students for service hours
- Parents/Family members of our school community
- Community members who live in the area
- Business volunteer initiatives
We would love to have volunteers commit every month for the Family Market, and we welcome those who can only commit to 1 or 2 during the year. Family Market dates are:
- October 10, 2024
- November 7, 2024
- December 5, 2024
- January 9, 2025
- February 6, 2025
- March 6, 2025
- April 3, 2025
- May 1, 2025
- June 5, 2025
If you are interested in volunteering, please email school counselor, Ariel Brathwaite at aabrathwaite@fcps.edu.
We are excited to partner with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs again this year. Therapy dogs are trained dogs that are certified to provide comfort and a calming presence. Petting therapy dogs can help relieve stress and boost mood. Dog handlers will be with the dogs along with school counselors. The dogs will be at BMP with the school counselors every Thursday starting in October.
Rosie, the friendly lab
This year students will have the opportunity to visit and read to the therapy dogs. Parents will receive notification through Talking Points if their child is invited to visit the therapy dogs.
If you have any questions or would like to opt your child out of this program, please feel free to reach out to Mackenzie Cate, School Counselor. Email: mcate@fcps.edu
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Join us in the BMP cafeteria for our first PTA meeting of the year on Thursday, September 19th at 6pm before the social emotional event. We hope to see you there (even if you are not yet a member!)
BMP's Family Social-Emotional Learning Night is 6:30 pm on Thursday, September 19th in the Cafeteria.
Learn ways you can help your child with big feelings. The whole family is welcome, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
 Picture day is September 18, 2024. Payments are due on Picture Day. Send exact change or check with student, or order online with code 0036558IN (password expires 24 hours after picture day). Click Barksdale Storefront to order
Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).
In September, the FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.
Varsity Tutors can help students with homework or help them prepare for the next big test whenever they need it. Tutoring is available in English and Spanish.
The Varsity Tutors platform gives your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace and covers kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum with the following features:
On-Demand Chat
Live Group Classes
Essay Review
College & Career Readiness
Assessment & Self-Study
For more information, visit the website https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/tutoring-options/online-tutoring-service
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