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October
Brookfield's Educational Village Takes Shape
Our Educational Village will be constructed over the next 4-6 weeks, depending on weather. We will get electricity, fencing, ramps, and more.
We also learned that we'll keep about 3/4 of our field inside the track and one of the backstops/kickball fields during the construction. Good news!
FCPS Early Release Mondays (ERM)
Brookfield had our first of seven Early Release Mondays this past week, and many of our students went home at 11:55 a.m. as planned. Thank you! The more students who can go home at 11:55 a.m. on these Early Release Mondays will allow for more planning time for our teachers to prepare engaging lessons for our students. Here are the remaining Early Release Monday calendar dates for Brookfield as provided by FCPS:
- October 28, 2024
- December 9, 2024 (Changed from November 25)
- February 24, 2025
- March 17, 2025
- April 28, 2025
- May 19, 2025
Please note one change, there will NOT be an Early Release Monday in November, that has now moved to December 9th.
Interims
Our Broncos are off to a great start this year, and we are already at the midway point in the 1st Quarter! If your student’s teacher has identified an area of concern in Attendance, Citizenship, or Academics throughout these first six weeks, your student will receive an Interim Report in Tuesday folders to come home on Tuesday, October 1st. Interim reports are a way for teachers to communicate with parents about areas for focus and growth for students before Report Cards are sent home at the end of each Quarter. If your student receives an Interim Report and you’d like to know more, please contact your student’s homeroom teacher. If you haven’t already, be sure to schedule your 1st Quarter Parent/Teacher Conference with your student’s homeroom teacher so you can say up to date and informed about your student’s progress in late October or early November.
📝 Sign and Return Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Document
This SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses for our students here in Fairfax County Public Schools. Parents using SIS ParentVUE can easily complete this task as you will be prompted to sign the document when logging into your SIS Account. A printable version of the same document with a place for a parent signature FCPS SR&R Homepage. This form needs to be electronically signed in SIS ParentVUE, or printed and returned with your student by Monday, September 30.
National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day
Join the movement!
October 3rd/4th - Student Holidays
There is no school on October 3rd and 4th.
✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities
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.
The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
📆 Fall Immunization Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department is providing immunizations for FCPS elementary students during early release Mondays at their health clinics this fall.
Find out the clinic date, locations, and how to make an appointment: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/locations
Find out more about the immunizations required for K-12 students to attend public school in Virginia: https://www.fcps.edu/immunizations
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Meeting
An Advanced Academic Programs parent information meeting will be held at Brookfield Elementary School on Tuesday, October 1 at 8:15 a.m. in the school cafeteria. The Advanced Academic Resource teachers will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening process, and answer questions about advanced academic services. For more information, please contact Sally Chadbourn (SEChadbourn@fcps.edu) and Emily Zarybnisky (EMZarybnisky@fcps.edu).
🎤 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. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
PTA Read-A-Thon Fundraiser!
BKES PTA believes a Read-A-Thon is the PERFECT fundraiser! It promotes strong reading habits and encourages reading a wide variety of books, and everyone can join in and earn prizes, regardless of whether they participate in the donation drive.
Register HERE!
Free Food Giveaway - Fresh Foods and Pantry Staples
The monthly free food distribution held by a community partner will resume Saturday, October 12th from 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. while supplies last.
The free food giveaway will take place on the following dates at Brookfield Elementary School:
October 12th
November 9th
December 14th
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Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
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