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Hello, Scottie families!
What a great day today! A short day, but a great one, full of fun, laughter, and learning together. It had been a long time coming, but the first day of school in 2025 was a great opportunity for us to reconnect with each other and share stories from winter break and snow day experiences.
Have a wonderful weekend. We will see our Scotties back on Monday for a full week of learning.
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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January 13-17 - FCPS Family Math Week
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January 15 - Robinson Curriculum Night for Families (for rising Robinson 7th grade families and current Robinson grades 7-11 parents), 5-8 PM (Robinson Secondary)
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January 15 - PTO Meeting, 6-7:30 PM (virtual)
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Prudence
Character Strengths: You plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.
Quote of the Week: “Discipline is what gives you freedom in life.”
-JOCKO WILLINK, NAVY SEAL
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...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.
Robinson Curriculum Night for Families of Rising 7th Grade Students - January 15
Families of rising 7th grade students are invited to attend the Robinson Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, 5-8 PM. Families will learn about middle school courses, curriculum, and educational services.
Teachers from all subjects (core and elective) will be available to answer your questions and share more details about what to expect from their class. Specialists will also be available to discuss special education needs and how to support multilingual learners and immersion students.
Family Math Week
MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish and links will be available in the New Year.
To learn more about Family Math Nights, check out this video. Help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community.
Order Our 2024-2025 Bonnie Brae Yearbook!
Bonnie Brae yearbooks are officially on sale! All orders (online only) are due by April 4, 2025. Soft cover yearbooks are $18, hard cover yearbooks are $24, and there is an option to add a foil name stamp for an additional $4. These prices are for all yearbooks purchased by April 4, 2025.
To order a Bonnie Brae ES Yearbook via credit card online, visit https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool and use School ID Number 725788.
We will have a limited number of yearbooks for sale on-site in June at a cost of $20 per soft cover yearbook (no hard cover yearbooks will be sold on-site).
Yearbooks are expected to arrive late-May/early June.
Visit the Bonnie Brae Yearbook webpage for details.
Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter
Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.
Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.
Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue
Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office, (703) 321-3900.
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.
National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
PTO Bingo Games!
Come support a 6th grade fundraiser and enjoy an unforgettable evening of excitement, and the thrill of the win at Bingo Games!
Get your dabbers ready and mark your calendars for an evening filled with fun times and friends. All are welcome!
***Students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off event.***
When: Friday, January 24, 6:30-8 PM
Where: Bonnie Brae Cafeteria
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January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (no school for students and staff)
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January 24 - PTO Bingo Night, 6-8 PM (Cafeteria)
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January 28 - Second Quarter Ends
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January 28 - Winter Strings Concert (Grades 5 & 6 Strings Students), 6:30-7:30 PM (Oak View Elementary)
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January 29 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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January 30 - Third Quarter Begins
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February 7 - Clubs and Candids Photos
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February 14 - Valentine's Day Luncheon
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February 17 - Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
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February 19 - PTO Meeting, 6-7:30 PM (Cafeteria)
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Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)
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