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Hello, Scottie families!
We had a great time sharing information about the ongoing addition and renovation plans with our military connected parents this morning at our September parent coffee. Click here to visit the capital improvement website for more information (including timelines, project highlights, and completion renderings) on Bonnie Brae's ongoing renovation.
A reminder that there is no school next week on Thursday (October 3) in observance of Rosh Hashanah, and Friday (October 4) due to a teacher workday.
Have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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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)
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Forgiveness
Character Strengths: You forgive those who have done wrong. You accept that people make mistakes.
Quote of the Week: “Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces
it head on.”
-ALICE DUER MILLER
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...
While working on the iPads, we also learned a lot about perseverance.
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.
Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Piano Player Needed for Winter Concert
We are seeking a piano player to accompany the BBES 5th and 6th grade chorus for their upcoming Winter Concert. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Rochelle Oedemann at rloedemann@fcps.edu. A small stipend will be provided. Thank you for your consideration!
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Book Fair is coming soon – October 15 through October 23! This year, we are excited to partner with Bookworm Central – a local company with over 25 years of experience supporting young readers in Fairfax County Public Schools. Volunteers are key to the success of our annual book fair – WE NEED YOU! Please sign up to help during school hours or during our three family nights using our Book Fair SignUpGenius. If you have any questions, please contact our librarian, Lora Lewis, at lmlewis3@fcps.edu.
Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.
In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.
The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.
Safely Store Firearms and Medications
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.
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.
September PTO Updates
Check out our September PTO Updates! Stay connected and current with all the PTO happenings this month!
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
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser - NOW LIVE!!!
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser is LIVE NOW! Our fundraising goal is $10,000. With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list which means your support can really help us reach our goal! Be sure to REGISTER online today at www.registercw.com using Organization ID# 16200, and START SHARING our fundraiser with your family & friends! Once you register, TEXT, email and share our fundraiser on social media. Sharing is caring!
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October 7-11 - PTO Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week
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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 - Parent Coffee (Advanced Academics & Portrait of a Graduate), 8:30-9:20 AM
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October 16 - PTO Meeting (virtual), 6-7:30 PM
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October 25 - PTO Fall Festival
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October 26 - PTO & Cardinal Gymnastics Parents' Night Out Fundraiser
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October 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
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October 30 - AAP Family Information Night, 5-6 PM (Cafeteria)
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October 31 - Two Hour Early Release Day (End of 1st Quarter)
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November 1 - Diwali Holiday (no school for students & staff)
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