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We are a family.
We are capable.
We are caring.
We all belong!
 Congratulations to our top 3 BMP Attendance Poster winners who remind us of all the reasons attending school every day is important.
Thursday, Oct. 31 End of First Quarter - 2 hour early release
Friday, Nov. 1 Diwali - No School
Monday, Nov.4 Student Holiday (Staff Development)
Tuesday, Nov 5 Election Day - No School
Nominations are open for Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Bren Mar Park Outstanding Employee for exceptional work please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/YAWfiHwV8V4vkCqP7 You may submit your nomination in any language!
You may nominate one or more employees at our school!
Outstanding Teacher
A teacher or librarian with 3+ years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher
A teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
Outstanding Principal
A principal with 3+ years of experience in the role
Outstanding Leader
An assistant principal with 1+ years of experience in the role
Outstanding Professional Employee
A School-Based Technology Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Resource Teacher, Special Education Department Chair or Reading Specialist with 1+ years of experience in the role
Outstanding Operational Employee
Administrative, Office, Custodial, Food Service staff or Instructional Assistant, Public Health Attendant, with 1+ years of experience in the role
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Williams at cewilliams2@fcps.edu
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What is Phonics?
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Phonics is a method of teaching children the relationship between letters (or spelling patterns) and the sounds they represent. This understanding is essential for reading and spelling accurately.
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Phonics: Unlocking the Code
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Phonics teaches children that letters and sounds work like a code. Once they learn this code, they can unlock the ability to read and spell accurately.
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Fun Phonics Activities to Try at Home
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Reading Together
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- Encourage your child to sound out unfamiliar words and blend the sounds to read them.
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Letter and Sound Hunts
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- Search for words around your home or neighborhood that start with or contain specific letters or sounds. Look through books, signs, or magazines!
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Spelling and Word Building
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- Use familiar words to practice spelling. Incorporate fun materials like colored pencils, crayons, or magnetic letters to keep it interesting.
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Modeling
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- Demonstrate how to read words by pronouncing each letter or spelling pattern and blending the sounds. Show how to break down words into sounds for spelling.
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Oct. 31 – 2 Hour Early Release
The FCPS calendar identifies Thursday, October 31 as a 2 hour early release. The Bren Mar Park school day ends at 2:00 p.m. This FCPS-directed early release is different from the Limited Early Release Monday on October 21. There is no option for any after-school care on this day. All students are expected to go home at 2:00 p.m. on this day.
Nov. 1 – No School: Holiday
There is no school for staff or students on Friday, November 1 in honor of Diwali. The front office is closed to the public. You can view the full FCPS calendar at https://www.fcps.edu/calendars
Nov. 4 – No School: Professional Development & Conferences
There is no school for students on Monday, November 4 for Professional Development. This is also a day in which teachers are hosting parent/guardian-teacher conferences. Families of all Bren Mar Park K-5 students are invited to participate. A conference allows families to better understand the high expectations for your child, share your input to establish an academic plan for your child, and get information about what you can do at home to help improve your child’s learning. The front office is open to the public.
Nov. 5 – No School: Teacher Workday
There is no school for students on Tuesday, November 5 for Teacher Workday. This is also a day in which some teachers are hosting virtual parent/guardian-teacher conferences. Families of all Bren Mar Park K-5 students are invited to participate. A conference allows families to better understand the high expectations for your child, share your input to establish an academic plan for your child, and get information about what you can do at home to help improve your child’s learning. The front office is closed to the public.
Families Welcome to Join Us for School Thanksigving Lunch
Save the Date! Thursday, November 21. Family members 18 years or older are invited to join us for a very special tradition – Thanksgiving lunch at Bren Mar Park. Families may choose to bring their own lunch or purchase the school lunch for $4.75. Cash only, please. Sit and enjoy time with your child and get to know his/her friend group, too. Enjoy the student special art creations which will decorate the day. An adjusted lunch schedule will be coming home soon.
Dear Wonderful Volunteers,
Thank you all for making our first family market this fall a great success! Your support was absolutely invaluable in making this happen. It couldn’t have been done without you.
We have 8 more market dates ahead, where we’ll continue to need volunteer support to serve our community together:
- November 7
- December 5
- January 9
- February 6
- March 6
- April 3
- May 1
- June 5
If you are able and willing to support, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., on one or more of these dates, please contact Ariel Brathwaite at aabrathwaite@fcps.edu
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Scarlett Bishop, Kindergarten teacher
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Hello! This is my first year at Bren Mar Park and I could not be more excited to join the Mustang family!
I am a 2nd year teacher, having taught 2nd grade in ACPS last year.
As an FCPS graduate, I am thrilled to be back!
I am so excited to meet my new kindergarten students and I can’t wait to get started!
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