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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
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Review Character Strengths
Character Strengths: Curiosity, Forgiveness, Open-Mindedness, OPM – Being Present, Perspective
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...
Mrs. Bennett's Kindergarten and Mrs. Williamson's 5th Grade are practicing Communicating and Collaborating with each other while sorting objects by different attributes. These POG (Portrait of a Graduate) Buddies are looking forward to practicing Critical and Creative Thinking skills together this year!
Two more kindergarten classes discovered learning on the iPad is fun!
Attendance Expectations
Regular attendance can help students be successful in the classroom, graduate on time, and achieve their life goals. If students miss too much school, school staff may contact them to work with them to support improved attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Walk and Roll to School Day
FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools. Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school, and to work with their school and PTA or PTO to assemble bike trains or walking groups for the event. Schools are encouraged to register online with Walk and Bike to School. Get more information about Walk to School Day.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) News
This October, Bonnie Brae will be hosting two Advanced Academic Family Information Sessions.
Meeting 1: Wednesday, October 16-8:30-9:15am (Bonnie Brae Cafeteria) -This meeting will introduce the Advanced Academic Program and Portrait of a Graduate Services provided at Bonnie Brae. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Meeting 2: Wednesday, October 30-5:00-6:00 pm (Bonnie Brae Cafeteria)-This meeting will provide an overview of Full Time (formerly named Level IV) Services and the Full Time Services Screening Process for students in grades 2-6.
Full Time Referral Deadlines:
Fall Full Time Referrals Due: October 15. This is for new to FCPS students (as of January 2024) in grades 3-6.
Spring Full Time Referrals Due: December 15. This is for all Current FCPS students in grades 2-6.
Please visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage to learn more about the referral, screening and selection process for AAP services. Please contact our AART, Larissa Sheehan, ltsheehan@fcps.edu, with any AAP related questions.
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.
Portrait of a Graduate (POG)
You might have heard your student talking about Portrait of a Graduate, or POG. What is POG? Very simply, POG is FCPS’ commitment to ensuring that all students have the skills to be successful today, tomorrow and in the future. POG is broken down into 5 important attributes: Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical & Global Citizen, Creative & Critical Thinker, and Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual. Consider how you, as an adult, use these skills to find success in your life!
Students use these skills in all school subjects, at home, in the community, with hobbies and interests, in future careers, passions, and relationships. We’re not focusing on these skills as an extra thing, students will use these skills to learn all content areas in a deeper, more meaningful way.
How will students focus on these skills?
- Learn about the skills, including what they look and sound like, and why they are important
- Apply the skills as they learn in their classes
- Reflect on HOW the skills helped them find success and WHAT they can do to grow
Throughout the year, you’ll see and hear how your child is learning to discuss their growth in these important skills. We’re excited to see them developing skills that will help them throughout life!
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
Robinson Pyramid Family Resource Fair
The Robinson Pyramid Family Resource Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The event will take place from 6 : 8 PM in the Gold Cafeteria at Robinson Secondary. All families in our community are invited to attend to connect with local organizations that will provide information about support and resources in the areas of health, recreation, education, and school/family partnerships. Refreshments will be served, and childcare activities will be offered.
View the flyer to earn more about this Family Resource Fair:
Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish
Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
PTO President Needed for 2024-2025!!!
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 - Let's Keep Going!!!
Help Us Reach Our Goal! We’re already halfway through our Charleston Wrap fundraiser! Have you registered yet? Can you TEXT 10 of your friends & family right now and help us reach our goal of $10,000? We are at $2,191 Total Combined Profit Earned for Bonnie Brae PTO. Fundraiser ends October 15! REGISTER online today using Organization ID# 16200.
Funds raised help support our school community with assemblies, bus costs for field trips, staff appreciation events, classroom and schoolwide improvements, and so much more! View more details about the Charleston Wrap fundraiser.
Want to donate directly to the PTO any time throughout the year? Click and share the link with family and friends who want to support our amazing school community! https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/10fad167-6ef2-4f7d-a881-f3f084070ec6
Cardinal Gymnastics Kids Night Out - Fundraiser
It's a win-win! Parents get a night out while kids enjoy an AWESOME night full of gymnastics fun, games, crafts, and pizza! We're partnering with Cardinal Gymnastics for our next Parents Night Out drop-off fundraiser! A portion of the proceeds will come back to support the Bonnie Brae PTO. View more details about this event.
When: Saturday, October 26th from 5-9PM (NOTE: This is for 4 HOURS 😍)
Where: 5581 Guinea Rd, Fairfax
Cost: $60 per child (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: $50 if registered by 10/12)
Age requirement: 5-12 years old
Register online NOW: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/jr3.0/Openings/OpeningsDirect?OrgID=545066&Session=Special%20Events:%20Fall%202024&sort=Cat1,StartDate,StartTime
Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week Starts NEXT WEEK!
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week runs all day, all next week! So mark your calendars!
When: Monday Oct 7th through Friday Oct 11th
Where: Chick-fil-A Burke Centre Parkway location.
Mention Bonnie Brae spirit week or use mobile ordering code BB2024 for the Bonnie Brae PTO to earn 15% of sales!
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October 14 - Staff Development Day (no school for students)
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October 14-October 18 - Digital Citizenship Week
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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 (Cafeteria)
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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 - SCA Spirit Day: Costume Day
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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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