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 5th graders did an experiment involving weathering, erosion, and deposition.
Dec. 23 - Jan. 03 No School - Winter Break
Jan. 06 School back in session, doors open at 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 20 No School - MLK, Jr. Holiday
Jan. 29 No School - Teacher Workday
Jan. 30 Title 1 Family Night: Celebrating Cultural Stories, 6:00 p.m.
Monday- Tacky/ Ugly Sweater
Tuesday- (College Gear/ Color Day)
Wednesday- Career Day (Dress for Success)
Thursday- Future Is Bright (Wear Neon)
Friday-Pajama Day.
What: Analogies (Critical and Creative Thinking)
Analogies are a powerful teaching and learning tool because they build upon the brain’s natural inclination to draw connections and comparisons as we learn new material.
As students compare, contrast, and find relationships and connections, teachers can add depth and complexity by providing opportunities for students to create direct or symbolic analogies. Analogic thinking deepens intra- and inter-disciplinary understanding, resulting in deeper conceptual understanding.
Fox example: How are cells like a school system?
At Home Connection: Have your child draw and/or write about “How are cells (body cells) like a school system?” Take a picture and share it with me at yfwilliams@fcps.edu
We’ll soon begin preparation for phase 1 construction, to include the 2-story addition to our current building. Interested in learning more? Please join us on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. to learn more! Details about in-person and virtual participation will come soon.
Bren Mar Park is hosting its annual Celebrating Cultural Stories Night in January 2025. This is an evening event that encourages students to experience new cultures by listening to stories in different languages. We welcome all community members to volunteer to read to the students in their home language. If you are interested in volunteering to read aloud for Celebrating Cultural Stories Night, please contact our Family Liaison, Belle Arze, at bbarze@fcps.edu for more details.
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
The FCPS winter break is from December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025. There is no school for students during winter break. School is back in session for students starting Monday, January 6, 2025. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
During winter break, the office is open the public for these dates and times:
Monday, December 23 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 24 - 27 Closed to the Public
Monday, December 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 31- Wednesday, January 1 Closed to the Public
Thursday, January 2 - 3 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bren Mar Park partners with Capitol Area Food Bank and Trader Joe's to host this event each month to ensure that food insecurities within our BMP community are addressed. Many BMP staff volunteer, and we welcome all community members to volunteer, including high school students who are seeking to complete community service hours. This wonderful event is from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Volunteer opportunities and contacts are below:
- 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. - We need 2 people with a van or truck who can drive to the new Trader Joe's in Springfield to pick up and deliver to Bren Mar Park the donations they provide (2 needed); contact Nora Joy at nljoy@fcps.edu
- 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. We need 2-3 people to help set up the donated food items for the Family Market in the cafeteria; contact Belle Arze at bbarze@fcps.edu
- 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. We need people to distribute food items or help with other tasks during the Family Market; contact Belle Arze at bbarze@fcps.edu
Heather Hale, 4th Grade Teacher
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This will be my 12th year teaching and I’m going into my 11th year in FCPS. I have previously taught pre-kindergarten, second, and third grade. This will be my first year at Bren Mar Park and my first year teaching fourth grade!
I grew up in New Jersey and moved to Northern Virginia in 2013 after finishing college.
In my free time, I love to read, travel, watch football, and hang with my husband and our three rescue dogs - Thuli, Leon, and Kelce!
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