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Happy New Year Braddock Families & Community!
Hope this communication finds you and your family well. As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the exciting possibilities of 2025, I want to extend my sincerest wishes for a Happy New Year filled with joy, health, and success.
This past year has been one of growth and learning for our students and staff. We celebrated numerous achievements, from academic success to inspiring acts of kindness and community engagement. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and resilience shown by our entire Braddock community (students, staff, and families).
I am confident that with your continued support, we will achieve great things for the rest of the school year. Wishing you all a prosperous and fulfilling 2025!
Update: Eagle Incentive Program
I am thrilled to announce that two of our amazing grade 5th-grade classes, Mr. Rahmi and Mrs. Rodriguez-Ortiz, have achieved the 125-point goal in our Eagle Incentive Program!
These students have demonstrated incredible effort and dedication to their learning, and their hard work has truly paid off. They have each received a personalized eagle as a reward for their outstanding accomplishments. This is a fantastic achievement, and it serves as an inspiration to all our students. Let’s continue to strive for excellence and reach new heights together!
More classes are to be announced next week!
operation in helping your child stay safe and comfortable during the colder months.
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Sincerely With Warmest Regards,
Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal
knjacksonmui@fcps.edu
Stay connected with Braddock Elementary School by following us on social media! It's the best way to keep up with our latest news, celebrate student achievements, and be part of our vibrant community. Whether you're a student, parent, or community member, you'll find exciting updates, important announcements, and inspiring stories that showcase the spirit of Braddock.
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Upcoming Events
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1/8
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Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Cafeteria
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1/15
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Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Cafeteria
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1/17
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Family Program: Formal Family Dinner
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Cafeteria
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1/20
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Martin Luther King Day/Inauguration Day - School Closed
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1/22
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Family Coffee: Review-Attendance, Tardy Desk, Late Pickup, Early Release, Clinic, Safety & Other Information
9:30 am-10:30 am. Cafeteria
Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Cafeteria
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1/28
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Quarter 2 Ends
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1/29
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Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Cafeteria
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FCPS 3-Hour Early Release Days for Braddock *Dismissal at 12:40 PM
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February 10th
March 10th
April 21st
May 12th
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Upcoming Testing Schedule
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1/8 - 1/31
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Grades PK-3: Virginia Language Literacy Screener (VALLSS)
Grades 4 - 5: iReady Passage Reading Fluency
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1/15
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Grade 3: Reading iReady Assessment
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1/21 - 3/21
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Grades K-5: WIDA ACCESS for ELLS
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1/22
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Grades 2-3: Math iReady Assessment
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1/23
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Grade 1: Math iReady Assessment
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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.
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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.
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 the main office at 703-914-7300.
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.
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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