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Attention Braddock Families & Community!
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we want to highlight the crucial role that consistent school attendance plays in your child's success.
Students who attend school regularly have a better chance of achieving higher academic performance and developing strong social-emotional skills.
Please help your child reach their full potential by ensuring they come to school every day. Your support in this regard is invaluable.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.
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Sincerely With Warmest Regards,
Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal
knjacksonmui@fcps.edu
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Topic: Attendance
Thank you to those families who were able to attend our BES Parent Coffee on Wednesday, September 25th. If you were not able to attend and have attendance questions, please give us a call at 703-914-7300.
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💙September 15 - October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
💙October 1: Grade 5 Picnic (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
💙October 3: Student Holiday - School Closed
💙October 4: Teacher Work Day - School Closed
💙October 9: Parent Coffee - Education & Awareness: Drugs, Vaping and Gangs (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Cafeteria)
💙October 11: Picture Day
💙October 14: Staff Development Day-School Closed
💙October 15-17: CogAT Testing (Grade 3-5)
October 17: Preschool Breakfast (9:00-10:00 AM, Library)
2nd Grade Field Trip-Huntley Meadows (Lindeman, Guffey, Fuentes, Kobee)
Kindergarten Field Trip - Cox Farms (All Classes)
💙October 18: 2nd Grade Field Trip-Huntley Meadows (Carney, Leopere, Smith) Picture Day Makeups
💙October 21: 3-hour Early Release, Dismissal at 12:40 PM
💙October 22: AAP Family Meeting: Understanding the AAP Full-time Screening Process (5:00-6:00 PM, Cafeteria)
💙October 22: 4th Grade Field Trip - Jamestown
💙October 23: Parent Coffee - Technology, TalkingPoints, ParentVue & Schoology (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Cafeteria)
💙October 23-25: CogAT Testing (Grade 2)
💙October 25: PTA Bingoween (5:30-7:30 PM)
💙October 28-October 30: CogAT Makeup Testing (Grades 2-5)
💙October 30: 1st Grade Field Trip- Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Rimson, Budet, Park, Gates)
💙October 31: 1st Grade Field Trip- Hidden Oaks Nature Center (England, Smith, Domenech, Brown)
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- October 10th
- November 18th
- February 10th
- March 10th
- April 21st
- May 12th
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
We're committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all. Let's come together to discuss strategies for preventing drug use, vaping, and gang activity in our schools and communities. Join us on Wednesday, October 9th, at 9:30 AM for an important discussion.
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, please let your child’s teacher know.
Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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.
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 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.
Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:
🦅Christopher Kamar - cskamar@fcps.edu or call 703-914-7388
🦅Christie Goodman - cngoodman@fcps.edu or call 703 914 7323
🦅Maureen Lopez - mmlopez1@fcps.edu or 703-914-7304
🦅Eneida Thomas - emthomas@fcps.edu or call 703-914-7305
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