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Hello Bull Run families,
As we close out the 2024 portion of the school year next week, please encourage your children to end the year the same way we want the new year to start! Let's all enter 2025 with a spirit of compassion, empathy, grit, determination, and pride in our community and ourselves. #chargerSTRONG
Reminders:
We have a few more fun spirit days lined up for the next week, please see the graphic below. Monday is "Candy Cane Lane Day" so wear your stripes!
Bull Run's Book Fair still open! It will run through tomorrow, Friday December 13th.
Have a great weekend!
-Mr. Marotta
December 16, 17, 20: Spirit Days (see graphic below)
December 17: PTA Wendy's Fundraiser
December 18: Winter Band & Strings Concert
December 20: School-Wide Sing-Along
December 23-January 3: Winter Break
December 25: Christmas Day
December 25: Chanukah (begins at Sundown)
December 26-January 1: Kwanzaa
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*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.
School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
- Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays.
- Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked).
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and the start of each month coincides with the birth of a new moon. The date of Eid a-Fitr is regionally decided, which can lead to unexpected date changes. Eid al-Fitr is currently slated to begin at sundown on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and lasts through sundown Monday, March 31, 2025. Monday is a holiday, with all schools and offices being closed. If the day for Eid changes after the school year begins, the calendar may be adjusted.
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FCPS CARES Program
Recognizing BRES staff who go above and beyond
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Bull Run Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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Advanced Academic Referral Deadline ~ Dec 15
The deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time (formerly referred to as level IV) advanced academic services to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year is Sunday, December 15. This is a county provided date, there are no exceptions or extensions. Please plan ahead!
To initiate the screening process, please submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form through email to Stephanie Will at sdwill@fcps.edu by December 15th or submit a hard copy to the front office by 4:30 pm TOMORROW, Friday December 13th.
Everyone that works at Bull Run is deserving of any honor that is available. We have the best teachers and staff in the county! It was a difficult committee decision for certain categories that had multiple staff nominations, and unfortunately there can only be one staff member selected as the recipient per category. Here are our winners:
Outstanding Teacher:
MICHELLE GAUL
Outstanding New Teacher:
LOU ELKINS
Outstanding New Principal:
JAMES MAROTTA
Outstanding Leader:
JENNA CAMPBELL
Outstanding Professional Employee:
CARRIE BROWN
Outstanding Operational Employee:
NANCY FLORES LEON
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Bull Run Elementary Spirit Days -
Wear Blue and White!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every students to wear our school colors, blue & white, every Friday! This is a simple way we can show our community spirit and love for all things BRES! Spirit wear is encouraged or wear your blue and white. Make a plan with friends and see how many of you can participate! Staff often wear their blue and white or Spirit Wear on Fridays!
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Jersey Day! Every First Friday of the Month!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every student to wear the jersey or colors of their favorite team/sport, every first Friday of the month!
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 https://bullrun.givebacks.com/w/wishlists
Give back and take a look at your children's teacher's wish lists!
 Online shopping ends tomorrow, December 13th.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/bullrunelementaryschool
⛄Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance web page for tips and strategies.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
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Family Academy – Where families can learn and get support for their child's school journey. Learn more on our website.
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Do You Know About Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
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FCPS This Week
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#chargerSTRONG
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