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February
March
Dear Brookfield Community,
We've had a busy and exciting week here at Brookfield! We celebrated the well-deserved retirement of our beloved custodian, Mr. Koo. His dedication to our school has been invaluable, and we wish him all the best in his retirement. We also saw an outpouring of kindness and friendship with our SCA candygram sales. It was wonderful to see students spreading love and sweet treats throughout the week! And let's not forget the fun and festivities surrounding our 100th Day of School! It was a great opportunity to celebrate this milestone and all the learning that has taken place so far this year.
Our students and teachers continue to impress us with their hard work and flexibility. Even with recent weather-related schedule adjustments, they have remained focused and committed to learning. We truly appreciate their adaptability and dedication.
A friendly reminder that Monday, February 17 is Presidents Day, and there will be no school. We look forward to welcoming our Broncos back to our learning environments on Tuesday, February 18.
We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful three-day weekend!
Sincerely,
Lesley Hassen, Principal
Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal
Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal
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🗓️ Calendar Reminder: Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar or employee calendar.
Personalized Learning in Action in Ms. McNulty’s Class!
At Brookfield, we celebrate the unique ways students learn best! In Ms. McNulty’s kindergarten math class, students engage in independent learning tailored to their needs. Some explore concepts through ST Math, an adaptive online program, while others reinforce skills with paper and pencil. By offering different pathways, we help every child build confidence and a strong foundation in math.
Breaking Down the Budget: Investing in Our Classrooms
Did you know that more than 85% of FCPS’ budget stays in our classrooms? Currently, 92.5% of FCPS staff are school-based, more than neighboring school districts. We are in the middle of FCPS’ annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback. Learn more about the proposed FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget and see the budget timeline.
🏗️ FCPS’ Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits
The Fairfax County School Board approved the annual update to FCPS’ FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at their regular board meeting last week. A CIP is a working budget document that shows the timing and costs of improvement to school buildings, such as renovations, additions, and new schools. Learn more about planned improvements. Fairfax County Public Schools’ updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the CIP. Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Stay Informed on Brookfield Elementary’s Renovation!
Brookfield Elementary is undergoing an exciting renovation, and we want to keep you updated every step of the way!
📩 Sign up for email updates on the FCPS Brookfield Elementary Renovation Webpage to receive the latest news, project milestones, and important announcements.
We look forward to sharing this journey with you and can’t wait for the amazing changes ahead!
SCA Spirit Day!
Student Council Association Spirit Day, Pattern Day! Wear stripes, polka dots, plaid, animal prints, etc.
Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School
The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Mr. Koo's dedication to Brookfield has touched us all. This week, we celebrated his retirement and thanked him for his years of service. Wishing him all the best in this new chapter! So happy his wife could join the celebration.
So much fun celebrating the 100th day of school in Ms. Hansen's kindergarten classroom! These Broncos are 100 days brighter!
Spreading love and kindness one candygram at a time! Thanks to everyone who supported our SCA and made someone's day a little brighter.
PTA Spring After-School Programs
We went all out for our Spring After-School Programs—we're offering TWELVE amazing programs! 12! Has the PTA lost its mind? Absolutely!
More information can be found HERE!
Questions? PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com
Brookfield Family Science Night will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery, and science learning! All students must be accompanied by an adult.
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Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
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