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We are capable.
We are caring.
We all belong!
 Annual BMP Turkey Trot... Students walked, ran or trotted to positive music... many thanks to our PTA and the volunteers who made this event a huge success!
Nov. 27 - Nov. 29 No School - Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 23 - Jan 03 No School - Christmas Break
When bad weather occur, it may be necessary for FCPS to cancel, delay, or close schools early. Please have a plan in place in the event of these emergency situations. Children need to know where to go or what to do if a family member would not be home.
The safety of students and staff is the priority when FCPS makes a decision about school closures and delays.
Throughout the winter weather, FCPS and Bren Mar Park ES monitor the weather for very low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Students do continue to participate in outdoor recess during the cold weather months. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and/or other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors.
Exceptions to outdoor recess are when there is a warning for unsafe temperature conditions or clothing doesn't support safe play. You can get more information on National Weather Service website, which includes tips on staying safe during cold weather
 Wind Chill Chart from the National Weather Service.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing our Nora Joy, social worker at nljoy@fcps.edu can assist you. You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. The multilingual staff can assist with any challenges, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.
Last month, we celebrated Digital Citizenship week, where students learned how to be safe and responsible users of technology. Wondering how you can promote digital citizenship at home? Here are some tips:
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Talk openly: Talk with your child about what they like to do online. Discuss their online activities, including websites, games, and apps. Make sure to talk about what they do on the laptop at school, as well as any devices at home, like iPads or phones. If you would like to see what websites they visit at school and how many times they visit each site, you can sign up for a weekly report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service.
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Set limits: Establish clear rules for device usage, including screen time. Consider creating a family technology contract together.
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Teach critical thinking: Help your children evaluate information online and be wary of scams, phishing attempts, and fake news. Third graders and above can play Reality River, which is a game that teaches kids to be critical about information they read or hear online.
Promote kindness: Remind your children to treat others with respect, both online and offline. Discuss the impact of cyberbullying and the importance of reporting it. 3rd graders and above can play the game Kind Kingdom to practice promoting kindness.
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Full-Time referrals (for students in grades 2-5) are due by 12/15. The referral form and optional parent questionnaire for Full-Time files can be submitted to Ms. Yetta Williams, yfwilliams@fcps.edu. Ms. Williams must receive your referral form by 12/15 for your child to be considered for Full-Time services for next school year. Please make sure that you receive confirmation from Ms. Williams that she has received your referral. You can reach out to Ms. Williams with any questions you might have.
Fairfax County Public Schools is undergoing a comprehensive boundary review. This review will assess the boundaries across our district to better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, student health and wellness, and evolving community needs.
Boundary Review Committee Meetings begin next week. The Region 6 meeting will be held at Annandale High School on Thursday, December 12, 2024, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Other meeting dates and locations can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/maps/2024-2026-boundary-review
All items in the Lost & Found will be sent off for donations immediately following the Thanksgiving holiday. Please be sure to encourage your child to look through items, which will have available in the cafeteria throughout the school day.
On Monday and Tuesday of next week, all items will be placed out in front of the school in the mornings for families to look through.
Dear Wonderful Volunteers,
Thank you all for making our family market a great success! Your support was absolutely invaluable in making this happen. It couldn’t have been done without you.
We have 7 more market dates ahead, where we’ll continue to need volunteer support to serve our community together:
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 Belle Arze at bbarze@fcps.edu
Perry Meade, 2nd Grade Teacher
I am so excited to join BMP. This will be my 7th year teaching. I have taught 1st grade for the last 5 years and special ed K-5.
I grew up in New York and went to Elon University. I have a degree in Elementary and Special Education.
When I’m not teaching I enjoy spending time with friends and family, baking, working at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and spending time with my puppies
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