Welcome to Our Braddock ES Family, #OneFamily
Greetings, Braddock Families & Community!
Hope this message finds you and your family well. The purpose of this communication is to remind you that regular school attendance is critical to your child’s success. Every day counts!
Being in school is the most important place for students to learn. Our teachers are prepared to deliver engaging and enriching lessons, and consistent attendance ensures your child does not miss out on valuable learning time. If your child is not currently meeting grade-level expectations, regular attendance is even more critical.
At Braddock, we are dedicated to helping your child reach their full potential and get them to grade level and beyond. So, let’s partner together to make sure your child is present and ready to learn every day!
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Sincerely With Warmest Regards,
Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal
knjacksonmui@fcps.edu
Update: Eagle Incentive Program
I am thrilled to announce that we have more classes that have achieved the 125-point Eagle Incentive Goal goal to earn our BES mascot and a plushy eagle!
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!
Important Information for Families
FCPS is committed to providing all students and families with a Safe, Welcoming, and Inclusive space. It is important to know that schools will not collect or maintain any information on the citizenship or immigration status of students or their families. For more information, contact us at 703-914-7300 OR scan the QR code below
Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise. For example, this Resource Toolkit goes into detail about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer.
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Upcoming Events
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2/10
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FCPS: 3-Hour Early Release Day
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2/12
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Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings- Lake/Gustavo
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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2/19
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Family Program: Education & Awareness-Standards of Learning, Special Education & Testing
9:30 am-10:30 AM, Cafeteria
Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings- Lake/Gustavo
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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2/21
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PTA: Movie Night
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2/26
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Literacy: VLA Family Reading Plan Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Literacy: VLA Family Reading Plan Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings- Lake/Gustavo
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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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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1/21 - 3/21
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WIDA ACCESS for ELLs (K-5)
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School & Community Events
We invite you to our Family Program: Education & Awareness session, where we’ll discuss important topics, including Standards of Learning (SOL), Special Education (SPED), and Testing. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights, ask questions, and learn how to support your child’s academic success.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM📍 Location: Cafeteria
We invite you to attend our Literacy: VLA Family Reading Plan Meeting to learn strategies for fostering a love of reading at home and supporting your child’s literacy development. Choose the time that works best for you!
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025📍 Location: Cafeteria
Morning Session: 🕘 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEvening Session: 🌙 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Let’s work together to build strong readers! We look forward to seeing you there.
It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. For more information and registration, please see the flyer.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School
District News
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
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The Fairfax County School Board discussed the FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education.
The School Board also held a public hearing on February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the proposed budget.
On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the School Board will hold a work session on FCPS’ FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar.
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More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff.
Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. FCPS must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students.
The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information.
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts.
Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.
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FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration!
📅 Date:Wednesday, February 19, 2025⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.📍 Location: Carter G. Woodson High School
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The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students will be invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
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.
Links: Facebook, Instagram
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
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