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Hello, Scottie families!
It's been another great week of learning at Bonnie Brae! This week parents and caregivers had an opportunity to hear about the FCPS advanced academics continuum of services, as well as hear information on Portrait of a Graduate (POG) and POG Presentations of Learning at our October parent coffee. Thank you to those who were able to attend, and to Ms. Sheehan and Ms. Cascio for presenting.
Thank you to those families who have completed the October 28 Early Release Survey The survey has previously been sent out by homeroom teachers. If you have not completed the survey, be sure to submit it today so that teachers know how and when students are going home on October 28.
Great information below on outstanding employee nominations, and the upcoming PTO Fall Festival, which takes place next Friday, October 25. Please take a look at the PTO section, and consider signing up to support this great community event!
Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends.
A reminder that
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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October 21-October 22 - Book Fair (BBES Library)
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October 22 - Family Shopping Night, 3:30-6:30 PM
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October 25 - PTO Fall Festival
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Creativity
Character Strengths: You come up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
Quote of the Week: “It’s not about becoming safe. If anybody wants to keep creating they have to be about change.”
-MILES DAVIS
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...
Kindergarten students being creative!
Showing they are creative by creating a new animal.
Fall Pictures - Seeing Your Child's Picture Proofs
If you pre-ordered a fall picture package, it should be arriving shortly.
For families who did not have a chance to pre-order, it is not too late! Please visit the Victor O’Neill photo portal. Use your child’s student ID number when asked for the online code. If you are unsure of your child’s student ID number, please email your child's classroom teacher.
For questions about school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com.
6th Grade Promotion October Spirit Wear Fundraiser
Support the 6th Grade promotion by purchasing October spirit wear. See our NEW spirit wear at https://abbacustom.com/bonniebraees/shop/home. Spirit Wear is on sale now through October 25th. View our October Spirit Wear flyer for more details.
School Spirit Days are every Friday! Dress in BLUE or Spirit Wear to show your Scottie Pride!
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 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 age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
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.
October SCA Spirit Day - Costume Day
We are excited that once again this year our SCA spirit day on October 31 will be…Costume Day! As students begin to prepare for Costume Day, please keep the following guidelines in mind.
Costumes must:
- Be appropriate for school.
- Be respectful to all cultures.
- Refrain from themes of violence.
- Not have any weapons.
- Have faces visible (health related face coverings are acceptable).
- Allow for full participation in the day.
- Not be bulky so that it would interfere with learning (self or others).
Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
Lost and Found
We have a lot of coats, water bottles, and lunch boxes that are missing their owners. Come check the Bonnie Brae Lost and Found located in the cafeteria for any missing items.
Outstanding Employee Nominations
Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools acknowledge Outstanding Employees. The recognition of outstanding employees begins at individual schools and then employees may be further recognized in their region and in the entire county. Nominations are now open for the Bonnie Brae community to recognize outstanding Scottie Staff. Bonnie Brae families are invited, along with school staff, to nominate outstanding employees in the categories listed below. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. Please review the list below to see categories and criteria for nominations. More information can be found on our Bonnie Brae Outstanding Employee Nominations flyer. Nominations should be submitted using this Google form. Thank you for helping us to acknowledge great work at our school!
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position (that is not the building principal). Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one-year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership. Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid).
***Note: Deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1.***
Kindergarten students creating new animals and folded paper items!
Veterans Day Breakfast & Classroom Visits
Bonnie Brae is excited to be able to host the Veteran's Day Breakfast and Read Aloud event on Friday, November 8th beginning at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria for Bonnie Brae families and staff who currently serve or have served in the armed forces. We extend a warm invitation to our honored veterans to start their day with a delicious meal, followed by a special opportunity to read a book and share their stories with our students. It's a chance for our students to learn, connect, and express their gratitude. If you can submit a photo, join us for breakfast, or visit a classroom, please complete this google form. We will use photos submitted from the community to create a slideshow both for the event and for our Bonnie Brae Bark News Show to share with students.
Donations/Volunteers Needed for Veterans Day Breakfast
To make this event truly special, we kindly request breakfast donations from our generous community. Let's come together to celebrate our heroes and the values they embody. Please consider signing up by Tuesday, November 5th to help make this event a success. Thank you!
Math & Literacy Night - November 13, 6-7:30 PM
Hey Scotties, let’s go camping! Join us on Wednesday, November 13 from 6-7:30 PM for our camping themed Math and Literacy Night! At this event you will participate in fun and engaging math and literacy games and activities with other students and teachers. There will be a scavenger hunt, a photo booth, and food all while wearing your favorite camping and/or cozy clothes! More details to come but mark your calendars now!
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information Form are required for all Fairfax County Public School students.
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
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
Bonnie Brae Best Buddies Chapter
Bonnie Brae is very excited to announce the new launch of the BBES Best Buddies Chapter! Best Buddies Elementary School chapters foster one-to-one friendships between PreK- 6 elementary school students with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in which they share interests, experiences, and activities. The PTO Inclusion Committee will be supporting the program which is led by Alexis McCormick and Michael Jordan serving as the faculty advisors. To join the PTO Inclusion Committee or for more information about Best Buddies, please reach out to Samantha Fredieu, simmsj04@gmail.com. Learn more about Bonnie Brae Best Buddies.
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
Fall Festival VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
All Scotties are invited to join us for an evening of fun and celebrating the season! There will be games, costume contests, a live DJ, and concessions for sale.
When: Friday, October 25th from 6-8PM
Where: BBES (indoors)
Cost: $5 per student
Save time at the door and get your tickets online now: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/439fd8ff-d406-44e1-9711-8ca152e13629
What to recommend a song for DJ Collazo to play during the Monster Mash Dance? Fill out this Song Request Google Form (all song requests should be appropriate for all children).
We need amazing volunteers LIKE YOU to help make this a success! Sign up to help with the event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA72BA7F85-51893422-2024
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 Road, Fairfax
Cost: $60 per child
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
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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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November 4 - School Planning Day (no school for students)
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November 5 - Teacher Workday/Election Day (no school for students)
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November 6 - 2nd Quarter Begins
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November 7 - Fall Picture Make-Up Day
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November 8 - Veterans Day Breakfast, 8:30-9:15 AM (Cafeteria)
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November 11- Veterans Day Holiday (no school for students or staff)
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November 13 - Math & Literacy Night, 6-7:30 PM (Cafeteria & Gym)
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November 20 - PTO Meeting, 6-7:30 PM (Cafeteria)
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November 22 - Parent Coffee, 8:30-9:20 AM
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