Welcome to Our Braddock ES Family, #OneFamily
Attention Braddock Families & Community!
Announcement: The Eagles Have Landed! Last week, students in grades 2 through 5 had their grade assembly where Jakelin Lake, Family Engagement Support Office Assistant and Spanish Translator, and I introduced our feathered friends, the Eagles. These cuddly companions are looking for homes and someone to teach them reading, writing, mathematics and so much more.
During our short presentation, we reminded students how they need to work together to earn Eggs and Eagles, as well as work hard to meet their academic and social goals. Once meeting the 125 points, students will receive an Eagle and an adoption certificate that requires students to promise to:
- Keep their Eagle safe.
- Be respectful to their Eagle.
- Be responsible for their Eagle.
- Share what you are learning with your Eagle.
- Inspire dreams of soaring high!
Students can keep their eagle at home or bring their eagle to school. The goal of this incentive program is to teach students responsibility. All students will need to earn their Eagle.
During the month of December, Braddock will be tagging each Eagle with students’ picture and name. If you wish to help, please contact me at 703-914-7300.
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Sincerely With Warmest Regards,
Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal
knjacksonmui@fcps.edu
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Event
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11/27 - 11/29
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FCPS: Thanksgiving Break
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12/3 – 12/5
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PTA: Holiday Fair
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12/3
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TWI: K & 1st Grade Parranda Concert (5:00 – 6:00 PM, Gym)
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12/4
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TWI: 2nd & 3rd Grade Parranda Concert (5:00 – 6:00 PM, Gym)
Family Coffee: Cultural Celebration-International Potluck
(9:30-10:30 AM, Cafeteria)
READERS Are Leaders Afterschool (3:45 - 4:30 PM, Cafeteria)
TYE Club: Gr. 5 (3:45 - 4:45 PM, STEAM Lab)
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12/5
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TWI: 4th & 5th Grade Parranda Concert (5:00 – 6:00 PM, Gym)
ART: Craft Fair with PTA Holiday Fair Event
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12/10
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Music: Grade 5 Chorus, Band, Strings Concert (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
eXSTREAM Clubs: CODING Gr. 3, 4 & 5 (3:30-5:00 PM, STEAM Lab)
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12/11
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READERS Are Leaders Afterschool (3:45 - 4:30 PM, Cafeteria)
TYE Club: Gr. 5 (3:45-4:45 PM, STEAM Lab)
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12/17
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AAP: Young Scholars Community Math Event: Are you Smarter than a BES Student?
eXSTREAM Clubs: CODING Gr. 3, 4, & 5 (3:30-5:00 PM, STEAM Lab)
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12/18
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READERS Are Leaders Afterschool (3:45 - 4:30 PM, Cafeteria)
TYE Club: Gr. 5 (3:45-4:45 PM, STEAM Lab)
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12/20
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Family Program: Winter Family Dinner- Lake/Gustavo (5:30 - 9:00 PM)
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February 10th
- March 10th
- April 21st
- May 12th
Upcoming Events
Get into the holiday spirit at our annual PTA Holiday Fair! Support our school and local businesses while creating lasting holiday memories. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event!
When: Tuesday, December 3rd – Thursday, December 5th
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Where: Room #528, STEAM Lab
Please enter through door #5. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for a delightful celebration of diversity! Bring your family to our International Potluck, where we'll share delicious dishes from around the world. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn about different cultures and connect with fellow families.
When: Wednesday, December 4th
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Cafeteria
School & District Updates
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria. Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Please be aware that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have recently updated their guidelines regarding head lice. These guidelines align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and emphasize a more inclusive approach to managing head lice in schools.
Key points to remember:
- Students with live head lice or nits may remain in school.
- Parents will be contacted if lice or nits are found.
- Information and resources will be provided to help with treatment and prevention.
Additional information and resources can be found on the Head Lice Information page and the Lice: Treatment and Prevention page.
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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