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Hello, Scottie families!
What a joyful day of learning today, as we celebrated our October SCA Spirit Day - Costume Day! The Positivity Project character strength of creativity was on full display! We also had a fantastic PTO Fall Festival last Friday, a fun event that so many of our Scottie families were able to attend. Thank you to the PTO for organizing and to all the volunteers for supporting.
We have another great community event coming up next week, as we honor our Bonnie Brae connected veterans and their students with a Veterans Day breakfast on Friday, November 8. See below for more information and to support this great event! Additionally, on Wednesday, November 13 we host our annual Math & Literacy Night from 6-7:30 PM. Come and participate in fun math and literacy games and activities that students can also do at home!
Finally, a reminder that schools are closed until Wednesday, November 6, in honor of tomorrow's holiday, and for school planning/teacher workdays.
Go Scotties! Enjoy the long weekend!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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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)
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Bravery
Character Strengths: You act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.
Quote of the Week: “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind
is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”
-ROSA PARKS
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...
Daylight Savings Time & Student Holidays
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 3, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
Schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day), for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
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.***
Picture Make-Up Day
Fall Picture Make-Up Day
Picture Make-Up Day is Thursday, November 7 for students who were absent on our September picture day, are new to Bonnie Brae, and for students who need a retake.
- Students wanting a retake need to bring their original order to the photographer on Thursday, November 7.
- If a student is new to Bonnie Brae or was absent on our September picture day, they should also plan on having their picture taken on November 7.
- If you would like to pre-order make-up photos, please visit the Victor O'Neill Ordering site.
There will also be an opportunity to order pictures once the picture proofs are available online. If you have any questions, please email underclass@vosphoto.com.
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!
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Robinson Marketplace – Saturday, November 9 from 9 AM to 3 PM
Robinson PTSO is hosting its Annual Marketplace Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM - 3 PM at Robinson Secondary School. Just in time for the holidays! Shop from local Home Based, Small Boutique Businesses, and Hand Crafters. Our very own Robinson Groups and Clubs will also have some treasurers including Robinson Spirit Items! We also have a great silent auction running from 10 AM - 2 PM. We hope to see you there!
Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/data/youth-survey/, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.
Bonnie Brae will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey to our 6th graders on Wednesday, November 13th.
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to Mrs. Lonnett (your child's school counselor) no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to Mrs. Lonnett.
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!
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November 11- Veterans Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
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November 12 - Wendy's Restaurant Night
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November 13 - Math & Literacy Night, 6-7:30 PM (Cafeteria & Gym)
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November 16 - iCode Parents Night Out Fundraiser, 6-9 PM
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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 (Cafeteria)
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November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break (no school for students and staff)
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December 9 - Three-Hour Early Release Monday,12:15 PM
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December 11 - Band Concert, 6-7 PM (Gym)
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December 11- Chorus Concert, 7-8 PM (Cafeteria)
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December 17 - Interims Sent Home
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